As the Co-founder and Director of the Policy Lab, Ajda Pistotnik is a true force of nature when it comes to promoting sustainable and equitable economic development. Her visionary approach to progressive politics has led her to co-organize the Degrowth School in Slovenia, as well as investigate the EU’s economy Beyond GDP. ‍

She is an active member of various organizations, including FundAction, an activist-led participatory grantmaking fund. Ajda’s work extends far beyond Slovenia’s borders, as she has moderated policy debates and presented outcomes of her policy research on financial justice & debt economy at various policy forums, such as the G20 in Hamburg, UNCTAD in Nairobi (Kenya), and IMF annual meeting in Lima (Peru). She was also the initiator of the degrowth community in Slovenia and a co-organizer of the International Degrowth Conference in Budapest.

As a member of the editorial board of the Journal for the Critique of Science, Imagination and New Anthropology, Ajda is constantly engaged in critical thinking and scholarly work. Currently, she serves as a member of the Strategic Council for Economy at the Ministry of Economic Development in Slovenia. Her extensive experience as a policy researcher and project manager, combined with her exceptional analytical and communication skills, has enabled her to work effectively with NGOs, academia, media, and international government agencies.‍

Aljoša Slameršak is a Co-founder and Research Consultant at the Policy Lab, bringing a wealth of expertise gained from his research career. His doctoral research, titled “The end of energy abundance: Embracing biophysical limits to a low-carbon energy transition,” focused on environmental science and technology, degrowth, and low-carbon energy transition, providing him with a unique perspective on the challenges we face.

With publications in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature Energy, Nature Communications, and The Lancet Planetary Health, Aljoša has highlighted the crucial need to transition to lower-energy use from low-carbon sources and address inequalities between the Global North and South.‍As a passionate advocate for sustainability, Aljoša is committed to utilizing his skills and knowledge to help create a more equitable and environmentally responsible future. He is excited about the outreach opportunities offered by Policy Lab’s activities and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on society and the planet.