We are excited to grow our team further and are today welcoming back Lisa Stenvinkel who was already part of Another Tomorrow a few years ago. Of course we made sure to check in with Lisa and ask some questions!
Hi Lisa, and welcome back to the team ⚡️
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Some might still remember you from the early days but for those who don't know you yet, tell us more about yourself and what brought you back to Another Tomorrow. Two things stand out immediately: the people and the methods for solving complex problems. Never have I achieved so much while having so much fun as when I last worked at AT. Together with the sustainability track focusing on net zero transitions, it made coming back a no-brainer. I not only get to talk about net zero and sustainability all day, I also have the luxury of working hands-on with it, applying our methodologies to drive transformation and systemic change.
What's your role now? Primarily to be a campaigner for starting the journey towards net-zero and help organisations accelerate their transition towards a new and greener economy. To get from inertia to action. This involves many different things and I see closing the knowledge gap and enabling cross-industry partnerships as key.
What excites you the most about being a part of the team? To plug into this collective of brilliant minds and work closely with the team to achieve a positive climate impact for both our clients and society.
What are your expectations and hopes for the future and AT? In the coming years I see AT being a dynamic engine for positive impact and driver of systemic change. Combining our methods and tools with our climate researchers’ knowledge, we are in a unique position to build capacity among organisations to respond to wicked problems such as climate change.
Tell us something we need to know about you. Ask me anything about cork and I’ll never stop talking. It is the most sustainable material you can imagine and if you want to know more - ask me next time we meet and I’ll give you the full low-down!
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Finally, do you have a recommendation you don't want us to miss out on? I’m pushing for a revival of the AT Book Club and the first book we’re going to read is The Ministry For The Future by Kim Stanley Robinson — it’s very thought provoking and about the consequences of humanity collectively failing to deal seriously with climate change.
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Climate experts entered the chat
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In the past year, we have deepened our partnership with climate researchers Åsa Löfgren and Sverker Jagers to help organisations accelerate the net zero transition. This also allows us to discuss different topics and learn from their expertise, helping us to understand the complex matter of climate change, policies, collective action and more. The other week, Creative Technologist André sparked an interesting conversation which we'll let you in on — click here to read the full discussion!
Want to ask a question? Do it here and we'll make sure to get you the answer!
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India's first solar-powered village
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In India's Modhera village, inhabitants now benefit from the solar panels installed on the rooftops of their houses. As India's first solar-powered village, residents no longer have to pay for electricity, saving up to 3,000 rupees (36€) as a result. With the installation of solar panels, some villagers have even made a profit from the electricity generated.
Besides saving money, the excess electricity generated is sold back to the grid, creating a source of income for the people. For some families, these savings are akin to collecting pension for their old age.
Estimated to cost around $9.7 million, the project is slated to be used as a testbed to gain insights on bottlenecks related to renewable energy. If it proves to be financially feasible, there are plans to replicate it in other rural parts of Gujarat. Eventually, the managing director of Gujarat Power Corporation envisions it as a way for villages and towns to become self-dependent & self-sufficient in their energy needs.
Read more on the other benefits of solar energy in Modhera here ☀️
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Stay safe and stay curious!
/ Linnéa & Team Another Tomorrow
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