The End of Growth?

Postgrowth debate on 28 Nov 2016
An evening debate with Federico Demaria, Graeme Maxton, Jørgen Randers and Kate Raworth at the House of Commons, Monday 28 Nov 2016
 

The APPG on the Limits to Growth is hosting a landmark debate in the Houses of Parliament. In a world of environmental and social limits, is there still a role for economic growth in delivering a sustainable prosperity?

They will be joined in this debate by Federico Demaria (co-editor of Degrowth – A vocabulary for a new era), Graeme Maxton (Secretary General of the Club of Rome), Jørgen Randers (co-author of the 1972 Limits to Growth study), and Kate Raworth (author of Doughnut Economics). The debate will be chaired by Caroline Lucas, MP.

Book your place for an evening of discussion on one of the most important issues of our time.

Venue: Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
Time: 6.30-8.30pm

The event is free to attend but please register your attendance on Eventbrite. For enquiries please email

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