At the Thoughts for Future festival, we dive into the Great Acceleration – the path driven by our growth-based economy. We’ll look at how it not only puts pressure on nature through overconsumption and resource use, but also affects our mental wellbeing.

We also open up the conversation about alternatives: What if, instead of chasing endless economic growth, we set goals for wellbeing – for people and for nature? How could a new economic model change the way we shape our cities, strengthen communities, and create a healthier relationship with the natural world?

To explore this, we bring together voices from wellbeing economy research, youth climate activism, mental health, and climate policy.

Joining the panel are:

- Mathias Dyreborg Zachau (Wellbeing Economy Alliance Denmark [WEAll DK] and Nyt Europa – moderator)

- Esther Emborg Büneman (Wellbeing Economy Lab [WELA] and climate activist, Den Grønne Ungdomsbevægelse [DGUB] – panelist)

- Sophie Prober (headspace Denmark – panelist)

- Cecilie Friis (CONCITO – panelist)