POWERING UP A NEW ERA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

A wealth of tools and resources is available to help newly elected councillors step into their roles with hope and confidence, says Liz Zeidler. Recently over 8000 councillors across England... read more →

If the economy is trapped, who’s leading the breakout?

Economy governed by growth is SUCH a familiar idea, it's VERY resistant to change. Carnegie UK highlights new approaches and hails the emerging disrupters. Guest Blog: Jennifer Wallace Director of Policy... read more →
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How local groups can change the nation

The Hotspots Network is a group of organisations that formed slightly by accident when hardship swept through local communities in Gloucestershire after COVID.  While central government dithered ineffectively, the social... read more →

The Leaders pushing beyond the limitations of GDP

Female politicians and leaders are redefining measurements of success, by moving beyond GDP and centering wellbeing and sustainability. This blog highlights how. A guest blog by Kate Petriw, Wellbeing Economy Alliance... read more →

THE WOMEN RESHAPING THE ECONOMY

By Liz Zeidler, CEO Centre for Thriving Places With every new day it becomes clearer that we are moving ever closer to the collapse of the many social and planetary... read more →
Shared Ingredients

A recipe for a fairer, greener economy for all

Today sees the release of a discussion paper that outlines the ingredients needed to grow a fairer, greener and truly thriving economy  For over 60 years we have been fed... read more →
Liz Zeidler on Climate Curious Podcast

Climate Curious Podcast

How can ordinary citizens shift the economy? Could Wellbeing Economics help reverse Climate Change? Liz Zeidler answers these and other great questions in the Climate Curious podcast staged by Maryam... read more →

A CHRISTMAS MANIFESTO – KEEP UP THE REVOLUTION, WHILST HAVING MORE FUN

As we head towards the end of another spectacularly difficult year, should we, in supposedly British fashion, Keep Calm and Carry On?  Or is there a better way? A friend... read more →

COP27 and local inequalities – two sides of the same coin

How to act locally to reduce climate change AND poverty This month many of the most powerful people on the planet gathered in Egypt to discuss the (lack of) progress... read more →

Nature and wellbeing – the case for caring

Insights on the natural environment, sustainability, and place-based wellbeing inequalities from the Thriving Places Index 2022 With the world’s leaders having gathered for another global summit on Climate Change (COP27),... read more →
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