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Miami, FL (USA)

I am always seeking to contribute to more regenerative/sustainable, ethical, and eco-socially just world. Doughnut Economics excites and inspires me for its potential to transform cities!  My career journey has taken me into multiple sectors (technology, tourism, urban planning, academia, community non-profit, arts), but in all this work I have never strayed from my focus on socio-ecological justice. I am a hybrid cultural anthropologist / geographer who is building awareness of inclusive and regenerative tourism and placemaking in cities, with strategies focused on benefitting (versus exploiting) local communities (and the environment). I have a particular interest in addressing the enduring legacies of colonialism and imperialism.  As an aside, I've also conducted in-depth research on  Miami, Florida's Little Havana neighborhood, where I still offer (private) walking tours with a critical lens ...   

Porto, Portugal

I want to learn and also share. I am a researcher on Circular Cities.  

Seoul, Republic of Korea

- CEO of SpaceCloud - Chairman of Colorful City Foundatio  

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Currently, I work in Dark Matter Labs, an organisation supporting cities in their urban strategy and policy for climate change adaptation and the transition to climate-neutrality. Also, I am researching the topic of Just Transitions - i.e. how do we embed justice in the process of urban planning and transition management. I am also an architect and have worked for PlacemakingEurope in their Cities programme, this organisation focuses on processes community engagement and collective action in the built-environment.

Purmerend, North Holland, Netherlands

Future-oriented strategist, communicator and manager. Extensive experience at the municipality of Amsterdam. Initiator of implementing circular economy (2015) and doughnut economics (2020) on city and regional level.  Believing that we have to strive for a sustainble and inclusive future, a thriving city for everyone within the planetary bounderies.

Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal

Miguel has a degree in Economics, Executive MBA in Business Administration as well specialization courses in Management Consulting and European Negotiation. With a solid professional career in the public and private sectors, he held from 1989 to 2000 functions at the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training working in the community funds department in the 1st and 2nd Financial Framework having joined to the Social Market Employment Commission in 1996. In 2000 transited to private sector to performing administration and management roles as CEO, Chief Innovation Officer, Sales Director, Training Manager, Chief Branding Officer, Quality Manager, Technical Director, and Economist. He currently works as Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer in International Sharing University based in Oeiras Valley and Chief Innovation, Grants & Incentives Officer at Multicultural Sharing Foundation. Since 2011, he works in the R&I sector by structuring I&D UNITS and intervening from the project concept to writing proposals, designing financial engineering, budgeting and Cross-Funding strategies, developing Smart Specialization, Clustering strategies and KICs as Business Ecosystem Builder, and intervening in Project Management and R&D, Dissemination, Training and Financial Manager. Has pedagogical experience as secondary school teacher and associate professor at university level (ISCSP) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation postgraduate course, he taught European Financial Mechanisms and Eurofunding Programmes module. Have experience in drafting proposals for HORIZON2020, SME Instrument, COSME, Fast Track to Innovation, ERASMUS+, EEA Grants, LIFE, URBACT, Creative Europe, CERV, INTERREG, EUREKA. He currently works in several entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation communities supporting the development of innovation and cross-funding strategies in order to optimize funds in the Education, Training and LLL, Blue Economy, Cannabis, Smart Cities, Digital, AI, Cybersecurity and Sports Clusters. He works in Ericeira Surf Clube as CIO on a voluntary basis since 2014. His mission is to develop innovation in surfing sports sector based on 6 pillars (1 ) high performance (2) business knowledge and innovation (3) Social inclusion (4) Human Development (5) Biodiversity and ocean literacy (6) Territorial Cohesion by involving the local entrepreneurial ecosystem of Ericeira's surf economy and the Stakeholders belonging to the networks of World Surf Cities and the World Surfing Reserves. He is a Certified Corporate Trainer (CCP) and Official Account (TOC).

Wellington

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Matthew Ferguson, a seasoned local government expert, drives process innovation as Senior Manager at the City of Cape Town. He champions citizen-centric cultures, productivity, and well-being. Fascinated by self-organising systems and emergent orders, he seeks to revolutionise public service delivery. When not geeking out over organisational cultures, he's cycling, chilling with his cats, or tinkering with vintage tractors. 

Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Architect and Urban Planner, Master in Design and PhD in Engineering and Knowledge Management (UFSC). Post-doctoral student at the USP Global Cities Synthesis Center at the University of São Paulo's Institute for Advanced Studies. Founder and coordinator of LabIC Novale, a civic laboratory dedicated to facilitating participatory design processes for urban media and the co-creation of solutions to issues of shared concern at the local level. Leader of the research group A Cidade e a Névoa, which investigates hybrid urban spaces, civic technologies, participatory mapping, locative media and location-based technologies applied to the urban experience. Co-founder of the Children's Books Going Mobile project, which explores the use of mobile technologies in digital children's books to create situated narrative experiences. She is a member of the Australia-Brazil Network for Research and Practice in Smart Cities.

Oslo

Hey there, I'm Paula!!! A passionate architect and urbanist originally from Colombia. I've had the chance to live in some amazing places like Madrid, Siena, Rotterdam, and now Oslo. My professional journey? It's all about diving into the cool intersection of urban planning and well-being. I'm on a mission to figure out why we do what we do and how design can make our cities not just functional, but awesome for us and our planet. Always up for learning and keen to contribute to a future where cities are people-friendly and sustainable. I believe design isn't just about making things look good—it's about making life better.

Tallinn, Estonia

I am a strategy expert with over 25 years of experience in sustainable development, leadership, urban innovation, and sustainability governance. From 2012 to 2018, I served as the Head of the Sustainable Development Unit, Baltic 2030, at the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in Stockholm, where I led strategic vision-setting and coordinated activities related to the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. During this time, I initiated key Leadership and Capacity Building Programmes and reports monitoring SDG progress in the Baltic Sea region. As the Executive Director of Tallinn-European Green Capital 2023, I spearheaded the establishment of the Tallinn Sustainability Governance Hub, focusing on building the capacity and competence needed for SDG implementation at the city level. Currently, I work as the Head of International Cooperation for the city of Tallinn, where I oversee (among others) sustainable development and green transition initiatives. I am also an active member of the European Doughnut Economics Coalition Network, led by Amsterdam University. My passion lies in driving sustainability transitions, and I am inspired by individuals who are determined, forward-thinking, and unafraid to embrace new approaches and catalyze change.

Bonny P. McClain is a distinguished expert in infrastructure climate science and sustainability, specializing in bridging the gap between data analytics and environmental science. With a rich background in public policy, McClain frames conversations with the lens of the city focusing on creating resilient infrastructures that respond to the challenges posed by climate change. She has been a key contributor to multiple sustainability initiatives, leveraging her expertise to advocate for greener urban development and the integration of sustainable practices in both private and public sectors. Her work emphasizes the importance of data-driven solutions in mitigating environmental risks and fostering climate resilience. As a seasoned speaker and educator, Bonny McClain regularly lectures on topics related to climate adaptation, smart cities, and sustainable design. She is committed to driving impactful change through collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the intersection between human systems and the natural environment.

Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Hi, I'm Anni. I am from Germany and now live on Vancouver Island, Canada. I studied Social Innovation at Breda University of Applied Sciences and currently work as the Living Systems Coordinator at the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation. I joined the Doughnut Economics Action Lab to both learn from others and to share my personal journey as we launch the Living Systems Program in Nanaimo — the first and only city in North America to adopt Doughnut Economics.  Our goal is to bing the principles from City Hall into the streets. 

Exploring the theory and policy of DE, sharing global practices, and discussing its local applications with policymaker

Exploring the theory and policy of DE, sharing global practices, and discussing its local applications with policymaker

Mexico City, Mexico

2025-12-11T13:00:00Z (Past)

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York, York, York, England, United Kingdom

Hello I am one of the CoChair's for York Climate Commission entering into our second year and we're looking to use doughnut economics to gap analyse our city so we can take more meaningful prioritised action in these important years.  Really interested in hearing from other people who have gone through the process so we can work smart and fast.  Jx

Chennai, India

Place-based transformation | Business workshop facilitation | Government support | Convening | Peer-learning | Local project work | Public speaking | Education | Research

Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands

I am a founder and fellow at We Are Changemakers, a global incubator for positive impact companies.  Next to this, I am the managing director of a cultural district in the city centre of my hometown, The Hague. With a dedicated team, we are currently applying the Doughnut framework to our city. 

2026-03-05T09:00:00Z (Past)

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Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

I'm a researcher at the University of Glasgow interested in regenerative economics to support people and planet to thrive. My background's in public health and the interrelationship between research and policy. I currently work on the GALLANT project which aims to build climate resilience at city scale. 

The story of how Civic Square's Doughnut Discovery Canvas became the first steps for a doughnut group 2000 miles away.