EPISODE · Sep 25, 2023 · 50 MIN
An Intro to Doughnut Economics - Roisin Markham
from Book of Leaves
I've been wanting to cover Doughnut Economics (DE) since I heard of Kate Raworth who coined the theory. Economics is NOT my strong point, so I was delighted to meet Roisin Markham at an even in Cloughjordan Eco Village who has - almost accidentally - become one of the reps for DE in Ireland. She's also a brilliant visual artist and all around amazing, generous individual. Stay up to date with her on @creativedynamix on socials [03:25] Interview begins[04:15] Owning ‘I’m a climate activist’[06:55] Who inspired Róisín’s connection with the Earth[10:25] Getting in to Doughnut Economics & what it means[18:45] Systems thinking explained[22:55] Being agnostic about growth[26:15] Circular economics fitting in to DE[30:55] How IDEN is engaging and educate communities[36:25] Other ‘leaves’ Roisin has for listeners: advocating for climate in the job you’re already doing[45:45] Roisin’s favourite things about the futureDoughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate RaworthDEAL - Doughnut Economics Action Lab - people can sign upNational DoughnutsGood Life Leeds Study Ireland's Doughnut IDEN Irish Doughnut Economics Network - it has a sign up link on the front pageProfile on DEAL Getting started page; has links for more informationWork on Climate - run by ex-Google employeesHurd app - input data on your company's climate actionAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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