This is the place to learn about what CASSE is doing and progress toward a steady state economy. You can find out about speaking engagements, read stories about our efforts, and follow links to other sources of news.
Web Highlights
CASSE's YouTube channel features short video productions about the steady state economy.
New Scientist has a special feature about the folly of economic growth on a finite planet.
In a recorded keynote address, David Suzuki asks, "What is the purpose of our economy?"
The Story of Stuff provides an entertaining overview of unsustainable production and consumption.
Steady State Transition Hampered by Debt
June 23, 2009 - In his article on addressing climate change, George Monbiot points out that colossal national debts make the transition to a steady state economy harder to achieve. He writes that debts "appear to commit us to either growth or default for at least a generation." Although Monbiot's assessment is right on target, there is a problem. He assumes that transition to a steady state economy is an accepted societal goal, realization of which is impaired by the staggering amount of debt. The truth is that economic growth, regardless of the quantity of debt, is still the goal of almost every society on the planet. Nations need to first understand that a steady state economy is a desirable alternative to unsustainable growth.
Geo-engineering the World for More Candles
June 22, 2009 - Herman Daly offers a short and sweet rebuke to the American Enterprise Institute and others who support geo-engineering solutions to climate change.
Ecological Economics on the Airwaves
June 11, 2009 - The Venus Transit Authority Radio Show, a Los Alamos, New Mexico-based international ecological economics and renewable energy themed radio program, featured a live interview with CASSE president Brian Czech.
Population Stability and Economic Wellbeing
June 10, 2009 - In an article in the Earth Island Journal, Deborah Rich and Jason Mark argue that population stability is necessary to achieve long-term economic wellbeing. The article features quotes CASSE European Director Dan O'Neill, as well as memers of CASSE's Board of Advisors.
Sufficient Rather Than Bloated
June 3, 2009 - UK retail giant, John Lewis, is a company with some good ideas about scale. In this BBC radio interview, a company spokesperson explains the concept of sufficient profits.
New Video Clips for a Better Economy
June 1, 2009 - Brian Czech explains some interesting facets of the growth economy in three new clips from Dave Gardner's soon-to-be-released documentary film, Hooked on Growth. The clips can be viewed on CASSE's YouTube channel.
Bigger Isn't Better
May 13, 2009 - Peter Victor provides the ecological viewpoint on the economic crisis in this editorial in the Ottawa Citizen.
Trade Growth for Sustainability
May 11, 2009 - Rob Dietz's editorial in the Eugene Register-Guard highlights the problem of continuous economic growth and explains how Oregon could benefit from a steady state economy.
Steady State Economics and the Southwest
April 20, 2009 - Steven Kotler's commentary on EcoHearth makes the case for transitioning to a steady state economy in the arid regions of the southwestern U.S.
Ecological Versus Neoclassical
April 14, 2009 - This article in the Corvallis Gazette Times recaps a debate between Rob Dietz (CASSE director) and Patrick Emerson (economist at Oregon State University) about the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection.
Reviving Soddy's View of Money
April 11, 2009 - Eric Zencey writes in this New York Times article about Frederick Soddy's biophysical view of debt and monetary policy. He suggests that the true reason for the economic crisis is the debt-driven worship of economic growth.
Prosperity without Growth
March 31, 2009 - The UK Sustainable Development Commission released Prosperity without Growth, a report about the transition to a sustainable economy.
Green Party Endorses Steady State Economy
March 31, 2009 - The Green Party of England and Wales has endorsed the CASSE position on economic growth. Caroline Lucas, party leader and member of European Parliament, confirmed the endorsement on the heels of the annual Green Party conference.
Perfect Storm of Environmental and Economic Collapse
March 23, 2009 - Jonathon Porritt's article in the Guardian makes the case that any financial recovery packages need to take into account the profound environmental problems facing the world.
Changing Our Views on Economic Growth
March 22, 2009 - Aditya Cakrabortty reports that "it's time to give up our blind faith in economic growth" in his article in the Guardian.
Climate Change and the Steady State Economy
March 17, 2009 - In an article in the Guardian, Adam Corner invokes the ideas of Herman Daly to help societies grapple with climate change.
