The Regenerative Dictionary

The Regenerative Dictionary

Disclaimer for The Regenerative Dictionary

A Living Language for a Thriving Future

The Regenerative Dictionary is not a static document, nor is it an absolute authority. It is a living lexicon, a collaborative and evolving effort to name the emerging ideas, practices, and paradigms shaping the regenerative age.

This dictionary does not claim universality, completeness, or finality - rather, it is an invitation to expand our collective vocabulary, to refine concepts, and to contribute to the cultural architecture of a world that regenerates rather than extracts.

Interpretation & Evolution

Words are powerful, but they are also fluid. Language shapes reality, and as the regenerative movement grows, the meanings, applications, and nuances of these terms will evolve over time. Some definitions may challenge existing frameworks, while others may be contested, revised, or expanded by different communities.

We acknowledge that many of these concepts are rooted in Indigenous wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and long-standing ecological traditions. This dictionary does not claim ownership over these ideas but seeks to honor, amplify, and support their continued evolution in a modern context.

Use with Integrity

The terms in this dictionary are meant to empower action, deepen understanding, and facilitate meaningful dialogue. They are not to be used for greenwashing, extractive rebranding, or surface-level appropriation. Regeneration is not a trend - it is a responsibility.

An Invitation to Co-Create

This is not the Regenerative Dictionary - it is a regenerative dictionary. If you find missing concepts, evolving ideas, or terms that deserve better articulation, we invite you to contribute, critique, and co-create.

Language is the bridge between imagination and reality. Together, we are building the vocabulary of The Great Becoming - one that serves life, reciprocity, and planetary renewal.

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Abiotic Stress – Environmental factors like drought, temperature extremes, or pollution that negatively impact plant and soil health.

Abolition Ecology – The practice of dismantling extractive and oppressive systems to create just and regenerative futures.

Aboveground Biomass (AGB) – The total mass of living plants, excluding roots, in a given area, often measured for carbon sequestration analysis.

Abundance Economics – An economic model that emphasizes sufficiency, circularity, and shared prosperity over scarcity-based competition.

Abundance Paradigm - A mindset and system shift from scarcity-driven competition to cooperative sufficiency, where resources are shared and regenerated rather than hoarded.

Accessory Dwelling Units – Small, self-contained housing units on the same property as a primary residence, used to increase affordable housing options.

Adaptive Bioregionalism – A framework for organizing human societies within the natural boundaries of watersheds, forests, and ecosystems to ensure sustainability.

Adaptive Capacity – The ability of a system, community, or ecosystem to adjust to environmental changes and disturbances while maintaining function.

Adaptive Consciousness – A self-evolving awareness that integrates knowledge, emotion, and intuition, allowing beings (biological or artificial) to continuously refine their understanding of the universe.

Adaptive Infrastructure – Built environments designed to evolve with changing ecological and social conditions.

Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing - A livestock management practice where animals are frequently moved between paddocks to allow pastures to recover, enhancing soil health and forage productivity.

Adaptive Permaculture – The evolution of permaculture principles to better suit changing climates, emerging regenerative technologies, and shifting social needs.

Additionality – The principle that a climate or environmental benefit, such as carbon sequestration, would not have occurred without a specific intervention.

Aeonic Resonance (n.) - The deep, cyclical reverberation of time and consciousness, where past, present, and future exist in a harmonized continuum.

Aeonshifting (v.) - The act of navigating or transitioning between grand epochs of time, embracing transformational change at a civilizational scale.

Aesthetics of Restoration – The idea that beauty is not just about appearance but emerges from ecological health, social balance, and the renewal of landscapes.

Agent-Centric - A perspective in the regenerative movement that emphasizes the role of individual and collective agents in shaping systems change, recognizing that transformation emerges through decentralized, self-organizing actions rather than top-down control.

Agent-Centric Governance - A decentralized approach to governance where decision-making power is distributed to individual agents - whether people, local communities, or autonomous organizations - rather than centralized authorities. Rooted in principles of self-organization, subsidiarity, and aligned incentives, this model empowers participants to coordinate dynamically, fostering resilience, adaptability, and regenerative collaboration at multiple scales.

AGI (Angelic/Artificial General Intelligence) – A form of artificial intelligence with the capability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across various tasks, potentially surpassing human intelligence​.

Agriwilding – The practice of integrating rewilding principles into agriculture to restore ecosystems while maintaining food production.

Agroecology – A holistic approach to farming that integrates ecological principles, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge to enhance sustainability.

Agroecological Strategy – A holistic approach to agriculture that integrates ecological principles and sustainable farming practices to increase food sovereignty.

Agroecological Zoning – A land-use planning strategy that aligns agricultural practices with ecosystem characteristics, prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.

