01339nas a2200109   4500008004100000245004400041210004400085260001200129520098800141100003101129856006901160       2014                        eng d00aLearning for and in a Degrowing Society0 aLearning for and in a Degrowing Society  aLeipzig3 aLearning, own experiences, neurobiology, neighbourhood Learning for and in a Degrowing Society Neurobiology tells us that learning takes place everywhere and at every time. The brain shapes itself according to the sensations taken up. Own experiences and own emotions best help to build up long lasting structures. Children´s need to play and explore is suited best for it. Modern societies with the focus on economic growth are characterised by specialised professions and specialised use of spaces. Children have their own spaces, created only for them, and often they cannot reach them by their own. Time is structured and filled with activities strongly influenced by the requirements of adults. A diverse neighbourhood with multifunctional spaces, small businesses and gardens, where children reach interesting places to play and act with children or with adults, would be best for learning. Physical and mental health are good prerequisites for concentrated lessons in school.1 aRichard-Elsner, Christiane  uhttps://degrowth.community/conference2014/scientific-papers/368701333nas a2200109   4500008004100000245004800041210004400089260001200133520097800145100003101123856006901154       2014                        eng d00aThe Role of Children in a Degrowing Society0 aRole of Children in a Degrowing Society  aLeipzig3 aChildren Play Urban planning Autonomy Debates about degrowth, sustainability or transition towns rarely mention the role of children in a future world worth living in or for paths leading to more sustainable and humane living conditions. In this contribution, I argument, that firstly children have special needs compared to adults and that they have a right to fulfil their needs. Secondly, children who have the opportunity to fulfil their needs, develop competences helpful for a life in degrowing societies. In this context, I will address the right to self-determined play and exploration of children´s environment. First I will discuss the modern childhood. Then I will explain the right to play, to leisure time and cultural life, art. 31 of the UN convention of the right of the child. I will put forward why children should live more autonomously than they do now. At last I will present ways to develop living conditions which lead to more autonomy for children.1 aRichard-Elsner, Christiane  uhttps://degrowth.community/conference2014/scientific-papers/3481