“A hopeful outlook in difficult times”
Dirk Holemans
author, urban storyteller, keynote speaker and coordinator of Oikos think tank
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Publications
ENOUGH Thriving Societies Beyond Growth
This book is a compelling narrative about a world with less inequality and fewer private jets, burn-outs and landfill sites, about a healthy planet with more quality of life, time for each other and sustainable products. In other words, about a good life for everyone...
In the media
A debate on more sustainable management models from a municipal vision
Interview with Dirk Holemans by Prat TV, local television of El Prat in the Barcelona region.
Agenda
Very proud to announce that Roman Krznaric will be at Bozar as part of the Ecopolis festival to present his new book, History for Tomorrow, Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity. Interviewed by Tine Hens, he will explore with the audience historical pathways toward a more sustainable and equitable future, tackling urgent issues ranging from the climate crisis to the risks of artificial intelligence. More info and tickets at Bozar
Event Information:
Roman Krznaric at ECOPOLIS
Roman Krznaric is one of Britain's leading social philosophers. He is known for his work on empathy, social change, and the art of living. Hisbook, The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World, became an instant international best-seller. Krznaric advocates for the power of ideas to bring about change. He has become an influential voice on climate justice through his exploration of intergenerational rights and empathy, which he presents as a trainable skill capable of creating a more compassionate and just world
City walks
Hunger for Gent
While walking, discover how Ghent, as a great city in earlier times – the 14th and 19th centuries – provided itself with food and (delicious) drinks. Without fridge or microwave.