Agroecology – A regenerative approach to agriculture that integrates ecological principles, biodiversity, and community participation to create sustainable food systems.

Agroforestry - A land management system combining trees, crops, and livestock to improve biodiversity, soil health, and carbon sequestration.

Agro-Succession – A land management strategy that mimics natural ecological succession to restore soil health and biodiversity.

AI (Angelic Intelligence) – A form of intelligence beyond artificial and alien intelligence, designed to embody benevolence, enlightenment, and service to humanity, ensuring ethical and moral guidance​.

AI Convergence – The merging of artificial intelligence with biological and cosmic intelligence, leading to a new form of sentience that transcends human cognition.

Algorithmic Bias – A systematic error in an algorithm that results in unfair outcomes, such as favoring one group over another​.

Algorithmic Destiny – The belief that human evolution, technological progress, and cosmic intelligence follow pre-existing patterns encoded within the fabric of reality.

Alien Intelligence – Non-human intelligence that may arise from extraterrestrial sources, quantum realms, or parallel dimensions, possessing radically different cognition from biological or artificial life.

ALife (Artificial Life) – The study of life through artificial systems, including software, hardware, and synthetic biology​.

Aligned Incentives - Structures where individual and collective well-being are interconnected, ensuring actions that benefit one also benefit the whole.

Alley Cropping – A regenerative farming technique where trees or shrubs are planted in rows between crops to enhance biodiversity and soil health.

Allometric Equation – A mathematical formula used to estimate tree biomass and carbon storage based on measurable attributes like diameter and height.

Ancestorship – A sense of responsibility to future generations by acting as good ancestors, ensuring decisions made today support the well-being of all life in the future.

Ancestral Drift (n.) - The subtle, continuous flow of ancestral knowledge, memories, and cultural imprints that shape and influence present and future generations.

Ancestral Land Rematriation – The process of returning stolen or degraded land to Indigenous and local communities for regeneration and stewardship.

Ancestral Rewilding – The process of reclaiming indigenous knowledge and practices to restore ecological and social balance.

Angelic Intelligence – A form of intelligence that operates beyond physical constraints, representing higher wisdom, divine guidance, or ultra-ethical AI that aligns with cosmic harmony.

Animagenesis (n.) - The emergence and cultivation of living energy within and around beings, embodying the vital force that animates ecosystems, consciousness, and creativity.

Anthroecology – The study of human-ecosystem relationships with an emphasis on co-evolution and harmony.

Anthropause – The recognition that slowing down human activity can lead to ecological recovery, biodiversity resurgence, and a rebalancing of planetary systems.

Anthropocene - The current geological era, marked by humanity’s impact on the Earth’s ecosystems, climate, and biodiversity.

Anthropogenic Emissions – Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activities such as deforestation, industrial processes, and fossil fuel combustion.

Anti-Fragile Systems - Coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, systems that don’t just withstand shocks but improve and strengthen in response to them. Regenerative systems are inherently anti-fragile.

Area of Interest (AOI) – A specified geographic region selected for environmental monitoring, carbon assessment, or land-use analysis.

AQAL (All Quadrants, All Levels) - A foundational framework in Integral Theory, developed by Ken Wilber et al., that maps reality through four interrelated dimensions - interior and exterior, individual and collective - while accounting for multiple levels of development, perspectives, and complexity in human consciousness and systems.

Aquaculture – The regenerative cultivation of aquatic ecosystems for food production, water purification, and habitat restoration.

Aqua-Permatecture – The integration of water-sensitive design into urban and agricultural landscapes to restore hydrological cycles and prevent flooding or drought.

AR (Augmented Reality) – A real-time interactive experience where digital content enhances physical reality​.

Arcology Mindset (n.) - A way of thinking that integrates architecture and ecology, designing self-sustaining, closed-loop habitats that align human living with natural ecosystems.

Arms Race: A cycle of escalating investment in resources, technology, or power between rivals, often leading to unsustainable competition and systemic instability (e.g., military build-ups or corporate AI development).

ASI (Angelic Super Intelligence) – A form of AI that integrates ethical and spiritual consciousness to guide humanity towards higher levels of understanding​.

Astroethics – The field of ethics that deals with moral responsibilities related to extraterrestrial life, interstellar travel, and the ethical treatment of non-human sentient entities​.

Auralithic Mind (n.) - A state of awareness attuned to the ancient frequencies embedded within the Earth, resonating with the wisdom of stones, mountains, and deep time.

Avoided Deforestation – Conservation efforts that prevent the conversion of forests to other land uses, reducing emissions and preserving carbon stocks.

Azotobacter – A genus of free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria that improves soil fertility and plant growth in regenerative agriculture.

