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Kristine Jornadal
Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland
As a mother of three, founder, and systems thinker based in Greenland, I’m passionate about transforming radical ideas into grounded, actionable solutions — especially in places where innovation meets resistance. My work centers on designing simplified, human-centered systems for businesses that prioritize well-being over endless growth — from travel and hospitality to education and AI-driven service models. I believe in reshaping how we define success: not by profit margins alone, but by the health of our communities, cultures, and ecosystems. Through my companies — Meaningful Travels Greenland, Café Nuan, and GlobEx AI — I champion regenerative business models rooted in local relevance, equity, and resilience. I’m here to connect with fellow change-makers exploring how Doughnut Economics can be localized, lived, and led — even in the most unexpected places. Let’s rethink value. Let’s rebuild systems. Let’s design futures that hold space for both people and the planet.
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Vera Schaller
Olot, Girona, Spain
Ever since I can remember I had this dream that the world could be very different from what it is today, if we humans remembered to work how nature works. I was on a quest for a long time to figure out how to make this dream a reality. And I found it! Actually really simple I thought. BUT… I had to learn that simple does not mean easy. It is neither about money, nor land, nor ideas. There is plenty of that available. The thing that gets in the way, and where it always gets messy is our human emotional immaturity. With the many prototypes we had built that was the common denominator. So it got clear: We cannot change the world or system we live in. We can only build a new one. One that works in harmony with the universal laws and dynamics of nature. One that is so inspiring to more and more individual people that it will, at some point make the old system obsolete.
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Fariza Haouchine
Fariza Haouchine – Sustainable Finance Student & Transition Practitioner I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Money, Banking, Finance, and Insurance – specializing in Sustainable Finance and Banking. My academic background is multidisciplinary, combining finance, accounting, and the humanities. After an initial career in banking and financial advisory, I chose to redirect my path toward a more responsible form of finance, aligned with today’s ecological and social challenges. I am currently interning at the TES unit (Environmental and Societal Transitions) at the University of Marie and Louis Pasteur, where I contribute to applied research projects on Doughnut Economics. My goal is to bridge sustainable finance with regenerative economic models, exploring practical tools to integrate planetary boundaries and social foundations into financial practices. Convinced that transforming financial systems is essential for a just transition, I am committed to connecting financial analysis, ESG challenges, and alternative economic models to help shape a more sustainable future.
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Murray Hopkins
Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
I have been involved in sustainability, politics and education since the 1980's. More recently, I am a student of Modern Monetary Theory and now Doughnut Economics. I see these disciplines as natural allies. My work in recent years involves helping individuals and organisations have better conversations to find a way forward in an increasingly complex world where simple solutions are almost always unhelpful. The main processes I use are: • Navigating Difficult Conversations, • Overcoming Immunity To Change, • WIAL Action Learning, and • Polarity Management. I am also a software developer and a student of Stephen Batchelor's secular approach to Buddhism. All those aspects of myself converge in a desire to leave the world in a better place than I found it, hence my interest in the DEAL Community.
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Anquida Adams
Bellevue, Washington, United States
My name is Anquida Adams, and I am a dynamic keynote speaker and leader focused on cultivating a healthy culture within individuals and communities. Her work centers on navigating Identity Intelligence, Human Energetic Systems, Human Emotional Set-point Systems, and Socio-Emotional/Psychological Intelligence to promote healing, self-awareness, and balanced narratives. She introduces a holistic, limitless approach to co-creating meaningful relationships with oneself and others. Fascinated by the interplay of social dynamics, Anquida explores how healthy relationships influence behaviors within individuals, communities, and organizations. Her research in socio-emotional development and inclusive leadership guides her clients in fostering behavior change and well-being at all levels. Her philosophy, "We are the subculture of the larger culture; how are you showing up?" underscores her commitment to understanding human interaction and creating structural foundations for healthy relationships across diverse contexts. I’m currently Founder/CEO of A.L.A. Brand (Consists of A.L.A. Consulting Firm, A.L.A. Event Planning and Management, and A.L.A. World Foundation) Being Anquida Brand, and Let's Talk Disability Global Brand. All has a Social Relation, System, Equity/Inclusion/ Diversity, and Sustainability-Social Equity Lens as a foundation of what we do as an org. All divisions & subdivisions play a key role in building foundations & sustainable aligned systems w/in the human & organizational structure of the workspace culture and the bottom line of the lifecycle of businesses. Our services range from coaching, consulting, development, & implementing transformation for Leadership/Teams, Equity/Inclusion/Diversity+ SJ Development, Disability/Inclusion, Entrepreneurship/ Startup, Personal/ Professional/Family Development, to the Hiring, Development, & Retaining of employees through our signature career fair or private career we host. My connection to Climate is to create a place of belonging on the human and or organization side for newcomers to our community, at their capacity and in their own way, that fits their lifestyle on a work, community, and personal level..
