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Growing numbers of people are aware of these energetic patterns and movements. What they may lack is a framework, language, and aligned practices to effectively engage the world within and around them. In this course, we will explore four pillars of energy system science that can help social change agents, artists, healers and weavers of all kinds see and work with/in systems in ways that might support their regenerative and salutogenic potential. This will be an interactive experience that invites participants to also share their own experiences and practices that nurture vitality within, between and around them.

At the League to Save Lake Tahoe, our "Science to Solutions" approach exemplifies how scientific insight and community engagement converge. This Earth Month, our journey in science-driven environmental advocacy is marked by the integration of high-tech solutions and grassroots participation. From deploying innovative technologies like the BEBOT—a solar-powered, beach-cleaning robot that efficiently removes tiny bits of trash from our beaches—to empowering the community through our citizen science programs, every step is calculated and impactful.    "Science to Solutions" isn't just about employing advanced technology; it's about creating a broad, inclusive platform for change. Our efforts have catalyzed significant policy shifts, such as local bans on single-use plastics and polystyrene, stemming from our rigorous data collection and analysis. This approach has allowed us to tackle not only the symptoms but the sources of environmental degradation.    As we move forward, the League remains committed to this dual approach of cutting-edge science and community involvement. We will continue refining our methods and expanding our reach, proving that the possibilities are endless when we unite science with community action. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve for our beloved lake and beyond. 

The biggest challenge for our human civilization is our ability to build a harmonious regenerative relationship between humanity, technology and nature, and secure a hopeful and resilient future for all of us. At 5th World, we believe that the answer to our environmental and societal problems lies in the hands of individuals and communities. 5th World provides the tools and practical solutions empowering individuals and communities to secure abundant food, water and energy, and embrace Regenerative Living. As we come out of stealth, and in addition to our existing consulting and education offerings, we will be soon announcing two new initiatives: 1) a DAO to build a community of pioneers in leading a paradigm shift towards Regenerative Living and regenerative network states. 2) a High Tech High Touch High Nature residential community where luxury living meets Regenerative Living. Check out our new website and join us at ETHDenver and at SXSW to learn more. https://5thworld.com/ Rob Avis, P.Eng Joseph Lubin

A Systems Approach Towards a (More) Sustainable Future: An Invitation to Academia Please invest two hours of your time listening to this inspiring presentation from Nate Hagens. He is one of the few I am aware of who is able to put together all the pieces of the complex puzzle of economy, ecology, energy, psychology - and to describe our human predicament as well as pointing towards responses. I am grateful 🙏 that I had the opportunity to learn from him in recent years, although I never met him personally so far. https://lnkd.in/eEG7CvHc

As 2023 draws to a close, we consider our blessings and look for opportunities to improve the lives of those around us. I would like to draw attention to the Journal of Services Marketing’s recent partnership with ServCollab in keeping with the spirit of the season and the wishes for world peace. In a recently published editorial, Prof. Prof. Rebekah Russell-Bennett , Ray Fisk, Maria Raciti, and I put forth seven research themes that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as the transformative service research paradigm. Service researchers are invited to investigate seven areas of inquiry by this editorial. We encourage researchers to explore services that enable the well-being of the human species: services that provide opportunity for all humans; services that manage opportunity for all humans; economic services for work and growth for all humans; services from institutions that offer fair and sustainable living for all humans; service ecosystems with the planet, and collaboration services for sustainable development partnerships. See https://lnkd.in/gFyQeRVP Cheers to a new year and new research beginnings!

Todays problem are complex and need new and sustained partnerships to devise meaningful and equitalbe solutions. So was very excited and honored when I learned that our book on Partnerships in Marine Research https://lnkd.in/gnHjtXaG was being used as one of the foundational documents for a US Department of Interior lead training on how to build and maintain Partnerships in Scientific Research, and then being asked to give the closing presentation. The training was weekly during the month of May and in this last session, following my colleagues Lisa Gilbane, James Kendall, Ph.D., DCA, ECPL, and Guillermo Auad, I focused on envisioning what is possible if we put the lessons learned detailed in the book into action, and illustrated it on the topic of restoring Global Marine Biodiversity (if you are interested in the whole story, see https://lnkd.in/grqSXBs4). There is little that cant be done if we work together #marinebiodiversity #climatechange #blueeconomy #coproduction #ecosystemrestoration

We are gearing up to participate in an event that represents a crucial step on the road to solving some of conservation’s hardest problems – The Extinction Solutions Index Big Think. Lindsay Wancour will be our representative at this event, and we're stoked she'll be there. This Big Think, hosted by the ESI’s creators at Conservation X Labs, will bring together a small army of researchers and scientists, innovators, and conservationists in a collaborative ideation setting. The result will be something our field desperately needs - an impact-ranked list of actual solutions that will move the needle on preventing extinction. We can’t wait to dive into the data, the discussions, and ultimately to share the resulting list. #ESIBigThink #ClimateWeek2023 #ClimateWeek23 #Extinction #Conservation #ClimateChange

📢”The obvious solution is to change the organisational structure. The way the municipality works is not efficient. It doesn't make sense that the department in the municipality that handles transportation infrastructure doesn't think about green and vice versa. It's all connected.” What do you think, which municipality I’m talking about? In the end it doesn’t matter, because it relates to many municipalities and other organisations. The quote above is from an interview I gave after I presented my Master Thesis on Climate Governance Transitions at the annual #SpecialeFestival at Station in Frederiksberg. It was a great platform to be able to dive back into my thesis, which I wrote and successfully defended in 2022. The message of my thesis and this talk I gave are clear: the way our systems and our society are structured today is not sufficient and efficient to deal with the multi-crisis we are facing and are already experiencing. While I’m sure, I’m not the only one concluding this in an academic paper, I hope, that by stating the supposedly obvious once again, we will soon witness a trajectory change - for the better! Read the article about my thesis presentation on Videnskab.dk here! 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/ejp_aCV4

I am off to participate in an event that represents a crucial step on the road to solving some of conservation’s most intractable problems – The Extinction Solutions Index Big Think. This Big Think, hosted by the ESI’s creators at Conservation X Labs, will bring together a small army of researchers and scientists, innovators, and conservationists in a collaborative ideation setting. The result will be something our field desperately needs - an impact-ranked list of actual solutions that will move the needle on preventing extinction. We can’t wait to dive into the data, the discussions, and ultimately to share the resulting list. William & Mary and the Institute for Integrative Conservation are one of only a couple of universities at this workshop--we are priviliged to be part of this important process. Here's to a productive (and fun) couple of days! #esibigthink #climateweek2023 #climateweek23 #extinction #conservation #climatechange #biodiversity #integrativeconservation #6thmassextinction #environmentaljustice

⛈ LAB Tempestade, a collaborative laboratory for creating solutions to the effects of the climate crisis in territories, such as floods and landslides and the debate on environmental racism, had its first edition held at the beginning of the last semester in partnership between Instituto Procomum and Casa Criatura, aimed at to participants and proponents from the metropolitan region of Recife and Olinda. Five prototypes were developed along the way, which featured mentoring, celebration meetings, debates and a registration and follow-up process that took place at Casa Criatura, in Olinda, which received and welcomed the group, selected through a call public and warmed up his ideas. 🔗🎥 Watch full video here: https://lnkd.in/dWpzBuhy ☞ In this video made by the people of Subverso Lab, you can check out how this process was, its details and better understand why we talk about environmental racism and climate change and bet on collective and collaborative solutions. Casa Criatura | Instituto Procomum | Subverso Lab