Ulrich Brand mit »Kapitalismus am Limit« beim 4GAMECHANGERS Festival in Wien

Economic growth enhances prosperity for all. This narrative has so far underpinned political action. However, growth has been purchased at the cost of increasing energy consumption, extensive exploitation of natural resources, and global inequality. The EU is turning to green growth to address the climate transition, aiming to halt resource depletion through technology and efficiency improvements. This approach faces opposition from the Degrowth movement, which advocates for a reevaluation and conscious slowing down of the economy. Can we truly save the planet only by reducing resource consumption and our consumption habits?