On Thursday, December 9, urban developer Thibault Manekin joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose to discuss how social entrepreneurship can be used to address systemic

On Thursday, December 9, urban developer Thibault Manekin joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose to discuss how social entrepreneurship can be used to address systemic problems. Thibault discussed his urban renewal work in Baltimore — redeveloping historic buildings as affordable housing and office space for nonprofits — and illuminated some of his personal journey, which began with him using basketball to bring together children on different sides of racial and religious conflicts in South Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and in the Middle East. He also shared inspiring stories of hope and human transformation from his forthcoming book Larger Than Yourself. For more information on Thibault’s work please visit: https://thibaultmanekin.com/ https://peaceplayers.org/ https://largerthanyourself.com/ https://www.seawall.com/

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The Other Inconvenient Truth: How Agriculture is Changing the Face of Our Planet by Jonathan Foley, director of the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of the Minnesota and leader of  the IonE’s Global Landscapes Initiative. Foley’s work focuses on complex global environmental systems and their interactions with human societies.

We typically think of climate change as the biggest environmental issue we face today. But maybe it's not? In this presentation, Jonathan Foley shows how agriculture and land use are maybe a bigger culprit in the global environment, and could grow even larger as we look to feed over 9 billion people in the future.

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Jonathan Rowson is director of the Social Brain Centre at the Royal Society of Arts, a writer, and a chess grandmaster It has been said that the problem with the word ‘spiritual’ is that it means too much to some people and too little to others.

While some see spirituality as a form of psychological depth, others see philosophical confusion or an unhelpful theological relic. Some see the best of religion, free of uncomfortable doctrine; others see a lack of discipline and a loss of institutional support, community and tradition. Some see the profit motive of capitalism exploiting our restless search for wellbeing, identity and experiences; others see a deep critique of materialism in all its forms.

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This interactive online Forum was hosted by the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute.

On June 24, Garrison Institute Co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose spoke

This interactive online Forum was hosted by the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute.

On June 24, Garrison Institute Co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose spoke with Jonathan F.P. Rose, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. In this thought-provoking discussion, they explored Doughnut Economics, which asks the question, "What is the goal of economics?" and answered it with a purpose: "Social and ecological wellbeing rather than growth or many other economic indicators that we pay too much attention to." They began with Kate describing the basic idea of Doughnut Economics, and then heard how Leonora, who leads the work with city and municipal governments at Doughnut Economic Action Lab (DEAL), is working with many cities to implement these ideas, and some of the exciting examples. Erinch then described how Doughnut Economics is being applied to businesses. This fascinating discussion was rich with ideas about how to improve the quality of life for all of life, and their application-- a wonderful example of the "Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action" that underlies all of the Garrison Institute’s work.

About Kate Raworth: Kate Raworth (sounds like ‘Ray-worth’) is a renegade economist focused on making economics fit for 21st century realities. She is the creator of the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries, and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. Her internationally best-selling book Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist has been translated into over 20 languages and has been widely influential with diverse audiences, from the UN General Assembly to Pope Francis to Extinction Rebellion.
Kate is a Senior Associate at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute, where she teaches on the Masters in Environmental Change and Management. She is also Professor of Practice at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

About Leonora Grcheva: Leonora Grcheva has joined Doughnut Economics Action Lab to lead their engagement with cities, municipalities and other place-based administrations that are interested in putting Doughnut Economics into practice in their own context. Leonora is an urban planner, researcher and participation practitioner. She has over a decade of experience facilitating engagement with communities, cities and regions globally through her work as an urban planning consultant for UN-Habitat, a city leadership associate for University College London, and a community engagement consultant for built environment projects in the UK. She studied architecture in her home-country Macedonia, holds a Masters in Human Settlement from KU Leuven (Belgium), and a PhD in Urbanism from the IUAV University of Venice (Italy).

About Erinch Sahan: Erinch Sahan is the business and enterprise lead at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab. Recently, he was the chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organization and previously spent 7 years at Oxfam leading campaign initiatives and founded Oxfam’s Future of Business Initiative. Erinch has also worked at Procter & Gamble as a market strategy manager, established a furniture business and worked for Australia's aid programme. Erinch is a board member of the Social Enterprise World Forum and teaches sustainable value chains at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He holds degrees in finance and law, and an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University.

