The Solutions Journal: 15 Years of Solution-Driven Journalism

Since 2010, The Solutions Journal has been a trusted platform in over 200 countries for bold ideas and real-world solutions. After a brief hiatus, we are preparing to relaunch—building on our legacy and reigniting our commitment to tackling today’s most pressing challenges with actionable, solution-driven journalism.

As part of this next chapter, we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Special Hospitality Edition, exploring innovative and sustainable solutions shaping the future of the industry. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just discovering us now, we invite you to join us in driving meaningful change.

About Solutions

The Solutions Journal is a platform for rigorous, solution-focused journalism. Blending the depth of a peer-reviewed journal with the accessibility of a magazine, Solutions bridges the gap between research and real-world application.

Designed for a broad audience beyond academia, Solutions highlights bold, whole-system thinking and explores the complex relationship between people and the planet. Our unique collaborative review process goes beyond traditional peer review, fostering dialogue between authors and experts to refine ideas—resulting in innovative, actionable solutions with the potential to create real impact.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, we ensure that Solutions is not only insightful but also practical and relevant. As we embark on this next chapter, we invite our readers to engage with the ideas, contribute their expertise, and help advance the conversation.

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Meet Our Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Scott James Teague (The Solutions Journal)

Managing Editor

  • Katherine Teague (The Solutions Journal)

Associate Editors

  • Robert Costanza (University College of London)
  • Ida Kubiszewski (University College of London)

Board Members

  1. Gar Alperovitz (University of Maryland, United States)
  2. Vinya Ariyaratne (Sarvodaya Movement for Peace, Sri Lanka)
  3. Robert Ayres (INSEAD, United Kingdom)
  4. Peter Barnes (On the Commons, United States)
  5. Bill Becker (Presidential Climate Action Project, United States)
  6. Paulette Blanchard (University of Kansas, United States)
  7. Lester Brown (Earth Policy Institute, Washington DC, United States)
  8. Alexander Chikunov (Ideas for World Institute, Russia)
  9. Cutler Cleveland (Boston University, United States)
  10. Raymond Cole (University of British Columbia, Canada)
  11. Rita Colwell (Canon US Life Sciences, United States)
  12. Bob Corell (Heinz Center, United States)
  13. Herman Daly (University of Maryland, United States)
  14. Thomas Dietz (Michigan State University, United States)
  15. Josh Farley (University of Vermont, United States)
  16. Lorenzo Fioramonti (University of Pretoria)
  17. Jerry Franklin (University of Washington, United States)
  18. Susan Joy Hassol (Climate Communications, United States)
  19. Richard Heinberg (Institute for Global Communications, United States)
  20. Jeffrey Hollender (Seventh Generation, Inc., United States)
  21. Buzz Holling (University of Florida, United States)
  22. Terry Irwin (School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University, United States)
  23. Jon Isham (Middlebury College, United States)
  24. Wes Jackson (The Land Institute, United States)
  25. Tim Kasser (Knox College, United States)
  26. Frances Moore Lappe (Small Planet Institute, United States)
  27. Rik Leemans (Wageningen University, The Netherlands)
  28. Wenhua Li (Chinese Academy of Science, China)
  29. Tom Lovejoy (Heinz Center, United States)
  30. Manfred Max-Neef (Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile)
  31. Peter May (Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
  32. Jacqueline McGlade (UN Environment Programme, Kenya)
  33. Bill McKibben (Middlebury College, United States)
  34. William Mitsch (Ohio State University, United States)
  35. Mohan Munasinghe (Munasinghe Institute for Development, Sri Lanka)
  36. Norman Myers (Oxford, United Kingdom)
  37. Shar Olivier (VESSEL)
  38. Kristín Vala Ragnarsdóttir (University of Iceland, Iceland)
  39. Bill Rees (University of British Columbia, Canada)
  40. Wolfgang Sachs (Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie, Germany)
  41. Ken Sagendorf (Regis University Anderson College of Business)
  42. Peter Senge (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States)
  43. Rebecca Sheehan (Oklahoma State University)
  44. Vandana Shiva (Navdanya, India)
  45. Anthony Simon (Unilever Bestfoods, United States)
  46. Gus Speth (Yale University, United States)
  47. Larry Susskind (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States)
  48. David Suzuki (David Suzuki Foundation, Canada)
  49. Mary Evelyn Tucker (Yale University, United States)
  50. Alvaro Umaña (International Monetary Fund, Costa Rica)
  51. Sim van der Ryn (Ecological Design Collaborative, United States)
  52. Peter Victor (York University, Canada)
  53. Mathis Wackernagel (Global Footprint Network, United States)
  54. Eugene Wilkerson (Regis University Anderson College of Business)
  55. Mike Young (CSIRO, Australia)

