We consist of dedicated individuals with a diverse background ranging from ecology through economy and policy to geography. We focus on biodiversity and the well-being of society, sufficient energy use, socio-economic transition and transformation as well as behaviour change. For this we carry out research, we measure impacts, we provide advice and we do projects. We involve multiple stakeholders, we build dialogues and bridges. We bring experience and networks from both Western and Eastern Europe.
GreenFormation Kft., together with Transition Wekerle civil organisation, Kiserdő Egyesület, and volunteers, organised a successful event within the framework of the Co-Bio project’s local case study. We launched a program series called “Wekerle, természetesen!” (Wekerle, naturally!) that aims to provide useful information and practical ideas to Wekerletelep residents, supporting them in taking nature-friendly steps to…
In the framework of the Co-Bio project, GreenFormation is implementing a local case study in Budapest, aiming to support urban biodiversity. The case study is located in the XIX district in Budapest, called “Wekerletelep” (Wekerle estate), a unique garden suburb with many green areas. We are working in cooperation with local organisations -the Transition Wekerle…
GreenFormation experts joined those professionals working in Hungarian climate science and related fields, who urged the following ten messages to be considered and related necessary actions to be implemented: We have to face the problems. The negative effects of climate change can already be felt and will worsen. Instead of adapting or reducing emissions, adapt…
GreenFormation signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Budapest to enhance their joint efforts in biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and mitigation. Budapest joined the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, aiming for cities to become carbon-neutral by 2030 showing leading examples to other settlements to follow by 2050. For this, Mission cities plan…
The Degrowth Doughnut model is based on the original Doughnut visualisation of ecological boundaries and social foundations. (You can read more about these models in our previous article here.) The Budapest Degrowth Doughnut was formulated in a participatory way during an expert-workshop series in spring, 2024. The process was combined with intense bilateral consultations with…
GreenFormation has joined the international degrowth network (IDN), which consists of organisations, activists, researchers, practitioners, educators, and artists dedicated to structuring and energising social and environmental groups and organisations throughout the world that share a similar understanding of growth-dependent economic systems. We focus on fostering pluriversal, democratic, inclusive, and effective coordination among these groups and…
The Co-Bio (Co-creating Biodiversity in Urban Areas) project had its Train-the-Trainers event in Athens last month, which equipped partners with the necessary co-creation methods, mindset, tools, and insights for urban biodiversity enhancement to act as effective facilitators in their national case development process. During the event, we shared our project-related experiences, dilemmas, and methods, while…
Almost 200 countries have pledged to integrate biodiversity targets into policies across various sectors, but these efforts have largely failed due to non-binding commitments, vague targets, insufficient resources – and mostly, due to lack of willingness to prioritise biodiversity. Research led by Utrecht University and UFZ Helmholz Centre, co-authored by GreenFormation founder, indicates that current…
GDP, material consumption, and energy consumption are very much intertwined. Until we insist on economic growth to deliver well-being, material and energy consumption will rise, while biodiversity, and well-being supporting natural services will keep on diminishing. Even though there are top-down tools and methods targeting explicitly or indirectly absolute energy use reduction, decision-makers are postponing…
Ever-growing economic activities have continuously increased resource use and pollution far more rapidly than these have been reduced through scientific and technological advances and efficiencies.
