4th edition of the Catalyst Lab
Working on the topics of food, education, and business.
In September 2023, we launched the fourth cycle of the Catalyst Lab with 17 committed participants, dedicated to driving positive change in the sectors of food, education, and business. For the first time, a topic (education) is co-led with a partner organisation, Intrinsic.
The Catalyst Lab is a 9-month-long, experience-oriented training that provides up-to-date knowledge about the requirements for transformation and methodological competences to drive systems change.
Together with the hosting team, experts and mentors accompany the Catalysts to further develop emerging projects, providing additional knowledge, insights, and network opportunities.
We wish to thank our Catalysts, supporters, and learning companions for taking part in this inspiring journey towards a sustainable future. Here you will find all about the fourth Catalyst Lab cohort and their impact!
ARE YOU OUR NEXT CATALYST? Learn more about the Catalyst Lab here and join the upcoming edition in September 2024!
CATALYSTS ABOUT THEIR PROJECTS
Catalyst Lab Happenings
In this blog post, Catalyst and facilitator Alexandra Choutko explores the importance of cultivating intuition to face the challenges of our time.
Alexandra Choutko is an experienced facilitator, and Catalyst from the Catalyst Lab cohort 2023–2024. With this blog post, she shares her personal experiences that have brought her to where she is now, and where her initial sense of disconnection in the Catalyst Lab led her to create an intervention in the form of a radical honesty workshop.
In this podcast, Catalyst Walter Zueck talks about his experiences in the Catalyst Lab. Colette from our team asked him how he came to the Catalyst Lab, what his first impressions were and why it was worthwhile for him to take part in this unique learning journey.
Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell is the founder of Cultural Inquiry, and Catalyst from the Catalyst Lab cohort 2023–2024. With this blog post, he shares his personal experiences that have brought him to where he is now, and how the Catalyst Lab has empowered his personal growth along his journey towards change.
Catalyst und bekannte Schweizer Regisseurin Rebecca Panian lanciert eine aussergewöhnliche Pop-Polit Talkshow, bei der die Kandidatinnen und Kandidaten bei der Lösungsfindung eines Problems weitestgehend sich selbst überlassen werden. Bei Erfolg wird die erarbeitete Lösung an den Bundesrat weitergegeben, beim Versagen wartet Freiwilligen-Arbeit.
Catalyst Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell hat am 25. Januar 2024 beim Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse eine Winterrede gehalten – bei tsüri kannst du sie nachlesen!
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How can we craft a future that is both inclusive and sustainable, taking into account intersectionality and people's diverse histories?
How can we collectively transform today's fragmented and limited children's food education into a holistic and integrated approach?
What is truly needed during this era of planetary and societal transformation? How can we effectively address those needs?
How can we bring about and facilitate lasting change in a complex and constantly evolving world?
How can we make it easier for people to connect with nature and themselves? How can we encourage individuals to take care of their mind and body while fostering a deeper connection with nature?
How can we contribute to social transformation by creating engaging spaces and connecting people in fun and enjoyable ways?
How can we encourage people at a local level to take responsibility for the pressing issues of the present moment and their sustainable future in a fun and constructive way?
How can we as a human collective reach more social harmony/equality, reduce discrimination, and contribute to global peace? How can international cooperation, the business world, and policies contribute to this goal?
How can we prevent the emergence of prejudices? What are the most harmful prejudices, and how can we eliminate their negative impact?
The fourth edition of The Catalyst Lab has been made possible thanks to the support of Mercator Foundation Switzerland.