Giorgos Kallis
@giorgoskallis.bsky.social
For those who weren't able to attend, you can now view a recording of my talk: "Political Ecological Economics and the nature of economic growth"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJw7...
Hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJw7...
Hope you enjoy!
Giorgos Kallis: "Political Ecological Economics and the nature of economic growth"
YouTube video by ICTA-UAB
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
For those who weren't able to attend, you can now view a recording of my talk: "Political Ecological Economics and the nature of economic growth"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJw7...
Hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJw7...
Hope you enjoy!
How does wealth inequality impact climate change?
Alongside my brilliant colleagues @morrison-james.bsky.social & @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social we attempt to answer this in a new article @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions
Alongside my brilliant colleagues @morrison-james.bsky.social & @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social we attempt to answer this in a new article @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
How does wealth inequality impact climate change?
Alongside my brilliant colleagues @morrison-james.bsky.social & @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social we attempt to answer this in a new article @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions
Alongside my brilliant colleagues @morrison-james.bsky.social & @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social we attempt to answer this in a new article @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions
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How does wealth inequality impact climate change?
My co-authors @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social and @giorgoskallis.bsky.social and I attempt to answer this in a new article in @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions.
My co-authors @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social and @giorgoskallis.bsky.social and I attempt to answer this in a new article in @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions.
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
How does wealth inequality impact climate change?
My co-authors @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social and @giorgoskallis.bsky.social and I attempt to answer this in a new article in @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions.
My co-authors @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social and @giorgoskallis.bsky.social and I attempt to answer this in a new article in @climate-policy.bsky.social
We identify four mechanisms through which wealth inequality impacts carbon emissions.
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
💰 Wealth inequality impacts #carbonemissions through four mechanisms, find @morrison-james.bsky.social @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social @giorgoskallis.bsky.social @icta-uab.bsky.social:
1️⃣ Increased power of elites
2️⃣ Luxurious lifestyles
3️⃣ Higher status consumption
4️⃣ Investment in high carbon activities
1️⃣ Increased power of elites
2️⃣ Luxurious lifestyles
3️⃣ Higher status consumption
4️⃣ Investment in high carbon activities
The impact of wealth inequality on carbon emissions and climate policy
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October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
💰 Wealth inequality impacts #carbonemissions through four mechanisms, find @morrison-james.bsky.social @profjeroenbergh.bsky.social @giorgoskallis.bsky.social @icta-uab.bsky.social:
1️⃣ Increased power of elites
2️⃣ Luxurious lifestyles
3️⃣ Higher status consumption
4️⃣ Investment in high carbon activities
1️⃣ Increased power of elites
2️⃣ Luxurious lifestyles
3️⃣ Higher status consumption
4️⃣ Investment in high carbon activities
I'll be giving a talk on Tue 4 Nov, 15:00–16:30 CET.
“Political Ecological Economics & the nature of growth.”
It will revolve around why growth persists (surplus extraction, cost-shifting) and how to move beyond it.
Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8854726631...
“Political Ecological Economics & the nature of growth.”
It will revolve around why growth persists (surplus extraction, cost-shifting) and how to move beyond it.
Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8854726631...
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I'll be giving a talk on Tue 4 Nov, 15:00–16:30 CET.
“Political Ecological Economics & the nature of growth.”
It will revolve around why growth persists (surplus extraction, cost-shifting) and how to move beyond it.
Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8854726631...
“Political Ecological Economics & the nature of growth.”
It will revolve around why growth persists (surplus extraction, cost-shifting) and how to move beyond it.
Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8854726631...
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
Dr. Krpan discussed his latest research (with @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, @jasonhickel.bsky.social & Frederic Basso) showing that public support for degrowth is complex, rooted in policies, everyday practices, and psychological processes shaping transformative change. 🧠🌱
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Dr. Krpan discussed his latest research (with @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, @jasonhickel.bsky.social & Frederic Basso) showing that public support for degrowth is complex, rooted in policies, everyday practices, and psychological processes shaping transformative change. 🧠🌱
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🛑Necessitem límits? Podem reimaginar el creixement en un planeta finit?