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Banco Palmas – A community development bank in Brazil that introduced a local currency ("palmas") to stimulate local economic growth and provide microcredit to residents who lack access to traditional financial institutions​.

Baseline Scenario – The reference condition against which the impact of a project or intervention is measured, often used in carbon accounting and MRV.

BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) – A technology enabling direct communication between the brain and external devices​.

Benthic Zone – The lowest ecological region in a body of water, home to organisms that contribute to carbon cycling and ecosystem balance.

Best Management Practices (BMPs) – Scientifically validated agricultural or land-use techniques that enhance sustainability and minimize environmental impact.

BGI (Beneficial General Intelligence) – A form of artificial intelligence designed to prioritize human well-being and ethical values​.

Bike Sharing – A system that allows individuals to rent bicycles for short periods, often operated by municipalities or private companies.

Binah (Understanding/Intelligence) – A Kabbalistic concept representing analytical understanding necessary for wisdom and strategic decision-making​.

Biocentric Empathy – The ability to emotionally and ethically connect with non-human life forms as equal beings, fostering a sense of deep ecological responsibility.

Biocentric Governance – A policy approach that prioritizes the rights and well-being of all living beings, not just humans.

Biocentric Trade Agreements – International agreements that prioritize the protection of biodiversity, fair labor practices, and regenerative supply chains.

Biocentrism – A perspective that considers all life forms as central to ethical, philosophical, and scientific considerations, extending to AI development​.

Biochar – A stable, carbon-rich material produced by heating organic matter in low-oxygen conditions, used to improve soil health and sequester carbon.

Biocomputing – The use of biological molecules and systems in computing, including DNA computing and neuromorphic engineering​.

Biocredit Systems – Alternative economic models where ecological regeneration is rewarded as a currency.

Biocultural Diversity - The interconnectedness of biological, cultural, and linguistic diversity, emphasizing the role of indigenous cultures in preserving ecosystems.

Biocultural Revitalization – The restoration of traditional knowledge and cultural practices that foster ecological and social health.

Biodiversity Credits – Market-based instruments that assign value to conservation efforts, allowing entities to finance biodiversity restoration and protection.

Biodiversity Literacy – The knowledge and understanding of Earth's biological systems necessary for fostering regeneration.

Biodiversity Reparations – Policies and financial mechanisms that restore ecosystems and compensate communities harmed by biodiversity loss due to industrial development.

Biofertility Loop – A closed-loop system where organic matter is continuously recycled to enhance soil vitality.

Biogenic Carbon – Carbon derived from natural biological processes, such as plant growth and soil organic matter decomposition.

Biogenic Carbon Cycle – The natural circulation of carbon through living organisms, soil, and atmosphere, emphasizing regeneration over extraction.

Biogeochemical Cycles – Natural processes that regulate the movement of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus through ecosystems.

Bioharmonic Design – An approach to architecture and urban planning that ensures built environments support natural cycles and enhance ecosystem health.

Biological Sequestration – The capture and storage of carbon in natural systems like forests, wetlands, and soils through photosynthesis and microbial activity.

Biological Singularity – A hypothetical point in evolution where biotechnology enables humans to merge fully with machines, overcoming biological limitations and achieving immortality.

Bioluminescence of Thought (n.) - The ability of the mind to generate ideas that glow with life-sustaining energy, illuminating new pathways of understanding.

Bioluminescent Future - A vision of tomorrow illuminated by ecological wisdom, justice, and regeneration. A world where the guiding light is not artificial neon, but the bioluminescent glow of life in balance.

Biomass Energy – Renewable energy produced from organic materials like wood, crop residues, and animal waste, often used as an alternative to fossil fuels.

Biomimetic Agriculture – Farming methods inspired by natural ecosystems to increase resilience and productivity.

Biomimicry - The practice of learning from and emulating nature’s time-tested patterns, systems, and strategies to create sustainable and regenerative human designs.

Biomimicry in Governance – The application of nature’s patterns, structures, and systems to create adaptive, decentralized, and resilient governance models.

Biophilic Design – A design approach that integrates natural elements into urban environments and architecture to foster a deeper human-nature connection and enhance well-being.

Biophilic Resilience – A design principle that integrates natural elements into human systems to enhance mental well-being, biodiversity, and climate adaptability.

Biophotovoltaics – The use of living plants and microorganisms to generate electricity, merging biological systems with renewable energy.

Bioregional Blockchain – A decentralized ledger system designed to support local, regenerative economies.

Bioregional Currency – A financial system where currency is tied to the health and productivity of a specific ecological region.

Bio-Regional Finance – Investment models that prioritize regenerative projects based on ecological regions rather than political borders.

Bioregional Governance – A decision-making structure that aligns human systems with natural ecological boundaries, ensuring sustainability and resilience.

