• Welcome to Degrowth California!

    We are on a mission to foster a more holistically healthy economy for people and planet — one that promotes and respects the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the environment. Whether you are here to learn more about degrowth in general or to see how we can collaborate to better achieve a just and ecologically sustainable economy, we are glad you found us!

Our Impact

6 Presentations

It is systems of beliefs and values that generate and legitimize the tools we use. This includes the economy. DGCA often presents to universities and non-profits in, and outside of, California to advance much needed belief and value shifts. With 6 presentations to date, and more in the works, DGCA continues to promote post-growth futures

2 Podcasts

The DGCA community appears on multiple podcasts, contributing to important dialogue advancing post-growth visions and transitions.

5+ Publications

Members of DGCA publish academic articles and other online publications expounding on key degrowth themes and offering novel contributions to the wider degrowth discourse.

  • Degrowth proposes a thoughtful and equitable change in what and how much we produce  and consume, so we may enhance our individual, collective, and environmental wellbeing. It is a vision of how we might better organize ourselves for the sake of our health and the health of the planet and all its ecosystems. Degrowth is a decision to move away from the perpetual consumption of more and more stuff, the endless competition, and the ever accelerating pace of life in today’s global economy. It is a conscious choice to simplify our lives so we may have more time for family, friends, community and all that makes our lives meaningful and fulfilling.  Contrary to the values that drive today’s socio-economic activity, such as competition, status seeking, expansion, and growth, degrowth prioritizes reconnecting and uplifting community, friendship and the relocalization of our activities. It is a vision of public luxury and private simplicity, where all humans and non-humans can thrive.

  • At Degrowth California, we facilitate spaces of reflection and action to encourage transitions that center wellbeing for both people and planet.

    We have a few initiatives underway and a number in development. Learn more here!

  • If you feel drawn to help us in our work and are in a position to offer your talents and time or financial support, you can follow this link to get involved or offer financial support here.