Solidarity
Why it matters for a new social settlement
01 March 2014
This working paper is part of a series of discussions, publications and blogs that explore ways of building a New Social Settlement for the UK. It is NEF’s contribution to broader debates about the future of the welfare system and a new economics.
At the heart of our work is a quest for policies and practice that recognise the vital links between social justice and environmental sustainability. We celebrate and champion the best elements of our embattled welfare state. And we address new problems such as widening inequalities, climate change, and the prospect of little or no economic growth over the coming decade. By valuing our abundant human assets, our relationships and our time – and fostering collective policies and practice – we envisage a new settlement to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Our work on a New Social Settlement is jointly supported by NEF and Oxfam. Working papers, blogs and news of events will be posted on our website during 2014 with a final report published towards the end of the year.
Topics Democracy & participation
