The Network of Wellbeing’s new vision is of ‘people and the planet thriving together’. Here, as part of a series of blog posts that explore the thinking behind our new vision, mission and values, we’d like to explain why the
Helena Norberg-Hodge, Founder & Director of Local Futures explains why understanding the big picture of how big money and corporate interests have acted against human and environmental wellbeing through globalisation is a requirement for local economic action. Watch more and
Ecological Economist Tim Jackson explains how an economy built around wellbeing could work and how it would give government a renewed sense of purpose to act positively on our behalf. Watch more and share: Watch more wellbeing-related videos >> Subscribe
Scilla Elworthy Founder of Peace Direct & Rising Women, Rising World speaks about the vital contribution of mindfulness and self awareness to positive action and inner and outer wellbeing. Watch more and share: Watch more wellbeing-related videos >> Subscribe to
“It’s the economy, stupid”. The infamous words of Bill Clinton’s campaign strategist were instrumental in his ultimately successful campaign to win the 1992 US Presidential Election. Since then, his slogan has become a mantra for politicians who wish to hone in on
There is a relationship between a personal sense of wellbeing and creating a more sustainable way living. Environmentalist and writer Jonathon Porritt shares his ideas on this topic. Living in connection to nature and values Wellbeing can be greatly improved
Do you wring your hands in frustration, wondering why, when faced with profound inequality or climate change, other people don’t seem to care as deeply as you do yourself? This blog post is written by Common Cause Foundation Director Tom
“Often, people know the price of things but not their value” – peace activist, author and NOW Trustee Satish Kumar shares his top three values. Nature, creativity and connection Satish Kumar’s top values are ‘soil, soul and society.’ He emphasises embracing nature through
Filmed at the R50 conference in Oxford earlier this month, Caroline Lucas tells NOW why imagination, compassion and hope are her most important three values for a thriving society. Watch more and share: Watch more wellbeing-related videos >> Subscribe to
Author and environmentalist Tony Juniper shares his most important three values, and explains why he feels these values are so important if we are going to thrive as a species. Values for a different future Tony Juniper’s values – nature, equality
Weaving wellbeing into government policy making is no easy task. Rebekah Menzies from Carnegie UK Trust describes how they and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have developed straightforward guidance on developing wellbeing frameworks for cities and regions. By
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