Curbing Consumption to Mitigate Global Warming
March 16, 2009 - George Monbiot reports: "To have any hope of making substantial cuts [in greenhouse gas emissions] we have both to reduce our consumption and transfer resources to countries like China to pay for the switch to low-carbon technologies.
German President Calls for Switch from Quantitative to Qualitative Growth
March 14, 2009 - German President Horst Kohler, former head of the International Monetary Fund, is seeking a revolution from quantitative to qualitative growth. He asserts that growth in itself has no value and does not bring happiness.
No More
March 7, 2009 - In an editorial in the New York Times, Thomas Friedman writes "What if... ...the whole growth model we created over the last 50 years is simply unsustainable economically and ecologically and that 2008 was when we hit the wall — when Mother Nature and the market both said: “No more.”
Australia -- Getting Better or Just Bigger?
March 3, 2009 - Despite water shortages and increasing carbon dioxide emissions that are linked to high population growth rates, Australia politicians continue to clamor for growth. Mark O'Connor describes the situation and calls for more public discourse.
Thomas Friedman Addresses Economic Growth
February 12, 2009 - Author Thomas Friedman delivered a keynote lecture at the 2008 conference of the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). The NCSE just posted a video of this lecture, which includes Friedman's answer to a question from CASSE president Brian Czech (1:01 to 1:06 of the video).
Environment, Economics and Population
February 12, 2009 - In his second article in the Barre Times/Montpelier Argus, George Plumb makes an impassioned appeal for a transition to a steady state economy.
Environment, Economics and Population
February 8, 2009 - In an article in the Barre Times/Montpelier Argus, George Plumb explains how a steady state economy can help the people of Vermont over the long haul.
The Track to a Steady State Economy
February 2, 2009 - CASSE executive director, Rob Dietz, writes about how to get our derailed economy back on the right track. His commentary in Sustainable Industries links the financial crisis and economic turmoil to the grow-at-all-costs mentality.
Overconsumption and the Paradigm Shift
January 29, 2009 - Dan Bednarz points out the flaw in our current economic paradigm of growth. In his article, he uses the words of the great Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen to call for an overhaul of society to function with less energy and less consumption.
Opportunity Amidst Crisis
January 28, 2009 - The economic turmoil provides an opportunity to rethink our economic pattern of mindless consumption. Benjamin Barber offers advice to the Obama administration on charting a new economic course.
Despite Rhetoric, Growth Is not the Answer
January 28, 2009 - In an article in the OpEd News, Jerry West says that the U.S. and Canada need to reconsider the unchallenged commitment to economic growth.
Climate, Population and Consumption
January 22, 2009 - In his article in the Statesman Journal, Bob Doppelt argues that we must address the drivers of economic growth (population and consumption) if we want to curb global climate change.
The First 100 Days: A Precedent for the Next 100 Years
January 20, 2009 - What would the first 100 days of a U.S. Green Party administration be like? On this historic inauguration day, Brian Czech answers that question on the topic of economic policy.
Growth Obsession
January 10, 2009 - Martin Oliver writes about the obsession with economic growth, Herman Daly, and CASSE in his article in Living Now magazine.
Economic Growth No Longer the First Priority
January 5, 2009 - An editorial in the Japanes newspaper Asahi Shimbun explains that failed growth policies need to be changed. It proposes the environment, education, and wellbeing as top priorities. Truthout.org has provided a summary of the article.
Zero Hour Is Coming
January 3, 2009 - In his article in the Toronto Star, Peter Gorrie questions the growth-at-all-costs mentality and highlights the work of ecological economist Peter Victor.
Don't Fix It, Change It
December 26, 2008 - Peter Brown and Geoffrey Garvey's article in the Toronto Star explains why fixing the growth economy is a losing proposition.
Footprint Endorsed as Complement to GDP
December 18, 2008 - The ecological footprint as a sustainability indicator adds an important dimension to GDP, and should have equal weight in guiding policy. Such is the conclusion of a committee convened by the European Commission to research policy instruments that could support more balanced decision-making than GDP alone.
The Good Life in a Steady State Economy
December 17, 2008 - What would life be like in a steady state economy? In this article in Yes! Magazine, the authors focus on daily life for a typical citizen. In this article in New Scientist, the author contemplates policy shifts over the next decade.
