Dr. Carlo Sessa, Senior Researcher and Executive Board Member of EMEA, participated in the Business Form “Sustainability 2.0: Exploring the Future of Regenerative Business” which took place at the Congress Center “Constantinus Palace”, Nis, Serbia, on 29 November 2024.
“Sustainability 2.0: Exploring the Future of Regenerative Business” is a regional business forum was designed to bring together key stakeholders from policy, industry, academia, and civil society to explore the next generation of sustainable and regenerative business practices. Hosted in Niš and aligned with the EU funded CROSS-REIS project activities, the event gathered participants from Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Albania, as well as prominent speakers from Italy, Spain, and Norway.
Dr. Sessa deliver the closing remarks of the Forum with reflections on the day’s discussions and key takeaways for advancing regenerative business practices in the region. He highlighted that regenerative business already exist, but often are not known and classified as such by those holding them because the very definition and knowledge of what is “regenerative” is still not enough diffused in the business sector. He made the example of the Toyota car manufacturing process at large scale, which follows regenerative principles, and also of a small honey production and marketing family business in Nis.
The Cross-disciplinary Network for Research Excellence in Regenerative Economy Innovation Ecosystems (CROSS-REIS) is committed to advancing knowledge and research that fosters regenerative economies. Regenerative economies are built upon principles that not only sustain but restore and revitalize natural ecosystems and societal well-being. In this context, CROSS-REIS brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across Europe and the Mediterranean region to engage in collaborative efforts to enhance research capacities and develop innovative solutions.
