Local Economies

Building economies that emphasize local production for local need, thereby increasing their resilience and adaptability to external environmental, social and economic pressures.

SUBTHEMES:
• Small business networking
• Small business networking
• Social entrepreneurship
• New skills
• Local markets
• Green jobs
• Community owned projects


	Bamboo for timber Substituting timber with bamboo in Anyinam provides rural communities with new livelihoods, while relieving pressure on the ecosystem. Anyinam, Ghana
	Bamboo for timber Substituting timber with bamboo in Anyinam provides rural communities with new livelihoods, while relieving pressure on the ecosystem. Anyinam, Ghana
	Bamboo for timber Substituting timber with bamboo in Anyinam provides rural communities with new livelihoods, while relieving pressure on the ecosystem. Anyinam, Ghana
	Bamboo for timber Substituting timber with bamboo in Anyinam provides rural communities with new livelihoods, while relieving pressure on the ecosystem. Anyinam, Ghana
	Zanzibar butterfly park The butterfly park in Zanzibar employs and trains local staff and farmers, alleviating poverty and promoting environmental conservation Zanzibar, Tanzania
	Zanzibar butterfly park The butterfly park in Zanzibar employs and trains local staff and farmers, alleviating poverty and promoting environmental conservation Zanzibar, Tanzania
	Zanzibar butterfly park The butterfly park in Zanzibar employs and trains local staff and farmers, alleviating poverty and promoting environmental conservation Zanzibar, Tanzania
	Aloe Farming Sustainable aloe farming to empower the rights of women Mwingi, Kenya
	Aloe Farming Sustainable aloe farming to empower the rights of women Mwingi, Kenya
	Aloe Farming Sustainable aloe farming to empower the rights of women Mwingi, Kenya
	Aloe Farming Sustainable aloe farming to empower the rights of women Mwingi, Kenya
	Feed yourself, care for yourself and beautify yourself with the same plants Womens cooperative building a supply chain of natural ingredients based on fair-trade principles Thies, Senegal
	Feed yourself, care for yourself and beautify yourself with the same plants Womens cooperative building a supply chain of natural ingredients based on fair-trade principles Thies, Senegal
	Feed yourself, care for yourself and beautify yourself with the same plants Womens cooperative building a supply chain of natural ingredients based on fair-trade principles Thies, Senegal
	Feed yourself, care for yourself and beautify yourself with the same plants Womens cooperative building a supply chain of natural ingredients based on fair-trade principles Thies, Senegal

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One Health Organisation

We catalyse social change. One Health Organisation is a holistic social innovation agency in the health and wellness space.

Green Pathways

The aim of Green Pathways is to progress young people aged 25 or under onto paid employment in the green economy, or on to further education

Nelson Enterprise Loan Trust

loans to small businesses within the Nelson region of New Zealand

CELT - Centre for Environmental Living & Training

NGO providing affordable training and information in traditional and ecological skills for sustainable living

Virtuelle Cluster Initiative

This platform was launched to assist small and medium enterprises present themselves on the internet professionally.

Alessandro Bulgarini (painter)

fine artist, painter and draftsman wich research focuses on the study of symbols, using pictures to counter materialism and simulacrum

Trust Montana

Trust Montana is a state-wide community land trust and coalition of land stewards dedicated to helping to create healthy communities.

North Missoula Community Development Corporation

The NMCDC's vision is to build a healthy neighborhood with opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to live, work, and play.

Missoula Community Food Co-op

An owner-operated grocery store that provides affordable access to healthful, local, and ethical food.

Proxecto Caracol

'Proxecto Caracol' (Snail Project) is a travelling project developing bioconstruction and sustainability solutions.