📗La llibreria La Central del Raval BCN acull dissabte 14/06 el "Cafè Filosòfic Pensa" amb l'investigador de l'ICTA-UAB @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, que parlarà del seu proper llibre.
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📗La llibreria La Central del Raval BCN acull dissabte 14/06 el "Cafè Filosòfic Pensa" amb l'investigador de l'ICTA-UAB @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, que parlarà del seu proper llibre.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🛑Necessitem límits? Podem reimaginar el creixement en un planeta finit?
📗La llibreria La Central del Raval BCN acull dissabte 14/06 el "Cafè Filosòfic Pensa" amb l'investigador de l'ICTA-UAB @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, que parlarà del seu proper llibre.
www.lacentral.com/agenda/barce...
📗La llibreria La Central del Raval BCN acull dissabte 14/06 el "Cafè Filosòfic Pensa" amb l'investigador de l'ICTA-UAB @giorgoskallis.bsky.social, que parlarà del seu proper llibre.
www.lacentral.com/agenda/barce...
For those who haven't yet had the chance to apply, the second round of applications for UAB's 5th cohort of the online Degrowth Masters is now open!
Learn about degrowth, policy, political ecology and much more with an international and renowned faculty alongside peers from all corners of the world
Learn about degrowth, policy, political ecology and much more with an international and renowned faculty alongside peers from all corners of the world
June 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
For those who haven't yet had the chance to apply, the second round of applications for UAB's 5th cohort of the online Degrowth Masters is now open!
Learn about degrowth, policy, political ecology and much more with an international and renowned faculty alongside peers from all corners of the world
Learn about degrowth, policy, political ecology and much more with an international and renowned faculty alongside peers from all corners of the world
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
A collaboration with @jasonhickel.bsky.social, @gkallis.bsky.social, Frederic Basso, and Dallas O'Dell.
If you are not able to download the article, a free version should be available here: static1.squarespace.com/static/59bc0...
If you are not able to download the article, a free version should be available here: static1.squarespace.com/static/59bc0...
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May 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A collaboration with @jasonhickel.bsky.social, @gkallis.bsky.social, Frederic Basso, and Dallas O'Dell.
If you are not able to download the article, a free version should be available here: static1.squarespace.com/static/59bc0...
If you are not able to download the article, a free version should be available here: static1.squarespace.com/static/59bc0...
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
As European Society for Ecological Economics, we launched our Curriculum Development Platform!
Designed for educators & learners, it offers 115+ resources—slides, syllabi, games, assignments & more—to support & inspire ecological economics teaching
Explore & contribute: ecolecon.eu/esee-curricu...
Designed for educators & learners, it offers 115+ resources—slides, syllabi, games, assignments & more—to support & inspire ecological economics teaching
Explore & contribute: ecolecon.eu/esee-curricu...
June 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
As European Society for Ecological Economics, we launched our Curriculum Development Platform!
Designed for educators & learners, it offers 115+ resources—slides, syllabi, games, assignments & more—to support & inspire ecological economics teaching
Explore & contribute: ecolecon.eu/esee-curricu...
Designed for educators & learners, it offers 115+ resources—slides, syllabi, games, assignments & more—to support & inspire ecological economics teaching
Explore & contribute: ecolecon.eu/esee-curricu...
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
“As economists, we therefore decisively advocate for a swift and ambitious implementation of the CSDDD and oppose the Omnibus I package proposal of the EU Commission, which would significantly limit the effectiveness of the directive.”
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE Prominent economists across the EU warn of the deep costs of weakening sustainability regulations - ECCJ
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May 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
“As economists, we therefore decisively advocate for a swift and ambitious implementation of the CSDDD and oppose the Omnibus I package proposal of the EU Commission, which would significantly limit the effectiveness of the directive.”
corporatejustice.org/news/joint-p...
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Very glad this paper has been published. Thanks to all the co-authors and esp @gkallis.bsky.social @jasonhickel.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Very glad this paper has been published. Thanks to all the co-authors and esp @gkallis.bsky.social @jasonhickel.bsky.social
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🌍Ready to rethink the economy?
