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'The sky is the limit' for this creative and agile group of people working for systems change at state scale

In preparation for picturing what's possible, we explored our baseline experiences of the economy to date.

Introducing the Isle of Wight's Doughnut portrait at the Biosphere Festival

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Auckland, New Zealand

Kia ora from Auckland, NZ! I am an engineer, entrepreneur, educator and business leader, who thrives at the fringes of industries, joyfully joining the dots Over the last 10 years, in Asia, North America and Europe, I have led initiatives and ventures that leverage the dynamics digital collaboration and emerging disruptive technologies to create thriving societies. I'm currently the Director of Innovation & New Business at Tata Consultancy services, a global leader in digital, IT and business services built on the pillars of people, planet and good business. With Juhi Shareef, I co-founded, Moonshot:City an exploration of what we need to do to create cities that work for us in the 21st century and beyond.

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Aristide is co-founder of Metabolism of Cities and Senior Researcher at the Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems laboratory of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Within his work he attempts to build bridges between the academia, public administrations and “circular” actors in order to accelerate cities’ transition towards a more circular economy and metabolism. During the last years, he has advised and has acted as a external consultant for a number of local, regional and international administration and organisations on the topics of urban metabolism and circular economy.

Austin, Texas, United States of America

I bring people together across sectors to focus on how technology can be applied to civic and social challenges. I founded Digi.City, an online platform, to advocate for more human-centric smart city approaches. I also serves as the Editor-at-Large for Smart Cities Connect which provides meaningful content and connects a community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. I am grateful to be part of a global community through the University of Manchester (UK) Simon Industrial & Professional Fellowship (2019), a Marshall Memorial Fellowship (2018) and an Eisenhower Fellowship (2016). My previous experience in state government (economic development), social enterprise, tech startup, small business informs my cross sector approach. I live in Austin with my husband and am active in my local tech and social impact communities.

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

I'm a policy officer supporting Glasgow's City Government. After a City Scan a number of years ago Glasgow has just published a Circular Economy route map (06 October 2020): a key action is participating in DEAL. My experience spans from private industry to working in NGOs at home and internationally My approach is combining the cross sectoral (breaking down silos) with community empowerment at its heart.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

I work for a global consulting company where I lead a sustainability and social innovation programme. I am deeply concerned with environmental and social wellbeing and justice, environmental regeneration, and active citizenry. I aim to be more hands-on in working with organisations to create responsible practices, in better harmony with the natural world. I am joining this community in my personal capacity, having been inspired by Kate and the community’s approach to Doughnut Economics and downscaling the doughnut for cities and communities. I am very interested in exploring what can be done in Johannesburg, and look forward to learning from people forging the way in other cities, and meeting with members of the community in South Africa and abroad.

City of London, England, United Kingdom

As an applied anthropologist, I study cultural shifts and illuminate the changing ways in which people live and work in cities. As DIrector of Human City, I conduct mixed methods research to help property investors, development and asset management teams, and other stakeholders to report and measure social value at a time of economic, technological and social transformation. By understanding local needs and strengthening local partnerships, I enables clients to attract diverse audiences, capture new markets, and achieve long-term operational returns.

Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand

City Innovation Lead - Wellington City Council

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Fun, fearless, award-winning. Better systems make better people, better people make better organisations, better organisations make better cities, and better cities make a better world. Therefore, Can we co-design and implement ecosystems that create opportunities for people to collaborate better? Yes, we can. Inspired by initiatives such as Doughnut Economics, I am developing a collaborative city ecosystem.

Debrecen, Alföld és Észak, Magyarország

Graduate as a Landscape Protector and Urban Development Geographer with English Speialist Translator. In 2020 I have graduated as an Economist majoring in Master of Business Administration. My special field and interest in sustainable urban development focusing on the aspect of the circular economy in a city where the Municipality has a catalyzer role. Me and my colleague with some researcher I am working on the Circular Economy Strategy for the city of Debrecen.

City of London, England, United Kingdom

Tanushree is currently working as an urban researcher at LSE Cities, a research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science. With a multidisciplinary background in urban design, planning and research, she has previously worked in diverse global south contexts and across various disciplines of urban relevance. As a passionate urbanist, Tanushree believes that the built environment in cities directly shapes people’s lives and designing vibrant and inclusive places is vital for a sustainable future. Working at the intersection of design and governance, Tanushree is driven by empathy for the people who use the places she helps create and always curious about questioning existing systems. She is particularly interested in investigating the links between urban policy and human-centered development.

