Matt Returns to University of Richmond for Evening Keynote
After giving two lectures there in 2025, Matt was invited back to the University of Richmond in April 2026 to speak to a wider audience about Ecological Economics and degrowth.
Matt Speaks at Georgetown University
On March 25th, Matt met with finance students at Georgetown University to discuss the work of Arketa Institute and introduce the concepts of Ecological Economics and degrowth.
Our First Year of Action
From presenting at universities and industry events to publishing in trade journals and speaking on podcasts, our first year has been a whirlwind. Read our impact highlights from 2025.
Arketa Institute Speaks at Quinnipiac GAME Forum
The GAME Forum is the largest student-run financial conference in the world, bringing in students from over 140 universities to learn from industry leaders. This year, Matt was among them.
Anastasia gives ‘Ideaspark’ talk at WWF Switzerland
On March 19th, 2026, Anastasia returned to the WWF offices in Zurich, Switzerland, to give an internal presentation about Arketa Institute’s approach to creating financial systems change.
Meet our Academic Advisory Board!
Arketa Institute is advised by a leading group of researchers that help keep our work strong on the science and up-to-date with emerging discourse. Learn more about our AAB…
The Influence of the Finance Sector on Global Material Flows: Anastasia Gives Guest Lecture at University of Lausanne
Anastasia was invited to speak to students in a class taught by Lorenz Keysser and IPCC report co-author Professor Julia Steinberger.
Systems Change in Practice: Anastasia presents at Franklin University Switzerland
On Feb. 25th, 2026, Arketa Institute Co-Founder Anastasia Linn presented as part of the Sustainability Talks series at Franklin University Switzerland.
‘A Path to Post-Growth Pensions’ Webinar Recording
On Feb. 4th, 2026, the team from Arketa Institute presented the key insights from their paper 'A Path to Post-Growth Pensions'. The conversation was moderated by Gaya Herrington.
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.