From Systems Theory to Action
At this time everyone, as parts of the human systems constituted by communities, polities and humanity as a whole, must consciously, collectively and urgently strive to realize the ecological civilization.
Act: Inspiration
How can Australian agriculture and land management adapt to climate change in a way that promotes Indigenous leadership and sustainable development?
Through adopting a proactive, climate-oriented and environmental justice focus in its agriculture, land management and water management policies, Australia has the potential to manage the significant pressures of climate change.
The importance of the local in today’s context
Based on their concrete situations, such as pollution, lack of housing, or lack of drinking water, people are able to build a relational power that challenges and changes reality.
Monks Wood Wilderness: 60 years ago, scientists let a farm field rewild – here’s what happened
The Wilderness experiment shows what’s possible when nature is allowed to create rich, native woodland for free. I think Mellanby would be pleased with how it all turned out.
The tragedy is not having common goods
In order to close the circle, the commons must be that which helps to provide the minimum subsistence that guarantees a decent quality of life.
Living Perenniality: Excerpt
I describe this dialogic endeavor here as “living perenniality.” I see in it the beginnings of a radical transformation of consciousness that has the potential to let the wisdom of the living world increasingly inform human endeavors.
The Secret Activism – personal narrative about the (future) world
Secret activism encourages the co-authoring of new, good narratives about the world, to help us empathize and collaborate to build a better future.
KXL Victory Celebrations Roll Across the Great Plains
The Keystone XL victory was sweet for Native pipeline foes in unceded Lakota treaty territory, and a month later, they were still celebrating.
Review – Paint Your Town Red: How Preston Took Back Control and Your Town Can Too
Paint Your Town Red clearly maps new forms of democratic collectivism across the UK. We catch glimpses of an alternative strategy beyond inner party struggles and electoral tactics.
Bristol Bites Back | Fruits & Roots of Radical Resilience in South-West England
We can learn from the communities in and around Bristol who are defying top-down challenges by coming together at local level. Radical approaches to resilience are more important than ever, and bearing fruits for the grassroots.
What if we treated the climate emergency as seriously as we treated COVID–19?
If we don’t take advantage of this moment in a time where we have demonstrated that society can accept deep changes, then we will pass up our opportunity of a lifetime to help future generations.
Cooler, Cleaner Megacities, One Rooftop Garden at a Time
Gardening on a rooftop is more than just a clever use of limited space, though. Rooftop gardens have substantial positive effects on air pollution and city temperatures.
