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"It's time we start thinking about the real succession plan. Simply passing wealth may not be enough; we have to also leave behind a world for our future generations to explore and enjoy." - Sandeep Das, MD & CEO, Centrum Wealth On this World Earth Day, let us confront the alarming realities of our planet's environmental and climate decline. The clarion call for change has never been louder. As leaders, we hold the collective responsibility to shape a balanced, greener and cleaner future. Let us draw strength from the awe-inspiring Earth Succession Champions who have sown the seeds of hope through their unwavering dedication. It is our moral imperative to support and amplify the efforts we see around us for the cause of conservation. Let’s work towards leaving a thriving Earth that our children and their children will be proud to inherit. That would be a true succession plan. Our True Wealth. Sandeep Das #EarthDay2024 #SustainabilityChampions #ConservationWarriors #CentrumWealth #WeforYou

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#Regeneration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a shift in how we think, live, and work. For too long, we’ve been stuck in systems that see the world as a machine, squeezing every bit of life into theoretical ones and zeros. But nature doesn’t work that way, and neither should we. Regeneration is about understanding and operating in line with how nature works. It’s about tapping into the same principles that make ecosystems thrive. The truth is, we’re part of nature too. We should be living in ways that help us all thrive, not finding new ways to help a few people commodify what should be free and then hoard it all for themselves. But today’s economic systems put everything in boxes, treating people like cogs in a machine. They focus on the short-term notion of financialisation and ignore the bigger picture, forcing us to conform and fit into a world that doesn’t work for us. This way of thinking is unnatural—and it’s leading to unnatural outcomes. The systems built by a few are holding the rest of us back. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can choose a different path—one that feels new but is actually the oldest, most familiar path we know. It’s the path of living with life not against it. We’ve got work to do. The natural world has changed, but we can restore it. We don’t have to keep competing in a race to the bottom. Instead, we can come together, rebuild systems that support life, and listen to both each other and the world around us. The knowledge is there—we just have to listen and remember it. Regeneration isn’t just an idea—it’s a reminder. A reminder of how to live, how to be alive, and how deeply interconnected everything really is. If we don’t embrace that, we loose everything—not because the earth stops supporting life, but because we chose to turn our backs on it. #LivingSystems #RegenerativeEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions #CollectiveAction

In the Garden of Economania, where once the flowers of prosperity and equitable growth blossomed under the benevolent sun of a socialist regime, a new climate has changed the landscape. What was a shared Eden is now a ruthless dystopian flora where only the genetically modified elite flourish, feeding off the rest like parasitic weeds in wild abundance. Let’s face it: the scales tipping towards fierce capitalism have turned the state into a Tycoon’s Disney World—with fast rides, glittering profits, and a leadership smug enough to sell souvenirs that say, Welcome to the Oligarch's Playground! What began as a curated topiary reflecting equality now looks like a hedge maze of greed, deceptive pathways guarded by the sharp thorns of vested interests. But maybe this is just another chapter in our dystopian fairy tale, where knights-turned-economic-gurus tell stories of how beanstalks of small businesses were uprooted, only to be replaced by giant corporate oaks whose leaves cast eternal shadows on the land below. Peering into our crystal ball, one can see possible futures that are as diverse as a buffet table yet curiosity spins a tale bordering on morbid fascination: - **One Possible Future**: The Garden of Economania might witness an uprising of the gardeners—the common folk—armed with shears of regulation and seeds of innovation, determined to reclaim their verdant space. - **Another Possible Path**: The iron weed principle dominates and strangles all creativity and distributed wealth, imagining a more, frankly, dystopian return to feudal economic times. - **Optimistic Glimpse**: Miraculously, an equilibrium is found, a balance of market forces where artificial monopolies are so impossible to sustain that sustainability and shared growth are no longer fairy-tale speak but a budding reality. As we venture onward, a melancholic tune plays softly in the backdrop, whispering insights into man’s ceaseless struggle for fairness: - Greed sure has its grandeur, but the castles it builds are made on shaky foundations. - History constantly demonstrates a restoring force; equilibrium is often found in the ashes of extreme disparities. - Expect the unexpected; an economic hero—perhaps a tech savior or a policy wizard—may turn the tide in this capitalistic arena. The current chapter of Economania sure looks grim and foreboding, a tale old as time, yet we are left wondering—not without a hint of impish glee or anxious dread—what kind of wanderers’ paths we tread forward? Camus once reflected that suffering breeds nobility. Will wealth inequality catalyze a sea of change, enhancing the collective nobility? Or forge greater sufferings in this guillotine economy? Keep your eyes peeled, for the garden we tend ultimately reflects the gardeners we are. https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV #EconomyChange #WealthInequality #EconomicGardens #CapitalismVsSocialism

