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Money not only dominates the economy, but also many areas of our society, our relationships, and even our thinking. Ester Barinaga argues that it is not “money itself,” but rather its architecture — the design of currencies and their governance structures — that lies at the root of many of today’s challenges, from unsustainable growth and rising inequality to the erosion of democracy. Complementary currencies (CCs) open up new possibilities for building socio-economic resilience. In her presentation, she will introduce examples of CCs that have been implemented to reduce inequality through the introduction of a universal basic income.

It may look like play money – but you can actually use it to buy things. At least within a special region in Bavaria, Germany. The “Chiemgauer” is supposed to strengthen the local economy and cut CO2 emissions at the same time. Does it work?

Online Book Presentation: Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future by Prof. Ester Barinaga, Lund University (Sweden) March 26, 2026 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm Money dominates not only the economy, but many areas of our society, our relationships and even our thinking. Ester Barinaga argues that it is not „money per se“, but […]

The interdisciplinary summer university (5 ECTS) focuses on alternatives to the economic status quo: International participants deal with limits of growth, as well as the instabilities of our financial system and learn why a drastic system change is necessary to stabilize the world climate. The program offers a holistic approach, with the participants learning about many possible alternatives and reform proposals: heterodox economics, ethical banking, degrowth, sovereign money and more!

Social-Ecological Transformation through Local Money, Non-Profit Banking, and Commons Governance 📅 May 22–23, 2025📍 Freie Gemeinschaftsbank, Basel Over the past 25 years, local currency initiatives have been a pillar of grassroots monetary reform. While these projects have achieved important outcomes — most notably by expanding public understanding of what money is and how it […]

Can we create a sustainable financial system that works for the people and the planet? Hockett, professor at Cornell University in the U.S., has an optimistic but realistic answer: Yes, we can! And it has never been easier to make the transition than today. We are pleased to share an invitation to a thought-provoking online event […]

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New Publication by Ester Barinaga: Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future Money lies at the heart of capitalism and many of our sustainability crises. Could we redesign money in ways that foster sustainable economies and more just societies? A growing number of scholars, policymakers, and activists believe this is possible — and they are making […]

GOOD MONEY LAB 14 Speaker: Michal Linton (The original designer of LETS. He initiated LETSytem in Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Canada in 1983.) MC: Makoto Nishibe (Representative Director, Good Money Lab) Moderator: Kenta otani (Researcher, Good Money Lab) Date and time：11:00-13:00 on March 8th (Sat) 2025 (JST) / 18:00-20:00 on March 7th (Fri) 2025 […]

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