Catalysts for SDGs
The Catalyst Lab is a profound, multi-month learning and design process created to help the implementation of Agenda 2030 in Switzerland. Participants and their projects contribute to a change towards more ecological responsibility, humanity and the common good. Below you will find these Change agents projects. They are from different regions, sectors and environments.
Collaboratio helvetica empowers committed people and organisations to shift deeply ingrained attitudes and mindsets, to conduct dialogues more effectively, to implement new forms of collaboration and thus collectively rethink and reshape the Switzerland of tomorrow. Together we make an important contribution towards reaching the SDGs in Switzerland.
Catalyst profiles, projects and work can be found here, sorted by SDGs:
SDG1
How can we nurture emerging decentralised systems for financial inclusion and balanced societies?
Wie können wir Chancengleichheit erreichen und das psychische Wohlbefinden der Jugendlichen in der Schweiz verbessern?
SDG2
How can we make the Swiss food system a source of sustainable food that serves people, animals and the planet?
SDG3
How can we identify, unleash and celebrate the capabilities of each human and organization to thrive together whilst regenerating life on Earth?
How would the world shift if we could let go of our need to be different, to stand out and instead simply be who we are?
How can we identify inequalities in the life game, get to the interconnected root that makes them possible and change the conditions in which we are playing?
How can we as a society develop collective compassion and integrity to heal and transform violence?
How can the world of work contribute to a future with more ecological responsibility, humanity and the common good?
What does a prevention-oriented, sustainable and purpose-based health care system in Switzerland look like?
How can we engage academia and civil society in creating a sustainable future?
How can we promote and protect the physical, mental and social well-being of all in times of the climate crisis?
SDG4
Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell holds a Ph.D. and is the Founder and CEO of Cultural Inquiry. He has 23 years of experience in education, collective creativity, content co-creation, and change-driven strategy, and has founded children’s boards in different museums around the world. Working extensively from a children-centered mindset, Jose is specialised in building nature-centered narratives as strategic tools that help the democratization of cultural organisations. Jose believes children’s participation to be central when it comes to shaping a more just and sustainable future. As a community weaver and catalyst of disruptive social and cultural projects, Jose is dedicated to empowering marginalized voices and underrepresented cultural heritage.
How can we create a powerful, sustainable and enabling learning environment for all through a holistic approach?
How to make (business) students responsible agents for change transforming business towards a force for good?
How can we strengthen nature-based education and nature-based learning in early childhood in order to contribute to a successful relationship with nature and more nature conservation?
How can we nurture emerging decentralised systems for financial inclusion and balanced societies?
Wie können wir eine nachhaltige Energieproduktion sicherstellen und das Konzept der Kreislaufwirtschaft in die verschiedenen Branchen und Arbeitsbereiche integrieren?
How can we shape the education of the future and integrate important skills such as mindfulness into schools?
How can we anchor SDGs in the work with children, adolescents and young adults and co-shape the future with the next generation?
Wie können lokale Initiativen den systemischen Wandel in der Bildung bestmöglich unterstützen?
Wie können wir dazu beitragen, ein neues, integrales und zukunftsorientiertes Lernumfeld zu schaffen?
SDG5
How do we create an environment in Switzerland that makes it easier for migrant women to earn a living?
How can we foster true inclusion and unlock the potential for diversity in organisations?
SDG6
SDG8
How can the world of work contribute to a future with more ecological responsibility, humanity and the common good?
How can the economy be transformed so that it makes a responsible contribution to a regenerative ecosystem, taking into account planetary boundaries and social requirements?
Comment soutenir l'émergence d'un nouveau paradigme économique durable au sein des PME suisses?
How can we foster true inclusion and unlock the potential for diversity in organisations?
Wie können wir in Zusammenarbeit mit KMUs das Potenzial einer integrativen Wirtschaft identifizieren?
SDG9
How do we support all societal players in seeing & seizing their chance to initialize change?
Wie können lokale Initiativen den systemischen Wandel in der Bildung bestmöglich unterstützen?
Comment soutenir l'émergence d'un nouveau paradigme économique durable au sein des PME suisses?
SDG10
How can this world be shaped more harmoniously and just for every living being?
How can we identify inequalities in the life game, get to the interconnected root that makes them possible and change the conditions in which we are playing?
How might we enable and prepare people across sectors and levels of society to collaborate and empower one another for positive change?
What does it take to make all our environments inclusive and just, and how can we empower each individual to bring about change?
How do we create an environment in Switzerland that makes it easier for migrant women to earn a living?
Wie können wir Chancengleichheit erreichen und das psychische Wohlbefinden der Jugendlichen in der Schweiz verbessern?
Wie können wir in Zusammenarbeit mit KMUs das Potenzial einer integrativen Wirtschaft identifizieren?
Wie können wir Kinder und Jugendliche, die durch alle Strukturen fallen, tatsächlich unterstützen und diese Erkenntnisse für den systemischen Wandel nutzen?
SDG11
Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell holds a Ph.D. and is the Founder and CEO of Cultural Inquiry. He has 23 years of experience in education, collective creativity, content co-creation, and change-driven strategy, and has founded children’s boards in different museums around the world. Working extensively from a children-centered mindset, Jose is specialised in building nature-centered narratives as strategic tools that help the democratization of cultural organisations. Jose believes children’s participation to be central when it comes to shaping a more just and sustainable future. As a community weaver and catalyst of disruptive social and cultural projects, Jose is dedicated to empowering marginalized voices and underrepresented cultural heritage.
How can organic gardening help children, youth and adults to actively work towards sustainability?
How might we enable organisations and communities to rally behind a common purpose that benefits all of society and the planet?
