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Florence, Italy

I am a PhD candidate in Development Economics and Local Systems (DELoS) at the University of Florence with a strong interest in better understanding the complex nexus between economic, social, and environmental objectives of development processes. My research focuses in particular on the opportunities and challenges facing local and regional socio-economic systems in facilitating inclusive and prosperous green economic transitions.      

Morrisville, NC (RTP)

Hello! I found my way to the DEAL community after Googling "must-read books on . My Google search was inspired by my desire to do something beyond the scope of the Holistic certification I recently earned. I desperately desire to help fix a broken system rather than help others navigate and survive one. As a critical thinker, puzzle lover, and management enthusiast—reading Doughnut made me excited about finally having a framework that made saving the world more than just a fanciful dream. Having been in the service and marketing industry for much of my professional life—I've always been conflicted by my love for wonderfully made and curated things and what it took for those things to come to be. While I am great at connecting people and dots—I am currently looking into Environmental Studies undergraduate degrees and possibly an MPA or other advanced degree that will make me even more useful to this cause. I am particularly interested in  , , and . I'm itching to start, but I don't know exactly where and how. I'm hoping joining this community will help me find where I fit and can best contribute! A balance of being outside in and combing through would be ideal.

Lima, Peru

Biologist with a Master degree  in Protected Areas and Diplomas on Governance and Public Innovation, Leadership for Transformation and Natural Resource Management. Transdisciplinary professional with more than 14 years of work experience.  Respected experience in multilateral environmental agreements and cooperation for land area-based conservation measures, with a sustainable use and climate-smart view (mainly focused in ecosystem-based and community-based adaptation measures). Sound performance in project design and implementation (with knowledge in open standards for conservation), multi-country/multi-sector program management, capacity development, high level advisory, large event leadership, negotiation and stakeholder engagement. On-going career in biodiversity conservation, with recognized experience in conservation finance, policy strategy advice, protected areas and landscape conservation  at the national and regional levels. Volunteer in networks for women in conservation such as Women in Nature Network and the Latin America and Caribbean of Women in Conservation. With a broad taste for forming and maintaining working spaces for the creation of collective solutions to problems in complex systems.       

Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, 34349, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye

 I am eager to connect with people to discuss how to make cities future-proof.  

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

I am an aspiring environmental economist, focusing on a multidisciplinary approach to solving socio-ecological challenges. My main research interests are ecosystem accounting, ecosystem services, Indigenous knowledge, marine and coastal management, and behavioural economics.