At the European Ecovillage Gathering 2024, Anja Lyngbaek shared her inspiring journey of experiencing the strength of local economies while living in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through vivid examples of daily trade in fresh produce, handmade goods, and local services, Anja painted a picture of a vibrant community where money circulates locally, sustaining livelihoods and fostering resilience.

In her workshop, Anja highlighted how localized economies support small-scale farmers, artisans, and community well-being, contrasting sharply with global chains that often drain resources away from local communities. She also delved into the broader impacts of localization, from job creation and stronger social connections to environmental sustainability. Anja emphasized global movements like community wealth building, agroecology, and cooperative initiatives, illustrating how people around the world are reclaiming economic power from large corporations to build resilient, local-living economies.

Join us to explore the power of localization as a solution for a sustainable future and ask yourself: what steps would you take in service to the Earth if you knew you couldn't fail?