Kaj Lofgren on building transitional infrastructure for the regeneration of place

Kaj Lofgren founded Regen Melbourne at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the wake of the Black Summer fires. Five years on, what started as a community-research project has turned into an innovative engine for collaboration in service of the regeneration of place.In this episode, Kaj explains how they embraced the Doughnut Economics model to develop a shared vision and a roadmap for collective action. The model has been applied and downscaled by over one hundred communities and places across the world by now, and is one that has proven its impact and potential to shift entire ecosystems closer to more regenerative and equitable futures. This episode is part of ‘Transformative ideas for better futures’, a collection we curated to highlight a selection of innovative and bold ideas from across the world that have proven their potential for long term systems transformation. In our conversations with the leaders and practitioners who have applied and experimented with these ideas, models and frameworks, we uncover their stories of innovation, hands-on practice, and action learning. These leaders are at the forefront of the radical change our societies need. They offer insights and guidance that will inspire and equip others to follow in their footsteps and contribute to a fairer, more equitable and more sustainable world. What ELS? is a podcast by the Brian Picot Chair in Ethical Leadership | Aritahi,  at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. It is curated and produced by advisory firm Pocketknife.