Who we work with

Funders

Funders are part and parcel of our projects, providing the crucial financial backing needed. These partners and clients believe in our mission and invest in our vision, ensuring we have the means to succeed.

  • The Bertelsmann Stiftung is an independent foundation aiming to identify social challenges and problems early on and to develop and implement model solutions to promote the common good.

  • The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm, responsible for drafting proposals for new European legislation and implementing decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.

  • The Heinrich Böll Foundation is a think tank for green visions and projects, with a focus on political education to promote democratic will, socio-political commitment, and international understanding.

  • The Hewlett Foundation is a philanthropic organisation that promotes ideas and supports institutions to foster a better world where everyone has a meaningful opportunity to thrive.

  • Horizon Europe

    Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The programme enhances collaboration and research impact in developing and implementing EU policies, while addressing global challenges.

  • Laudes Foundation is an independent philanthropic foundation accelerating the transition to a climate-positive and inclusive economy.

  • Omidyar Network is a social change venture that reimagines critical systems, and the ideas that govern them, to build more inclusive and equitable societies across the globe.

  • Partners for a New Economy is an international donor collaborative, aiming to reshape the economic system for better environmental and social outcomes.

  • European Climate Foundation funds Intergenerational Fairness work by ZOE Institute

    The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative that strives for a positive, people-centred, and socially responsible net-zero transition in Europe and around the world.

  • KR Foundation aims to address the root causes of climate change and environmental degradation. It primarily funds projects that work with sustainable finance, sustainable behaviour, and climate communications.

open

Networks and platforms

Networks and platforms are groups that we are members of and contribute to while aligning with our organisational objectives. Through collaboration with these groups, we access a wider community to exchange knowledge and achieve common goals.

  • Exploring Economics is an open-source e-learning platform aiming to transform economics towards pluralism and create economics education that delivers answers to today’s most pressing problems.

  • The Network for Pluralist Economics promotes diversity in economics education beyond the neoclassical mainstream and supports young, critical students in Germany who are committed to a fair and ecological economy.

  • The Network of Institutions and Leaders for Future Generations is a global network championing long-term governance to protect the wellbeing and environment of future generations.

  • Rethinking Economics is a global network advocating for a new approach to economics education and practice, aiming to better address real-world issues like climate change and inequality.

  • The Sustainable Development Solutions Network Germany promotes sustainable development nationally, in Europe, and worldwide, combining academic, civic, and business expertise.

open

Project partners

Project Partners are collaborators and clients we are actively working with to deliver defined projects. Together, we work towards a set goal, ensuring that the project benefits from the combined strengths, expertise, resources and involvement of all partners.

  • Doughnut Economics Action Lab is committed to advancing the concept of 'Doughnut Economics' from economist Kate Raworth. It strives to create a sustainable economy that respects both social needs and the planet's ecological limits.

  • Fiscal Matters, consisting of civil society organisations, think tanks, and trade unions, advocates for a reform of Europe's fiscal policy and promotes debates for a more just and sustainable future of Europe.

  • The Foundation for European Progressive Studies, the EU-level think tank of the progressive political family, is dedicated to pioneering research, policy advice, training, and debates to shape socialist and social democratic politics across Europe.

  • The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Office focuses on the interests and needs of future generations in Wales, ensuring policy decisions and actions align with the long-term interests of the population.

  • The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) is the leading collaboration of organisations, alliances, movements and individuals working towards a Wellbeing Economy, delivering human and ecological wellbeing.

  • EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, supporting cities, regions, countries and industries to meet their climate ambitions through systems innovation and place-based transformations.

open