With roots in the peace movement and social justice struggles, Michael Shuman is a Harvard-trained lawyer and economist who has spent his career going against conventional economic dogmas to champion the local. Listen to the second episode in our series. localfutures.org/programs/globa…

We are extremely pleased to report that this week, Local Fututes' founder and director, Helena Norberg-Hodge, received a Special Appreciation award from Ladakh's regional government in a ceremony and procession attended by 10,000 people in Leh. youtube.com/watch?v=WeHX2w…

Join Helena at this Summit on October 29 — a global first exploring how patterns of domination learned at home are reproduced across our systems, from gender to governance, and how choosing partnership instead can transform our future. Register now at peacebeginsathomesummit.org

He Who Feeds You, Controls You localfutures.org/he-who-feeds-y… via Local Futures / Economics of Happiness

Localization: learning from indigenous communities I Thais Mantovani youtu.be/JQ0YnFkFav4?si… via Local Futures / Economics of Happiness

🌱 Farmer & food sovereignty advocate Nelson Mudzingwa (ZIMSOFF / La Via Campesina) shares why local seeds, knowledge & food systems bring real resilience in the face of climate change & market volatility. Listen to the latest episode of our podcast: localfutures.org/programs/globa…

In our latest episode of The Bristol Conversations we hear from Nelson Mudzingwa, a farmer and food sovereignty advocate, working with La Via Campesina. Listen to the episode now! localfutures.org/programs/globa…

The Bristol Conversations - with Nelson Mudzingwa youtu.be/RDHUPVN_UIE?si… via Local Futures / Economics of Happiness

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In our latest episode of The Bristol Conversations we hear from Nelson Mudzingwa, a farmer and food sovereignty advocate, working with La Via Campesina. Listen to the episode now! 🌎 localfutures.org/programs/globa…

Join leading voices in science, farming, and health at the Guthrie Theatre, UTS Ultimo, Sydney, for a transformative day exploring how the ground beneath our feet shapes the future of our planet and our well-being. events.humanitix.com/how-soil-healt…

🌊Fourth Indus River walk | 28th-31st August 2025 The fourth Indus River walk by Kalpavriksh and Snow Leopard Conservancy India trust was hosted on the banks of river Indus close to Shaara village where the team camped for 3 nights.

Join us for a one-day conference on 25th September, marking Focus on the Global South’s 30th anniversary. Together with allies and partners across the region, we will reflect on three decades of struggles against corporate-driven globalization. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

In our latest podcast we hear from Camila Moreno, civil society’s foremost expert on the international COP climate negotiations. Since 2008, Camila has been charting the emergence of what she calls a system of ‘global climate governance’. Listen here: localfutures.org/programs/globa…

At their best, farmers’ markets flip the industrial food model on its head, giving communities more agency over how their food is grown, distributed, and enjoyed. Read our latest blog post 'Rooted in Place by Justin Cantafio'. localfutures.org/rooted-in-plac…

In this month’s Food X, the Center’s festival coordinator, Linda Rico, writes about the importance of keeping food justice at the forefront of the sustainable food movement. Read the article here: biologicaldiversity.org/programs/popul…

In this episode of Death in the Garden, Helena Norberg-Hodge discusses the problems of globalization, the global monoculture, and the breakdown of our relationships with each other and the living economy. youtube.com/watch?v=Z5d4Xn…

This Thursday, October 23rd, at 10am in Brazil, join us for the webinar "Community Land Ownership Models to Protect Biodiversity and Secure Adequate Housing for All", featuring amazing speakers from Barbuda, Chile and Brazil. Register here: forms.gle/sGCmHPUXGYYSkH…

“Better production ultimately means … protecting soils instead of depleting them, it means using water more wisely, it means bringing back diversity and local solutions.” localfutures.org/how-to-feed-th…

In this conversation, Manish and Helena Norberg-Hodge bounce off each other in a radical questioning of concepts like progress, freedom, wealth, empowerment and knowledge. Listen to our latest podcast here: localfutures.org/programs/globa…