There is widespread concern that the current economic system is putting humanity on the brink of ecological breakdown. Calls to act on climate change therefore increasingly demand the transition to a more sustainable and just economic system. But what does such an alternative economic system look like - and how do we make it happen?

Join us for a film screening of the documentary “Outgrow the System” and discussion to explore fresh thinking on alternative economic models. The one-hour documentary, crafted by a Swedish collective of filmmakers, sheds light on economic strategies that steward our planet's limited resources, aiming to safeguard the survival of humans and other species.

The event is co-organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC and Extinction Rebellion Washington, D.C. (www.xrdc.org). Founded in the UK in 2018, Extinction Rebellion is a global non-partisan movement using non-violent direct action and civil disobedience to persuade governments to act justly on the climate and ecological emergency. The Heinrich Böll Foundation is a non-profit organization that is part of the global green movement.

When: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6pm

Where: Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009)

Program

6:00 pm Doors open (vegetarian snacks provided)

6:30 - 7:30 pm Film screening (Trailer: https://rafilm.se/outgrow-the-system) 

7:30 - 7:45 pm Short talk on the role of activism for economic systems change

7:45 - 8:30 pm Connecting and reflection with fellow guests