Giving Nature and Future Generations a Voice in Governance
Giving Nature and Future Generations a Voice in Governance
Giving Nature and Future Generations a Voice in Governance
Vivøices is a public interest organisation promoting the representation of living beings in organisational governance in order to reconcile economics and ecology.
Govern with nature
Faced with planetary boundaries, businesses, NGOs and public authorities are becoming aware of their interdependence with living organisms and are gradually changing the way they operate.
However, the rules of the game have not changed. Our organisations continue to be governed by 19th-century standards, silencing nature.
A transformation of governance is therefore imperative in order to reconcile economics and ecology.
With Vivøices, we support decision-makers in giving nature and future generations a voice in their governance.
Govern with nature
Faced with planetary boundaries, businesses, NGOs and public authorities are becoming aware of their interdependence with living organisms and are gradually changing the way they operate.
However, the rules of the game have not changed. Our organisations continue to be governed by 19th-century standards, silencing nature.
A transformation of governance is therefore imperative in order to reconcile economics and ecology.
With Vivøices, we support decision-makers in giving nature and future generations a voice in their governance.
Govern with nature
Faced with planetary boundaries, businesses, NGOs and public authorities are becoming aware of their interdependence with living organisms and are gradually changing the way they operate.
However, the rules of the game have not changed. Our organisations continue to be governed by 19th-century standards, silencing nature.
A transformation of governance is therefore imperative in order to reconcile economics and ecology.
With Vivøices, we support decision-makers in giving nature and future generations a voice in their governance.
Our role as third-party
As a third-party guarantor, we structure and develop the field of nature governance using a systemic approach. We structure our activities with a Think Tank, a Do Tank, and a Regenerative Fund.
As a third-party guarantor, we structure and develop the field of nature governance using a systemic approach. We structure our activities with a Think Tank, a Do Tank, and a Regenerative Fund.
A science-based approach
Vivøices's activities are based on globally recognised scientific facts and models such as the Planetary Boundaries framework (Stockholm Resilience Centre).
Thanks to partnerships with academics and expert researchers in the fields of environment and social sciences, all our work is based on existing scientific research.
We are developing a network of experts on issues relating to the representation of living beings with our scientific advisors and senior advisors for nature.
Vivøices's activities are based on globally recognised scientific facts and models such as the Planetary Boundaries framework (Stockholm Resilience Centre).
Thanks to partnerships with academics and expert researchers in the fields of environment and social sciences, all our work is based on existing scientific research.
We are developing a network of experts on issues relating to the representation of living beings with our scientific advisors and senior advisors for nature.
Our activities
“How sad to think that nature speaks and mankind doesn't listen.”
Victor Hugo
“How sad to think that nature speaks and mankind doesn't listen.”
Victor Hugo
“How sad to think that nature speaks and mankind doesn't listen.”
Victor Hugo
Our main initiatives
Because we are convinced that inviting living beings to the decision-making table means creating new forms of prosperity, we work hand in hand with academics, businesses and investors.
We reveal some of the projects that make us proud and have earned us our reputation as a leading player in the governance sector.
Our main initiatives
Because we are convinced that inviting living beings to the decision-making table means creating new forms of prosperity, we work hand in hand with academics, businesses and investors.
We reveal some of the projects that make us proud and have earned us our reputation as a leading player in the governance sector.
Our main initiatives
Because we are convinced that inviting living beings to the decision-making table means creating new forms of prosperity, we work hand in hand with academics, businesses and investors.
We reveal some of the projects that make us proud and have earned us our reputation as a leading player in the governance sector.
Our team of co-founders
Frantz Gault
Frantz is one of the few experts on the representation of nature in corporate governance. In this capacity, he published ‘La Nature au Travail’ (EPFL) and represents nature on several boards of directors, including that of the Norsys group.
As graduate of Sciences Po in organisational sociology, he previously founded and managed two start-ups.
Niels de Fraguier
Niels is an entrepreneur and expert in regenerative business, working towards an economy in service to Earth's systems.
He specialises in future generations committees, including the one he chairs at Veolia. He has also published ‘The Regenerative Enterprise’—a book endorsed by leaders such as Christiana Figueres and Otto Scharmer—and co-founded the international Positive movement, which brought together more than 200 international companies.
"A profound shift towards responsible stewardship of our natural capital is urgently needed to ensure that we can meet people′s needs today without sacrificing those of future generations."
