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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Associate Professor of Information and the Environment, University of Toronto  Author of https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/insolvent      

Paris

I am an M2 student working as extra-financial (SRI) analyst in an investment fund while writing a thesis on degrowth in the financial sector, for which I am using the Doughnut Economics model. Working on this subject has made me very aware of the limitations of our current economic paradigm, and I want to be able to contribute towards a post-growth society after graduating in September 2023.        

Cairo, Egypt

I am someone that believes in the power of humanity to change the current paradigm into a new design that better fits our present and future generations.   #universalincome 

Antwerp, Belgium

I am a PhD researcher at University of Antwerp Faculty of Law, working on business & human rights. Tangential to my PhD research on private law and global value chains, I am also interested in ideas of post-growth, degrowth, circular economy and obviously also doughnut economics :) #businessandhumanrights   

London

After a master's in Human Resources I worked as a Headhunter for the development/ non-profit sector and then worked as an HR Generalist in a for-profit. I witnessed how corporations' focus on profit maximisation, sales, revenue and growth are governed by capitalism and have got nothing to do with social issues, the environment and socio-economic inequalities. It became apparent that ever-increasing production and consumption are considered normal whilst it isn't.  I was inspired to do another masters at UCL in Science Technology and Society which gave me perspective on the role of science and policymaking in bringing material changes in the world. I tried transitioning into social research and projects but had a tough time. I enjoyed reading the work of Mariana Mazzucato, Kate Raworth, Jason Hickel as it resonates with my concerns and answers some of today's pressing problems. While I continue to be a Human Resources professional my mind is occupied with the problems of the 21st Century. I feel everyone on the planet should have the opportunity to contribute to such issues. I'd love to be a part of the DEAL Community and connect with like minds. I hope to learn ways in which professionals across fields could contribute towards maintaining the planetary boundaries in an equitable fashion.        

Nijmegen, The Netherlands

I am an Assistant Professor at the chair group of Economic Theory and Policy at Radboud University. I am co-coordinating the multi-disciplinary hotspot Transformative sustainable change in Action at my institute and lead the Participatory Policy Hub with Sustainable Futures Global. My research focuses on transformations and transformative governance towards post-growth and post-development models. My main empirical focus is West and Central Africa.   Since my first year as a student in economics, I have been struggling with the content of what I learned. I was lucky enough however to study at a University (Lille) with a real pluralist non-mainstream institute (Clersé, gathering heterodox economists and sociologists), and realised how much the assumptions and foundations of the economics field are wicked. Now I am back as an Assistant Professor in an economics department in the Netherlands that is not the usual type and one of my goals being an academic is to contribute to changing the discipline and the way we teach from the inside.  Being part of this action lab is an amazing opportunity for this. Besides, we can see so many changes in society as in academia. However, economics departments are not changing or very slowly in comparison, and it is urgently needed as economists are mainly heard when formulating recommendations. Let’s join forces!    

Valencia

I want to be part of the road towards a sustainable future. After obtaining my two Master’s degrees in Business Economics: Marketing (Ghent University) and in Sustainable Management (Uppsala University), I am ready to put theory into practice and to keep learning. I believe my soft skills communication, teamwork and problem-solving are a great asset in the workplace. About me: I’m positive, easy-going and love to connect with people from all over the world. By living in different countries (🇧🇪🇫🇷🇸🇪🇪🇸), I got to know different languages, cultures and perspectives. It also increased my adaptability and taught me that I thrive in an international and multidisciplinary environment, thanks to its richness of views and opinions. In my free time, I like to go scuba diving, play volleyball and go snowboarding.       

Seattle, WA

I'm a retired physician with 3 granddaughters.  Since retiring, I've read extensively about climate change and have become increasingly concerned.  I'm a co-host of the Seattle Climate Change Meetup; recordings of our prior meetups can be viewed HERE.  I'm also a Master Gardener and have been teaching about climate friendly gardening; slides are HERE.     

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Menai Bridge

I am currently studying MSc Food Security and Natural Resources at CAT I'm interested in everything to do with the agri-food system in the UK and globally and strongly believe in the power of the Doughnut and the potential it has to bring humanity within planetary boundaries.   In regards to the current food system I believe that alternative economics are key to creating a just and regenerative food system that supports stakeholders and participants at all levels, while also restoring and giving back to the natural world. Modern economic theory with its strong capitalist leanings and emphasis on globalisation does not work for the production, consumption and disposal of food, and we desparately need to create environments for alternative ways of thinking and being.        

London

Retired. Activist with XR, student of climate change.       

Bruxelles

Comited citizen involved in transmission of knowledge about our common futur.   

Gothenburg, Sweden

Hi DEAL Community! I am a designer working with how participatory and metadesign practice can be applied in opening pathways for the transitioning of systems towards preferable futures that operate within the doughnut.  My team at AFRY Experience Studios combines design futures and strategic foresight to explore scenarios that facilitate this transition. Our current focus is within impact financing that enable economics that are distributive and regenerative. We help clients create roadmaps to exnovate systems of degradation and innovate towards regenerative business practices.  

Brussels but Mexican

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

- Passionate and curious about  and much more - Working on Governance Innovation with ICLEI European Secretariat - Environmetnal Governance background

San Luis Valley, Colorado, USA

I own a small real estate brokerage in a poor, rural area in Colorado. We are car-dependent, and dependent on money from people who move here from rural areas. Ours is a construction economy, with some limited tourism, and agriculture (mostly corporate) supports the wider region. I am interested in understanding DE as it applies to change in small geographically disparate rural areas. I am also interested in creating a new DE ethos that rethinks the future of home construction, home ownership and the sales/service profession of real estate. #housing #realestate   

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Oxford, UK

Hi, I work as a freelance marketing translator and bilingual SEO content writer for ethical and sustainable businesses (English/German). I'm currently learning more about doughnut economics, so I thought I'd join!          

Beijing, China

I'm a master student in public policy for sustainable development and am excited about policy making for doughnut economics, post-growth, and social innovation. Moreover, I have a bit of experience in innovation management and government digitalization.   As a small side project, I started to communicate about post-growth on instagram under @exploring.postgrowth   

Herts, UK

Behavioral scientist and ex-Big Tech consultant specializing in user experience, engagement, and sustainable behaviour-change strategies. My goal is to foster collective wellbeing, post-growth/degrowth-aligned businesses and helping others navigate meaningful personal and professional pathways in an age of polycrisis.  #DoughnutEconomics #BehavioralScience