Date: Wednesday 23 July

Times: 7pm - 8.30pm

Place: Auditorium, Level 5/6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift

Come along and watch a free screening of the documentary ‘Can Degrowth save the world?’ and join a local discussion on degrowth after. Lets link the theme of degrowth with local issues like housing, and how we can to take action at grassroots level.

The film maker Alvaro Alvarez will be in attendance to introduce his film and lead a discussion after. We hope to have a few local activists and degrowth experts to add to the discussion.

Please be prepared to show your Eventbrite ticket upon entering the auditorium.

Can Degrowth save the world?

A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and are advocating for a bold solution: degrowth. Originating in France, the degrowth movement has spread to places like Japan, the UK and Barcelona, taking root in academia, grassroots organisations and among university students. The movement argues for a 'democratisation of the economy' and for collectively managing key resources, like housing. Critics argue that opposing economic growth is impractical and warn of negative consequences, especially for the most vulnerable. We take a look at the theory - and ask what the practice might look like.

We will be the auditorium at Peckham Levels. Feel free to arrive early or stay after to grab a drink at the bar, and/or order from onsite food vendors.

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