It can be argued that the climate crisis we are in is a direct result of the economic model we have pursued for decades. There is no doubt accepted definitions of sustainability that include social and environment impacts show that current practice is far from sustainable. Some say that tweaks to the current models will help solve the problem, others that we need radicle rethink of what we consider progress. This cafe aims to explore some of climate challenges and ideas from an economics perspective. Three speakers will offer approximate 15 minute talks; Professor Ken Thomson,formerly from the University of Aberdeen will offer "A Conventional Economist's View". William Thomson, a political economist and founder of Scotonomics will offer "The Macroeconomic framing of sustainability". Vinishree Solanki from Doughnut Economics Network Scotland will talk on the "Doughnut Economics Network Scotland" and give examples of how doughnut economics is being used in decision-making in the country. Then we will have a Q&A session. The event will start at 7pm but feel free to come in to NESCOL from 6:30 as there is a cafe so you can get a drink and socialise with the other attendees. If you want to do some homework on this cafe, we can recommend watching Kate Raworth's seminal 15 minute TED talk from 2018 https://www.ted.com/talks/kate raworth a healthy economy should be designed to thrive not grow?