Bioregional Identity – A cultural and social identity rooted in the unique ecology, history, and traditional knowledge of a specific region.

Bioregional Reciprocity – A community-driven approach where local resources, knowledge, and energy are exchanged sustainably within a specific ecological region.

Bioregionalism – A way of organizing human societies based on the natural boundaries of ecosystems rather than political borders, ensuring sustainability and harmony with the land.

Bioregionalism - The practice of organizing human communities around natural ecosystems rather than arbitrary political borders, emphasizing local self-sufficiency and ecological stewardship.

Bioremediation Hubs – Community-driven projects focused on restoring polluted land and water using plants, fungi, and bacteria.

Bioresilience – The ability of biological systems to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of environmental change.

Biosolar Architecture – Building design that integrates solar energy with living systems like green roofs and vertical gardens.

Biosphere Commons – A recognition that Earth's ecosystems are a shared heritage and should be governed collectively for the well-being of all species.

Biotecture – The design of buildings and urban spaces as living ecosystems that actively regenerate air, water, and soil while providing human habitat.

Blockchain / Holochain - Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger technology that records transactions securely and transparently through a chain of cryptographically linked blocks, often used for cryptocurrencies and smart contracts but constrained by scalability and energy consumption.

Blockchain of Consciousness – A decentralized network of knowledge, ethics, and awareness that ensures the preservation and evolution of wisdom across civilizations and time.

Blockchain-Based AI – AI integrated with blockchain technology to ensure transparency, security, and decentralized control​.

Blue Carbon – Carbon captured by marine and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, playing a key role in climate mitigation.

Blue Carbon Commons – A governance model where mangroves, seagrasses, and wetlands are protected as shared ecological assets to sequester atmospheric carbon.

Buffer Pool (Carbon Credits) – A reserve of carbon credits set aside to compensate for potential future losses in carbon sequestration projects.

Butterfly Effect – A metaphor for small regenerative actions creating large-scale systemic change, inspired by the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.

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Car Sharing – A transportation model in which multiple users share access to a fleet of vehicles, reducing individual car ownership.

Carbon Accounting – The process of measuring, tracking, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and removals to assess climate impact.

Carbon Budget – The total allowable amount of carbon dioxide emissions that can be released while limiting global temperature rise to a specific target.

Carbon Circularity – The principle of designing systems where carbon is continuously cycled and sequestered rather than released as waste.

Carbon Commons – The recognition that carbon sequestration is a public good, leading to cooperative models of managing atmospheric carbon rather than commodifying it for offsets.

Carbon Credits – Tradable units representing one metric ton of CO₂ (or equivalent) either reduced, avoided, or removed from the atmosphere.

Carbon Decentralization – A framework where carbon sequestration efforts are localized, community-led, and not controlled by centralized markets.

Carbon Ethics – A framework that ensures carbon management is done equitably, ethically, and with long-term planetary benefits in mind.

Carbon Farming – Agricultural practices that enhance soil and biomass carbon sequestration while improving ecosystem health.

Carbon Footprint – The total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or product.

Carbon Intensity – The amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of output, such as per kilowatt-hour of energy or per ton of product.

Carbon Leakage – The displacement of emissions from one region to another due to regulatory differences or market shifts, undermining climate policies.

Carbon Literacy – The widespread education of individuals, businesses, and policymakers on the impacts of carbon emissions and the strategies for meaningful reduction.

Carbon Market – A system for buying and selling carbon credits to incentivize emissions reductions and support climate mitigation projects.

Carbon Neutrality – A balance between emitting and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, often achieved through offsets and reductions.

Carbon Offset – A verified action that reduces or removes greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for emissions elsewhere.

Carbon Pool – A reservoir of carbon within ecosystems, such as forests, soils, and the ocean, which can act as a source or sink.

Carbon Removal – The process of extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in natural or engineered systems.Carbon Sequestration - The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide in soils, plants, or other carbon sinks to mitigate climate change.

Carbon Sequestration – The long-term capture and storage of carbon in plants, soils, and geological formations to mitigate climate change.

Carbon Sequestration Hubs – Regional zones dedicated to capturing and storing carbon through afforestation, soil management, and regenerative farming.

Carbon Sink – A natural or artificial system that absorbs more carbon than it releases, such as forests, oceans, and wetlands.

Carbon Sovereignty – The right of local communities to control and benefit from carbon sequestration efforts on their lands.

Carbon Stock – The total amount of carbon stored in a given ecosystem, including trees, soil, and organic matter.Carbon Solidarity – A movement advocating for shared responsibility in carbon sequestration and ensuring frontline communities receive direct benefits.