New York, United States of America

Gary is Founder and President, Billion Minds Institute, and Visiting Scientist, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. A psychiatrist who approaches mental health as a building block of social policy and progress, he recently founded Billion Minds as a non-profit policy and “think-action tank.” The intention of Billion Minds is to link mental health to problems of great scale, specifically to the climate crisis, and to safeguarding sustainable societies through a humane social climate. Gary is the former Executive Deputy Commissioner in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene where he led the Division of Mental Hygiene and its development and implementation of the innovative NYC-wide public mental health initiative, ThriveNYC. Before joining city government, he was Medical Director for Behavioral Health across the Health and Hospitals Corporation of the City of New York and Director of the NYU Program in Global Mental Health.

Tokyo, Japan

I am an advocate of green urbanism. This modern approach to city planning which seeks to integrate ecological design principles with human well-being holds the potential to make sustainable and socially vibrant cities. This type of planning brings together Doughnut principles and can unite environmentalists, community leadership, and businesses through a shared goal of working towards progressive urbanism. Ultimately, pluralistic cities, based on mixed-use and mixed economies can diminish social problems rooted in xenophobia and 'othering' by encouraging positive community interactions. My research interests are at the intersection of this interdisciplinary field. I work on improving the social interactions and governance problems at the heart of challenges in urban life.

City of London, England, United Kingdom

Cities and Regions Lead at DEAL. Urban planner, researcher, participation practitioner. Macedonian living in London.

Hasselt, Vlaanderen, België

As a PhD researcher at UHasselt (Environmental Economics) and HEC Liège (Smart City Institute) I perform research on how cities can achieve their circular objectives.

Ipoh, Perak

Hi DEAL Community. I am currently leading the Doughnut Economics Initiative for Ipoh together with the Mayor of Ipoh, Dato, Rumaizi.  Our core team comprises personnel from Ipoh City Council and Institut Darul Ridzuan, state of Perak think tank. We had the greatest pleasure of having Kate with us here on the 23 August 2022, during Perak Sejahtera 2030: State Leadership Summit 2022. Our Doughnut Economics journey started in February 2022. Ipoh as Doughnut Economics City is set as one of Perak Sejahtera 2030 flaghsip program. Perak Sejahtera 2030 is Perak's development blueprint recently launched by the Chief Minister, Dato' Seri Saarani, on the 15th of June 2022.  We are excited to be part of this community and eager to share and enter into conversations with communities from around the world. #cityportrait #answeringthe4lenses 

Lisbon, Portugal

I am new to Lisbon after making the move from Melbourne, Australia. I came across DE about two years ago, have attended some talks and shared with others in my community. I run a creative agency working with purpose-led clients (we're a B Corp) and am on the committee at an environmental advocacy group called Comms Declare. I'm interested in      

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

I am a Senior Research Fellow at University of Glasgow in the School of Health and Wellbeing.  I am delighted to be supporting the Systems Transformation workstream of the GALLANT project University of Glasgow - Research - Research units A-Z - Centre for Sustainable Solutions - Our Projects - GALLANT.  We used the Doughnut Economics Framework to develop a vision for the future in the Glasgow Digital Doughnut.  Our team are now working in partnership with colleagues at Glasgow City Council to turn this vision into a reality.  I'm always keen to connect with others in the field so please do get in touch if you want to discuss related work.  Looking forward to hearing from you!

