Dimensions of the Doughnut
An introduction to each of the 21 social and ecological dimensions of the Doughnut
Version 2.0 (September 2024)
🌍🌎🌏 ¡También disponibles en Español!
Overview
This tool is a series of slides that show each of the 21 dimensions of the Doughnut. For each dimension, there is a short description, the data for the Global Doughnut (soon Doughnut 3.0!), and images of live initiatives/projects happening in practice all over the world.
These initiatives aim to capture the essence of the dimension and how we may move towards the Doughnut for each of them. There is still a lot of movement to be done in this respect, but each example shows a range of actions happening around the world to inspire and encourage people, particularly young people, who are so aware of the social and ecological challenges globally, and many of whom are so involved in leading action.
This tool can be used as a resource to support teaching in or outside education spaces, to present and/or expand ideas about the Doughnut, as well as a practical tool to use in workshop activities. A tool to use in everything that has to do with opening pathways towards distributive and regenerative futures!
Click here to view this tool in Google Slides (también disponible en Español)
Acknowledgements
The Dimensions of the Doughnut Version 2.0 tool was created by Aimee Laurel, Carolina Escobar-Tello, Kate Raworth, and Ruurd Priester, with contributions by the DEAL Team.
Version History
Version 1.0 was published in September 2020; available at this link and also as a .pdf file below. Version 1.0 was created by Rob Shorter with contributions by Kate Raworth, Andrew Fanning, Carlota Sanz, Karn Spydar Lee Bianco, and Ruurd Priester.
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Introducing the Doughnut theory for business
A 1h45 workshop for professional participants to understand the Doughnut theory and its applications for business.
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Lincoln DEAL event
In June 2023, as part of Great Big Green Week, Lincoln held an inclusive event to start an open Doughnut discussion.
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Exploring sustainability in digital tech
Can Doughnut Economics be used as a holistic way of exploring the digital tech sector’s impact on global sustainability?
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Yerevan embraces “Doughnut mindset”
Reprioritizing priorities; Yerevan embraces “Doughnut mindset” on its way to sustainable development
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How we apply Doughnut Economics in Berlin
Talk: How to Think like a Doughnut Economist and Transform the City - a Journey of Donut Activism in Berlin
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Community Hall Self-Build Education Project
Our community self-build education project turns the radical idea of Doughnut Economics into transformative action.
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Downscaling the Donut at 4 levels in Brussels
As part of the “Brussels Donut” project, we downscale the donut at 4 levels, from macro to nano.
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Our Knox Community and the Doughnut
These interviews show how the concepts of Doughnut Economics relate to their experience of living in Knox.
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Elle Adams
Findhorn, Scotland, United Kingdom
Strategy Lead, Scotland CAN B – a partnership between the Scottish Government and B Lab (the non-profit behind the B Corp movement) to build a nationwide culture of business as a force for good, towards creating a wellbeing economy for Scotland. Co-initiator & Strategy Lead, Findhorn Watershed Initiative – coordinated action for nature recovery and connection in the River Findhorn watershed. Co-founder, Living Alive – experience-led sustainability consultancy and certified B Corp working in nature with business leaders and teams to catalyse pro-ecological behaviour change.
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William Banner
Malvern, England, United Kingdom
Zest_of_Will - Student aiming to become the youngest ever Bank of England Governor. Can be irrationally exuberant. 18. Σοφία και ηθικότητα/Wisdom and Morality.
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Minnie Cullen Close
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Catalina Hoyos Restrepo
Culver City, California, United States of America
I am a filmmaker and restaurant chain partner in Colombia. I have a BA in Molecular Biology from UC Berkeley and an MFA in Filmmaking from NYFA in Los Angeles. I have owned several companies and am on the board of my family's restaurant chain which operates in my native Colombia.
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Tayler Levy
London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom
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Brian Dowling
Hacienda Heights, California, United States of America
I serve as Treasurer for the California Doughnut Economics Coalition (CalDEC.org).
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Donald Zank
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, United States of America
Retired. Worked at Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley in AC/DC drives support. Graduate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Masters in Operations; Undergrad in Economics
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Séverine GERARDIN
Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Stakeholder engagement - Sustainable Management through the value chain - CSR
