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DOUGHNUT (economics) FOR ALL<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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For an economy that better suits everyone's appetite, we call on the EU to:<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Refocus from GDP growth to wellbeing<\/a><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Refocus from GDP growth to wellbeing<\/h2>\n

The EU annual green investment gap alone is estimated to be over 520 billion euros, but our outdated fiscal rules are handcuffs. It\u2019s time to p<\/span>ut environmental, social and gender justice goals at the heart of EU economic governance and policy and enable the shift towards a wellbeing economy. <\/span>Check our<\/span> Beyond GDP briefing<\/a>, manifesto<\/span><\/a> and our<\/span> wellbeing economy report<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Set binding material footprint reduction targets<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sets binding material footprint reduction targets<\/h2>\n

Today, the EU uses 15 tonnes of resources per capita annually,\u00a0 as if we had almost 3 planets. Recycling is not enough: we need to cut on resource use by wasting less, sharing more, and making daily products last longer. It\u2019s time to set binding targets to reduce material footprint by 30% by 2030 and 50% by 2040 on top of GHG emissions reduction targets. <\/span>Check <\/span>our \u2018<\/span>Green mining is a myth<\/span><\/a>\u2019 report and <\/span>urban mining<\/span><\/a> video<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Choose less and better animal proteins<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Choose less and better animal proteins<\/h2>\n

Our nitrogen and phosphorus overshoot comes from overproduction and overconsumption of animal proteins. We need less and better animal farming, circular and nature-friendly nitrogen and phosphorus management and healthy sustainable diets, with less animal proteins. Learn more here<\/a><\/u> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Doughnut economy: the solution to our growing pain<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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With a graph shaped like a familiar pastry, the \u2018doughnut economics\u2019 model<\/a> developed by economist Kate Raworth aims to<\/span> boost\u00a0the wellbeing of all within planetary boundaries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our current economic model has driven societies to extract more resources and produce more products than we need, exploiting labour and nature far beyond their limits.<\/span><\/div>\n
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It is time to end our dependence on endless economic growth and heal the double burnout of our society and planet. <\/span><\/div>\n
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The doughnut economics model can guide us towards a more sustainable and fair economy: it<\/span>\u00a0highlights a range of minimum social criteria and maximum ecosystem limits. The sweet spot in between is the \u2018doughnut\u2019, a safe space where people and nature can thrive together across generations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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DG DOUGHNUT, for a well-rounded EU economy<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The IPCC’s climate scientists<\/a><\/span> and the European Environment Agency<\/a><\/span> have recently upped their language on the urgent need for alternative economic models, both mentioning \u2018doughnut economics\u2019 as a viable alternative for sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reducing our demand for materials and fossil fuel energy is even cited as something that will \u201c<\/span>help achieve well-being for all<\/span><\/a>\u201d. Yet EU and national policies are still focused on GDP growth at any cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

The EU is so committed to economic growth that its executive body, the European Commission, has a fully dedicated department called DG GROW<\/strong>. But the endless growth model is well past its trend: it is time for a change in focus – and why not for a rebrand from DG GROW to DG DOUGHNUT?<\/span><\/p>\n

It is, after all, a sweeter deal!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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