Discovering a sober society

“Slow down or Perish: the economics of degrowth” is the title of the book written by Timothée Parrique which establishes new bases for thinking about society differently. Let's take the exercise one step further.
Pour Parler de Paix n°121 – Se mobiliser, s’engager. Comment la jeunesse influence la démocratie?

Our Belgian society, Europe and the world as a whole are facing major challenges: ecological, demographic, security, democratic challenges, etc. Faced with these, more and more young men and women are not letting themselves be defeated...
ETHECOPOL volunteer group

Le groupe de bénévoles ETHECOPOL (une habile contraction d’éthique, économie et de politique), cherchent des participant·es pour lancer la toute première saison de son podcast ! Envie de tenter l’aventure?
Reopening of mines in Europe, challenges and alternatives

The reopening of mines could be necessary to support our industrial effort, but what is the real goal of this development?
For an immediate democratization of the mining question in Belgium.

“L’adoption du nouveau « Code minier » est prévue pour 2023. L’exploitation de ces ressources est une question fondamentale qui mérite d’abord une concertation citoyenne la plus large et la plus médiatisée possible.”
Climate change and the costs of transition

Climate change and environmental degradation constitute a major global challenge that has a significant collective impact.
Pour Parler de Paix n°120 – Resilience: between strategic objective and smoke screen.

Le dernier numéro du Pour Parler de Paix est arrivé. Ce 120ème numéro est consacré à la résilience de l’Union européenne.
“Demain, aurons-nous encore assez de métaux pour faire face à nos besoins ?” Carte blanche – La Libre

Carte blanche from Géraldine Duquenne, research and advocacy officer at the Justice & Peace Commission. The Free.
What ecological transition for tomorrow? Energy, climate, metals (Part 3)

To stem the ecological catastrophe, sobriety is essential. It is urgent that our politicians admit this and take control of it.
What ecological transition for tomorrow? Energy, climate, metals (Part 2)

The ecological transition is very dependent on metals but the supply risks not being able to meet the rapidly growing demand, among other limits linked to these resources.