Two months to go until the start of the 11th r.30 International Online Conference 'Tipping Points On Tipping Points - Building Necessary Collapse Resilience', see https://lnkd.in/e8QSWjVX. Could there be more spot-on topics to discuss in our polycrisis world than -  Tipping Points: The Negatives & The Positives As the world teeters on the brink of multiple catastrophic tipping points that can trigger collapses in ecological and social systems, humanity holds a key to its salvation: the potential to trigger positive tipping points for rapid transformation to social norms that reinforce earth system stability and social system resilience. This session will gather leading experts on tipping points – both adverse ones and beneficial ones – to explore how best to navigate our predicaments. - Municipalities & Bioregions: Place-Based Collapse Resilience 2024 marks a conscious shift for r3.0 into a primary focus on place-based engagement, specifically at the nested scales of municipalities and bioregions, as these represent the most promising contexts for navigating collapse with resilience. This session focuses on the systemic innovations that communities are seeding to ruggedize in the context of increasing complexity and potential crashes. - Just Transitions to Regenerative Economies & Cultures Building on 7 years of co-creating a first generation of nine Blueprints in its Knowledge Commons, r3.0 launches a second generation with the foundational Blueprint ZERO, focused on just transitions to regenerative economies & cultures. This session features experts leading the visioning of new economies and the evolution of cultures necessary to spur the emergence of regeneration and flourishing. - Thresholds & Allocations: Respecting Carrying (and Caring) Capacities of the Commons Limits to Growth Lead Author Dana Meadows coined the term “overshoot and collapse” to describe the dynamic of transgressing carrying capacity thresholds, leading to inevitable systemic breakdowns. To counteract overshoot and collapse, we need to respect the carrying capacities of ecological and social systems in our collective commons, which we can best do by focusing on our collective caring capacity (to use the term Daniel Christian Wahl inventing in conversation with us.) In the next weeks we will present each session in more depth, present to our 16 fantastic speakers (12 of which female), and more context on their individual contributions to the session theme and overall context of the conference. We will also present approaches by Advocation Partners in the r3.0 network that committed to organise regional viewings of the conference, and adding additional local discussions around the topics of this conference. Precondition to take part in these: you need to have bought a conference ticket in advance. This is one additional approach to localise the global conference and reduce footprint. Get your ticket now at https://lnkd.in/e8QSWjVX. See you all in September!

