Sign in

Club of Rome

@clubofrome.org
1.7K followers 51 following 602 posts

Drawing on the unique, collective know-how of our 100+ members we seek to define comprehensive solutions to the complex, interconnected challenges of our world. www.clubofrome.org

PostsRepliesMedia
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 14h
What if the most important climate story of 2025 is not how much emissions rose, but where they rose? Mariana Bozesan examines the latest global emissions data and what it reveals about where change is needed. Read her blog here: vist.ly/5kete
Industrial factory emitting smoke at sunset with quote text overlay.
113
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 28/09/2026
What turns knowledge into action? Swipe through A Time of Great Consequence: A Manifesto for Bridging Knowledge and Action. Launched today with UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University. Read it and share it → vist.ly/5k4n9
A Manifesto for Bridging Knowledge and Action
133
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 25/09/2026
The inner shift: a journey to global change by Kiyoshi Akasu (SGI Peace Centre) on 50 years of shared conviction between the Club of Rome and the Soka Gakkai: lasting change begins within. 🔗 vist.ly/5jtjf
Group of people smiling, with a heading on global change and partnership details.
100
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 25/09/2026
PODCAST | NEW EPISODE “If the two major powers work together, I think we would see a very different world.” Chandran Nair on why the path to global peace depends on Western powers losing their fear of the rise of others. The full episode: vist.ly/5jt3k
133
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 24/09/2026
We're excited to welcome Izzeldin Abuelaish, physician, author and five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, as a new member of the club of Rome! 🔗 vist.ly/5jnns
Portrait of a man in a suit with welcome text for Izzeldin Abuelaish joining the Club of Rome.
111
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 23/09/2026
Meet tomorrow’s changemakers! The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship is an opportunity for emerging communications professionals from most of the world to develop their skills and exchange perspectives that strengths systems thinking and global collaboration to shape our future.
151
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 22/09/2026
Congratulations to Runa Khan, member of the Club of Rome, on making The Independent's Climate 100 List 2026! Her organisation Friendship has planted 650,000+ mangrove trees across Bangladesh's coast, protecting communities and restoring biodiversity. Read the full article: vist.ly/5jcid
Screenshots of the article "The Climate 100 List 2026" in The Independent, with Runa Khan highlighted as No. 78
121
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 21/09/2026
System change starts with a crisis and how you choose to come out of it. In a minute with Carlos Álvarez Pereira, the Secretary General of the Club of Rome reflects on curiosity, hope and why people are the reason he believes a better world is possible.
101
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 18/09/2026
"I do believe that humanity will ultimately step back from the brink", says Jayati Ghosh, economist and member of the Club of Rome, in a message of optimism for tackling the challenges we face today. Listen to her reflections in the video.
100
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 17/09/2026
We are excited to welcome Binbin Wang, a professor at Peking University's Institute of Carbon Neutrality, as a member of the Club of Rome. Binbin Wang brings more than fifteen years working on climate change across a career in media, international development and diplomacy. 🔗 vist.ly/5isf8
Welcome graphic for Binbin Wang. She is featured on the left, dressed in a floral jacket. White and blue text on the right side reads: “WELCOME BINBIN WANG, NEW MEMBER OF THE CLUB OF ROME” against a green background. The Club of Rome logo is displayed at the bottom right corner.
101
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 16/09/2026
NEW REPORT | New @earth4all.life findings show strong support for economic change, climate action and democracy across 17 countries. Yet only 31% trust governments to act for the majority long-term. Explore the findings: earth4all.life/global-survey-2026
Text on a green background asking what people around the world want and blocks to change.Two cartoon figures, one standing on coins, with text about economic changes.Infographic: 54% support government action on emissions, even with price rise; 17% don't.Graphic showing survey: 68% say democracy is best, 8% disagree.
123
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 15/09/2026
We are excited to welcome Molly Harriss Olson as a new member of the Club of Rome. Molly has more than 30 years of experience as a CEO and board director across trade, economics, science and sustainability organisations. 🔗 Learn more about her: vist.ly/5ii83
Welcome graphic for Molly Harriss Olson. She is featured on the left, dressed in a grey suit. White and blue text on the right side reads: “WELCOME MOLLY HARRISS OLSON, NEW MEMBER OF THE CLUB OF ROME” against a blue background. The Club of Rome logo is displayed at the bottom right corner.
100
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 14/09/2026
What if renewal is happening alongside polycrisis? Petra Kuenkel introduces polyrenewal, a term for interconnected efforts to renew ecological, social, economic and democratic life. Read the blog: vist.ly/5icpw
Petra Kuenkel with quote about polycrisis and polyrenewal.
