In Falan, Colombia, the fight against mining is a daily struggle for environmental defenders. Carolina Monje en Wilder Aguilar, two Colombian activists, share the story of their community and the interest of the right to say ‘no’ to mining. This resistance against mining projects might seem far from home, but it is one of the consequences of the current system that is build on unfettered economic growth and consumption. Elze Vermaas of think tank Oikos shares her vision on the necessity to radically change our economy.