Karie Crisp

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.

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