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🌏 How can investments positively impact long-term global challenges? 🌏 In this episode of Focused on the Future, the spotlight’s on investing for system change. Thinkers from across disciplines unite to explore what changes are needed to help investment work towards a sustainable and just future. 💡 Listen here on Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3KXCVZ8 Or listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enwNGEed Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges (UGlobe), Research theme Institutions for Open Societies (Utrecht University), Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium Friedemann Polzin, Diana Velasco, Roberta Benedetti del Rio, Johan Schot #investing #systemschange #climate #sustainableinvestment #longterminvesting #systemsthinking #investmentstrategy

🌍 Honored to speak at at the European Parliament during the Follow-Up Event of Beyond Growth Conference 2023! 🌟 In May, this pivotal conference brought together 20 members of the European Parliament from various political groups and non-affiliated members, reaching 7 000 participants (on site or online) The theme of Thursday’s event was "A Blueprint for a Social and Green Deal," and speaks volumes. It's clear that the Green Deal must evolve to not only embrace the environmental aspects but also deeply integrate social rights. A true social-ecological state is on the horizon.  🐘 During my presentation, I tackled the elephant in the room: the economic system of the social-ecological State. Here are some key takeaways: 1️) Our organizations and enterprises will be key and must adapt. Beyond growth discussions often focus on macroeconomics, but grassroots movements, like social economy organizations, are setting the standards that align with our post-growth objectives. 2️) The beyond-growth economic system isn't a solo act. It's an ecosystem where social entrepreneurs and family businesses join forces to embed long-term vision into their core values. 3️) Sustainability demands more than lip service. It's about consistent strategies, divesting from "toxic" activities ("exnovation" strategies), and championing sustainability as a way of life… or survival. 4️) Funding the ecological transition while advancing social goals isn't a zero-sum game. We need a coherent, consistent.. and credible EU-level funding plan that integrates the cost of the ecological transition while maintaining our social rights. There is no doubt that it will be very costly... and there is a lack of funding plans credibly covering both of them! Our strategies may vary, but the goal remains the same: a more sustainable, inclusive society. Let's unite our strengths, regardless of our paradigms, because we need each other to shape a better world. 🌎💪 #BeyondGrowth #Sustainability #SocialEcologicalState #EconomicSystem François Denuit Aurore Fransolet Jacinte Monsieur Melanie Rieback

We are excited about the launch of "Bioregional Financing Facilities: Reimagining Finance to Regenerate Our Planet," co-authored by Samantha Power and Leon Seefeld. 🌎 🙌 This book presents a visionary framework for creating Bioregional Financing Facilities (BFFs), designed to decentralize financial resource governance and support local, place-based regeneration projects. By channeling financial resources into grassroots initiatives, BFFs aim to drive systemic change and transition to a regenerative economy. The book explores strategies for empowering communities through financial resources, provides practical examples and case studies of successful bioregional projects, and offers insights into sustainable finance and ecological regeneration. Discover how BFFs can transform financial systems to serve life and support sustainable development. Learn more at https://biofi.earth/ 📚🌱

Tune in today at 15:00–15:45EDT and listen to Global Shapers at the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2023. The discussion will urge government and business leaders to take action and highlight the vital role of young innovators, activists, and entrepreneurs in fast-tracking the attainment of the Global Goals. 👉 https://ow.ly/h4u050PMxzx #SDIM23

What’s new in the #Purpose and #Impact space? • Better Society Capital (previously Big Society Capital), Big Issue Invest and 34 other organisations have signed an open letter calling on the next UK government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty. • Earth Law Center, B Lab Benelux and Nyenrode Business University have launched new initiative, Onboarding Nature, to help businesses explore ways to bring the interests of Nature into decision-making. • British International Investment has published a new report to provide a clear framework by which to measure the impact of investments on climate adaptation and resilience. Catch up on our latest Purpose & Impact Roundup: https://buff.ly/3TenFiE

💡“What is the need in the impact ecosystem for a new European impact label?” Stephan Peters from ICFA, together with Clarissa Mayer (UBS), Alice Carle (INCO Ventures) and moderator Gianluca Gaggiotti (Impact Europe) will address this question and many more in this session at Impact Europe’s Capital Ideas event. The session will also include group discussions. Stephan Peters will lead a dialogue on the following considerations: ☝What are the main needs for a European impact label? 🌟And how would it look like: 🌐What should be the scope and the key elements of an impact label? 🔆How do we design it in a way that help the sector improve (and does not certify the status quo)?   Thoughts or experiences? We’d love to read those in comments. #impact #ecosystem #label

For centuries, our world's industrial system has prioritized growth-centric economics, often neglecting its reliance on the biosphere and the resulting environmental impact. What if our technology prioritized ecological harmony, aligning with Earth's diverse life? How can we integrate eco-friendly initiatives into existing financial and governance frameworks for mutual ecosystem and economic benefits? Moreover, how might we culturally shift our perspective to view ourselves not merely as dependent on ecological systems, but as integral components of the interconnected whole? 

WOC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: NatureMetrics. The World Ocean Council membership brings together a diverse range of companies and finance firms of all sizes, from across the sectors and around the world in the only global Blue Economy Business and Investment Organization. It's our pleasure to introduce NatureMetrics, whose mission is to empower the best decisions for nature to drive a nature-positive economy. How? NatureMetrics operates as a global nature intelligence technology firm, offering a complete solution for nature monitoring and impact reporting. Their Nature Intelligence Platform, powered by eDNA, empowers businesses to assess their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity at a large scale. By translating the complexities of nature into straightforward insights, NatureMetrics assists in making informed decisions that benefit both nature and business. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKK8TeWt With members such as NatureMetrics, the World Ocean Council has created the only global platform built by and for the private sector, with a network of 35,000 companies, finance firms, entrepreneurs, business associations, media, etc. focused on ocean sustainability. We invite companies, finance firms, entrepreneurs, and industry associations to join the WOC and collaborate in Corporate Ocean Responsibility leadership. For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dgKQFYSD

🌱 I’ve been re-reading Daniel Christian Wahl's transformative work, "Designing Regenerative Cultures” in preparation for being interviewed by him in June. This book is a true gem for anyone seeking to reimagine our world through the lens of cooperation, solidarity, and ecological wisdom. Wahl navigates the complexities of our current economic and social systems, offering a compelling vision of regenerative cultures that thrive on cooperation and circulation. He challenges conventional notions of growth-centric economies, advocating for a shift towards models that mimic the resilience and adaptability of natural ecosystems. By embracing regenerative principles, we have the opportunity to create a solidarity economy that uplifts communities and nurtures the planet. He describes the importance of designed-based approaches to shift away from quantitative growth as our measure of success. If you're ready to rethink our understanding of economies and living systems, I recommend diving into "Designing Regenerative Cultures". Let's join hands in co-creating a world where cooperation and regeneration are at the heart of our endeavors. Together, we can build a future that thrives in harmony with nature. Link to the book in the comments. #RegenerativeCulture #SolidarityEconomy #CooperationForChange #MutualAid #PostGrowth🌍💚

We did not observe clear positive progress that improved sustainability and justice; rather, there were ongoing indications of worsening inequality — as other studies have begun to confirm. From Michele-Lee Moore, lead author. It is a commonly held belief that crises can provide moments of change and transformation, often framed as opportunities for innovation, growth, and progress. Within transformation research, this is referred to as the “opportunity narrative”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eh2hK4zG