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Université de la terre Entrepreneurs d'avenir

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UNSECO

Life at a time
of great transitions

Imagine / Debate / Commit

November 25 & 26, 2022
at UNESCO • Paris

13. They have changed : these heroes of transforming models

Friday, November 25 • 11h30 > 13h00

To transform the economy, entrepreneurs do not lack imagination! Here are six examples.

To fight against climate change, the United Nations wants to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. Turning this objective into an opportunity, Too good to go is multiplying its actions to convince as many consumers as possible throughout the world.

In the next 3 to 5 years, 160,000 farms will have to be taken over in France. HECTAR wants to facilitate the recruitment of new farmers by making them aware of ecological issues and the preservation of agricultural land.

People with disabilities also have the right to have a professional project. H'up, the first network of independent disabled workers, supports them throughout their project. It now has 75,000 members.

Ulterïa, an ecosystem of activities based on innovative principles, aims to put business back at the service of the common good through an integral ecological approach. Its 180 members have a combined turnover of 25 million euros.

In contrast to fast fashion, which contributes massively to CO2 emissions, Loom makes clothes designed to be worn for a long time. Its mantra: "Zero collection, zero promotional offers, zero discounts". Our bathrooms are sources of waste. Lamazuna wants to put an end to this by offering zero waste organic cosmetic products.

These six entrepreneurs are proof that despite the obstacles, an innovative and transformative leadershift is needed.

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  • Agnès SINAI: Director of the Momentum Institute and professor at Sciences Po

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9. Buying better makes all the difference

Moderation: Françoise BLIND

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10. The Media : what responsibilities facing transitions?

Moderation: Alexandre KOUCHNER

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11. Art as a witness to life: alert, question, amaze

Moderation: Caroline de CHANTÉRAC

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12. Let's change our economic and civilizational model

Moderation: Adrien de TRICORNOT

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Friday, November 25

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14. Winegrowers for Life (movie & debate)

Moderation: Caroline BOIDRON

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Friday, November 25

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