Meet the DEAL Community

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

After 20 years in Hotel Management, I am now putting all my energy into making the world more sustainable, green and fair. I do so through several initiatives: Trash Hero Amsterdam (zero waste lifestyle and community building) , Klimaat gesprekken (helping people connect the hughness of the taskk ahead), The Butterfly Impact (my company linking all these initiatives) , The Footprint Challenge (40 day online challenge to help people get to know and decrease their footprint and increase their handprint) and Fairbnb.coop (a holiday rental plateform that is fair, and stands for keeping the economic value local by giving 50% of the commission to local projects and with simple rules helps maintain a fair housing market. )

Bilbao, Euskadi, España

I live in Bilbao, in the north of Basque Country, and I work in SAIOLAN, in Mondragon. I have experience in collaborating with entrepreneurs in the development of new business activities. During last years I’ve focused my work (with some colleages in SAIOLAN) in connecting « foreign companies with innovative solutions » with « local companies » as a way to create new local business activities and new employment, while improving local economy’s circularity. In this work, we focus our search in innovative solutions that contribute to clean earth, water and air, and the evolution of agrifood industry towards Circular Economy. Easy&Fast to explain in few words, Complex&Slow to implement with success... Apart from SAIOLAN, I’m also involved in Fairphone Community (as Fairphone Angel) and in local cultural associations. I feel inspired by the compass that Doughnout E. could imply to behave smarter for the whole-we-take-part-in.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España

BSc, MSc, PhD in biology; biomimicry expert, sustainability professor

San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Consultant and altruistic volunteer, pro bono, collaborator ad honorem as a mentor of entrepreneurs in related programs.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

I work as a Global Campaign Leader at Greenpeace International. I have worked with Oxfam, Amnesty International and WaterAid for nearly 2 decades across 4 different continents. I am keen to find solutions to our Climate Crisis/Emergency, based on rights, justice and equity.

Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brasil

Hello. I graduated in oceanography, after which I took my master's degree in ecology, when I was introduced to ecological economics which lead me to look for deeper studies at a multidisciplinar doctorate on energy systems planning, focusing on how to evaluate socio environmental costs of oil spills. (Why not in economy you may ask. Well, because I would only learn mainstream economics ;) ) . Today I my focus is to understand if and how today's sustainability solutions may lead to unsustainable results in the future, whether by a flawed theoretical premise (as using neoclassical mindset) or systemic failure.

Gorey, Leinster, Ireland

Steward of 18 oaks and wild nature in north Wexford, working on reducing my footprint, living circular, growing food, nurturing our soil. Trying to live in right relationship with the planet, animals & people. Learning to sing again.. Leading for impact through life-centred design, regenerative and distributive practices. Founder of Irish DE Network #IDEN https://wiki.irishdenetwork.org/Home  IDEN no longer using slack, we are experimenting with a whatsapp community.

Bruselas, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Bélgica

I am a Master's student of engineering who finds purpose in addressing the most pressing issues our society faces. Continuously learning about climate change and every dimession of sustainability, I'm specialized in energy engineering and I am a EIT Climate-KIC Journey 2020 Participant. I recently became part of ClimaTalk adopting the role of Webmaster.

Spain

I am an expert in marine sustainability. The "blue economy" is the new buzzword in ocean management, and I think we urgently need to apply the principles of doughnut economics to the way in which we interact with the ocean.  Human survival depends on the ocean, but we don't live there - we only ever visit. This makes our relationship with the ocean (3/4 of our planet!) very different from our relationship with the land. I see a lot of doughnut initiatives centred on cities and communities, but in the ocean we have no equivalent to municipalities with resident human populations (in fact, much of the ocean is beyond national jurisdiction). And yet, we visit, use, and impact on the ocean in many different ways. I love the existing green doughnut and all the tools that scale it down to particular localities, but where is the equivalent blue doughnut? The images, stories, tools and methods that help us apply the doughnut principles to the context of the blue economy? 

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

My expertise is in water, energy and natural resources management. I focus on SDGs 6, 7, 9 and 11. I am a Senior Digital Transformation leader focused on creating value through technology enabled change. Particularly using sustainability themes such as clean and smart technologies as a lens for new products & services. Motto: "Focusing is about saying no" - Steve Jobs.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

R&D Engineer at Essilor Facilitator at Climate Collage workshop Facilitator at 2 Tons workshop

Bath, BANES, UK.

