Publication: ‘A Path to Post-Growth Pensions’
Our economies cannot keep growing indefinitely. What does this mean for our pensions? This report tackles this question head on, discussing the challenges faced by pensions today and the opportunities for realizing resilient, growth-independent wellbeing in retirement.
Arketa Institute piece featured in NextBillion’s Most Influential Articles of 2025
Our piece on how Ecological Economics could change Development Finance for the better was featured as a top article on the emerging markets-focused media platform.
Anastasia presents to WWF Switzerland’s Sustainable Finance team
Last week, Anastasia presented to the Sustainable Finance team of World Wildlife Fund Switzerland at their offices in Zurich.
Arketa Institute featured in Corporate Knights Cover Story: Abundance vs. Degrowth
In a two-part series, Corporate Knights compares “Abundance” and “Degrowth”, featuring interviews with Matt Orsagh and others.
Why postgrowth finance? Animated Video Series
A series of animated explainer videos introducing key concepts related to Ecological Economics, degrowth, and wellbeing-oriented economies, created in collaboration with animator David Koblesky.
Steve speaks to Post Growth Entrepreneurship Incubator Cohort
Steve recently spoke to purpose-focused entrepreneurs about Ecological Economics, our thoughts on post-growth finance, and what to keep in mind when looking for funding.
Can Degrowth Right-Size the Global Economy?
Matt and Steve wrote an article for NextBillion on how degrowth can move the world to a sustainable steady-state economy.
“Rethinking Success”: Arketa Institute featured in NZZ Sustainable Switzerland
Our work was highlighted in an article on the sustainability platform of one of Switzerland’s leading newspapers.
Matt Appears on Inaugural “Empty World” Podcast
Matt joined Gabriel Bonnamy of MIT for a bold conversation on ‘By Disaster or Design’ to kick off this new podcast.
Online Course Available: Arketa Institute Partners with ED4S to Offer Free Course on Ecological Economics
Arketa Institute Co-Founder Matt Orsagh provides a free course on Ecological Economics and Degrowth in partnership with sustainability education provider ED4S.
The Case for Post-Growth Finance: Anastasia speaks to the Catalyst Network
On September 25th, Anastasia was invited to present to the Catalyst Network, an interdisciplinary group of high-impact change leaders largely based in Australia.
Arketa Institute joins r3.0 Partner Network & 2025 Conference
Earlier this month, Matt attended r3.0's annual conference and presented to r3.0 and its members on their Partner Day the day after the conference.
Arketa Institute presents to Swiss pension fund
In late August, Arketa Institute was invited to present to the leadership of a Swiss pension fund. We introduced Ecological Economics and degrowth and shared ideas for how pension funds could continue delivering value in this context.
Anastasia presents at National Postgrowth Meetup in Switzerland
On August 22, 2025, Swiss postgrowth advocates came together in Bern, Switzerland. Anastasia joined to lead a session on narrative and communications.
Matt speaks at DeSchool Chicago 2025
This week, Arketa Institute's Matt Orsagh spoke at the Degrowth Institute’s inaugural DeSchool event in Chicago, Illinois.
Steve speaks on Sustainable Finance panel at the University of Lausanne
What role does finance have to play in realizing genuine sustainability? Steve discussed this with Simon Berthoud of Climate Alliance Switzerland and Alisa Gessler of Enterprise for Society Center during a panel at the University of Lausanne.
Anastasia hosts workshop at One Young World Switzerland
Arketa Institute Co-founder Anastasia Linn held two workshops at the 2025 One Young World Switzerland National Congress in Bern, Switzerland.
The Post-Growth Finance Action Circle
Over the last ten months, Steve Rocco and Matt Orsagh have been participating in a first-of-its-kind community of practice: the Post-Growth Finance Action Circle organized by Research & Degrowth International.
‘By Disaster or Design’ Webinar Recording
Following the publication of our first whitepaper, By Disaster or Design, Arketa Institute held a webinar on April 29th, 2025 to discuss key points from the report and answer readers' questions.
“Finance can follow this new path”: Matt publishes article on Resilience.org
Matt’s article summarizing insights from our first report was featured on the Post Carbon Institute’s popular media platform.