Omega Resilience Awards’ Post

💬 How capitalism is devouring the foundations of life - read the interview with philosopher Nancy Fraser from our new volume "Contested Social and Ecological Reproduction": https://lnkd.in/e3vHkXgT

It’s a funny/frustrating thing, the human mind’s ability to blind itself, its own knowledge, memory and thought patterns, through its own creation of a new question or opportunity My latest forest from the trees moment has been around questioning what the manifestation of a reconciling force could be between our traditional people and culture of Australia and the current fabric of modernity It was only after reading the article Polycentric Self-Governance and Indigenous Knowledge, written by Dr Shann Turnbull, Prof Natalie P. Stoianoff & Prof Anne Poelina, the other day that I thought to myself… this would sit perfectly as a governance model in a regenerative Community Land Trust (CLT) The article builds on the work of Elinor Ostrom, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her "analysis of economic governance, especially the commons". The authors explore how the polycentric self-governance of Australian Indigenous societies can inform modern governance and safeguard the well-being of humanity and natural ecosystems Ostrom’s work formed the basis of one of Smart Green Group’s tools when working at a bioregional level through the creation of regenerative bioregional trusts, but for some reason, I didn’t see the next step of its potential as a governance model on a CLT… link in post To take my tree staring one step further… We already have created a First Nations-focused CLT initiative in partnership with Bernice Hookey Consulting, though the focus of the initiative is to work with each Nation to honour their own law and establish governance models for the CLT structured on their own uniqueness and inherent potential… link in post Our field of regeneration is to work with whole systems, understanding their essential nature, and honouring their uniqueness as we work to explore their inherent potential. So its now slightly amusing to me to see I have somehow siloed our own work and not let the natural networking effect of living systems do what they do best… form connections, create and multiply, breathe life into individuals that would otherwise die on their own Continue in Post... https://lnkd.in/g_GxTGWf #regenerativedevelopment #regenereration #firstnations #firstnationspeople #aboriginal #torresstraitislander #clt #communityhousing #communitylandtrust #affordablehousing #indigenous #indigenouswisdom #regenerativedesign #regen Professor Anne Poelina Greg Campbell Bernice H. Alana Marsh Louise Crabtree-Hayes Kerry P. Genevieve Zoe Murray Vivienne Milligan Peter Phibbs

🌍 2nd of August 2024 marks Earth Overshoot Day 🌍, a calculated date illustrating when humanity uses more resources than the planet Earth can regenerate in a year. 📚 Extensive research and numerous experts warn about over-consumption, luxurious lifestyles in WEIRD societies (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) and the set-up of international trade and economy linked to resource extraction, environmental destruction, child labour and global inequalities. 💭 If I may, I'd like to invite you to rethink how our international political and economic systems operate. Take a moment to deconstruct how your daily activities may be linked to dangerous patterns on a global scale and consider what we all can do differently and better. The below readings may help you reimagine what will be necessary for a just future for people all around the world. I would also highly recommend my current read, "Doughnut Economics" by Kate Raworth, which is worth every minute of your time. 📖 🤝 #Wellbeingoverprofit #PlanetoverProfit

Not only need environental and social crisis thought and tackled together systemically, but of course needs to include economics and culture/worldview and hence politics at the same level to have a real chance of getting out of the mess we are in. Read this story from Ernesto van Peborgh on Medium: https://lnkd.in/d9gVTJCT

Cultural evolution refers to the way humans create tools and social systems to adapt to and shape their environments. Find out how the tension between our cooperative and competitive natures may be preventing us from solving the ecological crisis humanity faces. https://lnkd.in/g3aDDWjB

This recent paper in the Review of International Studies from Cambridge is remarkable for its in-depth critique of economic growth models and their colonial underpinnings, arguing for the urgency of transitioning towards more equitable and sustainable practices. This is necessary to address the intertwined global challenges of inequality, environmental degradation, and the unsustainable exploitation of resources, advocating for a systemic change. I highly encourage reading this insightful piece. #Cambridge #EconomicJustice

Lots of conversations about purpose, public benefit, and prioritising [typically limited] resources this week. It's a challenge, in part because the measurement of societal impacts is so nebulous, and less developed than environmental and economic reporting, but it feels like an increasingly important factor. It's been a good opportunity, therefore, to look outwards to see how this is reflected in the 'real world'... ...and there's a sense that the tide might be turning? The World Economic Forum has published its annual #riskreport and, unusually, there are no economic risks in the 'long term' (10 year) outlook, instead, we see a clutch of environmental, societal, and technological concerns. A related set of data is shown in the picture here, and whilst it's alarming to see the size of the node representing 'societal polarisation', perhaps it's comforting that it's at least on the radar? Zooming back in, if only slightly, the Urban Land Institute report on emerging trends in Europe notes "...the industry's greater understanding of the positive and negative impact of the built environment on society", and describes an emerging view of real estate as akin to "social infrastructure". So, tell me if you think I'm clutching at straws here, but this seems to be opening up conversations about what our built environment actually does for people, much like we have become used to talking about the impacts of and on the natural environment in recent years? In any case, I'm going to take this as a positive January story that we've at least raised both societal and environmental concerns to a point where they can be pitted against economic ones.

In the quest for a #WellbeingEconomy, understanding the mechanics of change is vital. These latest insights from member of The Club of Rome Katherine Trebeck for Earth4All discuss the multilayered approach to systemic transformation, from the macro influences of societal norms to the micro initiatives sparking innovation. Through the lens of pioneers breaking new ground and the strategic openings of policy windows, this publication uncovers the dynamic interplay between public opinion, political viability, and the pioneering efforts needed to forge new economic paths. Trebeck shares insights on how non-violent social movements, broad public engagement, and the strategic alignment of policy, politics, and problems can converge to create a tipping point for change. She also argues on why broadening the Overton Window of public acceptability and engaging in large-scale, diverse, and visible actions are crucial in driving the systemic shift towards prioritising wellbeing over traditional economic measures. Explore the multifaceted strategies and roles—from entrepreneurs to inside-outsiders—that are essential in navigating the journey towards a sustainable, equitable future. Access the report here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/drtKYSMC #WellbeingEconomy #SustainableFuture #EconomicTransformation

How can the four R's – Relationship, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redistribution – guide your decisions for a more equitable world? 🌍 Explore how these values can redefine your decisions and contribute to a collective good on #ThinkLandscape. 📖 Read the full article now: https://lnkd.in/ep5wxsct

 “Our world is facing an eco-social crisis…driven by the global capitalist system, centered around perpetual economic expansion (growth) and accumulation. Our obsession with economic expansion clashes with finite planetary boundaries.” This was the culmination of last month’s European Degrowth conference. When Harvard Business Review features degrowth we can hope and expect others to follow? #degrowth https://lnkd.in/eAE67UV6