Marilyn Mehlmann
Marilyn Mehlmann | |
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| Born | 1939 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Environmental expert, educator |
| Known for | Expertise in environmental issues and education, co-developer of Learning for Change approach, Vice-president of the Union of International Associations |
Marilyn Mehlmann (born 1939 in London) is a Swedish expert in environmental issues and education.
Early life and education
Originally from England, Mehlmann attended a French-language school and gained professional experience in Norway and Denmark prior to establishing her residence in Sweden.
Career
Mehlmann's professional journey started in product development at IBM. She subsequently held the position of Senior Associate at the consultancy Projektstyrning AB, before launching her own management consulting firm and leading the Swedish Institute for Social Inventions.
In 1995, she assumed the role of General Secretary at Global Action Plan International, an NGO network focused on promoting sustainable behavioural changes. Over several decades, Mehlmann has contributed to sustainability efforts in approximately 30 countries spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Southern Africa, facilitating the adoption of sustainable practices by both individuals and organizations. She co-developed the Learning for Change approach, which has been applied on three continents. Since 2005, she has acted as Vice-president of the Union of International Associations (UIA) and participates on various advisory committees.
Mehlmann presented a TEDx lecture on sustainable transformation in Stockholm in 2010. The next year, she was honored with the Rachel Carson Prize for her enduring commitment to engaging people, businesses, and NGOs in sustainability projects.
She is the author of multiple works addressing sustainable development.
In 2017, Marilyn and her spouse Alexander established Legacy17, an international non-profit cooperative of consultants and educators devoted to advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
In English
- A Transformative Edge: Knowledge, Inspiration and Experiences for Educators of Adults, co-authored with Ursel Biester, 2020.
- Conscious Lifestyle and the UN SDGs, proceedings from the Gross National Happiness Conference in Bhutan, 2015.
- Learning for Change, created with André Benaim: iBook format, 2013.
- ESD Dialogues: A Pedagogy for Sustainable Development, authored alongside Olena Pometun; published in Russian (2012) and English (2013).
- Drawing for Life: Comics as a Method for Education for Sustainable Development, produced with four collaborators; available in five languages, 2012.
- Learning to Live Sustainably, written with Nadia McLaren and Olena Pometun; featured in Global Environmental Research, Yokohama, 2010.
In Swedish
- Empowerment, a Handbook for the Swedish Trade Union Organization TCO, published by Bilda förlag, 2002.
- EkoTeam, a Workbook for Individuals and Households Wishing to Live More Sustainably, Bilda Förlag edition, 1996.