Degrowth Policy Working Group
The Degrowth Policy Working Group’s first publication, “Degrowth Policy Ideas in the US Context” is now available for review and public comment!
The Degrowth Policy Working Group is an all-volunteer effort that emerged out of DeSchool 2025. It is coordinated by DGI, but includes members from numerous organizations. The Working Group focuses on research, publications and advocacy around degrowth policy in the US.
The Working Group meets regularly on alternating Fridays at 11:00AM CDT. If you are interested in joining the Working Group, or have further questions, please reach out to the coordinator Anna Prouty at anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Degrowth Policy Ideas in the US Context:
A preliminary look for degrowth advocates in the US
This document introduces degrowth activists and organizers to policy interventions that can help support a degrowth agenda in the United States. Degrowth is an intentional downscaling of the global economy for the purpose of achieving ecological sustainability and social justice. Members of the degrowth movement engage in all kinds of work, from research to advocacy, education to direct action, discussion to grassroots organizing.
The document was put together by the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project of Degrowth Institute, supported by Leadership for the Ecozoic. The Degrowth Policy Working Group is a volunteer effort, and members hold a range of backgrounds, expertise and perspectives. As such, this document is not intended to be treated as a definitive or final list of degrowth policies. Rather, it is intended as a launching point for deeper conversations and deliberation on degrowth policies and priorities across the US. It is geared towards degrowth activists and enthusiasts in the US looking for ways to tangibly organize around degrowth in their communities.
The Working Group is actively soliciting feedback, critique and commentary on this document. If you are interested in submitting feedback, please fill out this feedback form.