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Our Philosophy: The "Dynamo" Approach
Our Philosophy: The "Dynamo" Approach
We act as a 'dynamo' organization: a catalyst that connects sustainability with global challenges. Our mission is not to 'copy-paste' solutions, but to create a common language that respects local cultures and empowers people to take their future into their own hands. We believe in togetherness and synergy, helping communities and businesses move from ambitious visions to measurable, sustainable actions
We act as a 'dynamo' organization: a catalyst that connects sustainability with global challenges. Our mission is not to 'copy-paste' solutions, but to create a common language that respects local cultures and empowers people to take their future into their own hands. We believe in togetherness and synergy, helping communities and businesses move from ambitious visions to measurable, sustainable actions
Our Roots: From a Local Village to a Global Movement
Our Roots: From a Local Village to a Global Movement
While the association was officially founded in 2000, our story began much earlier
While the association was officially founded in 2000, our story began much earlier
1983
1983
The movement found its first success in Övertorneå, Sweden, which became a pioneer eco-municipality after a "bottom-up" social process transformed the village into a model of organic farming and fossil-fuel independence.
The movement found its first success in Övertorneå, Sweden, which became a pioneer eco-municipality after a "bottom-up" social process transformed the village into a model of organic farming and fossil-fuel independence.
1990
1990
To provide support for the growing movement, Esam AB was founded, a pioneering sustainability consultancy that still provides the professional expertise behind our association today.
To provide support for the growing movement, Esam AB was founded, a pioneering sustainability consultancy that still provides the professional expertise behind our association today.
1992
1992
Our model gained international recognition when the Swedish government presented the Övertorneå project at the UN Rio Conference as a leading global example of how local communities can drive transition
Our model gained international recognition when the Swedish government presented the Övertorneå project at the UN Rio Conference as a leading global example of how local communities can drive transition
1995
1995
SEKOM (Sveriges Ekokommuner) , officially founded in 1995, is the world's oldest municipal organisation dedicated to sustainable development and today has over 80 members across municipalities and regions.
SEKOM (Sveriges Ekokommuner) , officially founded in 1995, is the world's oldest municipal organisation dedicated to sustainable development and today has over 80 members across municipalities and regions.
1997
1997
We launched the first Sustainable Sweden Tour, starting a tradition of over 30 international study visits that have since inspired dozens of partnerships in the USA, Ethiopia, Japan, and beyond
We launched the first Sustainable Sweden Tour, starting a tradition of over 30 international study visits that have since inspired dozens of partnerships in the USA, Ethiopia, Japan, and beyond
Today
Today
Having organized over 30 tours, we have influenced the creation of over 80 eco-municipalities in Sweden and dozens more international partenrship and projects in the USA, Ethiopia, Japan, and beyond
Having organized over 30 tours, we have influenced the creation of over 80 eco-municipalities in Sweden and dozens more international partenrship and projects in the USA, Ethiopia, Japan, and beyond
Ecomunicipality 5.0
Ecomunicipality 5.0
Our journey is grounded in the Eco-municipality 5.0 model. Developed from our early success in Övertorneå and based on The Natural Step scientific framework, this approach gave us the systemic vision to turn theory into action. While our work now includes broader services, like ISO 9001 certification & quality management, this model remains the root of our mission: reconnecting with nature and meeting real human needs in a regenerative way.
Our journey is grounded in the Eco-municipality 5.0 model. Developed from our early success in Övertorneå and based on The Natural Step scientific framework, this approach gave us the systemic vision to turn theory into action. While our work now includes broader services, like ISO 9001 certification & quality management, this model remains the root of our mission: reconnecting with nature and meeting real human needs in a regenerative way.
Our next step: Ecomuna
Our next step: Ecomuna
Today, our vision evolves into the digital world with Ecomuna. Launched in its current global form around 2020 to bridge distances during the pandemic, this virtual hub is the culmination of our journey. It is a global learning center designed to share decades of Swedish experience and support transition leaders everywhere, creating a peer-to-peer network for a truly sustainable Earth
Today, our vision evolves into the digital world with Ecomuna. Launched in its current global form around 2020 to bridge distances during the pandemic, this virtual hub is the culmination of our journey. It is a global learning center designed to share decades of Swedish experience and support transition leaders everywhere, creating a peer-to-peer network for a truly sustainable Earth
A Global Network of Partners
A Global Network of Partners
SSDE
Our Impact
Our Impact
Our work has led to tangible results worldwide, including:
Our work has led to tangible results worldwide, including:
The implementation of more than 30 eco-municipalities in the USA
The publication of the seminal book: ''The Natural Step for Communities'
15 Study tours for Japanese participants focused on sustainable development
A steady flow of international interns from France, Belgium, and Italy, ensuring our knowledge continues to reach new generations.
A strong cooperation with Ethiopia thanks to SSDE and a 14 eco-municipalities network
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