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@clubofrome.org Oct 12, 2026, 9:09 AM

Read the Paper: https://www.clubofrome.org/publication/african-common-currency/

Read the Blog: https://www.clubofrome.org/blog-post/alabi-africa-monetary-resilience/

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Promotional graphic for Ken Alabi's paper on African currency.

@clubofrome.org Oct 12, 2026, 9:09 AM

Monetary resilience is part of Africa’s economic resilience

In a new Club of Rome publication, Ken Alabi explores what an African common currency could mean for trade, integration and greater monetary autonomy.

Read the Paper: vist.ly/5myuy

Read the Blog: vist.ly/5myuv

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@clubofrome.org Oct 9, 2026, 9:09 AM

Info and online registration: https://www.clubofrome.org/events/romania-conference-2026/

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Event poster for wellbeing economy session with speakers' photos and details.

Event flyer titled 'From social tension to alternative futures: Reimagining the wellbeing economy' with speaker photos.

@clubofrome.org Oct 9, 2026, 9:09 AM

Info and online registration: https://www.clubofrome.org/events/romania-conference-2026/

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Poster for 'The end of population growth', with three speakers’ names and photos.

Event promo with speaker photos and event details for 5 Nov 2026.

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@clubofrome.org Oct 9, 2026, 9:09 AM

From sessions on population growth, finance for regeneration, resources, AI in service to Planetary peace, the No Limits to Hope conference will run a full programme from 4–6 November.

Info and online registration: vist.ly/5mnmk

Poster for Reimagining Learning for Regeneration with speaker photos and event details.

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Event poster for 'Constellations of Hope' session with speakers' names and affiliations.

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@clubofrome.org Oct 8, 2026, 8:59 AM

“I've been hit by a bus, all my limbs are broken, I'm in ICU and by the way, turn up to work tomorrow.”

Chandran Nair’s analogy on why countries need time to heal and develop new forms of leadership and political culture.

The full podcast episode: vist.ly/5mher

@clubofrome.org Oct 7, 2026, 9:08 AM

What if AI's greatest gift is the choice it forces on us?

David Korten argues that AI magnifies a competitive culture we can no longer afford, and gives us every reason to change it.

Read his blog here: → vist.ly/5mcc7…ansform-humanity/

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@clubofrome.org Oct 6, 2026, 12:23 PM

🌍 Leading voices have endorsed A Time of Great Consequence, including André Hoffmann (Roche), Carlos Álvarez (Club of Rome), @ilonamotto.bsky.social (@uni-graz.at) and @najatvb.bsky.social (former French education minister).
Read the Manifesto here: vist.ly/5m7vf

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Quote on wisdom by Carlos Álvarez Pereira with his photo and hand bridge.

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@clubofrome.org Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

The Fifth Element is hiring for two roles:

- Programme assistant
- Programme associate – Earth-Humanity Coalition and Reframing Research & Innovation

Both roles are full-time and remote, with 12-month contracts starting January 2027.

Apply by 25 October: vist.ly/5m62t

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@clubofrome.org Oct 5, 2026, 9:10 AM

Could adaptation drive emissions cuts?

A survey of more than 18,000 people in 18 countries by Morphosis finds that 53% believe adaptation could make emissions cuts more ambitious.

Read Simon Zadek’s analysis:
vist.ly/5k277

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@clubofrome.org Oct 2, 2026, 9:10 AM

We're excited to welcome Shahar Zainuddin, banker and advocate for systemic economic reform, as a new member of the Club of Rome! Three decades in finance, now questioning how money, capital and debt are pushing the planet past its limits. 🔗vist.ly/5kqnu

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@clubofrome.org Oct 1, 2026, 9:10 AM

Hear from thinkers, policymakers and practitioners exploring how we bridge knowledge and action, reimagine education and build a regenerative future.

Join No Limits to hope online. Info and registration: vist.ly/5kjkp

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@clubofrome.org Sep 30, 2026, 11:03 AM

What if the most important climate story of 2025 is not how much emissions rose, but where they rose?

Mariana Bozesan examines the latest global emissions data and what it reveals about where change is needed.

Read her blog here: vist.ly/5kete

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@clubofrome.org Sep 28, 2026, 7:04 AM

What turns knowledge into action? Swipe through A Time of Great Consequence: A Manifesto for Bridging Knowledge and Action.

Launched today with UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University.

Read it and share it → vist.ly/5k4n9

A Manifesto for Bridging Knowledge and Action

@clubofrome.org Sep 25, 2026, 11:12 AM

The inner shift: a journey to global change by Kiyoshi Akasu (SGI Peace Centre) on 50 years of shared conviction between the Club of Rome and the Soka Gakkai: lasting change begins within.

🔗 vist.ly/5jtjf

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@clubofrome.org Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

PODCAST | NEW EPISODE

“If the two major powers work together, I think we would see a very different world.”

Chandran Nair on why the path to global peace depends on Western powers losing their fear of the rise of others.

The full episode: vist.ly/5jt3k

@clubofrome.org Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM

We're excited to welcome Izzeldin Abuelaish, physician, author and five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, as a new member of the club of Rome!

🔗 vist.ly/5jnns

Portrait of a man in a suit with welcome text for Izzeldin Abuelaish joining the Club of Rome.

@clubofrome.org Sep 23, 2026, 9:09 AM

Learn more about the Fellowship at https://www.clubofrome.org/news/keith-suter-communications-fellowship/

@clubofrome.org Sep 23, 2026, 9:08 AM

Meet tomorrow’s changemakers! The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship is an opportunity for emerging communications professionals from most of the world to develop their skills and exchange perspectives that strengths systems thinking and global collaboration to shape our future.

@clubofrome.org Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 AM

Listen to our recent podcast episode with Runa exploring what motivated her journey to founding Friendship and joining the Club of Rome: https://clubofrome.podbean.com/e/local-solutions-runa-khan/

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