Doughnut Economics provides a framework to guide societies and organisations towards a sustainable economy that operates within ecological boundaries while upholding social justice. It offers a powerful visual representation that clearly highlights where these boundaries are breached and why. Furthermore, Doughnut Economics equips us with the tools to fundamentally rethink the structures and models of our organisations so that they are distributive and regenerative by design.
The concrete objectives of this project by IPE and Oikos are to design and deliver a comprehensive educational course on the Doughnut model and its tools, tailored specifically to the needs of cooperatives and cultural organisations in Belgium and Croatia, providing them with practical tools to apply within their organisations.
By successfully implementing this project, we expect the following outcomes: the course will empower participants to enhance well-being and resilience, not only within their own organisations and respective sectors but also in the wider society in which they operate. Participants will gain valuable knowledge, insights, and practical tools, increasing their ability
to act as multipliers and cross-pollinators within their own working communities. target groups. A diverse range of activities will foster the conditions necessary to translate the model into transformative
practices. Throughout the course, there will be peer-level support, enabling participants to learn from one another and bridge knowledge gaps as they work towards becoming organisations fit for the 21st century. This peer support will also be transnational, fostering creative solutions, as different countries are likely to develop slightly different approaches to redesigning their organisations, shaped by the distinct cultural and historical backgrounds of Belgium and Croatia.
In order to tackle climate change, organisations will need to rethink how they can promote regenerative practices in their organisational design, i.e. benefiting not only their own objectives but also the wider environment.
Project partners:
IPE, Oikos (Belgium)
Funding:
This project is funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ Programme.
