The Power of Going Local: A Conversation with Anja Lyngbaek at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2024

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Anja Lyngbaek, Programmes Director of Local Futures and a passionate advocate for localization. Drawing from her extensive work with communities worldwide, Lyngbaek presents a powerful case for slowing down our current economic trajectory and reimagining our relationship with growth.

At the heart of her talk at the Ecovillage Gathering, Lyngbaek dismantles the complexities of our debt-based economy, reminding us that this system isn’t set in stone – it’s a human creation that can be transformed. Through vivid examples of thriving local communities across the globe, she illustrates how bringing production closer to home isn’t just possible, but essential for building resilient economies.

Join us as we explore practical alternatives to our current economic model and discover how local economies might hold the key to a more sustainable and balanced future. Anja’s insights offer both hope and concrete steps toward meaningful change in an era of increasing global challenges.

This episode was brought to you by the Communities for Local Green Deals project. This EU-funded initiative is a partnership of the following organisations: ECOLISE, ECON, ELARD, ICLEI and CEI-Iscte. This project is dedicated to tackling the climate and environmental crisis while addressing social and political divides across Europe. To learn more, follow Communities for Local Green Deals on social media.