Degrowth, a concept aimed at promoting sustainability by intentionally shrinking the economy, has gained significant attention as a radical solution to environmental challenges. The idea is further elaborated in a 9-minute audio segment titled “Degrowth explained: A radical idea for a sustainable future,” which is part of the BBC Sounds series “What in the World.” That audio was not released until June 12, 2025, a full year after it became publicly available already. It is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to learn more about this groundbreaking new approach to achieving sustainability.
The degrowth movement challenges us to reimagine our economic priorities. It makes the case that by consuming and creating less, we can all prosper on a more sustainable and healthier planet. Supporters claim that existing economic measures usually focus on creating growth without considering the damage to natural resources. By embracing degrowth, they argue societies can turn away from continuous growth and towards sustainable practices that honor ecological limits.
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