🎓Applications are OPEN NOW for the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at
@ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/ #Degrowth #Ecology #Economics #Policy
🎓Applications are OPEN NOW for the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at
@ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/ #Degrowth #Ecology #Economics #Policy
May 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🌍Ready to rethink the economy?
🎓Applications are OPEN NOW for the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at
@ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/ #Degrowth #Ecology #Economics #Policy
🎓Applications are OPEN NOW for the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at
@ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/ #Degrowth #Ecology #Economics #Policy
🌍 Ready to rethink the economy?
🎓 Application are OPEN NOW for 5th cohort of the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at @ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉 More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/
#Ecology #Economics
🎓 Application are OPEN NOW for 5th cohort of the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at @ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉 More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/
#Ecology #Economics
Application – Master in Political Ecology & Online Master on Degrowth
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May 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🌍 Ready to rethink the economy?
🎓 Application are OPEN NOW for 5th cohort of the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at @ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉 More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/
#Ecology #Economics
🎓 Application are OPEN NOW for 5th cohort of the Online Master’s in Degrowth: Ecology, Economics & Policy at @ICTA_UAB.
Join an international community designing eco-social transformations.
👉 More info: master.degrowth.org/application-2/
#Ecology #Economics
@r-degrowth.bsky.social has announced the launch of Degrowth for Cities by Mike Duff — the first in their new series of policy briefs. It explores how degrowth principles can be applied at the municipal level.
📄 Read the full brief here (degrowth.org/blog/2025/05...)
More briefs coming soon!
📄 Read the full brief here (degrowth.org/blog/2025/05...)
More briefs coming soon!
May 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
@r-degrowth.bsky.social has announced the launch of Degrowth for Cities by Mike Duff — the first in their new series of policy briefs. It explores how degrowth principles can be applied at the municipal level.
📄 Read the full brief here (degrowth.org/blog/2025/05...)
More briefs coming soon!
📄 Read the full brief here (degrowth.org/blog/2025/05...)
More briefs coming soon!
The Degrowth Institute is hosting a summer school in Chicago from July 26th-29th.
Registration is now open! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
For more information on logistics, ticketing, or proposing workshops and presentations, please visit their website: www.degrowthinstitute.org
Registration is now open! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
For more information on logistics, ticketing, or proposing workshops and presentations, please visit their website: www.degrowthinstitute.org
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May 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Degrowth Institute is hosting a summer school in Chicago from July 26th-29th.
Registration is now open! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
For more information on logistics, ticketing, or proposing workshops and presentations, please visit their website: www.degrowthinstitute.org
Registration is now open! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
For more information on logistics, ticketing, or proposing workshops and presentations, please visit their website: www.degrowthinstitute.org
Reposted by Giorgos Kallis
🎧 [PODCAST] via @mongabay.bsky.social:
Journalist & filmmaker Álvaro Álvarez (@aalvarezr.bsky.social) discusses his recent #BBC documentary on the rise of #Degrowth in Barcelona — featuring our ICTA-UAB researchers @jasonhickel.bsky.social @gkallis.bsky.social, and Jeroen van den Bergh.
Journalist & filmmaker Álvaro Álvarez (@aalvarezr.bsky.social) discusses his recent #BBC documentary on the rise of #Degrowth in Barcelona — featuring our ICTA-UAB researchers @jasonhickel.bsky.social @gkallis.bsky.social, and Jeroen van den Bergh.
[PODCAST] Alvaro Alvarez, a journalist and filmmaker joins Mongabay’s podcast to detail real-life solutions harnessing the concepts behind “degrowth” in the city of Barcelona.
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By @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social
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By @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social
‘Degrowth’ gains a foothold in Barcelona and support internationally
With the purchasing power of middle and working-class citizens shrinking as billionaires hoard ever more wealth, many people are searching for a new economic reality in line with their ecological valu...
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April 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
🎧 [PODCAST] via @mongabay.bsky.social:
Journalist & filmmaker Álvaro Álvarez (@aalvarezr.bsky.social) discusses his recent #BBC documentary on the rise of #Degrowth in Barcelona — featuring our ICTA-UAB researchers @jasonhickel.bsky.social @gkallis.bsky.social, and Jeroen van den Bergh.
