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The Natural Step

Accelerating change

toward sustainability

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The Natural Step: what is it?

• International NGO• Scientific approach• Holistic framework• Goal: one language and

one approach for sustainability

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Karl-Henrik Robèrt

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Speaking the same language

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The funnel metaphor

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Natural cycles

Langzame geologische cycli(vulkaan-erupties en verwering)

Langzame geologische cycli (sedimentatie en mineralisatie)

Closed loop:1) Nothing disappears2) Everything spreads

Open systeem m.b.t. energie

« Fotosynthese » Duurzaamheid gaat over het vermogen van de samenleving

om oneindig te kunnen overleven

binnen deze natuurlijke cycli

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How we influence natural cycles

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4 conditions

To create a sustainable society, we must prevent the increasing of…

1 ... concentrations of substances extracted from the earth’s crust;

2 ... Concentrations of substances produced by society (chemicals);

3 ... Degradation of nature by physical means, and…

4 … we must eliminate conditions that systematically undermine people’s capacity to meet their needs.

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Backcasting

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ABCD methodology

Is it a step in the right direction?Is it a flexible step?Is it a good return on investment?

Awareness & Vision

BaselineCurrent state

Decide on Priorities

Creative Solutions

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Three prioritizing questions

• 1. Does it move us in the right direction with regards to the four sustainability principles?

• 2. Is it a flexible platform, a stepping stone toward future improvements?

• 3. Does it provide an adequate return on investment for future investments?

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Cyclische aard van ABCD

Duurzaamheid begrijpenGedeelde taal en begrip ontwikkelen

Baseline AnalysisWaar staan we vandaag

en wat is de kloof?

Brainstorm oplossingenKerndoelen, kernwaarden

Prioriteiten en actie planning

Actie plan maken,Prioriteiten stellen

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TNS: Skyrocketing sustainability!