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💧 Aotearoa New Zealand’s lakes are taonga, we rely on them for sustenance, leisure, and each has their own ecological and cultural significance. But our lakes are in crisis – approximately 45% are in poor or worse condition. 🔎Our Lakes, Our Future is a collaborative five-year research programme, co-led by Cawthron Institute and GNS Science Te Pū Ao, that’s developing a suite of tools to understand lake health, identify stressors and enable effective restoration. Funded by MBIE Science and Innovation, Our Lakes, Our Future builds on the success of the Lakes380 programme. 🤝 We are thankful to have the expertise of Ngāti Hauiti, Ngā Puna Rau o Rangitīkei, Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Ngāti Pāhauwera and Manawhenua Ki Mohua, 13 national and international research institutes (including The University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington and University of Otago), Matana Consulting, Waka Tuarua Ltd and stakeholders including regional councils and central government. 👉 Visit OurLakesOurFuture.nz to find out more about our collaborative effort to develop globally unique approaches to monitoring and revitalising our lakes.

"The smaller we come to feel ourselves compared with the mountain, the nearer we come to participating in its greatness,” the late Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss once wrote. Næss is widely viewed as the godfather of the “deep ecology" movement that advocates for the interconnectedness and equality of all life and living systems, and seeks a fundamental reorientation of human values to reflect th insight that the root cause of the ecological crisis is human-centrism. For Næss, deep ecology stands in opposition to “shallow ecology”: a strand of environmentalism that puts humans at the center and believes the existential ecological problems of our time can be resolved within the structures of a capitalist society. Næss – who died in 2009 – essentially anticipated today’s degrowth vs. green growth debate. His work is not un-controversial, but its impact is undisputed. Itself echoing the ancient African philosophy of Ubuntu as well as animist world views, deep ecology thinking continues to reverberate in the post-humanism articulated by Nigerian philosopher Bayo Akomolafe, the arguments behind regenerative production, and the vision of the life-centered economy that we strive for with the House of Beautiful Business (HoBB). Deep ecology is best practiced through deep experiences with nature, and I’m thrilled to share that we are supporting a unique learning expedition to the Northern Lights. Blending raw nature with profound human connection, architect and The New Movement founder Adi Cohen and learning expert and facilitator Lars Mortensen Lægreid, both members of the HoBB community, invite you to THE ARCTIC ADVENTURE from September 15 to 20 in the breathtaking landscape of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. If floating saunas, Norwegian cabins (Næss had one, too, and it’s become a cult destination), and transformative conversations speak to your heart, this is the adventure for you. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/edt4RAFW THE ARCTIC ADVENTURE is one of the first members-run experiences that are part of our new HoBB Membership program. HoBBsters (HoBB members) will enjoy a 20% discount. Learn more about the HoBB Membership here https://lnkd.in/eFznps8C #beautifulbusiness #climate #sustainabilty #learning #experiences #lifecenteredeconomy #retreat #leadership #nature

See: Has the beauty of nature ever fully stopped you in your tracks? When was the last time this happened for you? For us, a sense of wonder has always marked our sisterhood. Whether it’s to stop and gleefully observe a juicy slug in the forest, finding pure joy in happening upon a clay puddle with just the right consistency, or laughing for hours about the different sounds rocks make when dropping into a lake. There is a simplicity to these moments - it doesn’t have to be something like the open ocean or a glorious waterfall, it could be something as simple as a flower growing on the edge of the sidewalk. Simple joys like these have brought us together and transformed mundane moments into something memorable. Through moments of awe and wonder, we are unknowingly strengthening necessary connections with the earth and gaining the mental relief needed to dream up change. The F. and A. in TEA FARMERS stands for ‘Future Agrarians’ which is meant to rethink our understanding of who a farmer/agrarian is. We can all be agrarians and we can all have a hand in cultivating the future we see for ourselves and the land… When we think about Earth month, and our connections to the land, it’s important to examine the preexisting relationships between the land and its original peoples, how you may have benefited from centuries of free Black labour and how you came to live on these lands now. Acknowledging these relationships in tandem with awe and wonder is the starting place for crucial elements of any growth and environmental justice. These are things we stand to lose over time if we’re not paying attention - let's resist the rush of life that has a tendency to cause us to lose our sense of SIGHT. Consider how you might take on the role of a more present observer throughout each day - you might be surprised by what you begin to notice. P.S. Stay tuned for our blog post: Seeds of Justice - Answering Change with Hope one week from today! #wonder #awe #inspiration

What is Colere working on this week? The abrupt end to native logging in Victoria has had a profound impact on the East Gippsland region, with many jobs and businesses disappearing and the district struggling to find a way keep families in towns like Orbost. The Future of Orbost and District project is an initiative of the Orbost & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry with support from the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. The working group commissioned Colere to investigate and develop a strategic plan to support sectors such as Agribusiness, Ecotourism and Education, and build a better future for the region. Our planning and development process was a combination of interviews with stakeholders, a deep dive into the economic and social drivers in the region and back and forth consultation with the client. We are very proud of the result we have produced and present findings this week. We know that the report alone will do little for many of those that have lost their livelihoods, however we hope that it can be the start of a renewal that will ultimately result in a bright, sustainable future for Orbost and other districts of East Gippsland.