Consumption No Longer the Way to GO
December 9, 2008 - In an article in The Capital Times, Bill Berry discusses consumption and the steady state economy and reviews the work of CASSE president Brian Czech.
CASSE's Work is Evidence of Humanity
November 25, 2008 - The nonprofit organization, Evidence of Humanity, has added CASSE to its archive of great stories.
Damages of Overconsumption by the Rich
November 24, 2008 - In an article excerpted from his book How the Rich Are Destroying the Earth, Herve Kempf notes that growth is illogically and prejudicially viewed as the sole means of resolving social problems.
Steady State Economy Is Big Idea for 2009
November 18, 2008 - The Jan./Feb. issue of Adbusters features the steady state economy as a "big idea" for 2009. A series of articles discuss the need for ecologically literate economic policies and describe Herman Daly's prescriptions for making the transition to a sustainable economy.
Economy Based on Regeneration and Maintenance, not Consumption
November 17, 2008 - As the new U.S. administration prepares to take office, Rebekah and Stephen Hren call for fundamental change to the economy.
Steady State Economics -- Main Topic on the Earth Portal
November 3, 2008 - Brian Czech headlines the Earth Portal with a discussion of the steady state economy as the main macroeconomic policy goal of ecological economics.
The Folly of Growth
October 16, 2008 - The New Scientist makes the case that economic growth is harming the planet. Articles by Herman Daly, Tim Jackson, Gus Speth, and others bring the issue of uneconomic growth to the forefront.
Financial Collapse Is Nothing Compared to Ecological Collapse
October 14, 2008 - George Monbiot explains how losses of natural capital are far more troubling than losses of financial assets.
The Monetary System and the Growth Imperative
October 13, 2008 - Neil Dawe provides an overview of money and debt and how they require economic growth even when societies face severe ecological problems.
Steady State Economy and Solving Climate Change
October 6, 2008 - In response to Nobel laureate Thomas Schelling's presentation on economic policy and climate change, Professor Henry Spratt supports the steady state economy for long-term prosperity and climate stability. Dr. Spratt also provides suggested readings on the subject.
A Practical Movement Toward Sustainability
September 4, 2008 - In his article, Building an Anti-Economy, Chris Carlsson reviews a burgeoning political movement to develop local pockets of sustainability.
Tallying up the Costs of Growth
September 1, 2008 - Neil Dawe discusses progressive towns that have taken the time to analyze the costs of growth. In these cases, not surprisingly to those who study the effects of economic growth, the costs have outweighed the benefits.
Calling for Sane Consumer Spending Habits
August 20, 2008 - A business school professor calls for right-sizing consumption and downplaying consumer spending as a future driver of the U.S. economy. Professor Connell even reports that many economists believe we are now in a transformational economy.
City Gets Serious about Addressing Growth
August 8, 2008 - The city of Bloomington, Indiana has issued a press release about the position its Environmental Commission adopted regarding economic growth. The city has also produced a report on the costs of residential growth.
Technical Reasons for the Conflict between Growth and Environment
August 4, 2008 - In an article in the Oceanside Star, CASSE's Neil Dawe clarifies how the laws of physics nullify the notion of unending economic growth. He also explains how the market pricing mechanism cannot efficiently allocate natural resources and the ecological services they provide.
Symposium on Economic Growth Strikes a Chord
July 15, 2008 - CASSE participated in a symposium on economic growth at the annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology. Presenters included Brian Czech (president), Mansi Grover (research director), and Rob Dietz (executive director). The well-attended symposium consisted of six presentations and sparked a lively discussion about the effects of economic growth on biodiversity conservation. A news crew from the meeting venue (Chattanooga) interviewed Brian and Rob about ecological economics and the environmental impacts of a new auto factory.
CASSE Australian Director Receives National Award
June 6, 2008 - Geoff Mosley, CASSE's Director of Australian Operations, won a prestigious World Environment Day Award from the United Nations Association of Australia. His award displayed the inscription "To whom nothing is impossible," an attitude highly valued by CASSE. Congratulations to Geoff.
