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Global Degrowth Day 2026

07.05.2026

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On Saturday June 6th, we celebrate Global Degrowth Day - A Good Life for All!
Many different public events are organised worldwide to share alternatives to a growth-based society and celebrate degrowth.

Register your event here.

Registered Events are visible here

Participate!

Here are some examples of what you could do:

  • Organize a movie or documentary screening. For example:
  • Host a discussion on the socio-ecological impacts of endless economic growth manifested in privatization of natural resources in your area.
    • Endlich Wachstum provides educational materials that could inspire your activities.  
  • Organize a demonstration for a local social or environmental struggle, voicing your demands to municipalities and governments.
  • Host a workshop on degrowth and its intersection with a topic of interest.
  • Facilitate a gathering to discuss a pressing issue in your local context from a critical perspective and co-design actions for local advocacy.

  • Or simply gather up for a picnic and conviviality.


Everything goes!


Document your event!

We would love to hear from you and receive material from your actions, which we can communicate through our channels. HERE, you can place your pictures and documentation. 

Toolkit for the Action Day

Here you can find and download some useful documents:
* Logo
* Poster/Flyer Template
* Collection of Ideas
* How To Organise An Event

Past events

https://www.degrowth.info/en/past-degrowth-day-events

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