Regenerative implementation of the SDGs. Analysis through the Ecosystem Services framework and the Living Lab approach.
Summary
The world is experiencing global changes that could lead to societal collapse. To counter these unwanted changes the UN introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite unifying goals globally, the SDGs have not been effective in driving change. To address this, a workflow is proposed for the efficient implementation of SDGs, incorporating the concepts of Ecosystem Services and the Living Lab approach. This systemic and nature-inclusive workflow ensures concreteness and accountability in the plans developed. Additionally, a regenerative measurement tool is provided to record the impact of the project. This workflow was ideated from the experience of UULabs and applied in a case study. As a result, the principles of regeneration and deep ecology are aligned in this initiative, promoting a more sustainable future.