The Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development with Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt

Episode Resources In this episode of The Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer welcomes Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a pioneering scientist and sustainability expert, to discuss the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD). They explore how businesses, investors, and policymakers can use a systems-thinking approach to address sustainability challenges and identify opportunities for innovation. Dr. Robèrt shares insights from his decades of work, including the founding of The Natural Step and the Masters in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability (MSLS) program. The conversation delves into the role of finance in enabling systemic change, the importance of strategic boundary conditions, and how AI can support sustainability planning. Keywords: Sustainability, Strategic investment, Systems thinking, Finance and sustainability, The Natural Step, Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), Sustainable innovation, AI in sustainability, Circular economy, ESG investing