Hosting institutions selected for the IV ECG International Conference (2026) The ECOnGOOD Science & Research Hub is pleased to announce the results of the selection process for the hosting institutions of the IV Economy for the Common Good International Conference (ECG IC), scheduled for 2026. Following a thorough evaluation, the selection committee has chosen [...]
Four North-German parishes draw up a Common Good Balance Sheet Four Protestant parishes - Nieharde, Husum, Oldenswort and Witzwort-Uelvesbüll - have successfully completed their Common Good Balance Sheets. This milestone was celebrated on 14th May at the Christian Jensen Kolleg in Breklum, with approximately 60 guests in attendance from the church, civil society and [...]
Last month, around fifty educators gathered at the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia (UV), Spain, to discuss how to effectively integrate sustainability and social responsibility into education across different levels - specifically in economics that go beyond productivity and business profit, working towards the common good. This meeting represented the closing of [...]
Project Team Members (left to right): Jonathan Niesel, Theresa Züger, Rolf Sohrmann Measuring what matters: AI Research Project Launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential for advancing sustainability and promoting the common good. From monitoring biodiversity and tracking marine pollution to calculating CO₂ emissions, AI can drive meaningful change. At the same time, it [...]
In today's rapidly evolving world, technological advancements and societal shifts are reshaping our values, behaviours and relationships. The upcoming INNOVALORS 2025 in Catalonia will explore these transformations, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence's impact on society. Building upon the conference's successful launch in 2023, which examined sustainability innovation and impact reporting in Catalan [...]
The upcoming Delegates Assembly 2025, is one of the most significant gatherings in the ECOnGOOD calendar. This international event brings together delegates and members from across the global movement for strategic decision-making and collaborative engagement. This year, the assembly will take place across two key online sessions: Kickoff and Proposal Workshops: 27th May 2025, [...]
Over the years, democracy has changed from a common goal to a common risk. While declining in many parts of the world, citizen participation remains crucial: it not only drives change in economic systems but is also a core pillar of future-fit economic models. Prominent speakers João Guilherme Santos, Director of Technology at Instituto [...]
In a significant gathering focused on reimagining economic futures, the National University of Córdoba (UNC), Argentina, recently hosted “Futuros Posibles”: a transformative three-day event that brought together over 800 participants to explore sustainable and regenerative economic models. The dynamic programme encompassed a diverse range of activities, from conferences and practical workshops to visual arts [...]
The Post Growth Alliance (PGA) serves as a solidarity hub and cooperative social media initiative that connects and amplifies the voices of organisations working towards alternative economic models. Through collaborative social media strategies and mutual support, Alliance members help each other reach wider audiences without relying on paid advertising. The Alliance's innovative "algorithm hacking" [...]
Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU’s corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. ECOnGOOD joins over 360 civil society organisations worldwide in signing a joint statement condemning the European Commission's Omnibus proposal. Published on 26 February, this proposal significantly weakens key corporate sustainability legislation, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). [...]
