Where do we go from here? What did we discover this weekend, and how do we integrate the lessons, wisdom, projects and people from across the degrowth world into a stronger, more empowered movement?

To close out DeSchool 2025, we invite those who want to strategize the future of the degrowth movement along with DGI to join us at the DGI Office (332 S. Michigan Ave.) for closing workshops on strategic planning and movement-building.

Tuesday’s Schedule:

9:30AM-11:30AM: Tour the Wild Mile: The Chicago River's Eco-Park

12:00PM-1:00PM: Potluck Lunch

1:15PM-2:30PM: Where Do We Go From Here?: Next Steps for the US Degrowth Movement

• Academics' Research Collaboration Circle (kier blake, Alison Chopel)

• Organizers' Strategy Circle (Anna Prouty)

• US Degrowth in the International Movement (Jason Barahona Rosales)

• Future Gatherings: 2026, 2027 and Beyond! (John Mulrow)

2:45PM-3:45PM: Regional Organizing Break-Outs (Various)

4:00PM-5:30PM: “Less is Malört”: Farewell Happy Hour (for the brave of heart)

Dates/times may be subject to change.