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ECOnGOOD Update – December 2024
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We are pleased to share with you the final issue of 2024, featuring a special selection of projects and events, along with a brief reflection on this year's challenges and achievements as we look towards the future.
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This year has been transformative for our organisation: we launched our own ECOnGOOD Label and brand, celebrated the III Economy for the Common Good International Conference, welcomed Japan as a member of the International Federation, saw the first professional football club complete a Common Good Balance Sheet, established Spain's First Common Good Index—all alongside numerous other local and international milestones.
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We are making significant progress towards becoming a more professional and accessible international organisation. In 2025, we will focus on strengthening our image, solidifying our presence, upgrading our tools, and professionalising our services. These improvements will help us better serve our expanding global community and attract more like-minded individuals to build towards the common good.
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We are grateful to all of you who have closely followed our achievements and challenges throughout the year and who will continue to do so in the future.
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Wishing you all peaceful holidays and a purposeful start to 2025!
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Kindest regards,
Editorial Team
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ECGIC26: Call for hosts
The Economy for the Common Good International Conference (ECGIC) is a crucial event in the field of sustainable economics. It serves as a hub for fostering academic discourse on the Economy for the Common Good (ECG) model, promoting mutual inspiration between similar approaches, and providing fresh ideas for ECG practitioners.
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After the successful previous editions held in Bremen (2019), Valencia (2022), and Leeuwarden (2024), the ECOnGOOD international Science & Research Hub is seeking interested organisations to host the fourth edition of ECGIC in Spring 2026.
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This call for hosts is open to all academic and research institutions globally, regardless of their prior involvement with the ECG movement. Applications from Global South institutions are strongly encouraged to ensure diverse perspectives and global representation.
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Annual Report 2023
We're excited to announce that our 2023 Annual Report is ready!
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Approved by the Federation's Member Council (FMC) in November 2024, the International Federation (IF) communication team has revamped the report's format to make it more engaging and accessible for everyone interested in our organisation's progress.
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In the upcoming weeks, the communication team will introduce small updates to the yearly report templates to better capture our achievements and impact through both numbers and stories. They are looking forward to transforming this process for you and with you. 💚
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy: Highlights from ECGIC
The III Economy for the Common Good International Conference (ECGIC24) produced invaluable outputs that contribute to the advancement of sustainable economic thinking. Now available for review:
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- A comprehensive Manifesto developed collaboratively by conference participants. This document serves as a foundational text that recognizes the unique strengths of various economic models while fostering constructive dialogue for sustainable economic transformation. The complete manifesto is available for review.
- The Conference Proceedings have been published, containing a wealth of academic contributions and practical insights from the gathered experts. These valuable resources have been made freely accessible through the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) repository’s open access platform. ECGIC III 2024 Proceedings.
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Ethical World Trade and ECG
International Business School has published a groundbreaking working paper that challenges the traditional "free trade" paradigm and proposes a new ethical approach to global trade. The research introduces an innovative "Economy for the Common Good" (ECG) framework—a paradigm designed to address current ecological and social crises through sustainable economic development, human rights, gender justice, and environmental protection.
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The study was co-authored by Christian Felber, Brigitta Herrmann and Juergen Knirsch, and co-edited by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
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ECG reaches new heights in Baden-Württemberg
The regional ECOnGOOD Association in Baden-Württemberg reached a significant milestone with its largest summit to date, gathering 120 participants from business, politics, and civil society at Holzmanufaktur Rottweil. The two-day event, themed "Transformation through Responsibility," showcased the growing influence of the Economy for the Common Good (ECG) in the region, with over 100 companies now certified in Baden-Württemberg alone. The event featured notable speakers including founder Christian Felber.
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ECG at Nagasaki Global Risk Symposyum
Nagasaki University is set to host a significant kick-off symposium for its newly established Research Center for Global Risk (CGR) on December 21, 2024. The event will feature both in-person sessions and online webinar options.
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Christian Felber will deliver a keynote lecture during Session 2, titled “The Pursuit of Value in the Age of Polycrisis”, followed by a panel discussion with CGR faculty members. Christian will be in Japan from December 18-23. Additional programming details are pending confirmation.
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Economy for the Common Good Seminar in Brazil
From 25th to 29th November 2024, Florianópolis, Brazil, was the host city to the Economy for the Common Good Seminar. Distinguished speaker Christian Felber, professor at the Vienna University of Economics in Austria and renowned author on sustainable economic models, lead the discussions. This was only the first stop of this Brazil tour: it continued with visits to Biguaçu from the 2nd to 4th December 2024, before concluding in Brasilia on the 5th and 6th December 2024. You can follow Christian Felber’s agenda here.
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Valencia 2024: Social Economy and Common Good
Official statement by ECOnGOOD Spain:
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By unanimous decision of its constituent associations, the Spanish Federation of the Economy for the Common Good has postponed the meeting on Social Economy and Sustainability that was to be held in Valencia on 22nd and 23rd November.
In light of the tragic consequences of the DANA (Isolated High-Level Depression) in Spain, particularly in Valencia, we wish to express our deepest solidarity with all victims and extend our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones or close friends.
Consequently, the Federation’s executive team has decided to postpone the meeting scheduled for 22nd and 23rd November at La Petxina. We believe that this is not a time for meetings, but for action—concrete measures that enable the implementation of effective initiatives focused on addressing the basic needs of affected families and the subsequent recovery of their living environment.
We would like to thank all those who had committed to participating in the meeting. We assure you that all the work done thus far will be preserved, with the event now rescheduled for March or April 2025.
We urge all supporters of the Economy for the Common Good movement to join any initiatives that may arise to assist the victims of the DANA.
Stay tuned for updates.
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If you would like to help support the affected communities in Valencia, you can contribute through the social enterprise Novaterra Catering SL, a longstanding collaborator of the ECOnGOOD Valencian Regional Association. This social enterprise is coordinating and delivering hot meals to affected families who currently lack the means to prepare hot food. Each meal costs 4.50€.
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Donations can be made to:
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CAIXA POPULAR
IBAN: ES05 3159 0049 8424 1415 9323
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Purpose Film: Overview and Local Screenings
"Purpose" is a compelling documentary that delves into the heart of our economic system's greatest challenges. The film follows two individuals who dare to reimagine our economic future. Director Martin Oetting brings us on a journey with Katherine Trebeck, founder of the Wellbeing Economy Governments alliance, and Lorenzo Fioramonti, who transitions from alliance supporter to Italian Minister. Together, they challenge the conventional GDP-focused economy, advocating for a system that prioritises human and planetary wellbeing.
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Local screenings of can be coordinated through the film's official website. Individuals and organisations interested in hosting or coordinating can visit purpose.film/screenings/ to request a screening in their area. Learn more about planning and organising a screening, including options for virtual or in-person events, and support for promoting and facilitating discussions around the film.
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For more information visit the official website. Several ECOnGOOD National Associations and Local Chapters have begun coordinating screenings—check in with them to join them!
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ABOUT ECOnGOOD
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