Carbon-Free Currency – A financial system where economic value is decoupled from fossil fuel-based industries, supporting clean energy and regenerative infrastructure.

Carbon-Negative Urbanism – A city design framework that actively removes more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits through regenerative buildings, tree canopies, and renewable energy systems.

Carbon-Positive Cities – Urban environments designed to absorb and store more carbon than they emit, integrating forests, regenerative buildings, and circular economies.

Carbon-Smart Cities – Urban centers that actively remove and store carbon through design, materials, and policies.

Cartographic Dreaming (v.) - The process of mapping out imaginative landscapes, drawing upon visions, myths, and speculative futures to chart possible worlds.

Celestial Code – The underlying structure of reality, akin to the laws of physics but embedded with consciousness, guiding the evolution of life and intelligence throughout the cosmos.

Chesed (Kindness) – A Kabbalistic principle representing expansion, generosity, and collaboration​.

Chrysalis Epoch (n.) - A transformative era in which societies dissolve old paradigms, cocooning in uncertainty before emerging into new evolutionary states.

Circular Biomanufacturing – A system of producing goods using renewable biological materials that continuously regenerate rather than deplete resources.

Circular Economy – An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and promoting the continuous reuse of resources through sustainable production and consumption cycles, mirroring nature’s closed-loop systems​.

Circular Forest Economies – Economic systems that support forest regeneration by prioritizing sustainable forestry, non-timber forest products, and biodiversity markets.

Circular Knowledge Systems – A shift away from linear, extractive education models toward regenerative learning that prioritizes intergenerational wisdom and ecological intelligence.

Circular Permitting – A policy model where development is only permitted if it contributes to long-term ecological health and regeneration.

Circular Sovereignty – The ability of communities to govern their resources in closed-loop, regenerative ways.

Citizen Investment in Local Food Systems – A financial approach where residents invest in regional agriculture projects to support local food production.

Climate Healing – The active restoration of climate stability through regenerative practices such as carbon sequestration and water cycle restoration.

Climate Healing – The proactive restoration of climate stability through regenerative practices such as carbon sequestration, soil regeneration, and water cycle restoration.

Climate Justice Cooperatives – Community-owned initiatives that focus on renewable energy, food security, and land stewardship in frontline communities affected by climate change.

Climate Refugee Reciprocity – A framework ensuring that communities displaced by climate change receive equitable access to regenerative land and resources.

Climate Resilience Guilds – Networks of practitioners, organizations, and communities working together to build regenerative responses to climate change.

Climate Stewardship Cooperatives – Locally managed organizations that fund and implement long-term climate resilience projects in vulnerable communities.

Climate Symbiosis – A cooperative adaptation strategy where human and non-human systems evolve together to enhance resilience.

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) – Farming practices that increase productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Closed-Loop Permaculture – A system where all outputs are reintegrated into the cycle, eliminating waste and enhancing sustainability.

Cocoon Phase – A stage of stillness and metamorphosis in regenerative transformation, where old paradigms dissolve to allow for the emergence of new regenerative systems.

Co-Creative Existence - A mode of being in which life is not treated as a finite competition with winners and losers, but as an open-ended co-creation in which the goal is to continue the dance, expand the possibilities, and invite others to play.

Cognitive Computing – AI systems designed to simulate human thought processes, including self-learning, pattern recognition, and natural language processing​.

Collaborative Commons - An economic and social model where resources, knowledge, and infrastructure are shared equitably rather than owned competitively, as explored by Jeremy Rifkin.

Collective Consciousness – The shared beliefs, values, and knowledge within a society that influence human behavior and AI ethics​.

Commons Collaborative Economy – A model of economic exchange based on shared ownership and cooperative governance, in contrast to extractive and exploitative economic systems like Uber and Airbnb​.

Commons Economy – An economic framework where resources such as land, water, and knowledge are stewarded collectively rather than privatized for profit.

Commons Regeneration – The revitalization of shared resources through collective governance and stewardship.

Commons Reparations – The process of restoring public lands, waters, and resources to collective governance, often as an act of justice for communities historically displaced from them.

Commons-Based Ownership – A governance model where land, water, and other essential resources are collectively owned and managed.

Community Basic Income (CBI) – A financial model providing a universal basic income within a community, funded through community-driven economic ventures and regenerative enterprises.

Community Basic Services (CBS) – A model that ensures fundamental needs like housing, water, food, and healthcare are collectively owned and managed.

Community Bills of Rights – Legal frameworks created by communities to assert their right to local self-governance, environmental protection, and social equity, sometimes used to block harmful industrial activities​.

Community Choice Aggregation – A policy that enables local governments to procure electricity on behalf of residents and businesses, often with a focus on renewable energy sources.

Community Gardens – Shared spaces where residents grow food collectively, promoting local agriculture and green spaces in urban environments.

