Helena Norberg Hodge

Local Futures

Helena Norberg-Hodge is an author, filmmaker and pioneer in the localisation movement. Best known for her work in Ladakh, India, she has spent decades advocating for economic systems that strengthen communities, protect cultural diversity and restore ecological balance. She is the founder and director of Local Futures, an international organisation promoting local economies as a pathway to sustainability and resilience. Norberg-Hodge is the author of Ancient Futures, a widely influential book exploring the impacts of globalisation. Through her writing, public speaking and educational initiatives, she continues to inspire people to build healthier, more connected and environmentally responsible societies.