Local Futures
Think TanksEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Local Futures is a non-profit think tank focused on ecological, social, and spiritual well-being through economic localization. The organization promotes a shift from globalized dependencies toward decentralized, regional economies, producing educational content such as books and films and organizing conferences and workshops to support action and awareness worldwide. Its activities target individuals and groups seeking to catalyze systemic change toward localization, addressing challenges associated with overreliance on global monopolies by fostering local and resilient economic structures. Based in Totnes, England, Local Futures operates with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and has a history spanning several decades as a pioneer in the new economy movement. The organization maintains an international footprint and collaborates on projects and events that advance its mission, including media such as the documentary The Economics of Happiness and partnerships that expand access to its educational resources.