Meet the DEAL Community

Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

The foundation of my work is embedded in biomimicry, food systems and nature-inspired design. Everywhere in my practice, I look to provide solutions to tackle the climate emergency creatively. I am based in Sweden and Italy, and hold a PhD in Architecture & Artistic Research from Chalmers University ('Wild Poethics' 2017). I lecture and teach at numerous Swedish Universities, but also in Italy. I am an Affiliated Senior Lecturer at Konstfack University on Stockholm where I am responsible infusing sustainability into the institute’s education. Also, as co-founder of Nordic Biomimicry, I direct the center that dedicates itself to collaborate with nature as a mentor, measure and method. In my practice, I am a mediator of sustainability, both by situating myself between academia, research, and companies and as an editor of an art-book press called Vegetable Lamb Press. To further underpin my service to ’nature’, I am a beekeeper and take care of a biodynamic vineyard and olive grove.

Tokyo

Shibaura House is a community space in the Tokyo district of Shibaura, a neighborhood in the south of the city near the port.  In 2022, we set about to create a 'City Portrait' of Minato City, our neighborhood, with a desire to relook, and to understand what is truly happening in people's lives. Things have drastically changed due to Covid-19, and there was an urgency to reconnect with people who come to work, build a family, and play in the area. We saw Doughnut Economics as a great tool to do this, as it allowed us not only to analyze what is occurring in front of us, but also to think in multifaceted terms. Through this journey, we have manifested our 'City Portrait' in the form of an exhibition, which you can see recorded in the report on the DEAL website.  We are currently in the process of transforming the 'City Portrait' into an action plan. We are doing this with several strands: collaboration with an artist who would use our resources, acquired knowledge, and contacts as a basis for her work. Collaboration with a landscape designer to rethink green spaces and biodiversity in urban settings, with the aim of creating a community project. We are also looking into emerging political voices by talking with young politicians or those aiming to be one, and to understand what motivated them to become politically involved, and what their communication strategies are.  We have received great support from DEAL and its community in developing our ‘City Portrait’. If you have questions or happen to be in Tokyo, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Pays-Bas

Design Student, Design Academy Eindhoven Optimistic, Adventurous, Team-worker Sustainable innovation Social, Environmental, Material design researcher Currently exploring present and futures of clothes waste, in Accra (Ghana) and in Europe.

Pittsburgh

After teaching Environmental Law, Policy, and Research at Barnard College, Columbia University, for almost 20 years, I’m getting ready to teach Climate Change from an interdisciplinary perspective as a political theory, international public law, and administrative law course at Duquesne University School of Law starting in Spring 2023.

Aydın, Türkiye

I was born in Mardin, Turkey. I graduated from the department of economics. I am currently a master's student. I am writing a thesis.

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Born and raised in Charleston, Morgan returned home to West Virginia eager to put her international environmental education into practice through advocacy for climate action across the state. As a 2019 Marshall Scholar, Morgan completed an MPhil in Public Policy from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Environmental Systems Engineering from University College London. Her previous research and work centered around improving clean water and energy access. In 2018, she received a Fulbright Scholarship to Spain, where she introduced Model United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals to high schoolers. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University.

Creating a platform to make climate action easy and accessible

Castlebar, Connacht, Ireland

A Sustainability Professional specialising in rural and community development.

Tanja, New South Wales, Australia

Permaculture enthusiast, artist.

Ciudad de Corrientes, Corrientes, Argentina

Soy Ingeniero Químico, orientado a Desarrollo Sostenible. Director de Industria de la Ciudad de Corrientes en el norte de Argentina, una región que ha sido sistemáticamente marginada del desarrollo del país. En este contexto, tengo el objetivo de lograr un desarrollo industrial sostenible e inclusivo en mi ciudad. Para esto estoy liderando un proyecto de Parque Industrial donde se promueve que las empresas incorporen conceptos de industria verde y que logren un impacto climático cero con generación de empleo en un proceso de transición justa. También soy Asesor Técnico de empresas de la región NEA. Optimización de procesos productivos, Estudio de Impacto Ambiental en Proyectos de Desarrollo Industrial, Urbano y de Energías Renovables (considerando Salvaguardas Ambientales/Sociales) Participación en el Diseño y Desarrollo de Proyectos Industriales específicos y de Espacios productivos (Parques Industriales) de la provincia de Corrientes.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Advocacy for environmental protection and free speech

Wandsworth, England, United Kingdom

Tech sales & marketing career professional (30+ years) currently pivoting into a new climate role (TBC).

Warsaw, województwo mazowieckie, Poland

Passionate leader and finance professional with extensive experience in various industries. Good understanding of complex business processes, IT and financial topics in particular. Focus on people and leadership skills that support ethical business practices and sustainability.

Broby

   I saw Kate give a talk last year in Copenhagen & I love everything about the doughnut and about regenerative economics in general. I am in Denmark and saw there's a few people on my island in this community. Maybe we can meet up one day? Get in touch!   

Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia

Degree in Civil Engineering from the Politecnico of Milan, twenty years of experience in construction companies. Master of Management and Organizational Development at MIP. Certified Project Manager IPMA®. LEED®, Living Future and WELL Accredited Professional. USGBC® and WELL Faculty™. Innovation manager for IDM South Tyrol. Chair of the COST Action 16114 RESTORE. Since 2018 he is European Executive Director for the ILFI and now President at Living Future Europe. A Living Future Hero.

Munich, Bayern, Germany

I've been on the path of understanding and enabling innovation for almost 30 years. Love the journey as it invites me to deep dive into many topics such as creativity, collaboration & diversity, leadership - and not least: sustainability. Since first proclaiming publicly in 2011, I now declare without hesitation: any innovation needs sustainability considerations at its core, anything else is irresponsible, given the challenges humanity and our beautiful planet face. Love to trigger insights for others, be it in at universities, via workshops and seminars, public speaking or writing. I was born and grew up in Kiel, in the north of Germany, where I also did my first degree (architecture & town planning). In 1990 I moved to the UK, to do my MBA and then PhD at London Business School, worked independently at the boundary between business and academia, had two wonderful boys (now well on their own journeys). Since March 2021 I am back in germany, living in Munich, and absolutely loving it

Campinas, Brasil

Historian, university professor.

Walthamstow, England, United Kingdom

I'm Amy; mum, photographer turned DIY climate communicator, I have been developing a mobile pop up hub that invites to imagine and create a climate safe and fair future for all.

Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Professor and researcher. My topics are: Time use, time value, time poverty and working hours.

Berkhamsted, England, United Kingdom

I'm the founder of Profit Impact and was once caught in the 90-day shareholder trap. I delivered the numbers that shareholders wanted to see, but that was completely and obviously unachievable. ‍ Having spent over a decade in operational finance, I qualified in sustainable finance at Cambridge Institute, and am now a proud B Leader; a training program, designed by B Lab UK, to empower people who want to lead organisations through the B Corp certification. I lead on sustainability matters for ACCA in The Practice Room – global peer-to-peer community discussions dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized practices.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Am in a year of change moving back to Australia after many years away. Work as a consultant with businesses & communities making the fair & just transition towards a regenerative thriving future for us all.

San José, Provincia San José, Costa Rica

Economics undegraduate from University of Costa Rica

UK

Learning about collaboration. innovation and cooperation and how best to enable it to work at scale. Conventional mainstream paradigms are unlikely to provide tools that will drive the scale of change needed at the pace needed, so we need new thinking.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

Current graduate student in audiology/hearing sciences, who is passionate about sustainable living and systems that benefit both the planet and the well-being of every individual. I enjoy learning different languages, cooking, reading, all types of physical activity, and traveling.