Marc Buckley

Marc Buckley is a global citizen, an ecological economist, and a
regenerative futurist who is deeply involved in various projects
aimed at addressing global challenges and human suffering. Born
to a German mother and having lived all over the world, Buckley
has a broad perspective on global issues. He believes in
addressing every facet of a complex system to solve humanity's
grand challenges, embracing complexity and system science.



Buckley studied ecological economics with Herman Dally at the
University of Maryland and system science with Dr. Fritz of
Capra. He works on seven major projects with the United Nations,
including the Sustainable Development Goals for which he wrote
the manifesto. He is also a founding member of Resilience
Frontiers, a project aimed at creating resilient development
goals.



In addition to his work with the UN, Buckley sits on five
high-level working groups with the World Economic Forum and the
EU taxonomy for the ESG commission. He is also a global food
systems reformist and a prolific author, having written two books
in the last six months alone. His books focus on disrupting old
models and patterns and envisioning a world that works for
everyone.



Buckley's drive comes from his desire to empower billions of
global citizens to live an adaptive lifestyle of health and
sustainability within the safe operating spaces of our planetary
boundaries. He believes in taking care of oneself and living a
life that feeds the soul. He practices discipline in his daily
routine, focusing on reading, exercise, meditation, and
maintaining a healthy diet.



Buckley's vision of a world that works for everyone is inspired
by Buckminster Fuller's purpose for existing: "to make the world
work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through
spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or the
disadvantage of anyone." This vision guides Buckley's actions and
decisions, and he believes that having a clear vision of the
future makes the path to achieving it easier.



Buckley's understanding of "wohlstand" (a German term that
combines aspects of wealth and wellbeing) is tied to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs and the idea of creating local economies or
ecosystems. He believes in taking control of one's wellbeing and
not leaving it in the hands of external entities. His vision of
"wohlstand" involves meeting the inalienable rights that cover
wellbeing and creating a world that works for everyone.