Meet the DEAL Community

Groningen

Veel ondernemers en bestuurders worstelen met vragen rondom de transitie naar nieuwe verdienmodellen. De noodzaak hiertoe wordt onderkend, maar hoe begin je en wat ga je tegenkomen… Als koploper duurzaam ondernemen ken ik de uitdagingen van een transitie naar nieuwe houdbare verdienmodellen als geen ander. Ik doorloop met mijn bedrijf een dergelijk traject en weet waar de uitdagingen en vooral waar de kansen liggen. Via allerlei netwerken sta ik in contact met onderwijs, wetenschap en andere duurzame ondernemers. Hierdoor ben ik in staat als “transitiegids” organisaties snel op weg te helpen om daarmee de continuïteit voor de organisatie zeker te stellen. De Donut is voor mij een prachtig principe om mee te werken, want het is: • Schaalbaar (lokaal / globaal toepasbaar) • Een communicatie middel (simpel, integraal, verbindend) • Meetmethode en Kompas / Doel • Integratie middel Naast natuurlijk inspirerend. Daarom haalde ik Kate Raworth, samen met anderen, in 2018 ook naar Noord nederland. Zie Ontmoet Kate Raworth live! 'Kate komt naar het Noorden.' Kate Raworth - 18 juni - DNK Assen - YouTube Ik heb inmiddels veel practische ervaring met het toepassen van de Donut in de praktijk. Schakel mij dus in als je wilt versnellen.

Greenwich, England, United Kingdom

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España

I am a missionary having worked in Africa, 

Sammamish, Washington, United States of America

Working on strategies for avoiding and surviving the worst of climate change. Arcologies for achieving a sustainable technological civilization: Executive Summary – The Arcology Channel Some Ideas for new monetary systems for the 21st century Digital Currency – The Arcology Channel Vector Pricing – The Arcology Channel Looking Into:  Global Carbon Reward - Climate Initiative

Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

After a successful career managing the development of computer systems for major US corporations. I am now enjoying retirement studying and thinking about society's fundamental problems: the environment, climate change, and transportation in future high-rise cities.  I am concerned that the focus on electric cars is ignoring the wasteful sprawl, ever-worsening traffic congestion, demand for more roads and bridges, and the environmental impact of building and maintaining more and more heavy infrastructure. I think a better answer to the urban transportation problem is an advanced form of cable transportation: Individual vehicles traveling on cables above the city. I believe: • People will want to use the system because it is faster, safer, and less expensive than owning and driving a car. • Lightweight vehicles will use much less electricity than electric cars. • The cables and towers will be much less expensive to build and maintain than roads and intersections. • We can use more of our cities' surface area for pedestrians, bicycles, shade trees, etc.  I have summarized my thoughts in a short YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/b-ohqAwo1zU [image.png] [ ] And have described the idea in more detail in my book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B086MFN2RP

Delhi, India

" Learn-Improve-Grow" That's my goal :) I am a young, inquisitive and budding leader, writer and economist interested in the field of transformative socio-economic policy-making and research, especially with respect to women empowerment- gender parity and sustainability! The 2C's- Confidence and communication, along with my professional goals, complemented with humility and patience define who I am as an individual.        

Nantes, Pays-de-la-Loire, Francia

I am a professional in Finances who in interested in sustainability and I work in monetization to help companies to have better decision making considering environmental and social approaches in their accounting

Żukowo, Poland

I am an pensioner after  years of  work in Poland and UK. Doughnut economics   is a good idea and shall be well used. I hope it can help restore forests in this part of world which lost them.

Hinnerup, Denmark

San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco, California, United States of America

I'm a first generation 26M living in the Bay Area, raised in Central California. Currently a grad student in Applied Economics; part time cynic, full time human being. 

New York, United States of America

Artist,poet,naturalist,teacher 

Petaling Jaya

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.