124
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 10/09/2026
What if the population question is no longer about how many people we have, but how prepared we are for fewer? Ugo Bardi’s The End of Population Growth explores what falling fertility rates could mean for economies, public services, ecosystems and climate. Learn more: vist.ly/5hx4h
113
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 09/09/2026
Is AI Africa's next leapfrogging moment or a new extractive era in disguise? Till Kellerhoff speaks with Yemi Keri in this episode of the Club of Rome Podcast to explore what an AI-positive future could look like for the continent — and where it could go wrong. Listen in: vist.ly/5hs52
Two people on a podcast graphic discussing Africa's AI moment.Person wearing VR headset, text about AI risks.Quote by Yemi Keri on creating AI ecosystems with abstract yellow design.Club of Rome Podcast promo with text about big ideas, Apple Podcasts and Spotify icons.
122
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 08/09/2026
We are excited to welcome Musonda Mumba, Secretary-General of @ramsar.org, the Convention on Wetlands, as a new member of the Club of Rome! Mumba is a wetland hydrologist and ecologist with 25 years of experience. Learn more about Mumba:🔗 vist.ly/5hn98
Musonda Mumba smiling, wearing patterned dress, text beside welcoming her to the Club of Rome.
042
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 07/09/2026
#Opportunity for #artists! The Fifth Element is looking for: 🎨 Paintings and artwork 📸 Photography ✍️ Poetry and short written pieces 🎥 Videos, animations, motion graphics and illustrations on the theme of #HOPE 📅 Deadline: 30 September 2026. Find out more: vist.ly/5hinu
Flyer calling for submissions on the theme of hope with flowers, dragonfly, and photographer.
010
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 07/09/2026
New article in Nature Food: scientists should stop dodging food system controversies and start engaging in them. The article maps out how transdisciplinary dialogue can turn disagreement into sustainable progress. vist.ly/5hi9h
Caption says: "How does engaging in controversies build a better food system?" and sub caption says: "Read “Engagement in food system-related controversies can strengthen science– policy–society interfaces” in Nature Food." Visuals are a screenshot of the article, with a blue background and Asian man farming in his field.
100
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 04/09/2026
Welcome Anu Rathninde to the Club of Rome! A board director, CEO adviser and Professor of Practice, he brings global leadership experience and expertise in navigating complexity and transformation in the age of AI. 🔗 vist.ly/5h9mf
Anu Rathninde smiling in a suit next to 'Welcome to The Club of Rome' text.
110
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 03/09/2026
“Taxing even centimillionaires, we get enormous amounts of taxable revenue that can be used to provide minimum public services and address the climate challenge," says Jayati Ghosh. Keep following this conversation on power and inequality with Jayati 📹. #TaxTheSuperRich
111
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 02/09/2026
"African data is collected here, processed somewhere else, used to train models elsewhere, then sold back to us as finished product." Yemi Keri on the risk of data colonisation in an AI-driven Africa. Full episode on the Club of Rome Podcast: vist.ly/5gx2g
011
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 01/09/2026
"Latin America is one continent of hopes, one continent that will assure life to the whole world in the future." Silvia Zimmerman del Castillo, co-president of the Club of Rome, on why the region matters to global systems thinking. 🌎
141
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 31/08/2026
We are excited to welcome Ludvik Toplak, rector of Alma Mater Europaea and former Slovenian ambassador to the Holy See, as a new member of the Club of Rome! He has spent four decades moving between law, politics and higher education leadership across Slovenia and beyond. vist.ly/5gpsa
A man in a suit speaks at a podium with welcome text for Ludvik Toplak joining the Club of Rome.
110
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 28/08/2026
PODCAST | NEW EPISODE "Impact would drive profits, rather than the other way round." Yemi Keri on what AI in Africa could look like in 20 years, with more women leading it. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on the Club of Rome Podcast now: vist.ly/5gf3n
111
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 27/08/2026
Welcome Aya Chebbi as a new member of the Club of Rome! A Pan-African feminist, diplomat and founder of Nalafem, she brings deep expertise in democracy, gender equality and intergenerational co-leadership. 🔗 vist.ly/5gb3n
Woman in colorful attire with text: Welcome Aya Chebbi new member of the Club of Rome.
162
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 25/08/2026
What does the public worldwide think about our social, political and economic systems? Join the @earth4all.life Survey 2026 launch, 14 Sept 12:00 CEST, with Owen Gaffney, Kate Pickett, Sandrine Dixson-Declève & Jayati Ghosh. Register: vist.ly/5f2ce
A graphic advertising the Earth for All Survey 2026 results launch webinar on 14 September at 12:00 CEST. It features a photograph of a crowd of people on a busy street.