Conference Adopts a Declaration to "Right-Size" the Economy
May 30, 2008 - The Conference on Economic Degrowth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity (held in Paris April 18-19, 2008) adopted a declaration calling for economic "right-sizing." The declaration makes a strong case for aligning economic activity with ecological capacity.
Letter to the Editor in the Washington Post Questions the Unquestionable
May 30, 2008 - Poking fun at the "sonorous snoring of supine economists," Herman Daly questions economic growth in a letter to the editor.
Herman Daly Proposes Policies for the Steady State Economy
May 5, 2008 - Herman Daly, the leading expert on ecological economics, describes conditions and policies necessary for a steady state economy in a paper for the UK Sustainable Development Commission. The paper, posted on The Oil Drum, is an outstanding resource for societies considering the transition away from uneconomic growth.
New York Times Points out the Limits to Growth
April 21, 2008 - Princeton economist and New York Times columnist, Paul Krugman, asks in this article, "Will limited supplies of natural resources pose an obstacle to future world economic growth?"
Director of CASSE's Canadian Operations Writes Honestly about Sustainability
April 14, 2008 - Neil Dawe explains that a continued focus on growth is incompatible with sustainability in this article in the Oceanside Star.
CASSE Authors Guest Post on The Oil Drum
March 28, 2008 - CASSE is spreading the word about the steady state economy at the premier site for discussions about energy and the future. This post on The Oil Drum explores the relationship between Peak Oil and economic growth.
Wall Street Journal Explores Limits to Growth
March 24, 2008 - Now that's progress. A Wall Street Journal column reports on the idea that we can't sustain increasing populations and increasing consumption of resources.
Scientific American Exposes Fallacies in Neoclassical Economics
March 17, 2008 - Interdisciplinary professor of environmental science, Robert Nadeau, explains how neoclassical economists developed premises based on discarded theories from the field of physics. His article in Scientific American reveals some serious flaws in current economic theory.
U.S. Senate Conducts Hearing on GDP, Questions Usefulness as Economic Indicator
March 12, 2008 - Congress is finally formally deliberating the nature of GDP - what it does and does not measure - with an eye toward environmental
implications. Paul Trumbull sums up the arguments in this column.
CASSE Director Interviewed in Sustainability Section of Outdoor-Themed Magazine
March 10, 2008 - In Out There Monthly, Juliet Sinisterra writes about the steady state economy. The article features highlights of an interview with Rob Dietz, CASSE executive director.
Ecological Economist Explains Quality of Life in the U.S. Economy
March 10, 2008 - Robert Costanza, ecological economist at the University of Vermont, penned a column in the Los Angeles Times discussing the nature of our 30-year-old recession in quality of life.
Steady State Economy Hits the Newsstand
February 19, 2008 - Articles about the steady state economy and the notion of limits to growth have appeared in the Independent Weekly and Harper's Magazine. The article in the Independent Weekly profiles Professor Phil Lawn and explores better ways of measuring economic success. Steven Stoll's article in Harper's discusses the inevitability of the end of growth and takes an optimistic view (akin to CASSE) of how societies can make the transition.
Monbiot Attacks Economic Growth
January 29, 2008 - Sustainability journalist George Monbiot went on the offensive in a column about the dangers of economic growth. Although his article downplays the role of population growth (with some slippery math), he called economic growth an immediate and overwhelming threat.
Canadian Naturalists Take a Position
January 29, 2008 - An article published in the Parksville Qualicum Beach News highlights the conflict between economic growth and conservation efforts in British Columbia, Canada. The Arrowsmith Naturalists, a conservation organization, adopted the CASSE position on economic growth, proclaiming, "This came about because a number of ecological groups have recognized the demand for permanent economic growth is eliminating biodiversity and ecosystems."
Legislator Calls for a Steady State Economy
January 16, 2008 - Senator Fred Hemmings, in an insightful speech to open the Hawaiian legislative session, addressed the problems associated with unchecked growth. He stated, "If we are to achieve a steady state economy with selected growth and measured consumption of our most valuable resource -- land -- we need action now. We all must rethink how we operate and make small adjustments in addition to expediting the big changes such as making fossil fuels obsolete within ten years."
