Global Donut Days 2024

A global celebration of local action and global connection with Doughnut Economics from 6th to 9th November 2024

A collage of 11 photos showing people celebrating the first GDD in 2023

What was Global Donut Days 2024?


Global Donut Days 2024 was a multi-day, community-led festival held online and in-person around the world between 6th to 9th November 2024.

There was a global online day on 6th November and local events that people could attend in person and online between 7th to 9th November.

A screenshot of the GDD 2024 sessions on YouTube

Watch the online programme


Spanning time zones from Aotearoa / New Zealand to the West Coast of the Americas, the online day contained a mix of keynote talks, panel events and connection spaces on key topics including community organising, business design, government policy design, educational materials, artistic methods, value systems, marginalisation and climate justice.

There were presentations and workshops from community organisers as well as live ‘Local Spotlights’ where we heard from people calling in from around the world to talk about their local action on Doughnut Economics.

You can watch the sessions from the online programme by clicking on this link.

Tools and ideas to start
Are you looking for a reason or support to start local action with Doughnut Economics where you are? The online day will help spark ideas and give you the springboard you need. You'll hear from inspiring speakers, learn about the tools to get started and connect with those already taking action.
Inspiration to take the next step
Are you looking to take the next step with Doughnut Economics? The online day will give you inspiration for new things to try, ideas for how to connect with new audiences locally and create a sense of global solidarity in the systemic tensions you may be navigating.
Connect globally
Throughout the online day there will be spaces to connect with people around the world to share your questions, stories, ideas and more. You are not alone in your work. We are all part of a wider and emerging story of change. This is your chance to make yourself visible and be part of it.

Check out the photos


Check out some of the photos taken for GDD 2024. People have uploaded these to the DEAL Photo Stream using the hashtag 

# global-donut-days hashtag_lookup:#global-donut-days 

Scenario Game Workshop Created by Emilio Sosa, towards a safe and just proposal based on Earth 4 All
Taking Doughnut Economics Business workshop into Mexico City practice
Connecting with people through Doughnut Economics
Reflecting on Doughnut Economics with friends
A safe space
Reflecting on Doughnut Economics with the family
Indoor. Three people present and hold up posters with German sayings that have been rewritten in a positive twist. It is a sneak preview of the poster campaign that takes place at the public transport in Berlin a week later
Indoors. A group of people stand in pairs and talk to each other. On the floor are ropes in the shape of a doughnut. They participate in the game "Step into the Doughnut"
Indoors. Two people stand in a conversation.
Indoors. A group of 5 people stand in a line and hold a rope that has been tied together from segments in different colours. It is a preparation for the game "Step into the Doughnut"
Indoors. Maximilian Mauracher is speaking to an audience and shows a flyer of his project "Kreisler" - a repair and share shop for people with few economic resources. The photo is taken from behind the audience and shows their backs and heads directing to the presenter.
Indoors. Isabella Theodoridou is speaking to an audience about the work of her initiative Duvia e.V. that supports young adults from marginalised communities to finish school and find "climate jobs". The photo is taken from behind the audience and shows their backs and heads directing to the presenter.
The audience facing the stage and listening to two speakers
Three groups of approximately 15 people each, sitting and having a discussion
Eight people sitting around a table and one person adding a post it on the table
Large groups of people sitting in circle and one person standing and addressing the audience
Three people performing on the stage, one is on guitar, two are vocals. One of them is a disabled artist on wheelchair with an oxygen mask.
A disabled artist performing on the stage and playing the harp.
One of the organizations showcasing what they do, we were able to swap a few clothes we no longer needed.
We met Amos, was Kate's student when she taught Economics, and also did the Swahili translation for two Chapters on Kate's Book.
Doughnut Dart Game: Can we aim for a safe and just space for all?
Add your photos here
Global Donut Days 2024

Join the DEAL Community!

Get inspired, connect with others and become part of the movement. No matter how big or small your contribution is, you’re welcome to join!

Discover the community Join the community

Terms of Use | Privacy Notice - © Doughnut Economics Action Lab (2025)