011
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 24/08/2026
"We are part of nature, not domineering nature." Mamphela Ramphele, honorary president of the Club of Rome, on the myths blocking a regenerative future and why nature is still our best teacher. 🌍 #ClubOfRome #RegenerativeFuture
243
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 20/08/2026
The truth lands differently when it comes from people who’ve spent their lives fixing broken systems. The Club of Rome Podcast is here: presenting big thinkers with bold solutions that don’t sit quietly. Listen, subscribe and share: Apple: vist.ly/5fgga Spotify: vist.ly/5fggb
110
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 19/08/2026
Is inequality an existential crisis? Economist and Club of Rome member Jayati Ghosh invites us to rethink how the massive power monopolised by a few groups is threatening our societies and democracies. Explore more of her thoughts in the video 📹 and join the critical conversation.
133
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 18/08/2026
A broken economy can't be fixed by moving money around if the systems deciding where it flows stay unchallenged. Since 1968, the Club of Rome has explored humanity's greatest challenges through systems thinking. Learn more about our work: vist.ly/5f7ja
055
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 17/08/2026
We are excited to welcome Laura Lopez, a senior international advisor and conference operations leader, as a new member of the Club of Rome. Laura has more than three decades of diplomatic experience and delivering global events at the United Nations. 🔗 vist.ly/5f48z
Welcome graphic for Laura Lopez. She is featured on the left, dressed in white and brown. White and blue text on the right side reads: “WELCOME LAURA LOPEZ, NEW MEMBER OF THE CLUB OF ROME” against a pink background. The Club of Rome logo is displayed at the bottom right corner.
010
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 14/08/2026
ON THE PODCAST: Reaching the world's most marginalised takes more than aid. It takes dignity, justice and the right intervention at the right time. Nolita Mvunelo and Runa Khan on what real, locally-led transformation looks like. Listen: vist.ly/5erir
021
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 13/08/2026
The world's biggest challenges don't exist in silos, so why should our solutions? Our Secretary General, Carlos Álvarez Pereira, reflects on curiosity, systems thinking and why multidisciplinary research is essential to tackle today's biggest challenges.
154
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 12/08/2026
Over half the world is under 30, already shaping change across systems and societies. The 50 Percent focuses on helping young people navigate complexity, connect experiences and act collectively where it matters most. Learn more → vist.ly/5eg9c #InternationalYouthDay #Youth
Four young adults with microphones and text 'Young people are taking control of their future... are you?'
035
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 11/08/2026
Global biodiversity targets won't be met without inclusive governance. Jinfeng Zhou (Club of Rome) unpacks the financing gaps, institutional barriers and the rise of the "People's COP" ahead of COP17. Read the full blog: vist.ly/5eckf
Quote says: “Meaningful progress no longer relies solely on governmental commitments or increased funding. Instead, it requires a systemic shift toward inclusive, equitable and community-empowered governance.” The quote is credited to Jinfeng Zhou, Secretary-General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) and a member of the Club of Rome. The background is a stunning aerial view of a meandering river surrounded by vibrant green foliage, showcasing natural beauty.
023
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 07/08/2026
We have more knowledge than ever — and more trouble finding meaning in it. Silvia Zimmermann del Castillo, co-president of the Club of Rome, reflects on Aurelio Peccei's new humanism: why the real transformation we need isn't smarter machines, but wiser humans. Read: vist.ly/5dwvh
Quote says: “It is not a question of returning to the past, but of reclaiming something that the future must not lose: the awareness that humanity is not separate from the Earth”. The quote is attributed to Silvia Zimmermann del Castillo, co-president of the Club of Rome. The background is a picture of a crowd of people attending an event in the street.
222
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 06/08/2026
We’re delighted to welcome Junyi Zhang to the Club of Rome. As Chair Professor at Southeast University and a global leader in sustainable transport research, he brings expertise in resilience, innovation and sustainable development to our community. 🔗 vist.ly/5dsds
Portrait of a man with glasses next to text about joining the Club of Rome.
031
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 06/08/2026
Have you ever grasped the extent of the influence the richest people have on our daily lives? Follow the dialogue with Jayati and explore more of her thoughts on inequality in the video 📹. #ClimateCrisis #Inequality #GenderGap
121
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 05/08/2026
Progress on climate and inequality keeps stalling — not from a lack of solutions, but from how we make decisions. A new paper from members of the Club of Rome makes the case for citizen assemblies and sociocracy as ways to hand democracy back to the people. Read: vist.ly/5dm5r
Quote says: “We are currently at a democratic tipping point...if democracy is going to survive in the 21st century, we must bring power back to the people.” The quote is attributed to Lars Fogh Mortensen, Sandrine Dixson-Declève and Robert Costanza, all members of the Club of Rome. The background is a picture taken in the United States of America, of protestors advocating for democracy on the streets.
0118
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 04/08/2026
A call for artists! What does hope look or feel like to you? The Fifth Element has launched 'The art of hoping', a global call for art exploring #hope in all its forms. What we’re looking for: photography, paintings, poetry, videos, illustrations and more... 👉 vist.ly/5dh7u
Open call poster with flowers, leaves, and a dragonfly.Infographic listing types of art with birds and flowers on a gradient background.Orange background with text about art display and floral elements.Child in yellow coat with binoculars, flowers, woman with laptop, molecular model.