London

Paola Pollmeier | COLOMBIA + GERMANY | M.Sc. in Global Management & Governance | Founder PLATOS SIN FRONTERAS | Innovation and Network Advisor With over a decade of experience initiating, driving, and leading public, private, and social innovation networks, projects, and teams, Paola Pollmeier is a dynamic force in the field of social entrepreneurship. She brings her extensive expertise in social innovation and citizen participation to empower bottom-up community projects that directly transform and enhance the quality of life for marginalized communities. As a seasoned social entrepreneur, innovation and smart city advisor, Paola is the visionary founder and director of the Colombian foundation, Platos sin Fronteras. Her current projects represent the culmination of her profound personal journey. Paola began her career in the private sector in Germany as an innovation consultant, later transitioning to the public sector in Medellín. In her role as the open innovation and citizen participation lead at the public science, technology, and innovation center, she spearheaded the groundbreaking Cities for Life program—a network of cities that championed the transformative power of citizen co-creation. This initiative successfully expanded to four countries, Peru, Mexico, France, and Ecuador. Driven by her desire to gain a deeper understanding of the essence of citizen co-creation, Paola decided to immerse herself in the community itself. Seeking firsthand experience, she began volunteering in the vulnerable neighborhood in Medellín. It was there that she became acutely aware of the alarming levels of malnutrition among citizens, particularly women and children. Recognizing the profound impact of food and nutrition, Paola realized that by fostering knowledge in these areas, she could effect significant change. This revelation motivated her to establish PLATOS SIN FRONTERAS—a food movement dedicated to providing nutrition education for families and fostering a strong connection to local, fresh, and nutritious food. Through this initiative, Paola harnesses the power of food to strengthen community bonds, promote health and well-being, and create new employment opportunities.  Paola's unwavering belief in the importance of nutrition for all drives her commitment to equity and inclusivity. She passionately advocates for collaborative efforts to ensure that nutrition becomes accessible to everyone, irrespective of their circumstances. With her visionary leadership, Paola endeavors to empower communities and foster a world where no one is left behind.

