July 3, 2023 – Imagine a desirable future
14:00-15:30: Welcome remarks by Filka Sekulova on the “History and ethos of the Degrowth Summer School” & Brototi Roy on “The necessity of decolonial intersectional lens in Degrowth policy making”
15:30-16:30: Workshop – “How to write Policy Briefs”
16:30-17:00: Snack break
17:00-19:00: Workshop – “How to communicate about crises without causing paralysis”
19:00-20:00: Convivial dinner
- Workshop facilitators: Katharine Ainger (Policy), Maria Albà (Communication)
- Location: Mas Franch (near Girona) – all meals & accommodation provided
July 4, 2023 – Understand the role of Municipalities in Degrowth*
09:00-12:00: Tour in La Garrotxa: Getting to know local community catalysts
15:00-15:45: Presentation of the policy brief on Municipalities by authors
15:45-16:00: Snack break
16:00-17:30: Panel discussion with speakers followed by Q&A
19:00-20:00: Convivial dinner
- Tour by Erika Zárate
- Speakers include – Eugene Richardson, Winne van Woerden, Mike Duff
- Moderation: Brenda Nistor
- Location: Mas Franch – all meals & accommodation provided.
July 5, 2023 – Deep dive into policy: A Green New Deal without growth*
09:00-12:00: Breakfast and free time in Mas Franch
13:00-14:30: Bus back to Barcelona
14:30-15:30: Lunch break
15:30-16:15: Presentation of the policy brief GND by authors
16:15-16:30: Snack break
16:30-17:15: Discussion on a Feminist & decolonial Green New Deal
17:15-18:00: Discussion with all speakers followed by Q&A
- Speakers include – Riccardo Mastini , Tonny Nowshin & Vasna Ramasar
- Moderation: Simona Getova
- Location: Innobadora, Barcelona – lunch provided.
July 6, 2023 – Deep dive into policy: A Universal Care Income*
10:00-13:00: Toxic tour of Sant Joan, learning about the communities struggle against an industrial cement plant.
14:30-15:30: Lunch break
15:30-16:15: Presentation of the policy brief by authors followed by Q&A
16:15-16:30: Snack break
16:30-17:15: Panel discussion with experts on Universal Care Income, and feminist Universal Basic Income
17:15-18:00: Discussion with all speakers followed by Q&A
- Tour with Sergio Ruiz Cayuela
- Speakers include – Filka Sekulova, Giacomo D´Alisa, Gabriela Cabana & Almaz Zelleke.
- Moderation: Lorenzo Velotti
- Location: Innobadora, Barcelona – includes tea, coffee & snacks.
July 7, 2023 – Implementing & living policy: Trade Unions & Degrowth
14:00-15:00: Lunch break
15:00-17:00: Trade Union Workers-led workshop
- Speakers from 3 different Spanish trade unions
- Moderation: Sergio Ruiz Cayuela
- Location: Innobadora, Barcelona – includes tea, coffee & snacks.
- NOTA BENE: The workshop will be in Spanish, translation into English will be provided by Natalia Dueñas.
July 8, 2023 – Policy & activism: Degrow Fashion
10:00-12:00: Panel Discussion on Degrow Fashion with War on Want.
12:00-13:00: Q&A with all
13:00-14:00: Lunch break
14:00-16:00: Praxis Workshop: un-think Fast Fashion
18:00-19:00: Convivial dinner
19:00-21:00: Evening Party!
- Speakers include – Marula Tsagkari, Gema Gómez, Paloma Garcia, Lee Amaduzzi & Rocio Coto
- Moderation: Marula Tsagkari
- Location: Can Masdeu, Barcelona – includes tea, coffee, snacks & dinner cooked collectively.
July 9, 2023 – Another world is possible: Degrowth & the Military
10:30-13:00: Panel discussion on confederalism in Rojava & demilitarisation
13:00-14:00: Lunch break
14:00-15:00: Closing session – wrapping up the summer school and take-away messages
- Speakers include: Nela Porobić, Mediha Inan & Lasse Steffens.
- Closing remarks from Giorgos Kallis
- Location: Can Masdeu, Barcelona – includes tea, coffee, snacks & lunch.
* These events are supported by the Green European Foundation.
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