Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

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A holistic and powerful categorization system

Dec 2019

Symbiosis in Development: ELSI

ELSI is a systems categorization tool that helps users get the deep insight needed for integrated analysis, solution finding, and genuinely sustainable development. It is an …

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Dec 2019

Symbiosis in Development: ELSI

ELSI is a systems categorization tool that helps users get the deep insight needed for…

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Systemic Sustainability and Innovation framework

Nov 2019

Symbiosis in Development (SiD)

Symbiosis in Development (SiD) is a systemic sustainability framework, developed by Except since 1999 with the help of dozens of experts in the field. It's a powerful, agile,…

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Nov 2019

Symbiosis in Development (SiD)

Symbiosis in Development (SiD) is a systemic sustainability framework, developed by Ex…

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Except joins the B Corp Movement

B Corp is a global movement of organizations that hold social and environmental shared value at the core of their business activities. The rising tide of B Corporations is ch…

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Oct 2019

Except joins the B Corp Movement

B Corp is a global movement of organizations that hold social and environmental shared…

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Celebrate World Bee Day 2019 with Except Biotechnologist Jon Woning

May 2019

Keeping Our Bees

Today, following the recent UN report outlining the devastating degradation of our planet’s natural biodiversity, is World Bee Day. To celebrate these magnificent creatures w…

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May 2019

Keeping Our Bees

Today, following the recent UN report outlining the devastating degradation of our pla…

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Tuning in to the construction sector’s “music of tomorrow”

Feb 2019

Catalytic Buildings White Paper

Catalytic Buildings are next-generation high-performance buildings that boost the economic, social, and physical sustainability of entire urban areas. Going beyond energy neu…

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Feb 2019

Catalytic Buildings White Paper

Catalytic Buildings are next-generation high-performance buildings that boost the econ…

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World Science Day

Nov 2018

Science & Development

To celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development, Except Integrated Sustainability explores informed decision making and future planning. This piece is the first in a…

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Nov 2018

Science & Development

To celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development, Except Integrated Sustainabi…