Many economists and thinkers on sustainability continue to work on the alternatives to the present globalized economic system. Localisation – especially of food and basics is an obvious new economic response which can both reduce carbon emissions and our food print by reducing food miles. Local food economies also have immense potential in improving health and soils through organic and natural agriculture. 

This section will offer resources regarding experiments from around the world – in cyclical economics, transition towns, community supported agriculture (CSA), alternate currencies etc.