Meet the DEAL Community

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

I have read Kate Rayworth's book Doughnut Economics and found her words to be compelling.   I believe that the greatest threat the world faces right now is wealth inequality and the inordinate influences of the one percenters.  They have created a world where almost every group pits themselves against one another, assigns blame,  marginalized those outside of their group, and stymies the most basic actions.  As Hillel said, Don't do to others what you find hateful yourself.   If we can but extend dignity to all and show humility, we can implement the concepts of Doughnut Economics. I am 75 years old.  He/him/his.  I live in Chicago.

Ghana

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Hi, I was previously a Business and Service Designer specialising in Sustainability at an agency in London. I am interested in many things related to sustainability, such as permaculture, social enterprises, urban design and education.  I have recently moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where I am working as an English teacher whilst learning about how this city approaches sustainability. 

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Regenerative Placemaking & Tourism in Amsterdam and surroundings.  Research, Design and Education www.tourismlabamsterdam.nl 

Bangkok, Thailand

My name is Brian, and Im the Circular Economy Lead at Yunus Thailand, a non-profit organization based in Bangkok, Thailand. My role is to lead on all projects related to CE, currently developing a global CE and zero waste education program to reach 1 million students by 2030.  Im happy to join the DE Action Lab community and network with other professionals in this space looking to implement new systems of change.

Chigasaki, 神奈川県, Japan

Working as environmental consultant for multi-national company.  Online student of Sustainable Business Leadership MSc, University of Leeds. and eager to learn and implement ecological economics concept.

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Italian, father and husband, basketball player, passionate about Profit/People/Planet challenges, consultant in the Sustainability space. 

Marine Parade, Tendring, England, United Kingdom

Almost seventy years on the planet and following a career in surveying and IT, I decided to 'retire' by studying a MSc in Sustainability and Adaptation with the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) rather for the fun of it after a late-in-life first degree in Astronomy. It's proving to be quite a game-changer. I can follow the 'pure' science and see the urgent peril of the Climate Emergency, the social science of behaviour change is proving more of a challenge. Having little knowledge of economics beyond supply/demand and the mantra of growth I found reading Doughnut Economics, after a visit to Civic Square, quite the eye opener - it may not be perfect, but to me it sounds 'right' (if it looks good, it flies well as they say in the aeronautical world). So here I am, firstly for some understanding to help the dissertation I have to write, and then to use the tools with vague plans to spread the word in my local community. I'm at the start of what looks a fascinating journey.

Caledon East, Ontario, Canada

The Bronx, New York, United States of America

Hi, I'm a high school physics teacher teaching about climate change, and more importantly, what we can do about it (and ideally, getting students involved, empowered, sparking changes in their community!). My physics background has led me to develop a personal interest in making our buildings healthier and low carbon . In my years reading and learning and acting on climate, I've found that so many issues are systemic, and interrelated (whether it's housing, criminal justice, voting, or education). I've learned about a lot of ideas that have been useful (systems thinking from the Multisolving Institute, engineering design process and Minimum Viable Products from the Lean Startup, civic power from Eric Liu) and doughnut economics seems to tie a lot of great ideas together elegantly and concisely. It's biggest shortcoming to my mind is that it's not a recipe for action, but that's where this action lab and community fit in I suppose. Here's to turning great ideas into action.

Thaxted, England, United Kingdom

I work within Business Development on projects that hopefully help create and amplify a better community and society within the East of England.  I am completely disillusioned with the politics within our country. I am deeply saddened that we have left Europe and my heart breaks for our society that no longer seems able to care for its weakest and most vulnerable. I am optimistic however and can see hope. I see goodness, joy and opportunity all around. 

Kentish Town, London Borough of Camden, England, United Kingdom

I have a background in government, think tanks and NGOs working on international development and environment issues. I'm also keen to act local, and am part of a growing community of people in my neighbourhood working to link issues around environmental protection and social justice.

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Retired attorney (mediator in some, hearing officer in others - workplace disputes) then educated in Rights of Nature and represented some Community Rights activists using the CELDF strategy; wrote articles and edited newsletter to keep a faith community current on ecological issues; advocated for papal repudiation and repeal of 15th century papal bulls, researching Native American boarding schools. Overall: I aspire to be part of improving constitutional process in the USA to be more biomimetic.

Thessaloniki, Μακεδονία - Θράκη, Greece

I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering student and a member for Fridays For Future Thessaloniki, an activist group demanding policy change for a green and just future.

Hanalei, Hawaii, United States of America

Santa Fe, NM

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

I’m a scientist, entrepreneur and dedicated tree-hugger, loving all things nature offers. I’m trying, with mixed results, to be a better ancestor. I’m trying to use my science and concern for our planet, to do good things but find myself frustrated by existing “that’s not how business works, Michelle” and wondering “why not?” I don’t have the answers - still busy uncovering the right questions!

Finsbury Park, London Borough of Islington, England, United Kingdom

I'm interested in community action on transforming economics

An average Joe interested in economics and passionate about sustainability.

Formby, Sefton, North West England, United Kingdom

I work in the field of regeneration and development, I am interested how investment interreacts with development, and the environment and how this can have a positive impact on social interaction.

Lenapi-Lenni land aka Philly burbs

Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

I am interested in economics and would like to learn more about Doughnut Economics.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

PhD research