Programmes
Programmes

Future Economies and Governance

Shifting economic and governance frameworks to centre them around wellbeing, equity, and ecological stability.

EU 1.5 degree lifestyles

Overview

In the Future Economies and Governance programme we work to institutionalise new metrics and policies within the governance architecture to redefine what success looks like.

Projects

Explore the Hot or Cool Institute's work through our diverse projects.

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Mining Less, Living Well: A Sufficiency Approach to Minerals and Metals

Materials and Consumption Taskforce
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News

Don't miss the latest updates on our work at the Hot or Cool Institute.

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reuters.com

Why we need an international body to manage the world’s dwindling natural resources
socialeurope.eu

Europe’s Green Deal: An Economic Imperative, Not a Burden

Expert taskforce calls for binding resource targets in EU Circular Economy Act to secure Europe’s future

RELEASE: Taskforce on Materials and Consumption to Drive Sustainable Resource Use

Fear and Hope at the OECD World Forum

Executive Director Lewis Akenji makes list of Vogue Business 2024 Sustainability Thought Leaders
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Publications

Find our research papers, journal articles and think-pieces on a range of topics.

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Towards a Circular Wellbeing Economy: An Integrative Framework for Europe

Securing Europe’s future through a just and competitive circular economy
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Events

Check out our upcoming events and get the rundown on those you might have missed.

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Wed 3 December 2025 12:00 pm Berlin

Online

Webinar “Reviving Europe’s circular economy: The case for binding resource targets and systemic transformation”
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Team

Meet the Hot or Cool Institute team.

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Dr. Lewis Akenji

Executive Director

Hedda Roberts

Project Coordinator

Dr. Magnus Bengtsson

Policy Director
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