Policy Briefs

Our debate-changing degrowth policy briefs are a crucial instrument in the ongoing discourse surrounding ecological economic models. These well-researched documents challenge conventional growth-centric policies by presenting evidence-based arguments and actionable alternatives.

These briefs address key issues such as a Green New Deal beyond Growth, a Universal Basic Income, Trade Unions & Degrowth, Municipalities & Degrowth as well as a brief on Degrowing the Fashion Industry that was funded through a crowdfunding in 2023. These documents are catalysts for transformative change, offering a roadmap towards a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally responsible future that benefits both current and future generations.

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To cite us:

  1. Duff, M. (2025, June). Degrowth for cities [Policy brief n.1]. Research & Degrowth International. https://degrowth.org/wpcontent/uploads/2025/05/Research_and_Degrowth_Policy_Brief_Degrowth-for-Cities.pdf
  2. D’Alisa, G., & Sekulova, F. (2025, September). Europe beyond growth: The proposal for a Universal Care Income [Policy brief n.2]. Research & Degrowth International. https://degrowth.org/blog/2025/06/17/uci-for-europe/ 
  3. Stevenson, C. (2025, October). Public works for a degrowth transformation: Jobs for all who want them [Policy brief n.3]. Research & Degrowth International. https://degrowth.org/blog/2025/10/24/public-works-for-a-degrowth-transformation/ 
  4. Mastini, R. (2025, October). A green new deal beyond growth for the EU [Policy brief n.4]. Research & Degrowth International. https://degrowth.org/blog/2025/09/09/a-green-new-deal-beyond-growth-for-the-eu/
  5. Tsagkari, M. (2025, November). Clothing the planet well within limits [Policy brief n.5]. Research & Degrowth International. https://degrowth.org/projects/policy-briefs/
  6. Rhatzel, N. (2026, February). Bread & roses: Workers as agents of degrowth [Policy brief n.6]. Research & Degrowth International. [Forthcoming]
  7. Abad Frias, H., Díaz-Vidal, A., & Arcuri, F. (2026, February). Hacia una transición ecosocial justa en el Estado Español: Nuevas herramientas institucionales para el poder popular [Policy brief n.7]. Research & Degrowth International. [Forthcoming]
 
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