Given that the prevailing forms of capitalism exploit more resources than the earth can regenerate and thus sooner or later will break down a new or different system is needed. Green growth, Circular Economy, Efficiency and Sufficiency are just some of the ideas how to alter capitalism to be sustainable. So far no idea is uncontested and all of them neglect the dimension of culture. If we understand the economic system as part of culture, what influence does it have on values and behavior? Can an economic system based on capitalism work or is it doomed to fail due to the social dimension?
Researching and Shaping Climate Futures
Coping with Uncertainty in Climate Sciences and Society