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A place to discuss bioregional communities, biocentrism and sustainability. Welcome!

Bioregionalism is a modern word for an ancient concept. It is a community that is built to coexist with the human and non-human life that surrounds it, rather than exploit it. Modern bioregionalism is an emerging philosophy as well as a model for a new kind of community, but it is also a work in progress, so come discuss your bioregional vision!

Bioregionalism is a modern word for an ancient concept. It is a community that is built to coexist with the human and non-human life that surrounds it, rather than exploit it. Modern bioregionalism is an emerging philosophy as well as a model for a new kind of community, but it is also a work in progress, so come discuss your bioregional vision!

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Further Reading:

Bioregionalism (A Definition) by Peter Berg

Dwellers in the Land: The Bioregional Vision by Kirkpatrick Sale

CascadiaNow! | Bioregionalism

The Ecology of Freedom (Murray Bookchin)

Bioregionalism (Wikipedia)

Manifesto For Economic Democracy and Ecological Sanity (Richard D. Wolff)

Sixth Declaration of the Lacandon Jungle

From Watersheds to Mountains What if We Based Our Borders on Nature? (Rachel Stoeve)

Bioregionalism | The Co-Intelligence Institute

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Bioregionalism in Australia

Is there any sort of bioregionalist movement in Australia? I’d be keen to see what’s been thought of there if anything exists.

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2024/08/26
06:12 UTC

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Bioregionalist flag

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2024/03/27
21:27 UTC

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BioRegional Data APIs

Hello, fellow BioRegionalists!

I've created an OpenSource software project that enables software applications to start embedding BioRegional awareness.

https://bioharmony.substack.com/p/bioregional-data-apis

I'd love to get your thoughts/suggestions/support. Thank you!

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2024/03/15
14:42 UTC

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Designer of Cascadian flag discusses decolonization and bioregionalism

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2023/11/16
20:48 UTC

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I asked ChatGPT how a global political and political geographical transition to Bioregionalism could happen

I wanted to open a discussion about it with other bioregionalists. Seems like step 1 is...make some flags to help promote every bioregions and give humans in each bioregions something to tie their identity to outside of any other human made place-identity (e.g. city, state, country)?

Here is its reply: Transitioning from traditional political geographic boundaries based on nation- states and city-states to matching bioregional geographic boundaries would require a significant shift in political, cultural, and environmental practices. Here are some key political and cultural rituals and changes that would need to take place:

  1. Reimagining ldentity: People would need to identify more strongly with their bioregion, which is defined by ecological and geographical features, rather than traditional national or city identities. Cultural rituals could be developed to celebrate the uniqueness of each bioregion.

  2. Decentralization of Governance: Political rituals would involve the decentralization of government structures. Bioregional councils or assemblies, comprised of community representatives, would play a central role in decision-making. These rituals might include the formal transfer of powers from central governments to these local bodies.

  3. Bioregional Constitutions: The development and adoption of bioregional constitutions would be a key step. These documents would outline the governance structures, principles, and values specific to each bioregion. Rituals of constitution drafting and ratification could take place in community gatherings.

  4. Resource Stewardship: Rituals could be designed to reinforce the concept of collective stewardship over bioregional resources. This might involve ceremonies to mark the protection of vital ecosystems, the sustainable use of resources, and the importance of conservation.

  5. Environmental Education: Cultural rituals would include educational components aimed at raising environmental awareness and sustainability practices within each bioregion. Schools and community gatherings would emphasize the interconnected ness of humans and their environment.

  6. Cross-Bioregional Cooperation: To address shared challenges like climate change, cross-bioregional rituals of collaboration and cooperation could be established. These would serve to bring together leaders and citizens from various bioregions to find common solutions.

  7. Cultural Exchange: Promoting cultural exchanges between bioregions would help people appreciate the diversity of their larger, regional culture. Rituals could include art festivals, language exchanges, and culinary celebrations that emphasize regional uniqueness.

  8. Eco-Spirituality: In some cases, eco- spiritual practices may be integrated into that honor the natural world, emphasize the sacredness of the land, and instill a sense of responsibility toward it.

  9. Economic Transformation: Rituals might mark the transition to bioregional economies, where goods and services are produced and consumed primarily within the bioregion. These could involve the launch of local currencies, trade agreements, and market celebrations.

  10. Ecological Restoration: Restorative rituals could focus on efforts to heal and rejuvenate damaged ecosystems within each bioregion. These would serve as a reminder of the commitment to ecological well-being.

The successful transition to matching bioregional boundaries would require not only changes in formal political structures but also profound cultural shift in how people perceive and relate to their environment and each other. Cultural rituals would play a crucial role in this transformation, helping to embed these changes in the collective consciousness and practice of each bioregion.

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2023/10/14
05:10 UTC

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Want to truly have empathy for animals? Stop owning pets | Troy Vettese

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2023/02/04
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I just got banned from the r/cascadia subreddit because the mods thought I was "TCD32006"

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2023/01/05
22:32 UTC

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How to restore our local watersheds

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2022/04/06
23:53 UTC

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Beware: Gaia may destroy humans before we destroy the Earth

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2021/12/22
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