Le Donut au service des communes romandes ? Webinaire CCD, 4.11.2025

The webinar provides a valuable and detailed account of a real-world application of the Doughnut model to municipal governance. The strength of the presentation lies in its practical focus and the transparency about the process, including the challenges and adaptations made. The speakers, Catherine Lavallez and Camille Gilloots, are knowledgeable and articulate, and they effectively communicate the project’s methodology and preliminary findings. The inclusion of Dario Poroli’s feedback from Meyrin adds a practitioner’s perspective, grounding the theoretical framework in concrete experience. The webinar is well-structured, with clear sections and a logical flow. The use of the ’triangle of indicators’ framework is particularly insightful, as it helps to clarify the causal chain from public action to territorial practices and ultimately to the state of the ecosystem and human well-being. The presentation also acknowledges the limitations of the study, such as the preliminary nature of the results and the specific context of Swiss municipalities, which enhances its credibility. However, the webinar is not a rigorous scientific study; it is an experience-sharing session, and the results are based on a small sample of three municipalities. The lack of quantitative data in the presentation limits the ability to assess the effectiveness of the Doughnut model objectively. Additionally, the webinar does not address potential criticisms or alternative approaches, which could have strengthened the analysis. The title accurately reflects the content, and the webinar successfully meets its objective of sharing lessons learned. Overall, the webinar is a valuable resource for practitioners interested in applying the Doughnut model at the local level, but it should be complemented with more rigorous research and evidence.

The title accurately reflects the content, which focuses on the application of the Doughnut model to Swiss municipalities.

8/10

The webinar is presented by the Centre de Compétences en Durabilité (CCD) of the University of Lausanne, a recognized academic institution. The content is based on a pilot project with three municipalities, involving interviews, data collection, and co-construction of local Doughnut models. The presentation is structured, transparent about preliminary results, and includes a practitioner's feedback. However, it is primarily an experience-sharing webinar rather than a peer-reviewed study, and the results are not yet consolidated.

• 00:00Introduction
• 06:16Projet pilote
• 29:17Retour d'expérience à Meyrin
• 35:11Résultats préliminaires
• 47:05Q&A

• Centre de Compétences en Durabilité (CCD) — The CCD is the organizing body and provides information about its mission and activities.

• Doughnut Economics Action Lab — The Doughnut model is based on the work of Kate Raworth and the DEAL network, which the CCD follows.

• Critiques of Doughnut Economics — The webinar does not address potential criticisms of the Doughnut model, such as its feasibility in practice or its handling of trade-offs.