In the context of societal transformation, it becomes important to explore ways in which sustainability can explicitly and effectively address one of the root causes of social and environmental degradation, namely, the practice of economic growth. The Degrowth perspective opposes a model of society that focuses on infinite economic growth and the exploitation of the planet's resources at all costs. Striving for a self-determined life in dignity for all, includes deceleration, improvement of social well-being and equity. it is a critical and alternative proposal to a model that has exceeded its environmental and social limits and suits the ethical principles of Social Work, mainly Ecosocial work. We find that sustainable Degrowth can be a complementary way and a process to regulate, in a healthy way, ecologically sustainable development. The global definition of SW explicitly mentions that our profession does not subscribe to conventional wisdom that economic growth is a prerequisite for social development. SW is aware that the relation between social wellbeing and economic welfare is not linear. But we don’t know what leaving economic growth means for the profession, therefore this communication aims to present an alternative approach based on the concept of eco-neighborhoods and the Ecosocial model for Social Work showing how social workers can effectively articulate Degrowth in their practices in community intervention and also a present case from Mauritius.

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DeGrowth,Sustainability,Ecosocial Work