Herman Daly Talks Economic Growth and Climate Change
November 13, 2007 - In a stirring and eloquent speech to the American Meteorological Society, Herman Daly pointed out the link between economic growth and climate change. In his continuing efforts to inform the public about uneconomic growth, Daly makes a strong case for ecological tax reform.
Donations Enable CASSE to Hire Executive Director
November 1, 2007 - Thanks to the donations of many generous individuals, CASSE was able to hire Rob Dietz as its first executive director. Rob's focus in the coming year will be on increasing CASSE's ability to communicate ideas about the steady state economy and securing long-term funding for the organization. In interviews and discussions, Rob has been delivering the message that the public is ready for a change from "business as usual" growth economics.
Resolution on Economic Growth Adopted by American Society of Mammalogists
June 9, 2007 - At the 86th Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), the ASM adopted a resolution on the relationship of economic growth to mammal conservation. The resolution was brought before the general membership by James H. Brown, Distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico and a past president of the ASM. With approximately 300 members present, the resolution was passed with one dissenting vote. In the ASM Resolution on Economic Growth, the ASM "recognizes that there is a fundamental conflict between economic growth and the conservation of ecosystems, mammalian populations, and species" and proposes the steady state economy as a sustainable alternative to economic growth.
British Columbia Field Ornithologists Adopt Position on Economic Growth
May 26, 2007 - At its Annual General Meeting in Lillooet, the British Columbia Field Ornithologists (BCFO) adopted a position on economic growth. Led by Neil Dawe, certified professional biologist and president of the Qualicum Institute, the BCFO used the CASSE position on economic growth as a starting point and concluded that "A steady state economy is a viable, sustainable alternative to a growing economy and has become a more appropriate goal, particularly in the larger, wealthier economies of North America."
"Beyond Schumacher" Conference Adopts Position on Economic Growth
December 14, 2006 - A derivative of the CASSE position on economic growth was adopted by the conference, Beyond Schumacher: Alternative Approaches to Economics and Sustainability Perspectives for the 21st Century. The conference was held at Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand, from December 12-13, 2006. Conferees unanimously adopted the position at the close of the conference on the 13th. The geopolitical setting was appropriate, given Thailand’s macroeconomic philosophy of the "sufficiency economy."
Earth Policy Institute Adopts Economic Growth as Measure of Environmental Pressure
October 12, 2006 - The Earth Policy Institute (Washington, D.C.) has adopted twelve "Eco-Economy Indicators" for measuring progress toward a sustainable economy. Indicator # 2, Gross World Product, is a summary measure of the mounting pressure on the environment.
Candidate for California Secretary of State Advocates Steady State Economy
August 17, 2006 - California proves once again to be a bellwether state in American politics. Dr. Forrest Hill, Candidate for California Secretary of State, advocates the establishment of a steady state economy. Hill is a rare combination of scientist, political activist, and financial advisor serving those committed to socially responsible investment. In an interview with the California Chronicle, Hill states, “It is essential for citizens to understand that creating a sustainable society necessarily requires a shift away from a growth economy to a steady state economy where the aggregate throughput of natural resources is within the limits of the ecosystem.”
U.S. Congress Begins Connecting Economic Growth to Global Warming and Sea-Level Rise
May 3, 2006 - Mrs. Donna Christensen, Delegate from the Virgin Islands, introduced H. CON. RES. 398, a resolution to the Committee on Resources in the U.S. House of Representatives which noted, among other things, that “global warming and related aspects of climate change are caused by the emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to industrial processes and fossil fuel combustion associated with the process of economic growth.” The resolution marks one of the first actions in Congress that explicitly links economic growth to environmental threats since the second sentence of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Radio Interview Highlights Steady State Economy
December 19, 2005, Global Public Media - Jason Bradford, host of "The Party's Over" on KZYX-FM in Mendocino, CA, talks to Brian Czech, President of the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy and author of "Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train." Connect to the interview. 37 minutes.
Worldwatch Institute Identifies Economic Growth as Global Threat
May 12, 2005 - For decades, the Worldwatch Institute has warned publics and policy makers about threats to the global environment. Perhaps to avoid the political perils, the Institute had not pointed explicitly to economic growth as the underlying problem. That has changed with Vital Signs 2005, which describes how “the world is producing – and consuming – more food, material goods and natural resources than ever before,” straining Earth's vital signs.