"Europe’s environment 2025", European Environment Agency
"A profound shift towards responsible stewardship of our natural capital is urgently needed to ensure that we can meet people′s needs today without sacrificing those of future generations."
"Europe’s environment 2025", European Environment Agency
Our advisory board
Vivøices est avant tout une histoire humaine d'experts s'investissant généreusement au service de l'intérêt général. Nous vous présentons les leaders qui nous soutiennent au quotidien.
Vivøices est avant tout une histoire humaine d'experts s'investissant généreusement au service de l'intérêt général. Nous vous présentons les leaders qui nous soutiennent au quotidien.
Partners
Vivøices brings together pioneering figures in the fields of life sciences and governance to provide practical support to organisations seeking to reconcile economic and environmental concerns.
Vivøices brings together pioneering figures in the fields of life sciences and governance to provide practical support to organisations seeking to reconcile economic and environmental concerns.
FAQ
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a non-profit charitable organisation that collects donations to finance works or missions of general interest. It receives assets and rights contributed free of charge and irrevocably, then uses the income from their capitalisation to achieve its objectives, either directly or by assisting another organisation. This mechanism makes it possible to finance projects in a sustainable manner, while guaranteeing the longevity of the capital.
Why to choose this legal structure?
We have chosen to create an endowment fund so that we can place the public interest at the heart of our approach to governance. We firmly believe that this issue must be handled by a trusted third party.
What are the differences between the rights of nature and nature governance?
The nature rights movement aims to give legal personality and rights to natural entities (rivers, forests, etc.). While adhering to this philosophy, Vivøices does not intend to implement this project. The nature governance we advocate refers to the participation of living beings in the decision-making process of organisations, without the need to transform our legal frameworks. Nature governance is a practical and political approach.
What is your definition of Nature?
We work closely with scientists and academic researchers on all of our topics. We have chosen to define Nature through the Stockholm Resilience Centre's nine planetary boundaries, a model widely recognised by all stakeholders in science, the private and public sectors, and major institutional bodies.
How to support Vivøices?
Vivøices accepts donations from patrons wishing to support its activities of general interest. For more information, please see our About section.
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a non-profit charitable organisation that collects donations to finance works or missions of general interest. It receives assets and rights contributed free of charge and irrevocably, then uses the income from their capitalisation to achieve its objectives, either directly or by assisting another organisation. This mechanism makes it possible to finance projects in a sustainable manner, while guaranteeing the longevity of the capital.
Why to choose this legal structure?
We have chosen to create an endowment fund so that we can place the public interest at the heart of our approach to governance. We firmly believe that this issue must be handled by a trusted third party.
What are the differences between the rights of nature and nature governance?
The nature rights movement aims to give legal personality and rights to natural entities (rivers, forests, etc.). While adhering to this philosophy, Vivøices does not intend to implement this project. The nature governance we advocate refers to the participation of living beings in the decision-making process of organisations, without the need to transform our legal frameworks. Nature governance is a practical and political approach.
What is your definition of Nature?
We work closely with scientists and academic researchers on all of our topics. We have chosen to define Nature through the Stockholm Resilience Centre's nine planetary boundaries, a model widely recognised by all stakeholders in science, the private and public sectors, and major institutional bodies.
How to support Vivøices?
Vivøices accepts donations from patrons wishing to support its activities of general interest. For more information, please see our About section.
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is a non-profit charitable organisation that collects donations to finance works or missions of general interest. It receives assets and rights contributed free of charge and irrevocably, then uses the income from their capitalisation to achieve its objectives, either directly or by assisting another organisation. This mechanism makes it possible to finance projects in a sustainable manner, while guaranteeing the longevity of the capital.
Why to choose this legal structure?
We have chosen to create an endowment fund so that we can place the public interest at the heart of our approach to governance. We firmly believe that this issue must be handled by a trusted third party.
What are the differences between the rights of nature and nature governance?
The nature rights movement aims to give legal personality and rights to natural entities (rivers, forests, etc.). While adhering to this philosophy, Vivøices does not intend to implement this project. The nature governance we advocate refers to the participation of living beings in the decision-making process of organisations, without the need to transform our legal frameworks. Nature governance is a practical and political approach.
What is your definition of Nature?
We work closely with scientists and academic researchers on all of our topics. We have chosen to define Nature through the Stockholm Resilience Centre's nine planetary boundaries, a model widely recognised by all stakeholders in science, the private and public sectors, and major institutional bodies.
How to support Vivøices?
Vivøices accepts donations from patrons wishing to support its activities of general interest. For more information, please see our About section.
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