The Anthropos (formerly Sustainable U: Ecolution Unleashed), from Resistance to Resilience, is a short docu-series that explores the sustainability experience, focusing on passionate advocates who pioneer environmentalism and climate action. It seeks to understand what makes them changemakers, innovators, and transformers, aiming to adopt a holistic perspective and ethic of care fostering a sense of agency.
The Anthropos | Rethinking Travel: Sustainable Tourism, Voluntourism, and the Future of Responsible Travel
Travel has the power to transform how we see the world—but what does it really mean to travel responsibly? Travel promises adventure, discovery, and connection—but it also raises important questions about responsibility.
In this episode of The Anthropos: Unwavering Ecolution, we delve into the evolving conversation surrounding sustainable tourism and voluntourism. We dive into the world of sustainable travel, exploring the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of traveling with purpose. How can travelers ensure their impact is positive rather than harmful? And what does responsible travel look like in a changing world? From the environmental footprint of global travel to the social and ethical questions surrounding international service programs, we examine how travelers can engage more thoughtfully with the communities and ecosystems they visit. Join us for a conversation on rethinking travel in an age where curiosity, responsibility, and global connection matter more than ever.
31 Jul 2025
Sustainable U: Degrowth (Part 2)
So for today’s second part of this episode, we’ll be dissecting the idea of degrowth. Degrowth, which prioritizes ecological sustainability and social well-being, is the deliberate reduction of energy and resource consumption to bring economies into harmony with the natural world. Degrowth challenges the status quo of measuring economic well-being based on the capitalistic hegemonic order. It is not just a recession; rather, it is a purposeful process meant to lessen the negative effects of economic activity on the environment while maintaining a fair and balanced allocation of resources. It's also become a hot topic in popular debate of what constitutes a successful economy under the guise of the free market and consumerism, and measuring growth solely based on Gross Domestic Product GDP. I had the opportunity to learn more about degrowth during a perceptive dialogue with Claudius Gräbner-Radkowitsch, who is a Junior Professor at the Europa University Flensburg in Northern Germany.
We learn why degrowth is such a contentious phrase because it questions the conventional wisdom that measures standard of living and prosperity using the capitalistic system, as degrowth advocates to protect natural resources and guarantee environmental justice for all through sufficiency. Stay tuned to learn more about this hotly debated idea for part two of this episode.
Here's the episode overview:
Assessing Degrowth in a Degrowth Economy
Ensuring Fairness in the Shift to Degrowth
Public Policy and Regulations Supporting Degrowth
The (Carbon) Emission Trading System and its Impacts
Sustainable Swaps: Public Facilities/Transportation in the EU
The Future of Degrowth: A Pragmatic Approach
Technology’s Role in a Sustainable Future
Final Thoughts on Degrowth and Sustainability
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Music credits
Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.
Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/
25 Jul 2025
Sustainable U: Degrowth (Part 1)
So for today’s episode, we’ll be dissecting the idea of degrowth. Degrowth, which prioritizes ecological sustainability and social well-being, is the deliberate reduction of energy and resource consumption to bring economies into harmony with the natural world. Degrowth challenges the status quo of measuring economic well-being based on the capitalistic hegemonic order. It is not just a recession; rather, it is a purposeful process meant to lessen the negative effects of economic activity on the environment while maintaining a fair and balanced allocation of resources. It's also become a hot topic in popular debate of what constitutes a successful economy under the guise of the free market and consumerism, and measuring growth solely based on Gross Domestic Product GDP. I had the opportunity to learn more about degrowth during a perceptive dialogue with Claudius Gräbner-Radkowitsch, who is a Junior Professor at the Europa University Flensburg in Northern Germany.
We learn why degrowth is such a contentious phrase because it questions the conventional wisdom that measures standard of living and prosperity using the capitalistic system, as degrowth advocates to protect natural resources and guarantee environmental justice for all through sufficiency. Stay tuned to learn more about this contested idea for part one of this episode.
Here's the episode overview:
Journey into Academia and Research
Understanding Degrwoth and its Core Values
Distinguishing Degrwoth from Conventional Growth
Challenges and Opportunities of Degrowth
Balancing Degrowth with Poverty Alleviation
Sustainability and its Complexities
Defining Degrowth and its Implications
Distinguishing Degrowth from Sustainable Development
Obstacles to Degrowth in Contemporary Society
The Role of Sufficiency in Economic Growth
Balancing Sustainable Goals with Economic Growth
Non-negotiable Sustainable Principles
Assessing Success in a Degrowth Economy
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Music credits
Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.
Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/
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