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Alternative Davos address: global leaders unveil vision for ‘prosperity within planetary boundaries’

A group of globally respected leaders including Johan Rockström and Sandrine Dixson-Declève have delivered a bold alternative vision of prosperity in Davos today ahead of Donald Trump’s address setting out his own economic agenda at the World Economic Forum.

The speakers, including Earth4All executive chair Sandrine Dixson-Declève and director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Action Research Johan Rockström, argue that prosperity must be defined beyond rising stock indices and fossil fuel profits, towards safer, more secure and equal societies that are underpinned by a stable planet.

Their message to leaders is clear and powerful: act now with courage and imagination – for a safer, fairer, more hopeful world

Watch the alternative Davos address now.

Reclaim the Economy Week is coming 

As prevailing economic systems fuel inequality, billionaire power and environmental destruction, it’s time to ask: what if there were a better way? Reclaim the Economy Week begins to answer that question by highlighting, celebrating and co-creating alternatives around the globe.  

Alternative Davos address: global leaders unveil vision for ‘prosperity within planetary boundaries’

A group of globally respected leaders including Johan Rockström and Sandrine Dixson-Declève have delivered a bold alternative vision of prosperity in Davos today ahead of Donald Trump’s address setting out his own economic agenda at the World Economic Forum.

Leaders must choose shared prosperity over fossil-fuelled growth  

As political and business leaders gather at Davos, a powerful coalition of over 20 leading economists, businesspeople and scientists have signed a call for attendees to show “serious leadership” to safeguard humanity from climate and ecological collapse and redefine prosperity for the 21st century.