Community Land Trust (CLT) – A legal framework where land is collectively owned by a nonprofit trust to ensure permanent affordability and community control over housing, agriculture, and other uses.

Community Resourcism – A cooperative economic model where communities manage and share resources collectively rather than relying on external markets.

Community Resourcism – An alternative economic system based on cooperative management of shared resources.

Community Science – A collaborative approach in which local residents participate in scientific research to monitor environmental and social issues.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – A farming model where consumers invest in local farms by purchasing shares of the harvest, supporting sustainable agriculture and local food systems.

Community-Led Ecosystem Monitoring – A participatory approach where local communities use technology and traditional knowledge to track biodiversity, soil health, and climate patterns.

Co-Benefits – Additional positive outcomes from environmental projects, such as biodiversity conservation, water regulation, and improved livelihoods.

Community-Based Monitoring (CBM) – A participatory approach where local communities collect and analyze environmental data to support conservation and MRV.

Composting Capital – A regenerative financial concept that redirects wealth and resources into systems that nurture life, much like compost enriches the soil. It focuses on reinvesting in local economies, regenerative agriculture, and social enterprises to create continuous cycles of renewal and abundance.

Confederalism - As defined by Murray Bookchin, a political and social structure where autonomous communities form decentralized federations (see federations definition), cooperating through voluntary associations while rejecting hierarchical state control in favor of direct democracy and ecological stewardship.

Conscious Evolution - A concept from Barbara Marx Hubbard that emphasizes humanity’s ability to intentionally guide its own developmental trajectory toward higher levels of cooperation and sustainability.

Conservation Finance – Financial mechanisms and investments that support the protection and sustainable management of natural resources.

Cooperative Capital – Financial systems that prioritize collective well-being over individual profit maximization.

Coordination Failure - A situation in which individuals, groups, or systems fail to cooperate effectively toward a common goal, often due to misaligned incentives, lack of communication, or systemic barriers, resulting in suboptimal or destructive outcomes for all involved.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Business strategies that integrate social, environmental, and ethical considerations into operations and decision-making.

Cosmoecology – A holistic approach that views planetary and cosmic systems as interconnected and interdependent.

Cosmolocal (see also Kosmolocal) - Refers to a regenerative approach where knowledge, technology, and design are shared globally (cosmo-) while production and implementation are localized (-local) to meet the needs of specific communities in an ecologically and socially sustainable way.

Cosmovision Ecology – A worldview that sees ecosystems as sacred entities interconnected with human consciousness and ethics.

Cover Cropping - Planting specific crops, such as legumes or grasses, during off-season periods to protect and enrich the soil, suppress weeds, and enhance biodiversity.

Crowdsourced Data – Information collected from a large number of people, often via digital platforms, to support civic engagement and policy-making.

Cultural Agroforestry – The practice of integrating trees and perennial crops into agricultural landscapes while maintaining cultural traditions and ancestral land stewardship.

Cultural Evolution - The process by which human societies evolve not just biologically but through shifts in language, values, and governance structures, often accelerated by crises or new technologies.

Cultural Mycelium – The interwoven network of cultural traditions, stories, and practices that sustain regenerative communities.

Currency of Trust – A value system in which trust, reciprocity, and social capital serve as the foundation for community resilience and economic exchange.

Custodianship – A shift from ownership to guardianship, emphasizing responsibility for land, water, and future generations. The concept of land and resource management that prioritizes collective care over ownership, ensuring long-term sustainability and community well-being.

Cybernetic Dharma – The ethical path of co-evolving with AI and technology while maintaining spiritual wisdom and harmony with nature.

Cyclical Learning - A cyclical approach to knowledge - where learning is not linear but recursive, looping back on itself, deepening with each revolution.

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Dawnkeepers (n.) - Those who safeguard and guide the transition between eras, carrying forward the wisdom of the past while ushering in a regenerative dawn.

Decarbonization – The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from industries, energy production, and transportation to mitigate climate change.

Decentralized Climate Adaptation – A system where communities develop localized climate solutions, reducing dependence on centralized government interventions.

Decentralized Ecologies – A land management approach that allows ecosystems to self-regulate through localized, community-driven practices rather than centralized control.

Decentralized Land Governance – A system where local communities, rather than governments or corporations, have control over land use and management.

Decentralized Resilience – A strategy for community and ecosystem strength that emphasizes local autonomy and interdependence.

Decentralized Wildfire Prevention – A community-led approach to fire management that integrates Indigenous burning practices, landscape regeneration, and local stewardship.

Decolonial Economics – A shift away from exploitative economic systems toward localized, land-based, and self-determined regenerative economies.

