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Géraldine THIRY

Géraldine THIRY

Fanny DETHIER

Fanny DETHIER

Philippe ROMAN

Philippe ROMAN

Doughnut theory applied to the Brussels-Capital Region. The aim is to provide a framework for reflection adapted to the reality of Brussels, to co-imagine, guide and make coherent decisions for the ecological and solidarity-based transition to a sustainable society.

Aware that a transition to an economy "in the doughnut" can only be achieved if it is thought out systemically - at every level of action and for all its players - the Brussels Donut team is adapting the Donut approach to Brussels, using an original methodology:
- Macro: A Donut portrait of the Brussels Region
- Meso: Political strategies under the Donut microscope
- Micro: Brussels situations to analyze the Donut in action
- Nano: Everyday objects as indicators of our impacts

Context

Every day, we can observe the dysfunctions of an economy focused on growth: repeated financial crises, inequalities of income and access to resources, destructive exploitation of the environment, etc. We need another model to imagine both our well-being and the one of the planet.
The Donut Theory, proposed by English economist Kate Raworth, replaces the general goal of growth with one of prosperity. The image of the Donut represents a social floor and an ecological ceiling - the two limits between which we need to redefine our well-being.
Since the creation of this theory, the Donut has spread to many territories around the world. The Brussels Donut project is part of this dynamic.

Needs addressed

Through the Shifting Economy, Brussels-Capital Region is demonstrating its commitment to a transition towards a decarbonized, regenerative, circular, social, democratic and digital economy. Based on the strong and rigorous analytical framework offered by the Donut theory, Brussels Donut provides practical and relevant tools to bring this transition to fruition in a systemic way.

Expected results

Three reports (available on the project website) present the results and lessons learned from the 1st part of the project (08/2020 - 05/2021).
For the 2nd part of the project (02/2022 - 02/2024), intermediate results can already be seen. The statistical portrait of the CBR has been consolidated thanks to two major contributions:
1. An improvement in the quality and quantity of the indicator database on which the Brussels donut is based.
2. An increase in the nuance and precision of the portrait thanks to a method of aggregating indicators and targets.
We have also stepped up our efforts to support organizations in their adoption of the Donut, by organizing a number of awareness-raising workshops.

Financing

Regional Public Service Brussels Economy and Employment
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