The Scottish Government's new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but must be matched by a laser-like focus on delivery and implementation. Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...

We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members. Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...

Just a couple of days left to register for our 'What Would a Wellbeing Economy Strategy Look Like?' webinar with Gerry McCartney, 12pm on Thursday 2nd October tinyurl.com/WESG01

There's still time to book your place for a special screening of Purpose: a Wellbeing Economies Film followed by a discussion featuring @maggiechapman.bsky.social, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, @sarahboyack.bsky.social 📍Scottish Parliament 🗓️ 24 Sept www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...

Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future. Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit buff.ly/j8fUGiP @dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social @weallscotland.bsky.social #WellbeingEconomy #CommunityWealthBuilding

New data shows that child poverty in Scotland fell over the past year, thanks in part to new welfare payments Meanwhile, the UK Government is actively pushing thousands more into poverty by slashing welfare What does this stark divergence tell us? 🧵 www.gov.scot/news/child-p...

We are hiring! We're delighted to announce that we're growing our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as our new Administration and Events Officer. Applications close at 23:00 on 15 April. Find out more and apply today: www.weallscotland.org/vacancies

I wrote a thing about the unreality of the debate on disability benefits, where it comes from and how it affects us. It cost a few spoons to do it, but I think it would have cost more not to. Have a read if you're interested: www.christineberry.net/2025/03/the-...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Purpose film screenings sponsored by @corra.scot. We loved seeing so many of you there, having inspiring conversations and seeing the commitment to redesigning our economy in Scotland. #WellbeingEconomy 📸 Emma Boyd

Politics is ultimately about choices: how you raise cash and where you spend it. Labour acts as if they are forced to cut disability benefits but leading economists say they can avoid it by taxing the super rich. Spending cuts are a political choice. Don’t let them pretend otherwise.

This is a great illustration of what the new energy order looks like: ➡️ large to small ➡️ centralised to decentralised ➡️ large grids to microgrids ➡️ one-directional to bi-directional ➡️ passive consumers to active prosumers Of course simplified & highly stylised but it shows the direction of travel.

Have you booked your ticket for our Purpose film tour yet? Bookings now open for Banchory, Aberdeen, Dunbar and Glasgow. Find out more and book your space today: www.weallscotland.org/purpose-film

Post-growth: the science of wellbeing within planetary boundaries—New paper by Giorgos Kallis, Jason Hickel, Daniel W O’Neill, Tim Jackson, Peter A Victor, Kate Raworth, Juliet B Schor, Julia K Steinberger, Diana Ürge-Vorsatz → cusp.ac.uk/themes/aetw/... cc #postgrowth #degrowth #wellbeingeconomy

📢 New report out now highlights how our economy is failing the people of Scotland. We joined voices with leading academics and economists to call for the people of Scotland to have more of a say in the decisions that impact their lives. Find out more: www.weallscotland.org/post/new-rep...

“Without a step-change, we are now at risk of going backwards.” Important new report from Scotland’s Just Transition Commission, highlighting the need for more ambitious policy to ensure Scotland delivers a just transition.

Yesterday's #ScottishBudget brought some welcome measures that are a step in the right direction. But we must move beyond expensive sticking plaster solutions and use the full budgetary powers to enable our communities to thrive. Read our full response: www.weallscotland.org/post/scottis...

The Scottish Community Wealth Building Centre for Excellence has launched - an online hub to guide and inspire action for fairer, stronger local economies. Read the article here 👇 edas.org.uk/2024/11/29/com… #CommunityWealthBuildingn#EDASAS

“Ultimately there is no way to address Scotland’s housing crisis without scaling up the supply of social housing.” @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke with the Financial Times about measures to complement rent controls and investment in the planning system. www.ft.com/content/1ede...

Important new analysis from @neweconomics.bsky.social showing how skyrocketing land values have driven the UK’s housing affordability crisis. ⬇️

Our economy isn't working for people or planet. We need a #WellbeingEconomy that delivers social justice on a healthy planet.

What is economic democracy and why is it important for redesigning our economy to deliver social justice on a healthy planet? Join the next meeting of the CPG on Wellbeing Economy to discuss this and more. 🗓️ Friday 6 Dec ⏰ 11am 📍 online Book your space: www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...