Regenerative Economics in the classroom

The aim of the Regenerative Economics course is to offer economic education fit for the 21st century. With free digital learning materials for students aged between 14 and 19, the initiative helps build economic thinking for living within planetary boundaries. Its focus is on an understanding of economics in which ecological responsibility, social justice, care and the common good are not treated as marginal issues, but are seen as foundations.

The initiative was started by the internationally active educator Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann in close cooperation with the Doughnut Economics Action Lab and a network of teachers, students and academics. Its result is a complete, modular curriculum with online learning resources that promote critical thinking, creativity and systemic understanding. Young people are encouraged to become active themselves.

What makes the initiative special is that it is closely developed with educational practitioners: committed teachers around the world are networking, exchanging experiences and bringing regenerative economics directly into the classroom. This way, a global grassroots community is growing that is changing education from the ground up. The initiative is already influencing national and international economics curriculum reform in the Netherlands, UK, and International Baccalaureate. 

At alv we see the Regenerative Economics course as an important impulse in the international education community, showing in a very practical way how economics education can be designed differently.
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Key facts:

- Duration: Kick-Off funding for the development of the course 2024 - 2025

- Location: international