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This chapter in the Routledge Handbook of Degrowth (2025) explores the nuanced landscape of 'real-existing degrowth' practices in Greece, showcasing diverse manifestations across various contexts. From grassroots movements to island communities, it illuminates alternative pathways challenging unsustainable growth paradigms. Greece's geographical diversity, including mountainous villages and isolated islands, provides fertile ground for degrowth experimentation. Amid economic crises and environmental challenges, solidarity-based movements have flourished, advocating for alternative models rooted in cooperation and mutual respect. Energy communities emerge as nowtopias, embodying principles of conviviality, self-governance and renewable energy production. Cases in Athens and rural Greece highlight grassroots initiatives challenging traditional energy models and promoting democratisation of the energy sector. Island communities (Tilos, Ikaria and Gavdos) offer compelling examples of really existing degrowth principles. From renewable energy adoption to sustainable agriculture, these islands showcase pathways towards resilience and sustainability amid challenges of tourism and infrastructure limitations. Furthermore, the study delves into Greece's contemporary environmental movement, tracing its roots to the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Grassroots movements increasingly advocate for climate justice, resisting growth imperatives. In conclusion, while these examples offer valuable insights and inspiration within the broader context of degrowth theory and practice, they underscore the complexities inherent in pursuing degrowth. |
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