This three-part video series takes a candid, pragmatic, and in-depth look at the theory and practice of funding regenerative work in bioregions. It weaves together content from the
We are in ecological and cultural overshoot. How can we create financial structures and interconnected systems to support the vital bioregional regeneration work required?
Creating Bioregional Funding Ecosystems
Part 1: A Systemic Exploration
Part 1 offers a systemic view, featuring a presentation by Samantha Power, formerly with The World Bank and now Founder of Finance for Gaia, followed by a look at the Bioregional Regeneration Platform from Joe Brewer, Co-Founder of the Design School for Regenerating Earth.
Creating Bioregional Funding Ecosystems
Part 2: Laying the Groundwork
Part 2 looks at pieces of the puzzle in the GTB (Greater Tkaronto Bioregion) as we lay the groundwork for a funding ecosystem that supports both social and ecological regeneration. Dan Longboat, Associate Professor and Director of the Indigenous Environmental Institute at Trent University, along with Susan V. Bosak and Brian Puppa of the Legacy Project Core Team for the GTB, give the discussion context. Then Joe Brewer invites presentations that highlight current systems and community examples from Justine Dainard, who led Our Food Future and is Smart Cities Project Manager with the County of Wellington, and Vicki Saunders, Founder of Coralus.
Creating Bioregional Funding Ecosystems
Part 3: Building It
Part 3 is a real-world case study of the bioregional regeneration work and funding ecosystem being built in Barichara, Colombia. Natalia Ortiz and Joe Brewer talk about Fundación Barichara Regenerativa evolving in the context of a new Northern Andes funding network.
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