"I am certain we will not “save our planet” (or at least the ecological basis of civilization) by merely being more clever in our deployment of Earth’s “resources”. We will not escape this crisis so long as we see the planet and everything on it as instruments of our utility. The present climate change narrative veers too close to instrumental utilitarian logic — that we should value the earth because of what will happen to us if we don’t. "Where did we develop the habit of making choices based … Continue reading
A Better Way of Doing Business | Giles Hutchins
How can we deliver transformative change towards flourishing, resilient firms of the future? "There is a metamorphosis in our midst. As with the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly, the initial stages of transformation are resisted by the incumbent dominant paradigm, yet, as more ‘imaginal cells’ of the ‘new way’ form into clusters, a tipping point is reached where wider understanding and acceptance of these transformative ways operating and organizing systemically form. "We live in … Continue reading
Trailer | City Living, Nature Calling: New ‘ecomythic’ film inspires creative adaptation
‘City Living, Nature Calling’ is a film that tells the new story of becoming better ecological citizens in light of the very old story, which reminds us we have always been at home in nature. It challenges the dominance of endless economic growth models by pointing out the mythic nature of modern life. Watch the trailer and donate to the crowdfunding campaign.... Watch video
The planet’s future is in the balance. But a transformation is already under way.
"As the world prepares for the UN Paris climate summit, the world is at a tipping point. But a political and scientific revolution could yet save it.... "Remarkably, 2015 is the make-or-break year and all the signs are there that we are changing course – a great transformation is not only within sight, it is under way. Here’s why. First, world leaders met in New York recently to agree the sustainable development goals – applying equally to all nations. This is a paradigm shift in thinking; it … Continue reading
Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability | Niki Harré
In this 15-minute video, Niki Harré shares key insights from her book Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability.... "Psychology for a Better World is for people who believe it is worth trying to make a world in which both our species and the ecological systems we are part of can flourish. The book is based on the latest research in psychology and is jam packed with action strategies. It offers new ways to think about how people interact in social settings, why we are … Watch video
Portrait Project Looks at the Carbon Footprints of People Living in the UK
Thank you to our own Roger Doudna, who is also featured in the portrait project, for sharing this post. Roger is a long term resident of the Findhorn Community, an ecovillage in the north of Scotland. He lives in a self-built house made from a whiskey barrel. "We all know about climate change in a sweeping and abstract way; we understand that sea levels are rising, that coastlines are in danger, that animal populations are dwindling, and that we can no longer tame weather patterns and natural … Continue reading
Sweden To Become The World’s First Fossil Fuel-Free Nation In History
"The Swedish government recently announced that their aim is to become one of the world’s first nations to end its dependence on fossil fuels. They will be investing an extra 4.5 billion kronor (US$546 million) into renewable energy and climate change action in their 2016 budget. "Not long ago, UBS, the world’s largest private bank, began urging its investors to join the clean, renewable energy movement. Their analysts are predicting that power plants in Europe might become completely extinct … Continue reading
Rewilding the Earth: Is setting aside Half of the Planet for Nature the answer to our ecological crisis?
"Biologist E O Wilson’s grand idea of setting aside half of the planet for nature to thrive is both appealing and deeply challenging, writes William Lynn. But it’s missing a key element: an urban vision of how people can live ecologically, joyously in the half we make our own. "A much-anticipated book in conservation and natural science circles is E O Wilson’s Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life, which is due early next year. "It builds on his proposal to set aside half the Earth for the … Continue reading
One of the poorest regions in Afghanistan is teaching the world about sustainability
"The Rural Green Environment Organization is entirely rewriting the environmental narrative for 90 villages and 40,000 people in Badakhshan, Afghanistan. The region has endured “decades of conflict, insecurity and the overharvesting of natural resources.” What was once a region battered by conflict and environmental degradation is now flourishing. The best part is, this is a peaceful and fruitful model that can be adopted all around the world." Read the full story by Joe McCarthy.... Continue reading
Nature Is Speaking
Conservation International gives the planet a voice in this short film 'Nature Is Speaking'.... Watch video
