(part of workshop_201501 notes)

Imagine… an equitable world with high levels of wellbeing and engagement where values have shifted away from purely economic to include environmental, social and cultural values. Through circular economy there is gradually less waste, less consumption and less CO2 emissions. Renewable energy investments have boomed due to subsidies and investments that moved away from fossil fuels. Business has moved from being exploitative to restorative, continually experimenting with new adaptation and mitigation activities, in response to climate change. There are even suggestions of regeneration and slowing climate change. Local and regional businesses are connected in trans-local and supra-regional networks governed by global regulation, that fosters sustainability and a reallocation of subsidies and wealth. Nation states are loosing importance. There is more economic and political engagement on all levels with a healthy dose of reverence to the environment. The creed 'act locally think globally' has found its practical application in this world.

Marine CoLABoration is a leading global unit for oceans, a key partner in new global ocean agreements. Oceans are seen as places that not only have but also create value, and are finally accepted as treasures of humanity and indispensable climate change buffers. Oceans are Imagine…’s lifeblood.

Marine CoLABoration is a true global collaboration that shares and supports existing and and novel solutions. We provide a connection of ideas and innovations from local to global using established and new partnerships.

One of four scenarios designed at the first workshop of Marine CoLABoration:

• Pollutopia
• Rescue
• Cool Growth
• Imagine...