243
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 03/08/2026
We're excited to welcome Sara Roversi, founder of the Future Food Institute and a leading voice in sustainable food systems, to the Club of Rome! 🌍 She founded the Paideia Campus in Pollica, Italy, and curates Venice Climate Week. 🔗 vist.ly/5dcyw
Sara Roversi smiling, welcome to Club of Rome text overlay.
031
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 31/07/2026
Europe has gained momentum in policies on circular economy. It also has a 12% circular material use rate. The gap is real. Closing it means scaling circular business models in ways we haven't - yet. Lars Fogh Mortensen of the European Environment Agency breaks it down: vist.ly/59ihb
Man wearing a protective mask and gloves operates a tool on a large object.Infographic showing 12% of materials in the EU are circular and 1.8% of the economy is circular.Infographic about scaling strategies with container ships in a port.A man against a blue background with text about a circular economy blog.
032
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 30/07/2026
Today is #EarthOvershootDay: the date when humanity’s demand on nature exceeds what Earth’s ecosystems can regenerate in that year What does this mean for our economies, resource security and policymaking? Read more: vist.ly/5cyfn
Infographic of Country Overshoot Days 2026 with a world map and date annotations.
11514
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 29/07/2026
We’re excited to welcome @najatvb.bsky.social as a member of the Club of Rome. Former French Minister for Women's Rights and Education, she brings her experience in human rights advocacy with a gender perspective to shape a more just future. 🔗 vist.ly/5cu8h
Smiling person with short hair and colorful jacket, text reads 'Welcome Najat Vallaud-Belkacim New Member of The Club of Rome.'
042
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 27/07/2026
Webinar: Reimagining conservation and development in Africa Explore the colonial history of conservation and development in Africa, and what an African-rooted, regenerative model of progress could look like. 📅 4 August 🕣 16:00–17:00 SAST Register here: vist.ly/5cjhj
Webinar on 'Reimagining conservation and development in Africa' with images of a woman, elephant, flower, and bird.Three speaker portraits with names and titles on an orange background.
111
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 23/07/2026
📢 The Fifth Element just published: 'Bridging the dichotomy: Reimagining conservation and development in Africa'! The paper calls for an #African-rooted, #regenerative approach, grounded in #Ubuntu and interdependence. Read it 👉 vist.ly/5c752
A poster for a new paper titled 'Bridging the Dichotomy' featuring African conservation themes.
121
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 22/07/2026
Paul Shrivastava joins fellow The Jena Declaration signatories to co-author a new article on culturalising sustainability to start with the community, not just science and top-down mandates. Read the article in Nature Sustainability vist.ly/5c4bg
nature.com
Culturalizing sustainability - Nature Sustainability
Policy-makers and scientists dominate high-level sustainability debates but any decision that follows has consequences for ordinary people in their local communities and environments. We asked experts to reflect on the importance of embracing a culturally informed, bottom-up approach to the sustainability discourse and action.
150
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 22/07/2026
ICYMI: the "Towards a Circular Wellbeing Economy" webinar brought circular economy and wellbeing economy practitioners into the same space for the launch of a new report and open dialogue on shared opportunities, barriers, and next steps for a community of practice. vist.ly/5b2vb
youtu.be
ICYMI: the "Towards a Circular Wellbeing Economy" webinar brought circular economy and wellbeing economy practitioners into the same space for the launch of a new report and open dialogue on shared opportunities, barriers, and next steps for a community of practice. vist.ly/5b2vb
ICYMI: the "Towards a Circular Wellbeing Economy" webinar brought circular economy and wellbeing economy practitioners into the same space for the launch of a new report and open dialogue on shared opportunities, barriers, and next steps for a community of practice. vist.ly/5b2vb
142
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 21/07/2026
Without decisive and systemic measures, the world faces a new food crisis. Watch Club of Rome co-President Paul Shrivastava's interview with Newzroom Afrika where he sets out a new call to action to transform the global food system. Tune in now: vist.ly/5bwp5
132
Club of Rome @clubofrome.org · 20/07/2026
We are excited to welcome Muhammad Mateen Naveed, a financial and banking economist, as a new member of the Club of Rome. 🌏🌱 He holds a PhD in economics from Beijing University of Technology and has an extensive background in academic research and the financial sector. 🔗 vist.ly/5bt4r
Welcome graphic for Muhammad Mateen Naveed. He is featured on the left, dressed in black. White and blue text on the right side reads: “WELCOME MUHAMMAD MATEEN NAVEED, NEW MEMBER OF THE CLUB OF ROME” against a blue background. The Club of Rome logo is displayed at the bottom right corner.
230