In Memoriam

  1. Ray Anderson (Interface, Inc., United States)
  2. Ernest Callenbach (Author, California, United States)
  3. Elinor Ostrom (Indiana University, United States)
Past Features

A Peek Inside Solutions

Exploring Global Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration

Colombia’s Dynamic Rivers: The Rights of Nature in Action

By Daniel Henryk Rasolt

Exploring the Intersection of Ecology, Indigenous Knowledge, and Conservation

Colombia is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, with an intricate network of rivers that sustain both ecosystems and communities. But these waterways are more than just natural resources—they are sacred lifelines, deeply embedded in the cultures of Indigenous Peoples who view them as living entities with rights of their own.

In this feature, Daniel Henryk Rasolt delves into Colombia’s dynamic rivers, the legal and cultural movements recognizing their rights, and the critical role Indigenous groups play in protecting these vital ecosystems. From the cloud forests of the Andes to the vast Amazon basin, explore how whole-system approaches to conservation are reshaping the way we understand and protect nature.

Key Insights:

  • The ecological and cultural importance of Colombia’s river systems
  • How Indigenous worldviews influence conservation efforts
  • The legal recognition of rivers as living entities with rights

This is the type of transformative, solution-driven journalism The Solutions Journal champions. Join us in amplifying these critical conversations.

Envisioning a Brighter Future: Happy New Year 2030

By Robert Costanza, PhD

At the start of the 2020s, the world faced an accelerating climate crisis, growing inequality, and deep political division. Yet, in this thought-provoking vision of the future, Robert Costanza, PhD, takes us to New Year’s Day 2030—a world where we finally turned things around.

This feature explores how a shift toward Wellbeing Economies—prioritizing human and planetary health over GDP growth—sparked a decade of transformation. From the rise of the Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) to the decline of outdated economic models, Costanza presents a compelling glimpse into what’s possible when societies choose sustainability, equity, and long-term resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • How countries like Scotland, Iceland, and New Zealand led the charge toward a new economic paradigm
  • The downfall of outdated GDP-driven policies and the rise of Wellbeing Economies
  • A hopeful, solutions-driven vision for 2030—where climate action, social equity, and economic justice define global progress

What if this future wasn’t just a vision, but a roadmap? The Solutions Journal exists to drive these conversations into action.

The Future of Water: Disruptive Innovation in the Water Sector

By Nikolay Voutchkov

With nearly half the world’s population living in water-scarce regions and climate change intensifying the crisis, the need for bold, disruptive innovation in the water sector has never been greater. In this feature, Nikolay Voutchkov explores the urgent challenges facing global water systems and the cutting-edge solutions reshaping the industry.

From next-generation desalination technologies to sustainable water management strategies, this article highlights how science, policy, and innovation can converge to secure the planet’s most vital resource.

Key Insights

  • The looming global water crisis and its impact on billions
  • How climate change and mismanagement accelerate scarcity
  • Groundbreaking technologies revolutionizing water access and sustainability

The future of water security depends on action. The Solutions Journal is dedicated to amplifying the ideas and innovations that will drive meaningful change.

Up Next: Solutions in Hospitality

Hospitality is more than an industry—it’s a fundamental part of how we connect, gather, and experience the world around us. It shapes our communities, our interactions, and the way we welcome one another. Our upcoming Special Hospitality Edition explores the challenges and opportunities within this essential space, uncovering innovative solutions that can strengthen not just hospitality itself, but the way we live, work, and engage with one another every day. We invite you to be part of this special edition. Whether you’re an industry expert, researcher, or someone with a fresh perspective, your insights can help shape the conversation. Join us in exploring the whole-system solutions that will redefine the future of hospitality and beyond.

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