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Degrowth Needs a Strong Geopolitical and Geo-economic Proposition

China and Russia are using their economic advantage to shift governance systems in the Global South. Degrowth has a strong political-ecological proposition, but it needs to have a strong geopolitical and geo-economic one too.

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By Olivia Lazard
Published on May 12, 2023
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The Europe Program in Washington explores the political and security developments within Europe, transatlantic relations, and Europe’s global role. Working in coordination with Carnegie Europe in Brussels, the program brings together U.S. and European policymakers and experts on strategic issues facing Europe.

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Olivia Lazard

Fellow, Berggruen Institute’s Planetary Programme

Olivia Lazard is a fellow at the Berggruen Institute’s Planetary Programme; she was previously a visiting fellow at Carnegie Europe. Her research focuses on the geopolitics of climate, the transition ushered by climate change, and the risks of conflict and fragility associated to climate change and environmental collapse.

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    Ecological Statecraft in the Midst of War: Water, Regeneration, and the Future of Gulf Security
      • Ali Bin Shahid

      Olivia Lazard, Ali Bin Shahid

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    Geoengineering: Assessing Risks in the Era of Planetary Security
      • Mandi Bissett
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      Olivia Lazard, Mandi Bissett, James Dyke

Olivia Lazard
Fellow, Berggruen Institute’s Planetary Programme
Olivia Lazard
Foreign PolicyEUEconomyClimate ChangeEuropeWestern EuropeIran

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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