A sustainable future for Orbost: Hemp as a strategic alternative?? Kudos to our friends at #Colere for their work on the Future of Orbost. The ending of logging presents a tough economic challenge, yet it also opens the door to innovative, sustainable solutions. One particularly promising solution is the burgeoning #hemp industry, in our opinion. Hemp, closely related to cannabis, is a versatile and sustainable crop with a #minimal #environmental footprint. #Colere, here’s how we think hemp could be a key player for Orbost, supported by compelling data: #Versatility  Hemp is remarkably productive, with a single hectare of some varieties yielding 10-25 tonnes of dry stem #fibre, making it an excellent resource for textiles, construction materials, and bioplastics. Moreover, hemp seeds are nutritional gems, offering over 30% oil content rich in essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, presenting another lucrative agricultural opportunity for the region. #Sustainability  Hemp cultivation is environmentally friendly, requiring up to 50% less #water than cotton and thriving in diverse climates. It enhances #soil #health, which could greatly benefit Gippsland’s farming landscape. #Carbon #sequestration Hemp tops in absorbing CO2, with the potential to sequester up to 15 tonnes per hectare annually, offering a dual benefit of climate change mitigation and economic revitalisation. #Job #creation The hemp industry can significantly boost employment, potentially offering 2-3 times more jobs per hectare than traditional crops like cotton, which could help compensate for job losses in the logging sector and invigorate Orbost’s economy. Some areas still need to be explored to maximise hemp's potential including establishing processing capabilities and understanding market demands within Victoria. Hemp’s integration into Orbost’s agricultural scene can be highly valuable, necessitating collaboration among #Colere, the Orbost & #District #Chamber of #Commerce, hemp #breeding companies and local #growers to explore this promising avenue. We are eager to discuss how hemp can play a role in shaping a sustainable future for Orbost. Feel free to connect to discuss. #Hemp #Industry #Sustainable #Eastgippsland #Orbost #Colere #HempGenTech #HGT

Science makes further steps towards understanding what indigenous, earth-based cultures have known for thousands of years. All life forms are Sacred. 🙏 https://lnkd.in/gf5hziha

The dramatic loss of biodiversity requires fundamental changes in societies and the economy – above all political and institutional. The BIOTraCes project, a consortium between several European universities (Sweden, Hungary, Spain, Lithuania, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Germany, Portugal), seeks to identify these necessary structural changes, working with local initiatives, in order to facilitate a dialogue that allows co-production of transformative, fair and safe paths. The aim is to use an action-research approach, through the development of knowledge, tools and new approaches, disseminating the local agroecological transition initiative and its governance model. In Portugal, Terra Sintrópica and the ‘Mértola Laboratory of the Future’ strategy were selected as a case study, with the CES | Centro de Estudos Sociais da Universidade de Coimbra as its scientific partner. We share with you the footage filmed by BIOTraCes to our project. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHtAxxHE #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #BIOTraCes #TerraSintrópica #syntropy #Mertola

How does a tree migrate? By examining plant genetics alongside Indigenous knowledge of relationships between people and Country, the Research of Ecosystem and Resilience team were able to retrace the historical movement of bonyi bonyi (#BunyaPine) and bugam (#BlackBean) trees ⚛️🌲 This genetic data supported #Indigenous knowledge of the cultural sharing of bunya and the historic pathways of black bean trees. Why is this significant? ✅ Genetic data explains how species spread across the landscape in the past ✅ Indigenous biocultural knowledge can help us see how the cultural preferences of ancestral Indigenous custodians drove ecological transformations 👉 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/47Bch5A

🌳 Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is your success. Every small step counts towards your future harvest. 🌻 Take a moment to appreciate the journey as much as the destination. The process is where growth truly happens. 🌱 Keep planting seeds of hard work and patience. Success grows with time. 🕰️ Ready to start your journey towards growth? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/gAdpwHUx and let's sow the seeds together! 🌿 Share with us, what's the first seed you're planting today? Comment below! 🌱 Ready to nurture your dreams into reality? Let us guide you at https://lnkd.in/g2igEYks #NurtureYourDreams #EmbraceTheProcess #JourneyToSuccess #FutureHarvest #TakeTheFirstStep #DreamBig #PatienceIsKey #GrowthMindset #TimeAndEffort