Amerissa Giannouli holds a B.Sc in Economics, a M.Sc in International and European Economic Studies, and a master on Degrowth: Ecology, Economy and Policy. She is working as a youth worker, organising participatory educational and spatial planning activities aimed at socio-ecological transformations.
Education for Degrowth: Beyond Education for Sustainable Development
Education for Degrowth involves the co-creation of educational processes and systems that harmonise and interact with the ever-changing socio-economic and ecological context, which is in line with an eco-social philosophical approach to education.
October 15, 2024
Reflecting on policy proposals for Degrowth: feasibility and transformations
At least in my view, Degrowth opens spaces for critical thinking, dialogue and collaboration among various actors to refine and develop strategies for achieving a sustainable and equitable future beyond growth.
June 1, 2023
The case of sustainable clothing
Although I recognize that degrowth is not a certain theory but more of a pluralistic critical frame calling for socio-ecological transformations, here is what I managed to put together regarding the economic activities related to clothing inspired by degrowth.
April 20, 2023
Degrowth: What sorcery is this?
Degrowth is about redefining how things work in the current unsustainable system, focusing on the values of cooperation and sharing, as well as social and environmental justice.
October 4, 2022
Entering the Pluriverse: Beyond universal blueprints of good life and sustainability
Imagine a society where bottom-up, community initiatives and actions based on people coming together to reflect and practice their visions are promoted more compared to individualistic, self-absorbed behaviors of success
September 7, 2022