oikos International

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the International Chapter Conference in Barcelona last week! Chapter members and alumni alike came together to create the unique oikos community feel, learn from the amazing speakers and make memories for a lifetime. We especially extend the gratitude and appreciation to the oikos Barcelona team whose hard work made this unforgettable experience possible!

🇪🇺🚲🚍This week is the European Mobility Week! It is an annual event for raising awareness on sustainable urban mobility with over a thousand cities being a part of it along with even more citizens, NGOs, schools and others joining in action. This year puts the focus on the importance of shared public spaces which bring people together and highlights their role in providing social equity, better transportation modes and road safety, all while improving the over quality of life. Learn more: mobilityweek.eu #oilosWorld #Sustainability #SDG #UrbanMobility #Mobility #EUMobilityWeek #PublicSpaces #SustainableCity #UrbanLiving

We are delighted to share the publishing of the WWF Switzerland report 'Embedding Sustainability into Economics and Business Education'! oikos co-presidents contributed to it in writing the editorial, while one of our chapters, oikos St.Gallen had the role in surveying students' perspectives on the matter. You can read both here: https://lnkd.in/eC_FAaKD #oikosWorld #SDG #Sustainability #WWF #Switzerland #Economics #Business #Education #HigherEducation

Our friends from NEIII are inviting you to take part in an opportunity to learn about Impact Investing at an online event that's part of the new Impact Fellowship cohort! The Intro to Impact Investing is hosted by Carlos Vargas on 13 September and is open for everyone to join! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiXdhM_b #oikosWorld #SDG #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #Impact

In October, the oikos Community will gather for the second annual Legislative Meeting to elect the 2025 oikos Board members! The applications for the oikos Board candidates are ongoing and we're happy to share with you the dates of Info Calls you're invited to join if you're thinking of being the next Board Member! The date is set for the Legislative Meeting, and to learn how you can take part in it and shape oikos leadership, check out: https://lnkd.in/ec4W6v5N

Public Event on Impact Investing - Join us online as we're organizing this as part of our Impact Investing Fellowship. I am looking forward to having Carlos Vargas present his great experience and knowledge. Register here - https://rb.gy/3712q5 and learn more about the Fellowship here - https://lnkd.in/dMzZAk2R 🚀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌱 Join Carlos on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 for an engaging session on "𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴" hosted by the Harvard Extension School Sustainability Student Club (HES3C). 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: Discover how impact investing can align financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes. We’ll explore how finance can be a force for good, tackling global challenges while generating sustainable returns. 👥 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: Whether you're an investor, finance professional, student, or simply curious about sustainable finance, this interactive presentation and networking opportunity is perfect for you! 📍 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: - Speaker: Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., Professor, Chief Sustainability Officer, & Author of "𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀" https://lnkd.in/gPAh57VT - Date: September 13, 2024 - Time: 12:00 PM EST - Venue: Online via Zoom 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 https://rb.gy/3712q5 to secure your spot and dive into the world of impact investing! Let’s redefine the future of finance together. See you there!

A reminder that the oikos Alumni hike is happening in less than three weeks time! Whether you're in the area or coming from afar you're welcome to join this amazing Alumni-led initiative and use the opportunity to rekindle the flames of old friendships and spark new ones as you enjoy the nature around you. Learn more: oikos.world/alumnihike #oikosWorld #SDG #Sustainability #Alumni #Network #Hike

"At a time when our future feels uncertain, how can we lean into our relationship with nature, to gain nourishment, inspiration, wisdom and better ways of doing and being that are in harmony with the natural world - a world that has survived for billions of years?" This week, Simone Cornelsen, Jackie Colmar and Charlotte Zoe Griestop will hold space for us to explore the powerful concepts of #bioinspiration, #bioinnovation and #biomimicry, our individual relationship with nature, learn other ways to interact with nature, and practice gaining wisdom from nature that we can then use in our work and communities to build a more sustainable future. A future where our actions are life-affirming. Vera B. will give a workshop on #designthinking, a methodology I worked with back in 2019 (combined with business thinking). I'm curious to see how it's evolved and how we can combine it with regenerative thinking. Also, big shout-out to Stefano Turrini for having held a generative discussion on what and how we define #sustainability and #wellbeing for all in such a multi-cultural environment. The LEAP Researchers Program is stronger than ever! Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), United Nations Global Compact, oikos International, The LEGO Foundation, Unity Effect , Sutra, FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, Harvard Extension School, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Master's in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS), Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Inner Development Goals, Presencing Institute, Regenerators, Inner Green Deal

The oikos Community is electing the new oikos International Board for the 2024/25 term this autumn - and we invite you to apply! Being a part of oikos International Board is a unique opportunity to develop and practice your leadership skills within a global context while learning the ins and outs of international non-profit governance. The call is open to all members of our Community! Learn more and apply: http://oikos.world/board25 #oikosWorld #SDG #Sustainability #Students #Organization #Governance #Leadership

Today is International Youth Day! It is the day designated by the UN to recognize the potential, accomplishments and contributions of youth worldwide! This year's theme 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development ' shines the light on the development and innovation in the digital space and the role of youth in embracing and implementing it as an important element in transforming the world and achieving sustainable development goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etMi-_Da #oikosWorld #SDG #Sustainability #Youth #InternationalYouthDay #Digital #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Development #Change