About Jonathan F.P. Rose: Jonathan F.P. Rose is a noted global expert in sustainable development and regenerative communities. He is Co-Founder and Board Chair for The Garrison Institute, and Founder and President of Jonathan Rose Companies, a mission-driven company focused on enhancing the health and wellness of its residents with green, energy-efficient property improvements and through its Communities of Opportunities programming. In 2024, he was awarded Bhutan’s prestigious Druk Thuksey Medal (“Order of the Beloved of the Thunder Dragon�) for helping create and implement the Thimphu Structure Plan, a framework for sustainable development in Bhutan’s rapidly urbanizing capital city. Jonathan founded the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute.

The Garrison Institute’s mission is to apply the transformative power of contemplation to today’s pressing social and environmental concerns, helping build a more compassionate, resilient future. Working collaboratively with practitioners in diverse fields, it provides a hub for ongoing learning networks. Please consider making a donation so that we may continue this vital work.

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Rose is a 17 year old from Minnesota who is fighting the Line 3 Pipeline, which is proposed to go through Minnesota and indigenous territories and will threaten the way of life of the Anishinaabe and

Rose is a 17 year old from Minnesota who is fighting the Line 3 Pipeline, which is proposed to go through Minnesota and indigenous territories and will threaten the way of life of the Anishinaabe and Dakota people. As an indigenous organizer from the Isanti Dakota and Ho-Chunk Nations, Rose has been speaking publicly at high schools and colleges, as well as organizing local events to speak out and raise awareness of the dangers of the pipeline. She is also one of the Youth Climate intervenors, a group of 13 that gained full legal status and intervenorship in the legal permitting process for the Line 3 Tar Sands Pipeline. Her work is not limited to the pipeline in Minnesota, and she was very active in the fight at Standing Rock to fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline among many other battles.

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"[perfection] is not only unattainable -- it's necessary," argues Jonathan Safran Foer, whose new book "We Are the Weather" illustrates how dietary choices are linked to climate. "We do not...have to

"[perfection] is not only unattainable -- it's necessary," argues Jonathan Safran Foer, whose new book "We Are the Weather" illustrates how dietary choices are linked to climate. "We do not...have to stop flying, stop eating animal products, stop having babies, we just have to do these things with a lot of moderation."

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Watch Justin Winters, co-founder and Executive Director of One Earth and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose discuss what it will take for humanity and nature to coexist and thrive

Watch Justin Winters, co-founder and Executive Director of One Earth and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose discuss what it will take for humanity and nature to coexist and thrive together by 2050. This July 20 discussion is the third of our Pathways to Planetary Health (PPH) Forum Summer 2022 series and focuses on the Half Earth pathway. Half Earth calls for preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Half Earth is one necessary component of planetary health, but not singularly sufficient. Learn about all four pathways and other PPH events here.

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What do coral reefs, climate change, and physical fitness, all have in common? Jonathan Cybulski will tell you and share how building our “climate fitness� can help erase the climate catastrophe

What do coral reefs, climate change, and physical fitness, all have in common? Jonathan Cybulski will tell you and share how building our “climate fitness� can help erase the climate catastrophe by focusing on small, everyday wins. He will help us change the decade old narrative from 'humans are the creator of the climate change problem' to 'humanities climate fitness is the solution to change the climate problem'. Jonathan Cybulski is a historical and marine ecologist, science communicator, and long-time athlete whose research aims to understand human influences on nature through time. Through his work, Jonathan hopes to accomplish one main goal: humanize science and those who practice it, to foster understanding and appreciation for all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Joanna Macy in Conversation with Jonathan F. P. Rose. January 14, 2021

Overview of Joanna's work with her husband beginning in government service through to today.

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Joanna Macy in Conversation with Jonathan F. P. Rose. January 14, 2021

Overview of Joanna's work with her husband beginning in government service through to today.

Excellent introduction to Joanna Macy. She is an environmental activist, author, and scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. She is the author of twelve books. She was married to the late Francis Underhill Macy, the activist and Russian scholar who founded the Center for Safe Energy.

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