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Upcoming Events
Chicago Climate Connect x Degrowth Institute
DGI’s John Mulrow will be speaking at Chicago Climate Connect for an evening of open networking and a conversation about what it means to build a future beyond just economic growth. John will host a discussion exploring the core ideas of degrowth and how they connect to climate action, equity, and systems change. Whether you’re new to the concept or already deep in the conversation, this is a chance to connect with others reimagining what a just and sustainable economy could look like.
To register for the discussion, click here!
For more information on Chicago Climate Connect events, click here!
What Happens to the Savings? Circularity, Sustainability, and Degrowth
DGI’s John Mulrow will be leading a seminar titled “What Happens to the Savings? Circularity, Sustainability, and Degrowth” at Loyola University Chicago on Wednesday, November 12th. Click here for more information.
Challenge to Growth Mapping Working Group
Next meeting of the Challenge to Growth Mapping Working Group will be on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm U.S. Central Time (on Zoom). For more information, or to get involved, please email jason@degrowthinstitute.org.
Degrowth Policy Working Group
Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025. This working group is currently creating an introductory document to degrowth policy in the US.
The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, November 14th from 11:00AM-12:30PM Central Time (9:00-10:30 Pacific / 12:00-1:30 Eastern).
For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Degrowth Policy Working Group
Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.
The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, October 24th from 11:00AM-12:30PM CDT (9:00-10:30 PDT / 12:00-1:30 EDT).
For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Reuse-a-Palooza
DGI will be participating at Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant on Sunday, October 19th!
“Scavengers unite! Get ready for the fall 2025 edition of Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant.
This semiannual event provides opportunities to repair clothing and household items, safely dispose tricky-to-recycle items, and donate bicycles, clothing, and more, all the while bringing attention to strategies to reduce waste and improve environmental conditions. We’ll be joined by an amazing group of waste-reduction and repurposing enthusiasts focusing on economically, environmentally, and socially responsible approaches to purchasing and consumption.”
For more information about the event, click here.
Degrowth Cafe with Regenerate MKE
Degrowth Cafe in Milwaukee with DeSchool Attendees Karen Lemke and Dylan Carson
Our friends at Regenerate MKE are putting on a degrowth cafe on Friday, October 17th! Click here for the event information: Degrowth Cafe at Kuumba Juice and Cafe
Degrowth Policy Working Group
Meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.
The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, October 10th from 11:00AM-12:30PM CDT (9:00-10:30 PDT / 12:00-1:30 EDT).
For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Asset Mapping Working Group
Working group to build out a map of degrowth assets and resources across the US and North America. For more information, or to get an invitation to the call, please email jason@degrowthinstitute.org.
Degrowth Policy Working Group
Next meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025.
The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, September 26th from 2:00-3:30PM CDT (12:00-1:30 PDT / 3:00-4:30 EDT).
For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Degrowth Policy Working Group Meeting
First meeting of the Degrowth Policy Working Group, a project that emerged from DeSchool 2025. The meeting will be held remotely on Friday, September 12th from 2:00-3:30PM CDT (12:00-1:30 PDT / 3:00-4:30 EDT). For more information, or to access the Zoom link, please email anna@degrowthinstitute.org.
Academics' Research Collaboration Circle Meeting
Meeting of academics and researchers interested in collaborating on degrowth-related research. For more information, or to receive a meeting link, please email Alison Chopel at alison@solidarityresearch.org.
DeSchool 2025
Degrowth Institute is hosting DeSchool 2025, a 4-day in-person gathering in Chicago, IL. Our goal is to connect activists, academics and advocates, learn from one another, organize future projects and strengthen the degrowth movement in the United States.
For more information, or if you’re interested in helping out with organizing the event, please email jason@degrowthinstitute.org
Campus Dialogues: Georgia Tech
Has the Economy Outgrown the Planet?
Campus Dialogues | Georgia Institute of Technology | April 17 | 11:00AM-12:00PM EDT
Has the Economy Outgrown the Planet? Join us for a panel and conversation (with a reception to follow) at Georgia Tech’s celebration of Earth Day 2025
Campus Dialogues: UT Austin
Reckoning with Responsibility: The Role of the Global North in Degrowth. Attend and participate in this panel featured at the 2025 LBJ Latino Policy Research Symposium.
Reuse-a-Palooza + The Serviceberry: Book Discussion at The Plant
Degrowth Cafe | The Plant | March 16 | 11:00AM-3:00PM CDT & 3:00PM-4:30PM
Join us at The Plant for this semiannual event that provides opportunities to repair clothing and household items, safely dispose of tricky-to-recycle materials, and a chance to donate bikes and more. Afterwards join us and Chicago Degrowth Book Club in a book discussion over Robin Wall Kimmerer’s The Serviceberry.
Find out more about Reuse-a-palooza here. Find out more and RSVP for the book discussion here.
Campus Dialogues: Loyola University Chicago
Has the Economy Outgrown the Planet? Attend and participate in this panel discussion co-hosted by the Center for Research on Internal Affairs and the Political Science Department at Loyola. Hosted in the McCormick Lounge.
Campus Conversations: Notre Dame
The Trophic Theory of Money @ Notre Dame
We partner with Environmental Humanities Initiative (EHUM) to host a talk led by Alix Underwood, Managing Editor at CASSE. Food will be provided.
Degrowth Café
Come to a get-together event at DGI: Learn about degrowth and peruse the degrowth library!