The Next UN: Visions for a Regenerative Future

In this fireside episode, Silke sits with spiritual elder Jyoti Ma and Earth lawyer Alexandra (“Ally”) Pimor to explore a simple yet transformative question: What was the UN born for — and what does that origin ask of us now? Together, they trace the UN’s roots as a spiritual endeavour grounded in peace, dignity, and a collective choice for life, inviting staff to realign everyday actions with thi...

How can the UN move from talking about transformation to living it ? In this powerful episode, Silke von Brockhausen sits down with Laurel Patterson , Head of Strategic Partnerships & Communications at UNDP’s Crisis Bureau, to explore what regeneration really means inside one of the world’s most complex systems. Together, they unpack why the UN often produces outcomes nobody truly wants—and ho...

What if the UN could regenerate from the inside out—one meeting, one ritual, one relationship at a time? In this insightful conversation, host Silke von Brockhausen speaks with Liliana Uruburo , a culture-change advisor in the UN Secretariat’s Business Transformation and Accountability Division. Instead of debating large-scale reforms, they explore what every UN staff member can actually do tomorr...

When people talk about “transformation,” it often sounds like a slogan — a shiny new strategy that changes little in reality. This conversation is different. In this episode of The Regeneration Collective Podcast , host Silke von Brockhausen speaks with Luise Raaschou and Felix Braun from Mercedes-Benz Vans Europe , who have quietly led a culture shift inside one of the world’s most traditional, h...

Nora Bateson invites the UN to  let life through : to work with information that is as  alive  as the systems we serve. Instead of preloading projects with KPIs, she proposes  placing the SDGs at the end —tend the relationships that nourish relationships, then see what goals were actually met. In disaster and conflict, skip the town-hall shopping list;  make space for people to be together  (child...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Silke von Brockhausen speaks with Jon Alexander , strategist, storyteller, and co-founder of the New Citizen Project . Jon’s award-winning book Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything Is All of Us has inspired a quiet revolution—reframing us not as passive consumers of systems, but as active citizens shaping the future together. Drawing from his work with...

In this conversation, Silke von Brockhausen and Eric Martin explore the concepts of regenerative and adaptive leadership within the context of the United Nations. They discuss the importance of redefining relationships, understanding the essence of humanity, and the need for a shift in mindset among leaders. Eric emphasizes the significance of navigating change, recognizing resistance, and the val...

In this episode of the RE:Generation Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen engages with Mansi Jasuja to explore the concept of regeneration in the context of the United Nations and beyond. They discuss the importance of participatory leadership, the Art of Hosting, and the need for a heart-centered approach to leadership. Mansi shares her insights on the necessity of organizational rebirth, th...

In this conversation, Silke von Brockhausen (The RE:Generation Collective) and Joachim Stroh (Hypha) explore the concept of regeneration within the context of the United Nations and the role of technology in facilitating this transformation. They discuss the importance of moving from extractive practices to restorative ones, the potential of Web 3.0 and blockchain technology to enhance trust and c...

In this episode of the Regeneration Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen engages with Alexandra Pimor, an Earth lawyer and advocate for nature's rights. They explore the concept of regeneration, its relevance in today's world, and the innovative idea of giving nature a voice in governance through initiatives like 'Nature on the Board.' Alexandra emphasizes the importance of understanding our...

In this episode of the Regeneration Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen engages with Konkankoh, a social entrepreneur and indigenous environmental leader from Cameroon, to explore the concept of regeneration and its significance in the context of the United Nations. They discuss the importance of healthy systems, the urgency of regeneration in times of crisis, and the role of indigenous wisd...

In this episode of the RE:Generation Collective podcast , Silke von Brockhausen engages with Accidental Gods podcast host Manda Scott, a novelist and regenerative economist, to explore the concept of regeneration and its critical importance in today's world. They discuss the need for inner work to facilitate outer change, the urgency of regenerative action, and the role of the UN in leading this t...

In this episode of the RE:Generation Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen speaks with Costa Rican professor Eduard Müller about the urgent need for regeneration in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss. They discuss the holistic approach to regeneration, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life and the importance of changing mindsets from apathy to action. Eduard shares pract...

In this conversation, Silke von Brockhausen and Rukmini Iyer explore the concept of regeneration within the context of the United Nations and its potential to transform systems for a thriving future. They discuss the importance of personal change as a foundation for systemic transformation, the need for decolonization in our approaches, and the significance of trust and diversity in organizational...

In this episode of the RE:Generation Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen engages with Elyes Mkacher, a regenerative farmer and educator, to explore the concept of regeneration in the context of the United Nations. They discuss the importance of healing our relationship with the earth, the need for a mindset shift away from colonialism, and the role of diversity in leadership. Elyes shares in...