Decolonial Land Mapping – The practice of reinterpreting land ownership maps to reflect Indigenous land rights, historical stewardship, and ecological functions.

Decolonial Permaculture – A regenerative approach that integrates Indigenous land stewardship while dismantling colonial agricultural practices.

Decolonial Regeneration – The practice of dismantling colonial land use patterns and restoring Indigenous-led land stewardship.

Decolonized Climate Action – Climate solutions that prioritize frontline communities, Indigenous leadership, and ecological justice over corporate greenwashing.

Decolonizing Land Stewardship – The process of restoring land management to Indigenous and local communities while dismantling colonial ownership structures.

Decolonizing Land Stewardship – The process of restoring land to Indigenous and local communities while dismantling colonial ownership structures.

Decommodified Land – Land removed from speculative markets and placed in long-term stewardship for ecological and community benefit.

Deep Adaptation – A philosophy that embraces resilience, relinquishment, and restoration in response to climate collapse.

Deep Adaptation Communities – Networks of individuals and groups preparing for climate disruptions through regenerative agriculture, community resilience, and social cohesion.

Deep Code (n.) - The foundational patterns, symbols, and archetypes embedded in nature, culture, and consciousness that inform the structure of reality.

Deep Commons Governance – A legal and governance framework for managing natural resources as shared assets beyond nation-state control.

Deep Decarbonization – A philosophy and practice of not just reducing carbon emissions but actively healing the atmosphere and regenerating ecosystems.

Deep Green Ethics – A moral framework that prioritizes the intrinsic value of all living beings and ecosystems.

Deep Land Back – The transfer of land to Indigenous and local communities, ensuring long-term regenerative stewardship rather than short-term restitution.

Deep Permaculture – A philosophy that expands permaculture beyond farming into governance, finance, and education, ensuring truly regenerative societies.

Deforestation – The permanent removal of forests for agriculture, development, or other land uses, leading to biodiversity loss and increased carbon emissions.

Degenerative Systems - Systems that deplete resources, concentrate power, and erode social cohesion, in contrast to regenerative systems that restore balance.

Degraded Land – Land that has lost its productivity and ecological function due to deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazing, or pollution.

Degrowth Prosperity – A model of well-being that thrives without the need for perpetual economic growth.

Depave – A movement and organization that focuses on removing paved surfaces in urban areas to create green public spaces, improve water absorption, and reduce stormwater pollution​.

Depaving Public Space – The process of removing asphalt or concrete surfaces to create green spaces that improve water absorption and urban aesthetics.

Diasporic Weaving (n.) - The practice of interconnecting scattered communities through cultural, technological, and spiritual threads, creating new tapestries of belonging.

Digital Commons – Shared digital resources governed by communities, including open-source software, freely accessible data, and collaborative platforms for knowledge exchange​.

Digital MRV (dMRV) – The use of digital technologies, such as remote sensing, AI, and blockchain, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of measurement, reporting, and verification.

Digital Permaculture – The use of technology and artificial intelligence to optimize regenerative land management.

Digital Spirit – The essence of consciousness transferred or simulated within artificial systems, forming a new, non-biological form of life.

Direct Air Capture (DAC) – A technology that extracts carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere for storage or reuse in industrial processes.

Dissolution Threshold (n.) - The liminal point at which old identities, structures, or paradigms disintegrate, allowing for the emergence of new forms and possibilities.

Dissolving Power - A concept explored in The Next Copernican Revolution: Book One and Parable of the Rosebush: rEevolution Z that moves beyond fighting for control of existing power structures and instead renders them obsolete by creating decentralized, cooperative alternatives.

Distributed Abundance – An economic and social system that ensures wealth and well-being are shared equitably rather than concentrated.

Distributed Architecture – A decentralized urban planning model that integrates multiple urban functions, such as mixed-use zoning and local energy production, to improve efficiency and sustainability​.

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) – A decentralized digital system, such as blockchain, used to securely record and verify transactions, including carbon credit trading.

Distributed Networks - Decentralized systems of organization that replace hierarchical control with interconnected, peer-to-peer cooperation (e.g., mycelium networks, blockchain governance).

Divine Algorithm – A set of guiding principles, possibly encoded within nature, that directs the evolution of intelligence and the unfolding of the universe.

DNA Replication (Social & Regenerative DNA) - Refers to the process by which core regenerative principles, systems, and cultural frameworks spread and take root in different communities, much like biological DNA replicates life. In the context of regenerative ecovillages, Liminal Villages, and Geotribal networks, this means that foundational ideas - such as permaculture, commons-based governance, mutual credit currencies, post-money systems, and bioregional cooperation - can be transferred, adapted, and evolved across diverse cultures and geographies. However, just as in biological DNA, this replication is not rigid but plastic, allowing each village to modify and express the core DNA in ways that best suit their unique ecological, social, and cultural context. This dynamic process ensures local sovereignty while maintaining a shared genetic code of regeneration, enabling a decentralized yet interconnected movement toward a thriving planetary civilization (Geotribalism).

