Our
Story
The Institut for Regenerative Development began as a convergence of minds and passions — experts in sustainability, regeneration, and the built environment, each with distinct journeys but a shared conviction: that the way we design, build, and inhabit the world can actively restore it.
Over time, our collaborations in different constellations revealed the power of combining research, strategy, design, and policy. IRD is the space where these skills unite — where ideas become actionable frameworks, and vision translates into tangible change. Together, we strive to create environments that are resilient, equitable, and restorative — a world we not only imagine but choose to live in.
Meet Our Experts
Our powerhouse team unites leading experts in strategy, design, innovation, and policy to drive sustainability and regenerative development — blending analytical rigour with creative insight to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions.
Director. Climate Diplomacy + Senior Strategy Consultant
Brigitte Clements
Brigitte leads strategic initiatives at the intersection of sustainability, policy, and climate diplomacy, driving transformative change across sectors.
Senior Director of
Regenerative Design
Kelly Alvaraz Doran
Kelly advances regenerative design practices that integrate ecological systems thinking with architectural innovation and climate-responsive solutions.
Senior Advisor for Sustainable Real Estate, ESG + Impact
Kelly Harrison
Kelly leads strategies that integrate environmental performance with social value, advancing ESG-driven approaches to real estate and infrastructure that deliver measurable impact and long-term resilience.
Director of Leadership Development + Empowerment
Abigail Hall
Abigail champions leadership growth and empowerment, fostering inclusive, purpose-driven cultures that enable individuals and teams to thrive.
Senior Specialist Real Assets
Hugh Garnett
Hugh provides expertise in sustainable investment and real assets, guiding strategies that align financial performance with environmental impact.
Senior Researcher Urban Development + Strategy
Anja van der Watt
Anja researches sustainable urban development, exploring how spatial, social, and environmental systems can shape equitable and resilient cities.