Purpose: Scotland’s role in the Wellbeing Economy

In Scotland, one in four children are growing up in poverty. People are facing impossible choices as they can’t afford the essentials. At the same time, around the world we are seeing the devastating impact of the climate crisis.

Have you ever wondered why?

Join the Cross Party Group on the Wellbeing Economy for Purpose - a Wellbeing Economies Film where we explore how the economy is at the heart of these problems and what we can do differently.

This inspiring film follows the stories of Katherine Trebeck and Lorenzo Fioramonti as they work to create the Wellbeing Economy Government's Partnership between 2018 and 2020. It highlights the pivotal role that Scotland has played in the establishment of the partnership. 

Five years on, the Scottish Government is still committed to pursuing a Wellbeing Economy but the world has changed around us through a pandemic, war and a worsening climate crisis. What lessons can we learn from the early days of the Wellbeing Economy movement in Scotland about the ongoing importance of the concept?

Join us for an engaging, interactive session with plenary from Maggie Chapman MSP, a viewing of key scenes from the film, followed by a cross-party panel discussion including Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Sarah Boyack MSP, Maurice Golden MSP and Michael Weatherhead, WEAll Scotland Trustee, audience Q&A, and insights from the director, Martin Oetting.

Following this event, a further invitation will be extended to an online screening of Purpose in full.

We are very grateful to The Corra Foundation for supporting us to make this event happen. 

Prior to attending the event please contact the WEAll Scotland team (hello@scotland.weall.org) if you have any specific access requirements or if you require personal assistance in the event of an evacuation.