Localizer Portfolio

Mary Gordon

Roots of Empathy, Canada

Reducing childhood aggression by teaching student’s emotional literacy and fostering the development of empathy.

Johannes Hengstenberg

CO2 Online, Germany

Helping householders to reduce carbon emissions while saving money through online consulting tools

Andres Heinecke

Dialogue in the Dark

Breaking down prejudices towards people with disabilities through an exhibition in total darkness that challenges visitors to use all other senses.

Karl-Henrik Robert

The Natural Step, Sweden

Guiding companies, governments, citizen sector organizations, and municipalities toward achievement of environmental sustainability through a strategic framework of principles based on scientific consensus.

Thorkil Sonne

Specialisterne, Denmark

Creating employment opportunities for autistic people through Specialisterne, a consulting company that turns the qualities of autism into a market advantage.

Gregor Hackmack

Candidatewatch, Germany

Making politics increasingly transparent and accessible to citizens through moderated online platforms.

Rob Hopkins

Transition Towns, UK

Creating a locally-based movement for towns, cities, and municipalities to self-create strategies for reducing fossil fuel dependence and growing sustainability.

Jean-Michel Ricard

SIEL Bleu, France

Providing adapted physical exercise to elderly citizens so they remain healthy and participative citizens for longer.

Rose Volz-Schmidt

Wellcome, Germany

Strengthening families through the provision of essential support networks to new mothers during the challenging months immediately after child birth.

Al Etmanski

P.L.A.N., Canada

Enhancing the quality of life and the security of disabled persons through social networks and financial independence.

Carlo Petrini

Slow Food, Italy

Preserving culinary diversity, local food sources, and sparking a renewed personal relationship with food and dining, local producers, and an agricultural rejuvenation.