CASSE Speaking Engagements
Note: To arrange a speaking engagement, please contact us. Also, feel free to take a look at our speakers network.
2009
May 11, "Beyond Growth: A Forum on Ecological Economics," Rob Dietz, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA.
May 2-3, "Forum on Faith, Economy and Ecology: Moving Beyond Growth to a Sustainable Earth Community," Brian Czech as a panelist, Washington, DC, USA.
April 22, "The CASSE Position on Economic Growth," Fola Babalola, Earth Day address to the Northern Africa Region Meeting of the International Forestry Student Association, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
April 22, "The Steady State Economy: A Desirable Path for the Planet," Brian Czech, Earth Day Address, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA.
April 18, "The Evolution of Economics," Rob Dietz, Green Economics Forum of the Four Corners Green Living Expo, Durango, Colorado, USA.
April 16, "Changing the Paradigm -- Steady State Economics," Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, USA.
April 14, "The Fundamental Conflict between Economic Growth and Wildlife Conservation," Stephen Coghlan, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA
April 13, "Defining Economic Growth and the Debate about Growth As a Means to an End," Rob Dietz and Patrick Emerson, Corvallis City Club Meeting, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
April 2, "Biodiversity Conservation and the Steady State Economy," Jay Jones, Orange County Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology, Irvine, California, USA.
March 30, "The Steady State Economy as the Basis for Sustainability," Brian Czech, National Academy of Science, Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability, Washington, DC, USA.
March 21, "Economic Growth, Steady State Economics, and the Financial Crisis," Dan O'Neill, panel discussion - "The Failure of the Growth Economy: Towards New Economic Solutions," U.K. Green Party conference, Blackpool, United Kingdom.
March 19, "Lorax Economics," Rob Dietz, Coho Ecovillage, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
March 17, "Rural Leadership Toward the Steady State Economy," Brian Czech, Wisconsin Rural Leadership National Seminar, Washington, DC, March 17, 2009.
March 15, "Faith-Based Leadership Toward the Steady State Economy," Panel Presentation, Brian Czech, Ecumenical Advocacy Days, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
March 10, "Economic Growth, Steady State Economics, and the Financial Crisis," Dan O'Neill, Cafe Economique, Leeds, United Kingdom.
January 20, "Economic Growth, Sacred Cows, and the Wall Street Bull," Brian Czech, Alberta Wilderness Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
2008
November 27, "The Reluctance of the Environmental Movement to Promote the Steady State Economy Alternative," Geoff Mosley, Forum and Workshop - Limits to Biophysical Growth: Beyond Business As Usual, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, Australia.
October 20, "The Steady State Economy," Brian Czech, Monthly Meeting of Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population, Charlottesville, Virginia.
October 17, "Must We Grow? The Tensions Between Consumerism and Saving the Planet," James Barrett, Scot Case, and Brian Czech, Society of Environmental Journalists, 18th Annual Conference, Roanoke, Virginia.
October 15, "Two Paradigms: Economic Growth and the Steady State Economy," Rob Dietz, Honors College Colloquium, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
August 16, "Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation in the Strait of Georgia: Getting Beyond the Conflict," Neil Dawe, Haig-Brown Symposium on Sustaining Wild Salmon: Moving from Worlds to Action, Simon Fraser University, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada.
July 19, "Steady State Economies and Recession: The Same or Different?" Dan O'Neill, Green Economics Conference, Green Economics Institute, Oxford, United Kingdom.
July 15, "The Relationship between Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation: A Historical Review of the Ecological Economics Perspective," Rob Dietz, Society for Conservation Biology, Symposium on Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
July 15, "Prospects for Reconciling the Conflict between Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation Via Technological Progress.," Brian Czech, Society for Conservation Biology, Symposium on Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
June 3, "Ecological Macroeconomics and Political Economy of Biodiversity Conservation," Brian Czech via video, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management's conference “Moving to an Ecological Economy,” London, England, United Kingdom.
