Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies towards ecological socialism and de-growth Maria Reumert Gjerding

Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies towards ecological socialism and de-growth New indicator(s) of progress Redistribution of wealth Work-sharing Green transition of the economy Support carriers of change

Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies towards ecological socialism and de-growth New indicator of progress The degree of inequality Number of people living in poverty Level of education Number of hours children spend in daycare Unemployment rate Number of homeless people Number suffering from depression and stress Number of people engaged in democratic actions such as elections for parliament, municipalities and regions.

Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies towards ecological socialism and de-growth Redistribution of wealth Work-sharing

Reflections on possibilities to influence national policies towards ecological socialism and de-growth Green transition of the economy - Sustainable development commission - Funds to support circular economy - Funds to support grass roots and civil society (carriers of change)

Reflections on possibilities to influence local politics from a radical environmental position Trine Henriksen

Possibilities in a municipality to promote a more sustainable development Town- and district planning Traffic planning Energy planning Environmental authority Local climate plan Waste handling Food politics

Local Climate Plan – reduction of CO 2 emissions Local sources of CO 2 emissions: – Buildings / households: 30% – Traffic : 30% – Companies: 35% – Municipality: 5% – Private consumption ??? (not included!) Plan of 2010: 25% CO 2 reduction in 2020 Plan of 2013: 40% CO 2 reduction in 2020

Energy planning and possibilities to reduce energy consumption Demands on energy standards in buildings -Low energy standard 2015, 2020, or +energy house? Climate network for social housing associations Expand the coverage of district heating - Sources of energy for district heating

Traffic planning Traffic and mobility plan – More bicycle lanes, bicycle parking – Expanding public transport, light rail in 2020 – Bus lanes (few) – Limited car parking How to change habits of transport?

Waste Presorting of waste – Plastic, metal, paper, glass, hazardous waste, residuals – Organic waste from 2016 ? Contract with private companies - price, quality, occupational health, environmental, fuel