Help make San Jose a Doughnut City!

Doughnut economics is a regenerative economic framework that aims to create a society that is socially just and environmentally sustainable. In becoming a doughnut city, San Jose can create a more resilient and thriving economy that works better for both people and the planet.

Donate now to help us assemble a working group of San Jose community members who will collect data, conduct research, and create a comprehensive doughnut snapshot of San Jose's economic landscape in 2025. A doughnut snapshot is a tool for assessing the economic performance of a country, region or city within the context of the doughnut model. A San Jose doughnut Snapshot will allow policymakers and stakeholders to quickly identify areas where the economy is exceeding environmental limits or failing to meet social goals, and adjust policies and priorities accordingly.

Developed by economist Kate Raworth, doughnut economics shifts away from traditional economic models that prioritize continuous growth and instead focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable economy within planetary boundaries. The doughnut model visualizes this by representing two interlocking rings - the inner ring represents the minimum social standards necessary for a good life, such as access to food, water, healthcare, and education, while the outer ring represents the planetary boundaries that humanity must stay within to ensure a stable and thriving environment.

Doughnut Economics encourages cities to focus on creating a thriving economy that operates within the planetary boundaries. This means considering the long-term impacts of economic decisions on the environment, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. In San Jose, where rapid urbanization has put a strain on natural resources, adopting Doughnut Economics and co-creating a doughnut snapshot can help San jose meet its climate smart goals and transition towards a more sustainable future.

We need your help to make this project a reality. Your donation will go towards funding a diverse working group led by local residents, business leaders, climate activists, policy makers, and community organizers to gather data, research and produce a snapshot visual and report. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in creating a more sustainable and equitable future for San Jose.

This project allows San Jose to join cities around the world embracing doughnut economics. Fellow Doughnut Cities like Amsterdam, Portland, and Melbourne are actively showing how we can move from vision to strategy to actual material change for the people and ecological systems who make up our economies. See the example of the Amsterdam city doughnut for how the snapshot tool can be used for transformative action.

As one of the largest cities in California, San Jose faces various challenges such as income inequality, climate change, and housing affordability. Doughnut Economics offers a new paradigm for economic development that is aligned with the city's values of sustainability, equity, and prosperity for all. Join us in supporting this important initiative and be a part of creating a doughnut economy in our city. Together, we can create a more just and sustainable society for all.

Donate today, share this campaign widely and help us make a difference!

And if you are interested in joining the San Jose Doughnut Economics working group or learning more, email Dave at david.kearney-brown(at)caldec.org

Thank you for your support.

California Doughnut Economics Coalition is a 501c3 organization based in California that seeks to Initiate regenerative and distributive economic systems throughout California, using 21st-century Doughnut Economics thinking. Learn more about our work at Caldec.org

Doughnut Economics in San Jose, CA

By California Doughnut Economics Coalition

Doughnut Economics in San Jose, CA

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