Oliver Matikainen is a sustainability professional with a background in the humanities. He holds a BA in philosophy and an MSc in sustainable development. Oliver has published on the subject of sustainability in national newspapers and international magazines as well as a book chapter on sustainability education in Denmark. He has previously worked as a research assistant at an action-oriented think tank for sustainable development, as a consultant to UNESCO and as a guest lecturer at Uppsala University. Oliver uses empirical evidence, critical thinking and story-telling to challenge the growth paradigm and explore post-growth futures.