Virtual Forum: Exploring Wellbeing Economies

Exploring Wellbeing Economies

A Pathways to Planetary Health Virtual Forum

Please join us for this interactive online Forum hosted by the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute.

What if our economy focused on making life better for everyone and improving environmental conditions, not just on making more stuff or getting bigger? The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) believes we can transform economic systems to focus on improving quality of life and planetary health. But, to do this, we need to rethink what “wellbeing” means and consider the real purpose of economies.

In this Pathways to Planetary Health Forum, Stephen Posner will speak with Amanda Janoo, WEAll Economics and Policy Lead, to explore real-world examples from countries building Wellbeing Economies and discuss practical steps we can take to move in this direction.

We will hold this live Forum on Zoom at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday January 22, 2025. After registering, you will receive a link to join the session. Please email us at events@garrisoninstitute.org with questions.

SPEAKERS

Amanda Janoo is the Economics and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll). Amanda is an economic policy and systems change expert with over a decade of experience working with governments and international development institutions around the world. Her work aims to build just and sustainable economies through wellbeing-oriented and participatory policy design processes. Prior to joining WEAll, Amanda worked for the United Nations and the African Development Bank as an industrial policy and structural transformation expert. As a Fulbright researcher, she explored the relationship between international trade and informal employment. She holds an MPhil from Cambridge University and heralds from the green mountain state of Vermont.

Stephen Posner is Director of Pathways to Planetary Health at the Garrison Institute, where he develops practical, scalable approaches to addressing planetary health challenges. Stephen’s work applies science and contemplative practice to biodiversity protection, regenerative economics, and ecological cultures – in local places and global forums. He has over 20 years of experience building understanding across sectors. He is a trusted advisor to policymakers and funders, and he has consulted with global companies to measure how they impact and depend on nature. He received a B.S. in astronomy and physics and a Ph.D. in natural resources and economics. A native of Baltimore, Stephen lives in the northern Green Mountains of Vermont.