Outgrow the System - documentary and discussion

About the film
"Change the system, not the climate" is a common demand in the climate movement. But what kind of system do we actually want? In the midst of humanity's worst crisis, the pioneers stand ready. Meet the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.

Beyond the narrow mainstream debate and the teachings of business schools, numerous new economic ideas and practices are emerging. They challenge old assumptions and offer fresh perspectives on how we can reorganize our production and consumption, in order to ensure our survival as a species on this planet.

Read more about the film and watch the trailer  

Panel Discussion afterwards

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with the director Cecilia Paulsson, Dr Vasna Ramasar from Human Ecology, Dr Andreas Bergh from School of Economics and Management and Rodrigo Nacif from Food saving Lund (tbc).

CECILIA “CIA“ PAULSSON (director and producer) is a Malmö-based filmmaker with a wide range‚ she makes everything from quirky and colourful stop motion animations to fictional stories and documentaries. In her artistry, she explores issues around utopias, basic income, alternative economy, climate anxiety, and activism.

VASNA RAMASAR is an Associate Professor in the Human Ecology division of Lund University. She is also the director of the Masters programme on Culture, Power and Sustainability. Her research includes a focus on transformative alternative praxis for sustainability and just transitions.

RODRIGO NACIF is a Master's Student in Social Anthropology at Lund University and the External Relations Officer for Food Saving Lund. He is currently researching grassroots organisations taking climate action by promoting changes in the food system. He is also involved in networking with different organisations to create a Sustainability Hub in Lund.

ANDREAS BERGH is an Associate Professor at the Lund University School for Economics and Management at the Centre for Economic Demography. His research concerns the welfare state, institutions, development, globalization, trust and social norms.

Programme

15:00 Opening and welcome

15:10-16:10 Film screening Outgrow the System

16:10 - 17:00 Panel discussion and audience questions

Language: English

The event is part of Sustainability Week 2025, which runs between 5-10 May. Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund 
organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change.