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Jeff McDermott
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Hi! I am a human. I like being this. I am very fortunate to have had, and continue to have, the opportunity of self-discovery, and of service to those less fortunate. I see a lot of unnecessary suffering in the world, and ways that we can change to alleviate this extraneous suffering and to allow everyone to thrive. I recognize that the flow can be a more powerful tool of change than the fight. Professionally I have been involved with environmental permitting and renewable energy development within the public and private sectors for 25 years. My personal research, growth, and gravity have led me to study sustainability, economic systems change, and to be an activist promoting corporate boycotts, but also integration of circular economy ideologies in local communities. I am here to understand and converse about Doughnut Economies as much as possible, and to become involved personally and professionally in any way I can. I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Hickory, NC, USA.
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Nicolas Laczka
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
I am Franco-British, born in French Polynesia and living in Spain since 2014. I graduated with a Master in international business from La Rochelle Business School in France and a double degree at HES Amsterdam. I have extensive international experience, traveling but also including work placements in Latin America and Asia. As an enthusiast of digital marketing, I am also a lecturer in different business school. I hope to have the opportunity to support the community and be able to bring my humble participation.
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Gary Watts
Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom
25 years of experience in global engineering, consultancy and SME leadership, most recently playing a role in the leadership of an SME consultancy. Triple-accredited Positive Psychology Coach and founder of a coaching and consultancy business aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, deeply committed to creating meaningful, values-driven impact. Top strengths: humour, curiosity and social intelligence. Away from work you’ll find me coaching both a girls' and boys' youth football team - or hitting the trails and hills.
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Jonathan Grant
Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Niki Bould
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
I am an expert in sustainability and have a PhD in Education for Sustainability. I have 15 years of experience working with businesses and organisations, helping them understand what a low carbon economy, a resilient community, localising food systems or zero waste means for them. Importantly, I can assist in turning these concepts into action at any level through facilitation and strategic planning. My expertise in material recovery means that I can analyse and advise businesses and manufacturers on how to reduce or eliminate waste to landfill. I have worked with a number of large food processors, and am assisting District and City Council to develop strategic action plans for waste management. I have completed numerous waste audits and given advice to councils to reduce waste to landfill. I project manages urban recycling / resilience projects, and I conducts baseline foodshed and food system analysis for districts or regions to look at how food flows into or out of their community.

Discover the Community
Meet and join a community of pioneering changemakers from across the globe who are turning Doughnut Economics from a radical idea into transformative action.

Welcome to the DEAL Community!
The DEAL Community is everyone who is exploring the ideas of Doughnut Economics and pioneering ways to put the ideas into practice.
This includes educators, policy makers, community members, business people, artists, academics, designers, young people, facilitators, oh, and the occasional economist.
We believe economies of the 21st century will be practiced first and theorised later, and we believe they will be put inspired by the creativity, imagination, skill and perspectives of everyone.
That means everyone is welcome!
What we offer is an open-source commons of inspiration and tools to apply to your context, some created by the DEAL Team, but mostly created by members of the DEAL Community.
What we ask in return is that you use the ideas and tools with integrity, by following our guidelines as we lay out in our guidelines page.
Meet members of DEAL Community
Meet and join pioneering changemakers who are turning Doughnut Economics from a radical idea into transformative action.
Organisations & Networks
Groups, networks and institutions putting the ideas of Doughnut Economics into practice and helping others to do the same. Find a group or network in your area and get involved!
Local governments in action
Pioneering places around the world are turning Doughnut Economics into practice. Local governments at many scales - from villages to megacities - are adopting the tools and concepts of Doughnut Economics in order to help bring about a thriving future.
Upcoming events
Upcoming Doughnut Economics events - both online and in-person - by and for the DEAL Community. Have a browse or host your own event!
Tools & Stories
Open access tools that anyone can use to turn Doughnut Economics from a radical idea into transformative action; and inspiring examples and case studies of Doughnut Economics in action in a broad range of places and contexts.