How can we, as a society, enhance our collective capacity to reshape the Swiss food system and promote regenerative business practices?
How can we empower immigrants to proactively face their challenges and feel empowered to act?
How do we develop social innovations so that our society is ready to shape a sustainable future together?
How can we together strengthen and accelerate the impact of our work to contribute to the world we carry in our hearts?
Wie können wir Akteure aus Verwaltung und Privatwirtschaft mit der lokalen Bevölkerung zusammenbringen, um die Zukunft Luzerns zu gestalten?
Wie können wir die Energie eines Ortes nutzen, um eine Vision für die Menschheit zu erschaffen, die einen kollektiven Wandel bewirken kann?
Wie gelingt es uns gemeinsam, über den nötigen Wandel nicht nur zu sprechen, sondern ihn zu leben?
Wie können wir den Wandel zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit in den Schweizer Gemeinden als Bottom-up-Ansatz der gesellschaftlichen Transformation unterstützen?
SDG12
How can organic gardening help children, youth and adults to actively work towards sustainability?
How can we bring companies to engage more in the fight against climate change?
How to make (business) students responsible agents for change transforming business towards a force for good?
How do we support all societal players in seeing & seizing their chance to initialize change?
How do we foster a new responsibility and life-affirming relationship with ourselves and the Earth together?
How might we enable organisations and communities to rally behind a common purpose that benefits all of society and the planet?
How can sustainability (continue to) be positioned as a form of status, in order to leverage this powerful social driver? At the same time, what pitfalls may be inherent in using an egoic type motivator for this outcome?
How can we reshape the production to consumption chain to align our behaviour to the exigencies of our environmental and societal surrounding?
How can we, as a society, enhance our collective capacity to reshape the Swiss food system and promote regenerative business practices?
Wie können wir eine nachhaltige Energieproduktion sicherstellen und das Konzept der Kreislaufwirtschaft in die verschiedenen Branchen und Arbeitsbereiche integrieren?
How can we create incentives for sustainable and future-oriented entrepreneurship in Switzerland?
How can we make the Swiss food system a source of sustainable food that serves people, animals and the planet?
What does Swiss society need today to feel empowered to act in a climate-friendly, sustainable manner?
What does a prevention-oriented, sustainable and purpose-based health care system in Switzerland look like?
SDG13
How can we bring companies to engage more in the fight against climate change?
How can we empower youth to take meaningful, impactful and positive actions?
How do we create a zero CO2 society based on the principles of climate justice?
How can we make the Swiss food system a source of sustainable food that serves people, animals and the planet?
What does Swiss society need today to feel empowered to act in a climate-friendly, sustainable manner?
How can we inform people about climate-damaging behavior and at the same time point out attractive alternatives for action?
How can we engage academia and civil society in creating a sustainable future?
How can we promote and protect the physical, mental and social well-being of all in times of the climate crisis?
SDG14
How can we inspire each other to transition to a circular economy through a mindset shift and deep collaborations?
Wie können wir Kinder und Jugendliche, die durch alle Strukturen fallen, tatsächlich unterstützen und diese Erkenntnisse für den systemischen Wandel nutzen?
SDG15
How can we strengthen nature-based education and nature-based learning in early childhood in order to contribute to a successful relationship with nature and more nature conservation?
How do we foster a new responsibility and life-affirming relationship with ourselves and the Earth together?
How can we identify, unleash and celebrate the capabilities of each human and organization to thrive together whilst regenerating life on Earth?
How can we reshape the production to consumption chain to align our behaviour to the exigencies of our environmental and societal surrounding?
How can we engage academia and civil society in creating a sustainable future?
SDG16
How can we empower youth to take meaningful, impactful and positive actions?
How can this world be shaped more harmoniously and just for every living being?
What does it take to make all our environments inclusive and just, and how can we empower each individual to bring about change?
How can we as a society develop collective compassion and integrity to heal and transform violence?
How can we empower immigrants to proactively face their challenges and feel empowered to act?
How can we anchor SDGs in the work with children, adolescents and young adults and co-shape the future with the next generation?
Wie können wir dazu beitragen, ein neues, integrales und zukunftsorientiertes Lernumfeld zu schaffen?
Wie können wir den Wandel zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit in den Schweizer Gemeinden als Bottom-up-Ansatz der gesellschaftlichen Transformation unterstützen?
Wie können wir Gemeinden und Politikern eine Kultur des Dialogs vermitteln?
SDG17
How can we create a powerful, sustainable and enabling learning environment for all through a holistic approach?
How can sustainability (continue to) be positioned as a form of status, in order to leverage this powerful social driver? At the same time, what pitfalls may be inherent in using an egoic type motivator for this outcome?
How might we enable and prepare people across sectors and levels of society to collaborate and empower one another for positive change?
How can we create incentives for sustainable and future-oriented entrepreneurship in Switzerland?
How do we develop social innovations so that our society is ready to shape a sustainable future together?
How can we together strengthen and accelerate the impact of our work to contribute to the world we carry in our hearts?
Wie können wir Akteure aus Verwaltung und Privatwirtschaft mit der lokalen Bevölkerung zusammenbringen, um die Zukunft Luzerns zu gestalten?
Wie können wir die Menschen aus der Region in die Lage versetzen, zu einem Wandel hin zu einem nachhaltigeren und sozial gerechteren Basel beizutragen?
Wie können wir die Energie eines Ortes nutzen, um eine Vision für die Menschheit zu erschaffen, die einen kollektiven Wandel bewirken kann?
Wie können wir Gemeinden und Politikern eine Kultur des Dialogs vermitteln?