🗞 IAREC Elects John Crowley to its Board of Directors

Paris/Geneva – June 2025

The International Association for Regenerative Economics (IAREC) is pleased to announce the election of John Crowley to its Board of Directors.

John Crowley is a Paris-based expert in ethics, knowledge systems, and sustainability governance. He served for nearly two decades at UNESCO, where he was most recently Chief of Section for Research, Policy and Foresight in the Social and Human Sciences Sector. His work has been instrumental in shaping UNESCO’s intellectual leadership on topics such as global ethics, sustainability transitions, futures literacy, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.

A political philosopher by training, Crowley has published widely on democracy, risk, identity, and the governance of science and technology. He has also taught at leading universities in France and internationally, and currently advises multiple multilateral and civil society initiatives focused on just transitions and plural knowledge systems.

His current work at the head of the PHGD Group emphasizes the role of the humanities and ethics in navigating complex global crises — a mission that aligns closely with IAREC’s commitment to systemic, equitable transformation of economic models.

Christoph Ebell, Managing Director of IAREC, remarked:

“John brings deep intellectual and policy insight to our board. His global experience, especially at the intersection of knowledge, ethics, and sustainability, will greatly enrich IAREC’s strategy and impact.”

John Crowley’s election strengthens IAREC’s capacity to bridge regenerative economic thinking with ethical foresight, cultural dialogue, and international governance.

📢 IAREC Participates in Djerba Summit on Sustainable Excellence

Djerba, Tunisia — 11-13 April 2025

IAREC was proud to take part in the Second International Conference in Economics and Management: Sustainable Excellence — Economic, Social and Environmental Dimensions, held in Djerba, Tunisia.

Board members Agustina Lo Bianco and Christoph Ebell both presented research papers on regenerative finance and ecosystem valuation, contributing to sessions focused on climate-linked financial instruments, sustainability transitions, and economic resilience.

The conference — hosted in French and English — brought together researchers and policy leaders from across North Africa, the Mediterranean, and beyond.

IAREC participe à la Conférence de Djerba sur l’Excellence Durable

Djerba, Tunisia — 11-13 avril 2025

L’International Association for Regenerative Economics (IAREC) a participé à la Deuxième Conférence Internationale en Économie et Management à Djerba, consacrée à l’excellence durable dans ses dimensions économique, sociale et environnementale.

Les membres du conseil d’administration Agustina Lo Bianco et Christoph Ebell y ont présenté des travaux de recherche sur la finance régénérative, la valorisation des services écosystémiques, et les mécanismes de transition juste, apportant une contribution appréciée aux débats pluridisciplinaires réunissant chercheurs, décideurs publics et praticiens de la durabilité.

IAREC Elects Dr. Nathalie Hilmi to its Board at Djerba Meeting

Djerba, Tunisia — 11-13 April 2025

In a board meeting held during the Djerba Summit, IAREC officially elected Dr. Nathalie Hilmi to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Hilmi is Head of Environmental Economics at the Scientific Centre of Monaco, a lead author in the IPCC SROCC and AR6 Working Group II reports, and a globally respected expert in climate finance, ecosystem valuation, and ocean sustainability. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including recent work on blue carbon, marine carbon removal, and mercury risks in seafood systems.

IAREC is honored to welcome Dr. Hilmi’s leadership and scientific insight to the Board as the organization expands its support for regenerative policy and finance initiatives globally.

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