Meet the DEAL Community

Vienna, Wien, Austria

I am an ex graduate of the School of Peace Studies at Bradford University, a former College Lecturer and more recently I helped to set up the Plastic Planet Verein here in Vienna and have become an active member of the International Environment Forum and the EEB. I have also been working as a teacher , trainer and educator over the last 30 years and recently devised a course on Climate Change entitled Beyond the Tipping Point.

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

Human and organizational development consultant, working for over 20 years in the conscious transition of individuals and organizations to a more human and sustainable way of life. Graduated in Business Administration, Horizontal Leadership, Waldorf Education and Biographical Counseling, having studied The Threefold Nature of Society at Emerson College and the Centre for Social Development, in England. Interested in self-development and collaborative work, with a systemic view of life.

Shropshire, UK

Currently doing a PhD at Keele University researching post-growth ideas and social action, including Doughnut groups. Background in bus and coach sector for past 30 years, including writing and editing B2B magazine and website (greenbusandcoach.com). Rekindled my academic work with MSc Carbon Management at Univ of Edinburgh, continuing a lifelong interest in green political economy.  

Slough, England, United Kingdom

Founder of Voices of Colour, which is a research and community design agency that addresses systemic inequities and provides a platform to amplify the voices of marginalised communities. We work with communities to co-design spaces, policies, and services to enhance accessibility through an intersectional lens.  The platform we provide is the beginning of a journey to create more meaningful conversations and change around issues that are impacting communities. It’s a space to bring these communities together to initiate that change and re-imagine spaces where they feel heard. We offer accessible resources, spaces to discuss, debate and connect a community of inspiring community change makers and leaders.

Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America

I'm a reader, runner, urban farmer, appreciator of mountain trails, parent, public high school teacher, and entrepreneur.

Brazil

I'm in a transition period and I've been to some sustainable communities and farms. My goal is to develop an Food Forest that grows sequestering lots of carbon in the soil (Soil Food Web Approach by Dr Elaine Inghan) in addition to work together with the local community to create an sustainable city in Brazil.

Orkney Islands, Scotland

Coach and organisational consultant living in an island community. Interested in how to blend private, public, third and voluntary sector voices and help systems break out of inertia and imagine a different future.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Bristol Artist-Led Forum (BA-LF) explores ways for the Bristol independent artists/artist-led sector to collaborate, share skills, resources, ideas, opportunities & co-commissions in order to support each other rather than to compete. BA-LF wishes to explore ways to bring the Bristol artists community together, promoting ideas of collaboration, connectivity, diversity, community building & well-being.

İstanbul, Türkiye

Sustainability•Regeneration•Impact Design Ekin Al is an impact and new economy designer. He is involved in the design of regenerative and distributive economies in an interdisciplinary manner. Selected as one of the Post Growth fellows at the Post Growth Institute, Ekin works towards a holistic system transformation and a new economic paradigm. He reflects on business transformation, culture and leadership, human and life rights. Aspiring to be a point of dialogue, Ekin brings together civil society, social entrepreneurship, the business world, public sector, local governments, and marginalized communities. He is the founder of the platform "Onarım Atölyesi | Regenerative Impact Space", where he designs projects for the transformation of the private sector and advocates for a new economy across various verticals. Additionally, he hosts a podcast series where he converses with different guests. Ekin produces written and live broadcast content for Harvard Business Review Turkey and economic newspapers. As the community leader of Doughnut Economics Türkiye, he thinks, reads, explains, and brings people together on new economic models! 🌎Founder - Onarım Atölyesi | Regenerative Impact Space 🗞️Columnist - Nasıl Bir Ekonomi Gazetesi 🙌🏻 Leader - Doughnut Economics Türkiye #neweconmy 🎙️Speaker & Host https://linktr.ee/ekin.al

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I am convinced that is now or never to be involved in find solutions to different contemporary issues.

Helsinki, Etelä-Suomi, Finland

Researcher and innovation professional with a focus on sustainability and technology

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Nederland

I'm a master student at the Radboud University in Nijmegen. Following the study Spatial Planning with the specialization Cities, Water and Climate Change. In March 2021, I start with my Master theses and therefore I want to inquire how the Doughnut Economy can be useful, to measure the measurements for the Climate action plan for the province of Gelderland. The Doughnut economy should help to gain insight into the effects of the measurements and where to improve and guide steering.

Hong Kong, Central and Western, Hong Kong

I am a nature lover constantly inspired by its resilience and intelligence. I am also an avid reader and writer, Climate Reality Leader, and Communications Manager at the Foundation for Shared Impact, a social impact incubator.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Managing Director of Acacia Blue -a purpose-led strategic communications and brand consultancy. We help brands connect environmental and social impact with business and financial value. We believe that businesses can do well AND do good, creating profit through purpose.

Wirksworth, England, United Kingdom DE4 4AY

Born 1944 in New England, descendant of Mayflower passengers, moved back to England to marry in 1967. Careers of journalism, social work, management, project manager to set up Social Services web pages and intranet. Also married, had 2 sons, divorced. In retirement have written a book (Across America and Back - Retracing My Great Grandparents' Remarkable Journey, 2018, U Nevada Press) and campaigned to save life on earth.

Heredia, Provincia Heredia, Costa Rica

Psychology and Philosophy student with particular interest in the application of the social sciences for the sustainable development in Latin America. Passionate for human rights, the work with social vulnerable communities, environmental activism and sustainable development in rural communities. I work for the Sustainable Development Goals and the promotion of volunteer projects in Costa Rica and Latin America.

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

 I'm part of the Milton Keynes Doughnut Economics development group (a part of https://www.transitiontownmk.org/), we meet in person every Wednesday morning to develop our first draft MK Doughnut city portrait and build our local networks. The resources on the DEAL website here have proven invaluable, particularly the local city portraits. 

Reading, England, United Kingdom

a lifetime learner

High Peak, England, United Kingdom

Dad. Husband. Beekeeper. Cider & juice maker. Farmer. Educator. Born at 330.30ppm

University of Limerick, Ireland

I teach and research at University of Limerick, with a focus on accounting and accountability for sustainability and common goals

TAIWAN

Material and Vendor Manager at VAUDE Sport | Sustainability Practioner | Science Based Target | Circular Economy

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Lisbon, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

I’m an Irish architect in Lisbon, doing a PhD in “Architecture of Contemporary Metropolitan Territories” in ISCTE and working on Horizon2020 project UrbanA (Urban Arenas for sustainable and just cities) in FCUL. While living in Curitiba, Brazil (2014-18), I did a masters in Environment and Development. Living in Barcelona (2006-13) I co-founded the local Transition group and gained a Permaculture Design Certificate (2010) at Mas Franch, also active in Barcelona Indignado square occupations 2011. I worked with Eco Intelligent Growth on LEED and Cradle to Cradle certification, collaborated with William McDonough and developed a White Paper for the Sustainable Urban Development of Barcelona for the Catalan Government. An Ecocity activist since Banja Luka, Bosnia (2003), I set up the Curitiba Ecocity Festival during the 2017 Ecocity World Summit. I represented ECOLISE at COP25 in Madrid 2019 and was part of the Climate Social & Climate Justice Caravan, with indigenous groups, during COP15

Yangon, Myanmar