Milton Keynes Doughnut Economy DropIn Sessions (Past)

Welcome to MK Doughnut Economics Group

We invite members of the communities of MK to our weekly drop-ins to help us start to 'unroll the Doughnut '. We have begun this by asking the questions: Is MK a thriving and safe place? Is nature thriving across MK?

Either come and meet us there face to face at the MK:U Innovation Hub, Bouverie House, 200 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 1LT, on arrival at reception, ask for Georgina, or register to attend online and you will receive the zoom link.   Drop-in any time between 10am and 1pm. You can optionally email us at mkdoughnut@gmail.com to let us know you are coming, or just drop-in.

What happens at a drop in?
If you are new to Doughnut Economics we explain this different way of thinking about and doing economics.  Let's learn 21st century economics together.

If you are already Doughnut-aware, we invite you to help us to construct a 'portrait' of MK using this new way of looking at the economy. Help us find a ring of equilibrium where we are no longer degrading the planet but we still support everyone to achieve a sustainable standard of life.

You can drop in for however long you have, even if it is only for a few minutes. 

• You can look through our library of resources which include materials produced by other groups who have been facilitating discussions about Doughnut Economics in their communities. 
• You can have a one-to-one discussion with a member of our group where you can to ask questions, or you can listen to / join in with any group discussions which may be taking place around the table(s).
• You can share your experiences, stories and data to help build the portrait of Milton Keynes
• You can learn tools to solve complex problems from data analysis, building business cases for sustainability, and changing policies.

We invite you to bring your experience and knowledge to contribute to our exploration and portrait. 

We are lining up some theme-specific drop-in dates, so watch this space for more details or email us to suggest a theme you would like to contribute to. Themes fall under either PB= Planetary boundaries or SJ = Social Justice. Below are the themes we aspire to cover in 2023, but others can be considered:
PB - GHG
PB - Biodiversity Loss - this is the theme of our 8th February Drop-in 
PB - Air Pollution
PB - Flooding
PB - Water
PB - Soil
PB - Chemical Pollution
SJ - Housing
SJ - Child Poverty
SJ - Food & Energy Insecurity
SJ - Food Supply
SJ - Health - Women's Health is the theme of our 8th March Drop-in (its International Women's Day)
SJ - Education
SJ - Discrimination and Gender
SJ - Crime
SJ - Income & Work
SJ - Political Voice
SJ - Loneliness