Kaj Lofgren on Doughnut Economics in Melbourne

The pioneering book Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist was released by economist and author Kate Raworth in 2017. This ground-breaking work presented seven ways to rethink economics. The first way is to create a new goal for progress and prosperity in the 21st century, beyond the simple, outdated and problematic goal of growth at all costs. More than a vision, the Doughnut offers us a compass to navigate the complex social and ecological challenges that face humanity in the 21st century.

Visualised as two concentric circles forming a doughnut ring, with our social foundation as the inner ring and the ecological boundaries as the outer ring, this vision presents a world in which people and planet can thrive in balance.

Our global challenge is to simultaneously meet the human needs and wellbeing of all, while also regenerating our planet and bringing our ecological impact back from our current overshoot. This challenge must be met by all actors and levels of government, including at a city scale. Cities around the world (including Amsterdam, Philadelphia and Portland) have risen to this challenge and have begun localising the Doughnut model to a city scale. What is the opportunity of the doughnut model in Melbourne?

Regen Melbourne is an emerging network of individuals and organisations exploring a regenerative future for Melbourne. Formed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Regen Melbourne is now made up of more than 500 individuals and more than 40 organisations from across sectors and disciplines.

Join us to connect with this pioneering work with one of the key convenors of the project, Kaj Lofgren, Head of Strategy at Small Giants Academy, and become part of the Regeneration of Melbourne.

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Regen Melbourne convening organisations:

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About Kaj Löfgren:

Kaj (pronounced Kai) is the Head of Strategy at Small Giants Academy He leads the Academy’s strategy around education, storytelling and community initiatives, including Regen Melbourne and the Mastery of Business and Empathy. Kaj previously worked across the Small Giants Family Office portfolio, including with Impact Investment Group, The School of Life (TSOL) Australia and Dumbo Feather.

Kaj is also a Director at Typehuman, exploring how emerging technology is affecting human dignity and public life. Kaj recently returned from study leave at Lund University where he completed a Masters of Economic History. He also holds a BEng (Civil) and a BA (History) and has previously worked with Engineers Without Borders and Engineers Australia.

About our conversation host, Berry Liberman

Berry is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Small Giants Academy, the Publisher of Dumbo Feather and a mum to the three cutest kids in the world. Berry is a VCA graduate and used to write screenplays in LA and directed a few short films but decided to come home, get married to Danny, start a family office and the Small Giants journey.

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About Small Giants Academy:

We envision a more just and inclusive global economy that supports human flourishing while living in harmony with the natural world.

Small Giants Academy is a not-for-profit education initiative that – through our Programs and Storytelling – inspires and equips people to become leaders in what we call the Next Economy. Our belief in both inner transformation and systemic change guides everything we do.