May 15, "Changing the Paradigm: The Transition from Uneconomic Growth to Sustainability," Rob Dietz, Sierra Club Office, 2950 SE Stark St, Suite 110, Portland, Oregon.
April 19, "De-Growth Toward an Optimal Steady State," Brian Czech, Conference on Economic De-Growth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity, Paris, France.
April 18, " Nascent History of Steady State Politics," Brian Czech, Conference on Economic De-Growth for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity, Paris, France.
March 3, "Prospects for Reconciling the Conflict between Economic Growth and Biodiversity Conservation Via Technological Progress," Brian Czech, Wildlife Science Seminar, Boeing Auditorium - Executive Education Center 110, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
March 1, "The Steady State Economy and Its Relationship to Wildlife Conservation," Rob Dietz, Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting, Blaine, Washington.
March 1, "Economic Growth and Wildlife Conservation: a Fundamental Conflict," Brian Czech, Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting, Blaine, Washington.
2007
March 13, "Economic Development, Economic Growth, and the Environment: Calling for Ecologically Economic Leadership," Brian Czech, Guest lecture, Wisconsin Rural Leadership Forum, Washington, DC.
April 17, "Humans in the Economy of Nature, Including a Special Role for Wildlife Professionals," Brian Czech, Keynote address, Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference and 12th Northern Furbearer Conference, Juneau, Alaska.
April 16, "Good Growing Gone Bad: Uneconomic Growth, Environmental Protection, and National Security," Brian Czech, Guest lecture, University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, Alaska.
September 4, "The Fundamental Conflict Between Economic Growth and Ecological Integrity: Implications for Public Policy," Brian Czech, American Fisheries Society Annual Conference, San Francisco, California.
September 26, "The Steady State Economy: Development Versus Growth," Brian Czech, The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, Tucson, Arizona.
2006
February 11, "Economic Growth and Fish Conservation: Theoretical and Empirical Considerations," Stephen M. Coghlan. Southern Division, American Fisheries Society, San Antonio, Texas.
February 25, "The Relationship of Economic Growth to Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Sustainability," Tracy Rittenhouse, Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Andalusia, Alabama.
March 1, "Economic Growth, Natural Resource Conservation, and Ecological Sustainability," Brian Czech, Keynote Address, First Minnesota Natural Resources Conference, Brainerd, Minnesota.
April 20, "The Mounting Conflict Between Economic Growth and Environmental Protection, and the Role of International Diplomacy in Establishing an American Steady State Economy," Brian Czech, Earth Week Keynote Address, University of Tennessee – Martin.
May 22-25, "Ecological Economics, Environmental Protection, and International Diplomacy for Steady State Economies," Brian Czech, Series of Guest Lectures, National Forestry University, Lviv, Ukraine.
June 27, "A Comparative Assessment of Biodiversity Conservation on Four Federal Lands Systems in the United States," Brian Czech, Society for Conservation Biology Annual Conference, San Jose, California.
September 12, "Fish Conservation, Economic Growth, and the End of Cheap Fossil Fuels," Brian Czech, American Fisheries Society Annual Conference, Lake Placid, New York.
September 18, "The Steady State Economy for Environmental Protection, National Security, and International Stability," Brian Czech, Sowell Lecture Series, Hollins University, Roanoke, Virginia.
September 26, "The Relevance of the Steady State Economy after Peak Oil," Brian Czech, Invited Presentation, The Wildlife Society Annual Conference, Anchorage, Alaska.
October 28, "The Role of the American Fisheries Society in Addressing the Conflict Between Economic Growth and Fish Conservation," Brian Czech, Keynote Address, Auburn University Chapter, American Fisheries Society, Auburn, Alabama.
December 12,"Beyond Schumacher: Alternatives Approaches to Economics and Sustainability Perspectives for the 21st Century," Panel Discussion with Kala Saravanamuth, Apichai Puntasen, and Brian Czech, moderated by Alex Kaufman, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand.
December 16, "Economic Growth and Environmental Conservation – Conflict or Concord?," Panel Discussion with Vandana Shiva, James Kahn, Brian Czech, and Alex Rivas, moderated by Robert Richardson, International Society for Ecological Economics Biannual Conference, Delhi, India.
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