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Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies
towards ecological socialism and de-growth
Maria Reumert Gjerding
Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies
towards ecological socialism and de-growth
• New indicator(s) of progress
• Redistribution of wealth
• Work-sharing
• Green transition of the economy
• Support carriers of change
Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies
towards ecological socialism and de-growth
New indicator of progress
• The degree of inequality
• Number of people living in poverty
• Level of education
• Number of hours children spend in daycare
• Unemployment rate
• Number of homeless people
• Number suffering from depression and stress
• Number of people engaged in democratic actions such
as elections for parliament, municipalities and regions.
Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies
towards ecological socialism and de-growth
• Redistribution of wealth
• Work-sharing
Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies
towards ecological socialism and de-growth
Green transition of the economy
- Sustainable development commission
- Funds to support circular economy
- Funds to support grass roots and civil society
(carriers of change)
Reflections on possibilities to influence local politics from a
radical environmental position
Trine Henriksen
Possibilities in a municipality to promote a more sustainable
development
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Town- and district planning
Traffic planning
Energy planning
Environmental authority
Local climate plan
Waste handling
Food politics
Local Climate Plan – reduction of CO2 emissions
• Local sources of CO2 emissions:
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Buildings / households: 30%
Traffic : 30%
Companies: 35%
Municipality: 5%
Private consumption ??? (not included!)
• Plan of 2010: 25% CO2 reduction in 2020
• Plan of 2013: 40% CO2 reduction in 2020 
Energy planning and possibilities to reduce energy
consumption
• Demands on energy standards in buildings
- Low energy standard 2015, 2020, or +energy house?
• Climate network for social housing associations
• Expand the coverage of district heating
- Sources of energy for district heating
Traffic planning
• Traffic and mobility plan
– More bicycle lanes, bicycle parking
– Expanding public transport, light rail in 2020
– Bus lanes (few)
– Limited car parking
• How to change habits of transport?
Waste
• Presorting of waste
– Plastic, metal, paper, glass, hazardous waste,
residuals
– Organic waste from 2016 ?
• Contract with private companies
- price, quality, occupational health, environmental,
fuel