Description

In this conversation, Silke von Brockhausen and Rukmini Iyer explore the concept of regeneration within the context of the United Nations and its potential to transform systems for a thriving future. They discuss the importance of personal change as a foundation for systemic transformation, the need for decolonization in our approaches, and the significance of trust and diversity in organizational settings. Rukmini shares practical tools for fostering trust and collaboration, and they envision a future where ecology is central to peace and development. The conversation concludes with a daily practice for reconnecting with nature and fostering a regenerative mindset.

Connect with Rukmini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukminiiyer/ 

Learn more about her work: https://rukminiiyer.medium.com/

takeaways

• Regeneration is about actively participating in life.
• Personal change is essential for systemic change.
• Decolonization involves fair exchanges for survival.
• Diversity of voices is crucial in shaping policy.
• Trust is essential for sustainable relationships.
• Ecology must be at the center of peace and development.
• Creativity fosters a regenerative mindset.
• Nature mandalas help reconnect with beauty and life.
• Organizations must model humility and accountability.
• Transformative tools can facilitate organizational change.

titles

• Regeneration and the UN: A New Vision
• The Power of Personal Change in Regeneration

Sound Bites

• "Diversity of voices shapes policy."
• "We are part of a larger web of life."
• "Ecology must be at the center of peace."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Regeneration and the UN's Role

02:58 Understanding Regeneration: A Practical Approach

05:57 The Importance of Personal Change in Regeneration

08:34 Decolonization: Beyond Academic Perspectives

11:43 Transforming Organizations: Building Trust and Relationships

14:32 Tools for Organizational Transformation

17:45 Imagining a Regenerative UN: A Vision for the Future

20:48 Daily Practices for Reconnection and Regeneration