United Kingdom

Medan

Medan adalah sebuah kota di Sumatera di pantai timur Sumatera, Indonesia di Laut Jawa.  Kota ini terkenal dengan perekonomiannya dan danau terbesarnya.  Tujuan wisata utama adalah danau dan pulau/pulau lepas pantai.  Paket wisata medan membawa Anda ke Danau Toba dan Samosir, keduanya memiliki budaya, pemandangan, dan pantai yang indah. Anda akan disambut dengan hangat oleh SWI Travel Medan beserta pemandu/sopir Anda saat tiba di Bandara Internasional Kuala Namu di Medan. Setelah itu, Anda akan diantar ke restoran lokal untuk makan siang. Setelah makan, perjalanan dilanjutkan ke Swi Travel Medan untuk perjalanan ke Parapat, yang terletak di tepi Danau Toba yang tenang. Akan ada pemberhentian di Toko Paten tempat Anda dapat membeli makanan ringan lokal seperti Teng Teng atau Ting Ting. Begitu tiba di Parapat, Anda akan check in ke hotel Anda di Medan untuk menginap. Makan malam akan disajikan di hotel. Setelah menikmati sarapan di hotel, tur Danau Toba akan dimulai dengan perjalanan feri yang berlangsung sekitar 45 menit. Anda akan mengunjungi Desa Tomok untuk melihat makam kuno Raja Sidabutar, dan kemudian menuju ke Desa Ambarita untuk melihat kursi batu yang terkenal dan tempat eksekusi Raja Siallagan (ini hanya tersedia untuk rombongan minimal 10 orang). Setelah kembali ke Parapat, Anda akan diantar ke restoran lokal untuk makan siang. Setelah makan siang selesai, tur akan dilanjutkan ke Berastagi. Paket Wisata Danau Toba 2 hari 1 malam yang terjangkau akan membawa Anda ke Simarjarunjung, tempat Anda dapat menikmati teh jahe dan pisang goreng (biaya pribadi). Akan ada pemberhentian di air terjun Sipiso Piso, yang tingginya 110 meter, menawarkan pemandangan Danau Toba yang menakjubkan dari sisi utara. Perjalanan kemudian akan dilanjutkan ke Berastagi. Setibanya di sana, Anda akan mengunjungi Pasar Buah Pusat untuk berbelanja buah-buahan, sayuran, dan bunga-bunga tropis. Setelah check in ke hotel, makan malam akan disediakan. Setelah sarapan di hotel, tur kota Medan akan dimulai. Anda akan mengunjungi Istana Maimoon, istana Sultan Deli yang dibangun pada tahun 1888, sebagai bagian dari tur Medan yang terjangkau saat Anda tiba. Medan is a city in Sumatra on the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia in the Java Sea. The city is famous for its economy and its largest lake. The main tourist destinations are the lake and the offshore islands. Medan tour package take you to Lake Toba and Samosir, both of which have beautiful culture, scenery and beaches. You will be warmly welcomed by SWI Travel Medan and your guide/driver upon arrival at Kuala Namu International Airport in Medan. After that, you will be taken to a local restaurant for lunch. After eating, the journey continues to Swi Travel Medan for a trip to Parapat, which is located on the shores of the serene Lake Toba. There will be a stop at Toko Paten where you can buy local snacks such as Teng Teng or Ting Ting. Once in Parapat, you will check into your hotel in Medan for your stay. Dinner will be served at the hotel. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, the Lake Toba tour will begin with a ferry ride that lasts about 45 minutes. You will visit Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar, and then head to Ambarita Village to see the famous stone chairs and the execution site of King Siallagan (this is only available for groups of at least 10 people). After returning to Parapat, you will be dropped off at a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, the tour will continue to Berastagi. The affordable Lake Toba Tour Package from Singapore will take you to Simarjarunjung, where you can enjoy ginger tea and fried bananas (at your own expense). There will be a stop at the Sipiso Piso waterfall, which is 110 meters high, offering stunning views of Lake Toba from the north side. The journey will then continue to Berastagi. Upon arrival, you will visit the Central Fruit Market to shop for tropical fruits, vegetables, and flowers. After checking into your hotel, dinner will be provided. After breakfast at the hotel, a Medan city tour will begin. You will visit Maimoon Palace, the palace of the Sultan of Deli built in 1888, as part of the affordable Medan tour upon your arrival. Medan ialah sebuah bandar di Sumatera di pantai timur Sumatera, Indonesia di Laut Jawa. Bandar ini terkenal dengan ekonomi dan tasik terbesarnya. Destinasi pelancongan utama ialah tasik dan pulau-pulau luar pesisir. Pakej Medan membawa anda ke Tasik Toba dan Samosir, kedua-duanya mempunyai budaya, pemandangan dan pantai yang indah. Anda akan disambut mesra oleh SWI Travel Medan dan pemandu/pemandu anda sebaik tiba di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Namu di Medan. Selepas itu, anda akan dibawa ke restoran tempatan untuk makan tengah hari. Selesai menjamu selera, perjalanan diteruskan ke Swi Travel Medan untuk perjalanan ke Parapat yang terletak di pinggir Tasik Toba yang mendamaikan. Akan ada singgah di Toko Paten di mana anda boleh membeli makanan ringan tempatan seperti Teng Teng atau Ting Ting. Sebaik sahaja di Parapat, anda akan mendaftar masuk ke hotel anda di Medan untuk penginapan anda. Makan malam akan dihidangkan di hotel. Selepas menikmati sarapan pagi di hotel, lawatan Lake Toba akan dimulakan dengan menaiki feri yang mengambil masa kira-kira 45 minit. Anda akan melawat Kampung Tomok untuk melihat makam purba Raja Sidabutar, dan kemudian menuju ke Kampung Ambarita untuk melihat kerusi batu yang terkenal dan tapak hukuman mati Raja Siallagan (ini hanya tersedia untuk kumpulan sekurang-kurangnya 10 orang). Selepas pulang ke Parapat, anda akan dihantar ke restoran tempatan untuk makan tengah hari. Selepas makan tengah hari, lawatan akan diteruskan ke Berastagi.  Pakej Pelancongan Tasik Toba 2 hari 1 malam yang berpatutan akan membawa anda ke Simarjarunjung, di mana anda boleh menikmati teh halia dan pisang goreng (atas perbelanjaan anda sendiri). Akan ada perhentian di air terjun Sipiso Piso, setinggi 110 meter, menawarkan pemandangan Tasik Toba yang menakjubkan dari sebelah utara. Perjalanan kemudiannya akan diteruskan ke Berastagi. Apabila tiba, anda akan melawat Pasar Buah Sentral untuk membeli-belah buah-buahan tropika, sayur-sayuran, dan bunga. Selepas mendaftar masuk ke hotel anda, makan malam akan disediakan. Selepas sarapan pagi di hotel, lawatan bandar Medan akan bermula. Anda akan melawat Istana Maimoon, istana Sultan Deli yang dibina pada tahun 1888, sebagai sebahagian daripada lawatan Medan yang berpatutan semasa ketibaan anda. 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