ZOE Institute for Future-fit Economies

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 🌍 𝐴 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛-𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔. This week our colleague Lydia Korinek shared insights in this regard at an event ‘Empowering Europe’s #GreenDeal hosted by TETTRIs, Skills4EOSC, Naturhistorisches Museum Wien and CETAF - Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities. As we face complex and uncertain times, Europe needs a new compass—one that aligns economic activities with ecological systems and wellbeing, respecting Earth’s #PlanetaryBoundaries. Countries such as New Zealand, Finland, Wales, Iceland, and Scotland have a partnership to support one another to build economies that put the wellbeing of their people and planet first. To follow suit, Europe must embrace a broader set of indicators that capture our progress in protecting the environment, supporting economic resilience, and promoting social #wellbeing. By shifting our focus to a holistic understanding of the progress of our system, we can guide policies toward a #Europe where people and planet are equally valued, ensuring prosperity and resilience for generations to come 🌱 #WellbeingEconomy

🌍💡 Together For a Future-fit Economic Policy! [German below] Recently, we at  ZOE Institute for Future-Fit Economies, in collaboration with the Bertelsmann Stiftung, organised a workshop with participants from the German foundation sector. Our shared goal: to develop economic policy that places greater focus on social and ecological objectives and strengthens the ecosystem for #New Economic Thinking. At the heart of the workshop was the question: How can economic relationships be meaningfully linked with societal challenges? And how can we find a common language for these topics? 💬 A fascinating example: The Inflation Reduction Act #IRA in the USA was made possible through strategic collaboration among various stakeholders—a model from which we can learn. Many thanks to everyone who took part – we learned a lot and felt the desire for more strategic exchange and collaboration. We look forward to continuing our work for socio-ecological renewal of the economy together!  #FutureFitEconomies #EconomicPolicy  #Sustainability   🌍💡 Gemeinsam gestalten: Für eine zukunftsfähige Wirtschaftspolitik! Vor kurzem haben wir vom ZOE Institut für zukunftsfähige Ökonomien in Zusammenarbeit mit der Bertelsmann Stiftung einen Workshop mit engagierten Teilnehmenden aus dem deutschen Stiftungsumfeld organisiert. Unser gemeinsames Ziel: eine Wirtschaftspolitik zu entwickeln, die soziale und ökologische Ziele stärker in den Mittelpunkt rückt und das Ökosystem für Neues Ökonomisches Denken bis hinunter auf die betriebliche Ebene langfristig stärkt. Im Zentrum stand die Frage: Wie lassen sich wirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge verständlich mit gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen verknüpfen? Und wie finden wir eine gemeinsame Sprache für diese Themen? 💬 Ein spannendes Beispiel: Der Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in den USA wurde durch eine strategische Zusammenarbeit verschiedener Akteure und Stiftungen ermöglicht – ein Vorgehen, von dem wir lernen können.  Vielen Dank an alle die dabei waren – wir haben viel dazu gelernt und gesehen wie groß die Nachfrage nach mehr strategischem Austausch und Zusammenarbeit in diesem Bereich ist. Wir freuen uns darauf, weiterhin gemeinsam an einer sozio-ökologischen Erneuerung unserer Wirtschaft zu arbeiten! #zukunftsfähigeÖkonomien #Wirtschaftspolitik #ZukunftGestalten Jakob Hafele  Dr. Ole Wintermann  Dr. Alexandra Schmied  Claudia Neubauer  Katrin Elsemann  Renée Paula Horster  Dr. Johannes Lundershausen  Daniel Vockins  Dr. Ellen Ehmke  Karenina Schröder  Anja Koenig  Daniel Valenzuela

We’re just back from our Team Days… We talked Strategy, a lot. In these times of extreme uncertainty and turbulence its crucial to keep reviewing the windows of opportunity to push for more future-fit economies.  As an organisation that supports others to do long-term thinking we’re trying to practice that ourselves and to keep our eyes on our vision and goals whilst constantly adapting. Bringing the whole team together really helps to do this. We also laughed, a lot. This helps too. Huge thanks to the whole ZOE Institute for Future-fit Economies team for their commitment, energy, input, sense of humour, critical minds… Special thanks to Anja Boenke for making sure everything went so smoothly. And to Nora Lemmer for the lovely photos.

