Sophie Bloemen

writes, speaks and organizes on the sharing of knowledge, the commons, and new narratives for Europe. She co-founded and runs the Commons Network and has worked as an advocate and public interest consultant for various NGOs on health, trade and innovation, as well as on cross-border cultural dialogue for Europe. Sophie is a European Cultural Fund R&D grantee.

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How the commons can revitalize Europe

How the commons can revitalize Europe

The defence and regeneration of the commons depends both on meaningfully strengthening EU participative policy processes, and on greater responsiveness to local civic communities. Following the first European Commons Assembly, Sophie Bloemen and David Hammerstein consider current and future options for co-creation, stewardship and social and ecological sustainability.