We’re living in a strange time. Extreme weather, polarised politics, wars, rising living costs, misinformation, and ecological collapse—these are just a few of the crises we face. Beneath them all lies a deeper issue: a crisis of comprehension. 🧠 👀 We see systems breaking down around us, yet we continue to act as if nothing needs to fundamentally change—despite the undeniable need for transformation in every aspect of our lives. 💔At the heart of these crises are fractured relationships—between people, societies, and the natural world. Systems built on control, hierarchy, and division are unraveling. Instead of clinging to these outdated models, we can rebuild based on principles of reciprocity, community, and sustainability. 🌿The forces of nature, life, and collective human wisdom are far greater than any man-made system. While the challenges ahead may intensify, the collapse of these power structures also creates space for new, regenerative systems to emerge. True power returns to those whose relationships have been depleted. In real life, nature flows in holistic cycles of reciprocity—no reductionist commodification, just interconnected loops of flow. What’s inevitable is this: 🫂Communities will unite to heal and rebuild. Whether this is an ugly struggle or a beautiful transformation depends on whether those in power choose to cling to the illusion of control or let it return to where it belongs. 🌏Nature will regenerate, as it always does. But humanity’s experience of this regeneration depends on whether we collectively heal our relationship with it. Nature has buffered us from the worst of our degenerative behaviors for as long as it can. If we continue depleting it, we choose extinction. ⚖️True prosperity will return, rooted in balance, not exploitation or colonialism. The reaction of those losing the illusion of control will determine whether this marks the end of one era or the beginning of a new, equitable chapter for humanity. My thoughts: The real question is not whether this shift will happen—it already is—but how we engage with it as power is redistributed from those who benefit from failing systems and shared more equitably among all. The choices we make today—rejecting extractive, degenerative systems and embracing restorative, regenerative ones—will shape the future we inhabit. The reactions of those in power, as they lose control, will dictate the fallout. Now is the time to build resilience and heal our relationships. While a world driven by short-term self-interest squabbles for dominance, we have a choice. If we can survive the tantrums of those who benefit from the status quo, we may just find ourselves ushering in a new set of systems rooted in long-term, collective well-being. Whilst they squabble, we shall heal. 💚 #Leadership #Sustainability #Community #FutureOfWork #Regeneration #SystemicChange #Values #Collaboration #Purpose

🙏🏼 Thank you Prestel & Partner for inviting me to speak at the Future of Wealth Forum in Ras Al-Khaimah on "Purpose: VC vs. Nature". 🏞️ Although we are all part of nature, we treat her as a "ressource" that is eligible for exploitation when it comes to economic thinking. Our self-image has evolved into making us believe to be a species on top of nature, instead of being part of it. ⚡ We use unlimited amounts of energy, as if it was just magically here and thereby confuse productivity increase with just exponential use of fossil fuels (check out Nate Hagens to find out more). 🍩 We lack a common vision of the world we intend to create, separating human needs from planetary boundaries. In order to find this connecting common ground, I support Kate Raworth's concept of Dougnut Economics, that outlines a safe operating space for humanity. 💡As Albert Einstein once said: "We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that we used when we created them." Scaling "green" within the same extractive logic of the past 200 years won't solve our problems. ☀️ Therefore we have to look for actually different models, such as Thomas Schindler's concept of heliogenesis, applying nature's fundamental principles that do not create waste to our economic models. 💰 Money is still a tool for the destruction of this planet, however it can be a force for good of applied differently. Wealth is a responsibility to act for the greater good. #sinnfluencer #nature #VC #purpose #keynote #familyoffice #philanthropy #impactinvesting #capital #thinkoutsidethebox

💡 REALITY CHECK & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS 👇 We are already well beyond exceeding our planetary boundaries. The majority of global eco systems have surpassed their tipping points, which continues to cause irreversible consensequences. No wonder extinction rates are rising year on year. 💀 🫂 As the human race and custodians of our home planet we must all take greater care of our home planet and all of it's inhabitants. OR the grim reality we will be facing is that our planet''s inhabitants (including ourselves "the human race") will cease to exist as we know it. As a Global community of communities, together we can prevent this and preserve our home planet including all of it's natural splendor through shared responsibility and working collectively. However, we need more than "conservation" 🪵 if we are to get through this alive. We need "re-generation"! (🌱 = 🌳 = 🏞) 👉 The biggest mistake we can all make is expecting that others (e.g. leaders and corporations acting in their own interests) are going to fix our problems - the problems we have all contributed to (in one way or another as consumers on a finite planet driven by an economic model depend on infinite growth 📈). 🕸 The web of life is not an abstract concept - it is grounded in material reality. As the only self proclaimed "HUMANE" race on "OUR" planet, the choices/decicions we all make and the habits we all have (and share) impact our home planet and all ecosystems (both beneath and around us). 🕓 Time is NOT on the side of any inhabitant of Earth. We all need to consider and rethink the impacts and inevitable implications of our individual actions (at both a local and global scale). We have no choice but to modify our ways of thinking 💭 to make the well-being of our planet ("planetary health") inclusive and a priority in our decision making processes (at all levels: personal, social, political, etc.). The actions we will then be taking, will be aligned globally and in the best interests of our home planet and all of it's inhabitants. ♻️ Indeed, before we can make the most difference in changing our world for the better of current and future generations, first we must change ourselves! 💬 PLEASE SHARE AND REPOST TO SPREAD THIS MESSAGE FAR AND WIDE! #DareToCare https://lnkd.in/eiVqhsWN

