Institutet för nerväxtstudier (Institute for degrowth studies) is an organisation consisting of scholars, students and activists, which aims to promote and advance degrowth debates in the Nordic countries and internationally.

The grOUp and OUR Story

The group stems from the 2015-16 multidisciplinary research theme on degrowth at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies (Lund University), and took shape during the organisation of the 6th International Degrowth Conference for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity in Malmö. We are in close contact with degrowth groups internationally. Some of our members are also part of the Support Group of International Degrowth Conferences.

We are a very international group, coming from a number of different places across the globe and having got together here in Sweden.

Current activities

After organising the 6th International Degrowth Conference we are continuing to operate as a registered volunteer-driven non-profit organization (“ideell förening”).We are continuing our activities in Lund and Malmö. Our next step is to work on building a coalition for social movements in the area (Malmö-Lund). We also organize activities such as study circles and social gatherings for those who are actively involved in the group.

Interested in collaboration or want to get involved?

We are open to event and other collaborative proposals, so do get in touch with ideas if interested.

Contact: degrowthmalmo@riseup.net.

Facebook: Institutet för nerväxtstudier / Institute for Degrowth Studies