Journalist & filmmaker Álvaro Álvarez (@aalvarezr.bsky.social) discusses his recent #BBC documentary on the rise of #Degrowth in Barcelona — featuring our ICTA-UAB researchers @jasonhickel.bsky.social @gkallis.bsky.social, and Jeroen van den Bergh.
Excited to announce our new paper: “Sustaining Power Through Economic Growth: A Régulation Theory of Growth Dependence” co-authored with Riwan Driouich
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Sustaining power through economic growth: A Régulation theory of growth dependence
Economic growth is both essential and detrimental to modern Global North societies. When growth disappears, or becomes negative, debt overhang, unempl…
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April 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Excited to announce our new paper: “Sustaining Power Through Economic Growth: A Régulation Theory of Growth Dependence” co-authored with Riwan Driouich
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The annual Summer School 'Life after growth' applications are now open!
📅 When: 21-24 Sept 2025
📍 Where: Kalentzi, Greece
⏳ Application deadline: 5 May 2025
🎓 More info and details on how to apply here: www.postgrowth.life/summer-school/
📅 When: 21-24 Sept 2025
📍 Where: Kalentzi, Greece
⏳ Application deadline: 5 May 2025
🎓 More info and details on how to apply here: www.postgrowth.life/summer-school/
Summer school | Life after growth
Applications are open for the Life after growth summer school 2025!
www.postgrowth.life
April 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The annual Summer School 'Life after growth' applications are now open!
📅 When: 21-24 Sept 2025
📍 Where: Kalentzi, Greece
⏳ Application deadline: 5 May 2025
🎓 More info and details on how to apply here: www.postgrowth.life/summer-school/
📅 When: 21-24 Sept 2025
📍 Where: Kalentzi, Greece
⏳ Application deadline: 5 May 2025
🎓 More info and details on how to apply here: www.postgrowth.life/summer-school/
The call for applications for the ISEE 2025 summer school is open:
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Summer School
Welcome to the joint 18th Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE) and 11th International Degrowth Conference. It will take place in Oslo (Norway) from the 24th to 27th ...
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March 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The call for applications for the ISEE 2025 summer school is open:
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New study explores what degrowth means for global trade and producing territories. First-time commodity chains are researched within a degrowth framework. Article is based on Chile’s fruit export industry 🥑
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Degrowth in global spaces: Extractivism and practices of socio-ecological transformation in the geography of Chile’s global fruit trade
The current global socio-ecological crisis, caused by a growth-centered capitalist economy that disregards ecological limits and social injustices, un…
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February 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New study explores what degrowth means for global trade and producing territories. First-time commodity chains are researched within a degrowth framework. Article is based on Chile’s fruit export industry 🥑
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌆✨ Announcing the Urban Political Ecology MOOC!
Dive into free video lectures & interviews with leading scholars. Enroll now:
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Huge congrats to the Amsterdam Urban Political Ecology group
Dive into free video lectures & interviews with leading scholars. Enroll now:
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Huge congrats to the Amsterdam Urban Political Ecology group
Enroll in Urban Political Ecology
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February 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🌆✨ Announcing the Urban Political Ecology MOOC!
Dive into free video lectures & interviews with leading scholars. Enroll now:
canvas.instructure.com/enroll/LCTG6W
Huge congrats to the Amsterdam Urban Political Ecology group
Dive into free video lectures & interviews with leading scholars. Enroll now:
canvas.instructure.com/enroll/LCTG6W
Huge congrats to the Amsterdam Urban Political Ecology group
Can grassroots movements turn degrowth values into action? New paper focusing on historic struggles sheds light on how degrowth can gain traction:
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February 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Can grassroots movements turn degrowth values into action? New paper focusing on historic struggles sheds light on how degrowth can gain traction:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Do energy communities cut demand or is it just hype? This new paper develops a framework that digs further:
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Energy communities for degrowth: Democracy, reduction, maintenance and substitution
This paper proposes a conceptual framework for degrowth research on energy communities, organizations which rely on the principles of voluntary member…
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February 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Do energy communities cut demand or is it just hype? This new paper develops a framework that digs further:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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