Alternative Economics Education

Regenerative and Cooperative Economic Systems, Gaia Education

Co-designer and Co-facilitator 2024 and 2025

Co- designed with Della Duncan and co-facilitated with Della and Inez Aponte. An 8 week online course that encourages you to dive deeper into the root causes of inequality, injustice and climate change whilst unlearning everything you thought you knew about economics. One element of Gaia education's 4 part Design for Sustainability and Regeneration course.

The Power of Rethinking: Myths, Markets and Meaningful Change; Festival of Social Enterprise

A participatory 2 hour workshop where we collectively question, critique and unlearn common stories in mainstream economics.

This is an introduction to economics offered in an accessible way with no jargon. Participants are encouraged to challenge the dominant narratives of mainstream economics in a supportive and non-judgmental space.

This workshop can be tailored to your organisation's needs.

feedback from participants

"Taking this course has provided me with a deep understanding of what economics is and changed my perspective. I found all the content to be insightful and engaging. Learning about indigenous economics, doughnut economics, the gift economy, and degrowth/post-growth was very helpful. Moreover, learning about the tragedy of the commons and the enclosure of the commons, how money is made and who controls it and the gender inequality was an eye opener."

Gaia Education Regenerative Economics participant, Aug 2024

"I have a totally and completely new understanding of economics. I was not looking forward to this dimension as I had preconceived notions about economics, but it has been completely turned upside down by Emma and Della!!!! The learning has been phenomenal! And it is thanks to these two amazing ladies and their ability to present the content of the material in such an amazing way.

After just a few weeks of engagement with this dimension, I see economics everywhere!!! I hear so many things around me, in the media, on the streets, in books, and I can relate it back to one of the topics that Emma and Della introduced us to. I never thought economics was about all the things that it touches!!! This has been such a tremendous and much needed learning in my life!!!! I only wish I had learned this all years ago!!!"

Gaia Education Regenerative Economics participant, Aug 2024

"I loved how the course was able to tackle economy and such dense themes in an accessible and welcoming way. Both outstanding facilitators, who felt committed to making the content, theme, reflections and conversations as welcoming as how it was approached in the modules. A lot of significant changes: new avenues to expand my knowledge on economics; understand and exercise new ideas focused on the challenges I see and face; be more positive and how I can try to act more and impact my community; and so many more."

Gaia Education Regenerative Economics participant, Aug 2024

"My perspective has completely changed. I am now confident in discussing economics and alternatives to capitalism. How I work and what I do has changed. This course has allowed me to step into the self, to zoom in, and go beyond the self and zoom out. It made me realise the importance of interconnectedness and community and how regenerative and cooperative concepts can start to change the status quo. "

Gaia Education Regenerative Economics participant, Aug 2024

"I learnt a lot. I enjoyed myself. I was not bored learning about economics when I normally struggle with subjects like this. ."

Workshop participant, March 2025

"I liked that the workshop met everyone where they were. It didn't require people to be beginners or experts in economics. I also liked how interactive it was, we had quite good discussions at our table."

Workshop participant, March 2025

Exploration and understanding

Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead Film

Circular economy and degrowth expert

Interviewed for the documentary film "Social Enterprising the Transitions Ahead" commissioned by the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network to talk about alternative economics, circular economy and degrowth. Joined event Q&A's at film screenings to further the message of alternative economics.

Covering the Costs of their Crisis

Research, modelling and analysis

Commissioned by Just Treatment to undertake research, modelling and analysis to support their Mad Youth Organise Campaign. The research made the case for a levy on the corporations fuelling and profiting from the youth mental health crisis.

Team Kenya Strategy Support

Strategy development and facilitation

Working with Team Kenya I supported them in their strategy and long term vision development. I designed and facilitated a workshop for the UK based team alongside developing economics workshops for Team Kenya to facilitate in Kenya.

Community building and network weaving

Facilitation, Workshops, reflective spaces and interviewing