Economies that Dare to Care – Achieving social justice and preventing ecological breakdown by putting care at the heart of our societies

The report’s findings cover a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences from 18 months of literature review and consultation with a commission of over 30 experts in the field of social and environmental care, from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. 

The report consists of three parts: 

• Chapter 1 sets the scene, describing the multiple crises we face, how they are connected by the current system, and why care-centred transformation could be the holistic approach needed for powerful systemic change. 
• Chapter 2 identifies approaches that promise potential for more effective and systemic responses – that go beyond the mainstream. 
• Chapter 3 looks ahead to how we can move forward together to join forces and build a forum for just, low-carbon, and caring societies. The report concludes by proposing the establishment of a Forum for Caring Societies to develop a common agenda for action and to build the mandate for change to promote care as a catalyst for radical transformation. 

• How can we make a radical transition to low-consumption lifestyles, while maintaining or increasing wellbeing?
• Can we simultaneously promote social justice and regenerative ways of living by putting care at the heart of our societies?
• How can we communicate effectively about care-centered transitions and bring society on board?

An alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to care-centered, equitable, low-consumption societies will enable us to start shifting the “Overton window,” i.e. the set of ideas that are generally considered feasible and relevant by policy practitioners.

Bringing together insights from Global North and Global South, we seek to ensure that the ways in which we communicate about care-centred societies is effective and meaningful to a global audience. The project will also undertake strategic communications research, produce communications tools, and build a global alliance for action, based on the findings of the meta-analysis.