Giorgos Kallis
Research professor and political ecologist with work at the Autonomous University of Barcelona; prominent voice in degrowth scholarship and activist-scientist dialogues.
Top 3 podcasts with Giorgos Kallis
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Aug 16, 2024 • 54min
Degrowth – Ecological Economics – Post-development: Brothers or acquaintances? - Brototi Roy, Joshua Farley and Giorgos Kallis
Giorgos Kallis, a political ecologist known for his work in degrowth, joins Joshua Farley, an ecological economist focused on sustainability, and Brototi Roy, a postdoctoral researcher critiquing development discourse. They dive into how degrowth, ecological economics, and post-development interrelate. Kallis advocates for a shift towards frugal abundance, while Farley emphasizes the need for ecological economics to adapt and transform. Roy critiques Western development narratives, highlighting transdisciplinary connections that enrich these important debates.
Mar 13, 2024 • 59min
Degrowth, Malthus, and the Climate Crisis (w/ Giorgos Kallis)
Professor Giorgos Kallis discusses degrowth economics, challenging the relentless pursuit of GDP growth. They explore Thomas Malthus' flawed ideas and the importance of societal structure for a sustainable future. The podcast also covers the subjective nature of limits, ancient Greek societal structures, and the need for a shift towards degrowth to address climate change.
Apr 3, 2017 • 1h 9min
El movido viaje en defensa del decrecimiento - Ampliando el debate 3-4-2017
Giorgios Kallis, profesor de investigación en el Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Ambiental de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, es uno de los teóricos más destacados del decrecimiento. En esta charla, explora sus orígenes y la crítica al crecimiento económico, proponiendo que es posible vivir mejor con menos recursos. Discute las diez medidas necesarias para implementar el decrecimiento a nivel nacional y ofrece una interpretación innovadora sobre el pensamiento de Thomas Malthus. Su visión desafía nuestras nociones sobre la sostenibilidad y el futuro económico.