Humanity often has easy solutions to its problems. But the very thing that forces it to take the long and treacherous route towards the solution is its greed, which deters it from settling for less. ........... ## Humanity's Greed and the Pursuit of Solutions A thought-provoking observation about humanity's tendency to prioritize greed over finding practical solutions to problems. It's a complex issue that has plagued societies throughout history. Let's explore this idea further: ### The Allure of Easy Solutions Humans naturally gravitate towards easy solutions that provide quick gratification. These solutions may offer temporary relief or benefits, but often fail to address the root causes of problems. When faced with challenges, it's tempting to seek the path of least resistance, even if it means compromising long-term well-being. ### Greed as a Barrier to Progress Greed, defined as an excessive desire for wealth, power, or material possessions, can be a significant obstacle to finding sustainable solutions. When individuals or groups prioritize their own interests over the greater good, they may resist changes or initiatives that could benefit society as a whole. This selfishness can lead to the perpetuation of problems and the neglect of more challenging but ultimately more effective solutions. ### The Importance of Sacrifice and Perseverance Overcoming complex issues often requires sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance. It's easier to maintain the status quo and cling to the familiar, even if it means accepting suboptimal conditions. However, true progress requires individuals and societies to step out of their comfort zones, embrace change, and commit to the long-term solutions that may be more difficult but ultimately more beneficial. ### The Role of Education and Awareness Educating people about the consequences of greed and the importance of prioritizing the greater good can help shift societal attitudes. By fostering a culture of empathy, responsibility, and long-term thinking, we can encourage individuals to make decisions that benefit humanity as a whole. This requires a concerted effort from leaders, educators, and citizens to promote these values and hold each other accountable. ## Conclusion While easy solutions may be tempting, they often fail to address the deeper issues that plague humanity. Greed, if left unchecked, can be a significant barrier to progress and the implementation of sustainable solutions. By recognizing the dangers of greed, promoting education and awareness, and cultivating a culture of sacrifice and perseverance, we can work towards a future where humanity prioritizes the greater good over individual desires. It's a challenging path, but one that holds the promise of a better world for all.

A powerful message from Ryan (Ra) James about the post-capitalist landscape. Whilst I applaud many of the steps that the new British Government is taking to face the catastrophic legacy of their predecessors, it is maddening to hear them putting growth at the centre of their policy. Growth is the only solution in that mindset. Thankfully, as this post makes clear, there are others. One elephant in the United Kingdom is the massive amount of wealth that is taken out of circulation every year in offshore. Some £560 Billion are currently estimated to be placed offshore. Vast amounts of taxable income go untaxed because it is easier to tax those who are too poor to be able to pay financial advisors adept in taking money out of the system. There are clearly many issues to address, and rather than growth, I would infinitely prefer to see the Government taxing wealth, and building a country of equality, more than pursuance of stark inequality. Mac Macartney (The Children's fire) at one point says that you can judge a nation upon how it treats its children. Given the shocking figures for child poverty in the United Kingdom, we should understand that the current system is not fit for purpose. There are plenty of alternatives out there. We need to be talking about them.