Regenerative economy lab
Expert-designed courses in new economic thinking
About
The Regenerative Economy Lab aims to educate and empower more people to play a role in transforming our economies to achieve good lives for all within planetary boundaries
Our current economic system, which prioritises profits and growth over people and planet, is driving us towards collapse.
Many new approaches exist—from Wellbeing Economics to Doughnuts and Degrowth—yet most academic courses and business schools are stuck teaching out-dated models, and there is a gap between theory and practice.
That’s where we come in. We combine leading research and real-world examples with transformative education techniques to create spaces where people can come together to learn, connect, and identify ways they can take action—individually, and collectively. Scroll down to see our programmes or go here to find out more.
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I'm back at my desk feeling energised and inspired after two transformative days with the regenerative economy lab. together with a group of passionate changemakers we explored what it truly means to create an economy where everyone can thrive.
Beth Gohl-Greenaway, Regenerative Business and Impact Advisor, B Corp Consultant & Strategy Director at vbc
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a safe, inspiring and grounding space that goes beyond theories and into active, hands-on practice with a very human touch. I appreciated the level of knowledge and expertise in the group and from the facilitators.
Daniele Romio, MBA Student focusing on Sustainability, Innovation & Leadership
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I loved that it's a highly collaborative workshop. The small group size allowed us to engage more deeply with the material. We grappled with the topics in a way that we wouldn't in a big workshop setting.
Sarah Sanford, Sustainability Consultant, Policy Analyst, Facilitator & Educator
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I highly recommend this to anyone interested in bringing regenerative thinking and practices in their personal and professional life!
Haseeb Bakhtary, Lead Consultant at Climate Focus b.v.
Upcoming programmes
Next cohort starts January 2026
Regenerative Economy Lab presents
REAdy to act
A seven-week, fully online programme which brings together people from across backgrounds who want to engage with new ideas for solving our crises and find ways to put them into action.
Over seven weeks participants dig into the root causes of our crises, learn about the latest in regenerative economic thinking, explore real-world examples, hear from experts and people already doing the work, build community with fellow travellers—and gain inspiration and motivation to put regenerative ideas and models into practice in their contexts, communities or organisations.
The programme includes around two hours of self-paced learning per week, a weekly 75-minute Live Lab facilitated by Course Director Katy Shields, regular Community Talks hosted with experts and practitioners, plus access to our online Hylo community.
The first online cohort kicked-off at the start of November with 25 participants from 15 different countries across Europe, as well as Asia and North America.
Registrations are now open for our next cohort, starting in the second week of January until end of February 2026.
CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER
Planned cohort dates: 12 January to 27 February 2026
Live Labs: Tuesdays at 17:00-18:15 CET or Wednesdays at 09:00-10:15 CET*
Community Talks: Thursday or Fridays typically at 17:00-18:00 CET
Pricing: €250 Standard | €400 + Corporate | €150 Reduced (+ 20% VAT)
*depending on interest we may host a third group and/or tweak these times. Let us know your availability when you register your interest below.
People
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KATY SHIELDS
REGENERATIVE ECONOMIST, FOUNDER & COURSE DIRECTOR
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Joshua Stehr
SYSTEMIC DESIGNER, RESEARCHER, FACILITATOR
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Tadeáš Žďárský
TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATOR, POST-GROWTH SPECIALIST
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Colleen Schneider
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMIST, SPECIALIST IN MODERN MONETARY THEORY
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