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Partners

Shifting Paradigms works with a broad network of experts to strengthen its in-country capacity and broaden the expertise it can provide.

Bureau Buitenklank

We set the tone for a sustainable future

We work on a healthy balance between nature, people, and the economy. We challenge people to shift the status quo while fostering connections and building trust.

FABRICations

Research-driven spatial design for resilient and healthy urban environments
FABRICations is a spatial design studio working across architecture, landscape design, urbanism, and regional strategies. Our projects focus on energy transitions, climate adaptation, regional metabolism, and mixed urban environments.

Latest Project: The spatial implications of the circular economy transition in Rotterdam

Pascale Junker Foresight

Pascale Junker Foresight

Those who adapt will thrive

Pascale Junker Foresight provides resilience preparedness by combining foresight and imagination with materiality and culture. Its mission is to help public organisations and businesses navigate the complexities of the future with confidence and anticipation and
identify new ways to create lasting value.

Climate Focus

Insights and solutions for climate action

Climate Focus is an impact-driven company with a mission to combat climate change and drive sustainable development..

Latest Project: Blog: The Gambia receives global recognition as the circular economy keeps the country on track to below 1.5°C

Circle Economy

Driving the transition to a new economy

Circle Economy is leading the transition to a circular economy—one that designs out waste, keeps materials in use, regenerates nature, and creates lasting value for people and the planet.

Latest Project: The spatial implications of the circular economy transition in Rotterdam

Rebel Group

Rebel Group

No change without a Rebel

Rebels work on the issues that will affect our future, from sustainability, transportation, and urban development to healthcare and the social sector. We make an impact, not only as advisors but also as investors. Rebel combines strategic and policy advice with environmental impact analysis, value-chain collaboration and circular procurement.

Latest Project: The spatial implications of the circular economy transition in Rotterdam

DRIFT

Dutch Research Institute for Transitions
DRIFT is a leading research institute in the field of transition science. As one of the first organisations globally devoted to sustainability and justice transitionswe can help you and your organisation explore fundamental change. DRIFT operates as a social enterprise under the umbrella of the Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Carbon Disclosure Project

CDP is a not-for-profit that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 15 years we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide.

Latest Project: Lowering cities carbon emissions – new climate finance options

Earth Systems

Innovative Science & Engineering for a Sustainable Future

At Earth Systems, we believe that the future of our planet depends on what we do today. Since 1993, we have been at the forefront of environmental sustainability, delivering innovative, science-driven solutions that address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Latest Project: Transform Magazine on resource mapping in Lao PDR: A state of flow

Royal HaskoningDHV

Royal HaskoningDHV has been making a world of difference in people’s lives since 1881. As an independent international engineering and project management consultancy, we have been working with clients to successfully deliver projects which contribute to improving living circumstances. Our 6,000 colleagues, spread over 150 countries are committed to our promise to enhance society together. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver a multidisciplinary range of consultancy services for the entire living environment.

Latest Project: Methane reduction in the palm oil industry

EnviroSense

Let’s talk rubbish!
EnviroSense  in South Africa identifies the status quo of resource consumption considering all relevant social, economic and natural system impacts. From there it formulates individual solutions towards waste minimisation and pollution prevention.

Latest Project: Blog: The Gambia receives global recognition as the circular economy keeps the country on track to below 1.5°C

Circular Vision

Collaboration is key to a circular economy.

At Circular Vision we believe in collaborations and partnerships to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Coalitions of frontrunners are the driving force behind the adoption of a circular, regenerative economy, which fundamentally chances the way business operates.

Latest Project: Blog: The Gambia receives global recognition as the circular economy keeps the country on track to below 1.5°C

Planet Ark

Planet Ark helps people, governments and businesses reduce their impact on the environment. Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit organisation with a vision of a world where people live harmoniously with nature. Established in 1992, they are one of Australia’s leading environmental behaviour change organisations with a focus on working collaboratively and positively. In 2020, Planet Ark ran the Australian circular economy hub.

Latest Project: Chinese waste ban forcing a breakthrough in circular economy ambitions in Australia

The Centre for Sustainable Production and Consumption

The Centre for Sustainable Production and Consumption in Kazakhstan (CSPC) is an independent non-governmental organization. Its mission is to develop and implement sustainable production and consumption practices in industry and agriculture, and the promotion of a preventive approach to environmental protection, with use of best available technologies and innovation at national and local level.

Latest Project: Metabolic analysis and circular economy strategies for Almaty, Kazakhstan

Atlas Environmental Law Advisory

Atlas has been founded on one simple idea: impact with integrity. This means applying the most effective and thoughtful legal strategies to safeguard the sustainability of both our economies and our environment. It believes that private business should work closely with governments in the responsible use of natural resources, growing wealth with one hand while preserving endangered ecosystems and biodiversity with the other.

Latest Project: Carbon offsetting in Europe post 2012: Kyoto Protocol, EU ETS, and effort sharing

Green Carbon Bulgaria

Green Carbon Bulgaria is a climate mitigation advisory based in Sofia. It provides technical advisory services to connect mitigation action and climate policies with international climate finance. Green Carbon Bulgaria has over 10 years of experience with estimating and monitoring the emission reduction impact of mitigation efforts.

Latest Project: Gold Standard carbon credits from a waste biomass boiler in Bulgaria

GRID Impact

GRID Impact is a global research, innovation and design firm that specializes in human-centered approaches to complex social and economic challenges. It creates scalable social impact in domains such as financial inclusion, sanitation, agriculture and alternative energy. Its approach is a combination of the evidence-based insights and diagnostic of behavioral science, and the creative problem-solving and iterative, collaborative processes of human-centered design for more predictable, longer lasting results.

Latest Project: Microfinance to accelerate the adoption of efficient cookstoves and solar lanterns in Kenya

Whitehopleman Cement Industry Experts

Whitehopleman Cement Industry Experts provides innovative services and solutions to improve the performance of cement manufacturing and supply companies. It focuses on the investigation, identification and dissemination of best practice in all aspects of the cement industry. Its industry-wide benchmarking service identifies best practice in the industry.

Latest Project: Industrial ecology in the cement sector of Kazakhstan

Eneco Solutions

Eneco Solutions is an environmental management service provider with offices in Almaty and Uralsk, Kazakhstan. It provides trainings on environmental management systems, greenhouse gas monitoring and is an accredited verifier under the Kazakhstan Emission Trading Scheme.

Latest Project: Industrial ecology in the cement sector of Kazakhstan

Tijl Akkermans

Tijl Akkermans is a designer working on the visual communications of organizations and companies. He believes that a good design strategy helps the world forward by telling and showing the stories and goals of the organizations and companies he is working for.

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jelmer@shiftingparadigms.nl
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topics

  • Blog posts and articles
  • Circular economy
  • Circular economy quick scans and tools
  • Climate finance and due diligence
  • Climate policy
  • Deep awareness and engagement
  • Metabolic analysis of flows and stocks
  • Rebound effect and sufficiency
  • Renewable energy and energy efficiency
  • Sector research and policy support

sectors

  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Construction
  • Energy and power
  • Finance
  • Households and SMEs
  • Industry
  • Mining and quarrying
  • Textiles
  • Transport
  • Waste
  • Water

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