With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of creativity, innovation, sustainable development, and social/behavioural insight, I help people and organisations navigate seemingly disconnected perspectives, disciplines and contexts, while nurturing shared understanding, trust and alignment - strengthening how they communicate, collaborate and build. I began exploring Doughnut Economics around 2017, attending events from 2019, and becoming a DEAL community member on its launch in 2020.  My interest in economics increased during my 2021 'Sustainable Development in Practice' Masters dissertation on narrative framing and communication of degrowth practices to UK business leaders, which examined the difference between degrowth, growth-agnostic and growth-led perspectives. I started the Doughnut Economics group in Bath, UK in 2022 which evolved into Collaborative Bath in 2024, which I ran in until May 2025. I continue to support it ad hoc, and a number of councils, universities and enterprises with local outreach and engagement. Email me or join me on LinkedIn.

San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

I'm mother of three children. Agronomist by profession. Passionate about forests and public policies. Hopeless idealist. Eager in working for a better World.

Berlin, Deutschland

Copenhagen, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark

Passionate to accelerate our transition to a sustainable biobased economy.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Founder: Underwear for Humanity - social enterprise launching soon I am here because I know change needs to be collective. I want to connect with others, it doesn’t matter the industry, to help support each other and stay focused in a world that works through a different paradigm. I have worked in the fashion industry for 20 years and have gone back to upskill studying Sustainability in my industry. I was frustrated trying to get accurate information on the clothing sector and decided to go back and get it firsthand and am loving it! But it is also incredibly disturbing to learn about the high levels of chemical use (8,000 different chemicals) and the degradation in human and environmental health in low cost manufacturing countries. And for a garment that is often worn just once. I am looking forward to living in a different world than this and I want to be part of the change and solution.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

A development practitioner with more than three years of experience in project management and implementation. Works closely with government ministries, United Nations agencies, and civil society actors in areas such as freedom of expression, information rights, climate change, internet governance, and digital media citizenship.

Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brasil

Who am I? Eternal apprentice, self-taught man, partner, committed, determined and critical thinker. Conscious Capitalism Brazil - Ambassador and Signatory SDG Movement -Santa Catarina -Brazil. SME in Polymers, Products and Suppliers Development with more than 25 years experience. Consultant: - Development and Selection of Safe and Healthy Materials. - Circular Design /Circular Economy - Integration of Sustainable Development Goals and Business Management.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Doughnut economics fan.

Porto, Norte, Portugal

Social Designer & Entrepreneur | System Change Learner

Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

I've been working in food and farming for 30 years beginning with permaculture and market gardening and moving through farming to catering, wholesale and retail.  My work history includes the Permaculture Association (Britain), the Co-operative Wholesale Society, Fresh & Wild (now Wholefoods Market) and Essential Trading Co-operative.   I represent Organic Farmers & Growers on roundtables/forums/working groups; Agricology, IFOAM, NFU Organic Forum, Agriculture Working Party of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.  I work in Wales with the Welsh Grain Forum and the Wales Real Food and Farming Conference and Food Manifesto Wales. 

Lisbon, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

Critical educator, researcher and activist specialising in critical pedagogies and collaborative methodologies.  I have an ongoing project called periferias dibujadas that addresses urban conflicts through marginalised visions and creative critiques.  Interested in social movements, commons and housing. I facilitate collective learning processes with children, young people and women.  Co-founder of the TuTela Learning Network collective, a non-school of activist experiences.  Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity at LSE Inequalities.  I live in Lisbon and work in various other countries too, mainly in Hungary, Italy and Spain.   linktr.ee/kittibaracsi Latest project: tinyurl.com/mergulhar 

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Web developer with an interest in ecology, economics and the future of our society. I am also involved in the local Green Party

Genebra, Genève, Suíça

I am an economist and a public policy & sustainability professional. I have experience with the public budget of Rio de Janeiro city and state, and knowledge in the federal budget arena of Brazil. In 2020, I looked at the sustainability assessment capabilities of the major pension funds of the world and how they compare to other institutional investors. Recently, I looked into the conflict of budget planning between the monetary authority and the public retirement and pension system of Brazil. In my undergraduate studies, I felt similar discomfort and dissonance as Raworth when studying economics and I would like to see incorrect and refuted ideas in the field give way to more human and real ones.