Centre for Sustainable Solutions

The big ideas: Doughnut Economics

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:25:10 BST

Recent instability amongst US banks, growing discontent with jobs, housing shortages and growing inequality is reinforcing the need for the new economic models and mindsets. Doughnut Economics asks our economy to prioritise people’s capabilities in relation to what’s needed to sustain a healthy thriving life.

Redesigning Glasgow for wellbeing

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:15:31 BST

Cities use a large proportion of the world’s energy supply and are responsible for around 70% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Huge gains, in terms of reducing emissions, can be made by changing how cities are designed and connected. How is Glasgow confronting these issues?

The big ideas: A Wellbeing Economy

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:08:00 BST

Redefining the goals and expectations of politics, businesses, and society, means that countries can transform traditional economies - focused on economic growth - into those that build and sustain a healthy and prosperous world.