Regeneration over Sustainability: A vision and blueprint for a thriving World

Marc Buckley champions a profound shift and a bold leap forward: transitioning from merely sustaining to actively regenerating and revitalizing our environment, communities, and economies. His transformative approach promotes practices that restore and enhance the health and vitality of our planet, rather than merely maintaining the status quo. He calls on leaders, innovators, and individuals alike to reimagine their impact on the world, pivoting from passive participants to active architects of a thriving world. Marc’s vision is aligned with the growing momentum towards regenerative practices among thought leaders, environmentalists, and businesses. This paradigm shift focuses on actively doing good rather than just minimizing harm. Regenerative practices aim to rebuild, renew, and revitalize sources of energy and materials, thus enhancing the health of the ecosystems and communities they touch and striving for a net-positive impact. Marc delves into strategies and innovations showcasing how regenerative practices can be adopted across various sectors. He urges a collective reevaluation of how we design products, manage land, conduct business, and live our lives in symbiosis with nature. Covering topics like circular economies, renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and community-led conservation efforts, he demystifies sustainability jargon and acronyms—HSE, CSR, SDGs, ESG—turning them into a toolkit for active co-creation of desirable futures. Marc challenges us to see ourselves as agents of change, capable of shaping a thriving world for ourselves and future generations. This keynote is more than just a speech; it’s a roadmap and blueprint for transforming our lifestyles and business models, preparing us to be ‘future fit’ in a rapidly changing world.”