Groups and networks gathering: Organisational structure and governance (Past)
Part of a series of gatherings for place-based groups and networks working with Doughnut Economics
Please Note: This event has now finished and can no longer be joined.
In these last two gatherings of the year we’ll look at the organisational elements of what it means to create and sustain a group or network that’s working for transformation of place, with this gathering being focused on the topics of group and network structure and governance.
We know these are high priority topics, and as with all the other gatherings we will have space to connect with each other to share the choices you’ve made and are making in these areas and support each other in the questions, challenges and dilemmas you are currently facing.
The gathering is for anyone already part of a group or network or anyone looking to create or join a group or network to apply the ideas of Doughnut Economics in their place. If you would like to join, please complete this registration form and we'll send you the zoom details.
Note that this event is repeated for both Asia and Americas time zones to enable people from across the world to participate. For details of all events in the series of gatherings, visit the events page.
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Rob Shorter
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Communities & Art Lead at DEAL. Excited to explore how the holistic goal of the Doughnut opens a space for collective imagining and action within communities of place and purpose around the world. Get in touch by going to the DEAL Contact Form and selecting 'Communities & Art'
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Aleksandra Kekkonen
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
Circular Economy and Sustainable Living enthusiast. Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, skilled in Human Capital, Macroeconomics, Innovation Regional Development, International Relations, and Business Process Management, Circular Economy, and Project Management.
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Irving Knus
Aarhus, Danmark
Everyone is talking about the climate – even the politicians (especially them) – BUT what are they doing? And what are we all doing you - and me? That is the question right now! Many of us feel that too little is being done in the area of climate changes. The world is chaotic. There are wars and energy crisis's. Social inequality is growing globally. And at the same time, climate changes are becoming clearer to everyone. Heat waves, droughts and storms ravage the continents. What do we stand for? Something must be done! We have chosen to fight for the climate and against inequality at the same time. Kate Raworth has addressed this double sided fight so brilliant in her book 'Doughnut Economics' . This is why we call ourselves the Donut group, because we are inspired by her book 'Doughnut economics'. We have a website aarhusdoughnut.dk We come from different groups: ActionAid Denmark -the Central City Council - Seniors without Borders - The Donut group in Mejlgade 53 - . Our vision and mission is that the City of Aarhus becomes a Donut city like Amsterdam and, not least, acts accordingly. We participate in the debates about urban development in Aarhus, both physical, environmental and social development. The Donut group in Aarhus has existed since 2019. We hold meetings with city council politicians, with the Copenhagen Donut and other climate groups in Aarhus. In September 2021 we organized a digital and physical conference with presentations by Kate Raworth, Rob Shorter from DEAL and Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam Marieke Van Doorninck. To discuss the possibilities for Aarhus as a Donut city, a panel consisting of politicians nominated for the municipal elections 2021 were invited. Approx. 100 people attended physically and approx. 50 participated digitally. In November 2022 we organized a Doughnut Conference this time in the City Hall with representatives from the political parties in the City Council, Rob Shorter and representatives from the local businesses. Again approx. 100 people attended the Conference and the workshops we had arranged. We are an open group where all aspects of the climate crisis can be discussed and we consider ourselves a forum where there is room to reverse current developments - and initiatives.
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Brian Dowling
Hacienda Heights, California, United States of America
I serve as Treasurer for the California Doughnut Economics Coalition (CalDEC.org).
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Robertson Work
Swannanoa, North Carolina, USA
I am a member of a team of volunteers of Swan-Water working to apply Doughnut Economics in the Swannanoa watershed of western North Carolina, USA. We would like to learn from other such efforts and to share our learnings with you. I am an ecological-social activist and nonfiction author with over fifty years experience in over fifty countries conducting community, organizational, and leadership development initiatives, providing policy advice on local governance, and teaching innovative leadership. Here is our group's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5322547411191905
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Ronan Taylor
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States of America
My name is Ronan Taylor. I have a background in paleoecology and herpetology. I have worked for organizations such as the Smithsonian and National Geographic and have conducted research on four different continents. I am currently trying to develop optimized modular systems of environmental restoration that utilize new technologies. I strongly believe that combating climate change is the challenge of our time and environmental restoration is a key component of this fight.
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Susan Hasty
Raleigh/Durham - Research Triangle Park, NC USA
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Helen Hill
Dili, East Timor
I am an Australian, retired from Victoria University (Melbourne) where I introduced a BA in International Community Development after working on the Commonwealth Youth Program's Fiji Centre on the Diploma Course in Youth and Development. I am currently working on municipal plans for Five municipalities in Timor-Leste with a Portuguese consultancy group GERTIL and trying to apply principles of the Doughnut economy.