📰 Our Managing Director Elizabeth Dirth has written for the Times of Malta on the occasion of the hearing of the first ever European Commissioner responsible for #IntergenerationalFairness 📍 Later today, Malta's nominee Glenn Micallef will be quizzed on the role by members of the European Parliament ✍ Elizabeth writes: "While this role is a first for the EU, there are plenty of examples around the world. Micallef will be joining a growing group of leaders centring future generations in decision-making. Joining this peer group will require him to rise to the challenge of embedding intergenerational fairness - not only rely on what has gone before." #hearings #EPhearings #vonderLeyenII #FutureGenerations Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eTuUEncY

 ⏱ Countdown to the European Commissioner #hearings...   Starting next week, the European Parliament will scrutinise the candidates for European Commissioners.   A lot hangs on these individuals and their remits - what they implement and how in the next 5 years will shape Europe for decades to come.   All Commissioners need to take a long-term perspective. We'll be following all the hearings to hear what the candidates have to say on actions and investments for #FutureGenerations.   We are especially curious about the new remit responsible for #IntergenerationalFairness and how Glenn Micallef intends to embed long-term thinking in the next European Commission. 

🌟 Celebrating the incredible community that makes our Hub a place of Impact and Innovation! 🌟 At #SustainableHub, our members are the heart and soul of everything we do. Each day, we’re inspired by their dedication, diverse expertise, and shared commitment to creating a more sustainable future. This video captures just a glimpse of the energy and passion they bring to our space. From tackling climate challenges to pioneering social initiatives, our members lead the way, and we’re proud to support them every step of the journey. Here’s to collaboration, growth, and many more achievements together! 🎉🌍✨ #CommunityImpact #SustainableFuture #Collaboration #Innovation #sustainablehub

This week our colleague Christiny Miller has been at the OECD - OCDE Global Forum in Milan from where she shares her insights on ‘Building Trust and #ReinforcingDemocracy’.    As we look beyond 2024—the largest election year in history—2025 marks a critical year for democratic governance. With many newly elected governments in place, the opportunities for institutional reforms are significant. Dialogue about how to address declining trust in public institutions and the rise of polarisation is essential to drive the reforms our democracies need.     In this blog Christiny emphasises the need for governments to manage trade-offs and highlights the significance of citizen’s participation in the decision-making process: “Participation exercises should not be mere performative box-ticking; they must lead to tangible impacts on policy.".    ✏️ Check out Christiny's new blog for her reflections from the OECD Forum and on how we can shift from box-ticking to impact 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4N7h-Zf . #Governance #OECD #Democracy

📢 We're Hiring: IT and Business Administrator. Based in #Cologne. 🌟 The role:  We are looking for someone with an affinity for IT and digital tools to support our international team.  This person will be a crucial member of our Operations and support us with hardware and software, helpdesk, and knowledge sharing. Ideally, candidates will have experience with the technical administration of Microsoft 365. Also good communication skills and enthusiasm for communicating IT topics in an easily understandable way, as well as familiarity with sustainability issues.   🔍 Who we are:  ZOE Institute is an independent think & do tank dedicated to policy-oriented research and advocacy for a future-fit economy. At the interface of politics, research, and civil society in the EU, we develop impulses for an economy that enables people to live well within planetary boundaries. 🔗 Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/dqHfnWJU   #TeamZOE #IT #InformationTechnology #ITjobs

Welcome to Prof. Dr. Achim Truger, our new Advisory Board member!   Achim Truger is Professor of Socioeconomics at the University of Duisburg-Essen and one of five members of the German Council of Economic Experts advising the government, also known as “Wirtschaftsweisen”. He focuses on government activity and public finances. We're honoured to have his expertise and perspectives on our Advisory Board!    Learn more about Achim Truger and all other members of our Advisory Board: https://lnkd.in/dyQRZMbw    #PoliticalEconomist #GreenTransition #GlobalGovernance  

Unlocking regional potential can be crucial to drive Europe’s long-term #competitiveness and industrial modernisation.   Fragmentation is one of the biggest challenges Europe faces in maintaining its competitive edge.    🔑 To succeed, Europe needs a unified approach—one that harnesses the strengths and potential of all its regions, preparing them to be fit for the future. Regions like South-East and North-East #Romania, Andalucía #Spain, Małopolskie #Poland, Dél-Alföld #Hungary and Sicilia #Italy to name a few...   This #EURegionsWeek is the ideal time🔔 to talk about how to unlock regional potential...   🔗Our four key reasons why a unified approach is essential 👉 https://lnkd.in/dscG4Pzp #IndustrialPolicy European Committee of the Regions