Karie Crisp is a scholar-activist at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) researching the bioregional movement and co-organizing the eleventh Turtle Island Bioregional Congress. She co-produced the short film The Future is Bioregional and co-authored Bioregions and Earth Law.
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A brief introduction to the bioregional movement and bioregional congressing
As climate disruption, biodiversity loss and political polarization deepen, a revived bioregional movement is emerging worldwide. This piece traces its roots and explores why place is becoming a source of resilience and belonging.
July 10, 2026
