Empowering Communities through Sustainable Development: A Conversation with Helena Norberg-Hodge

In the final episode of SystemShift Season 2, we have a special guest with us – Helena Norberg-Hodge, a leading figure in the new economy movement. Helena has witnessed firsthand the negative effects of modern economic systems and consumer culture, such as unemployment, poverty, environmental degradation, and social issues like depression and division.

Drawing from her experiences in Ladakh, India, Helena discusses how traditional values and community bonds were eroded by modernisation and consumerism. She advocates for localisation as a way to promote environmental sustainability and community well-being through decentralised, community-driven efforts.

Helena critiques colonial economic theories and proposes actionable solutions for a more interconnected and relationship-based economy. She highlights the necessity for systemic transformation to address the shortcomings of the current economic model.

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SystemShift is essential listening for those interested in transitioning to a sustainable and fair economic system. Hosted by Greenpeace Sweden campaigner Carl Schlyter, this podcast is a production of Greenpeace Nordic and can be found on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Stay tuned for the transcript of this episode which will be available soon on our website.

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