Extractivism or the siding?
L’extractivisme : c’est quoi ? L’extractivisme subit de sérieuses critiques, notamment de la part d’auteurs et autrices d’Amérique du Sud, en raison de ses conséquences politiques, économiques, sociales, environnementales et autres. Eduardo Gudynas[1], chercheur uruguayen spécialiste de cette question, définit l’extractivisme comme l’appropriation de ressources naturelles, de quelque nature que ce soit (ressources minières, énergies […]
Local currencies as a lever for transition and a tool for citizen emancipation
This analysis highlights the origin of local currencies, their usefulness for the revitalization of local economic areas, and the prospects that we can see for the future.
A democracy for tomorrow
This analysis returns to the results of the citizen consultation “A country for tomorrow”, published on February 17.
School, a place where the power to act is built?
This analysis questions the capacity of school to allow young people to deploy their agency to face the multiple crises facing our society.
Decolonization: deconstructing erroneous reasoning
This is an analysis that aims to show readers what decolonization means in concrete terms.
Rape and sexual assault during war: how to stop it?
In most armed conflicts, women pay the heaviest price. Rape and sexual violence, as a tactic of war, physically and psychologically destroy victims as well as entire communities. Global actions are necessary.
What long-term management for nuclear waste?
This analysis poses the problem of nuclear energy from the angle of waste and explains the different avenues of solutions for their management.
On the road to sustainable consumer products
This analysis summarizes the state of play of the various measures to improve the sustainability of our consumer products.
Discovering a sober society
“Slow down or Perish: the economics of degrowth” is the title of the book written by Timothée Parrique which establishes new bases for thinking about society differently. Let's take the exercise one step further.
Exiting crises through rights, equality and democracy: a contribution to the discussion (Part II)
What would be some of the fundamental questions to ask and what could be some avenues to explore to equip ourselves with policies, rules and institutions that allow us to live better?