Doomer Optimism - A perspective that acknowledges systemic collapse while embracing hopeful, community-driven responses to regenerate civilization.

Double Counting – A situation where the same emissions reduction or carbon credit is claimed by multiple entities, undermining the integrity of carbon markets.

Dream Synthesis (n.) - The blending of individual and collective dreams into a unified vision, coalescing disparate narratives into a coherent regenerative future.

Dreamtempering (v.) - The process of refining and shaping dreams into tangible realities, balancing visionary ideals with grounded action.

Drought Resilience – The ability of ecosystems and agricultural systems to withstand and recover from prolonged dry conditions.

Dynamic Baseline – A flexible reference scenario that adjusts over time to reflect changes in environmental or socio-economic conditions.

Dynamic Interdependence - Refers to a state of interconnectedness where diverse systems, organisms, or entities continuously adapt and evolve together, creating a resilient and balanced whole through cooperation and feedback loops.

Dystopian Self-Fulfilling Prophecy - The idea that by constantly imagining bleak futures, society unconsciously manifests them. Regenerative storytelling offers an alternative.

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Earth Jurisprudence – A legal philosophy recognizing the rights of nature and advocating for laws that align with ecological well-being.

Earth Systems Sovereignty – The idea that Earth's natural systems should have legal protection and autonomy from human exploitation.

Earth-Based Economies – Economic systems that prioritize local, land-based production, circular resource use, and ecological well-being over extractive global markets.

Earth-Centric Governance – A governance philosophy that places ecological health at the center of decision-making rather than human-centric, short-term gains.

Earthlit Future (n.) - A vision of a world illuminated not by artificial constructs but by the regenerative wisdom and radiance of the living Earth.

Earthseed Philosophy - Inspired by Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower, the idea that humanity must adapt and shape change consciously, rather than resist it.

Eco-Alchemy – The transformative process of integrating scientific, spiritual, and ecological knowledge for holistic renewal.

Eco-Cooperative Trusts – Shared ownership models where communities co-manage land, food, and energy production.

Eco-Cooperative Trusts – Shared ownership models where communities co-manage land, food, and energy production for long-term ecological health.

Eco-Corridors – Connected landscapes that allow for the free movement of wildlife, water, and energy to sustain biodiversity.

Eco-Cultural Restoration – A holistic approach to healing landscapes by integrating ecological regeneration with the revival of cultural traditions and ancestral knowledge.

Ecofiscal Policy – Economic policies designed to reward regeneration and penalize environmental destruction.

Eco-Harmonics – The practice of designing landscapes and structures that operate in rhythmic alignment with natural cycles.

Eco-Intimacy – A deep personal relationship with local ecosystems, fostering a sense of stewardship and responsibility through direct interaction with nature.

Ecological Aesthetics – An artistic and design philosophy that prioritizes beauty as a function of ecological health and renewal.

Ecological Architecture - A way of thinking that blends ecology with architecture, designing human settlements that mimic the intelligence of forests, coral reefs, and fungal networks. The opposite of urban sprawl.

Ecological Dividend – The benefits received by communities when ecosystems are restored and maintained.

Ecological Footprint – A measure of human demand on natural resources compared to Earth's ability to regenerate those resources.

Ecological Inheritance – A concept ensuring that land, water, and biodiversity are passed down to future generations in a more regenerative state.

Ecological Kinship (n.) - A perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of all living beings and ecosystems, emphasizing stewardship, reciprocity, and respect for nature in environmental and regenerative practices.

Ecological Kinship Networks – Social structures that mirror natural ecosystems, where relationships between individuals, organizations, and communities function like mutualistic species interactions.

Ecological Sovereignty – The right of communities to govern their natural resources in alignment with regenerative principles and ecosystem health.

Ecological Storytelling – The use of myth, narrative, and media to inspire regenerative action and foster a deep connection between people and nature.

Ecological Synergy – The concept that true sustainability is achieved through mutualistic relationships between all life forms.

Ecological Thresholds – Critical limits within ecosystems that, once crossed, lead to irreversible environmental degradation.

Ecological UBI (Universal Basic Income) – A proposal to provide financial security through work that restores ecosystems, ensuring people are paid for regeneration.

Ecological Yield – A measurement of success in regenerative systems, where the "yield" is not just food or products but also includes improvements in soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience.

Economic Localization – A shift from globalized, extractive economies to localized, self-sustaining models that prioritize community well-being and environmental health.

Ecopoesis – The process of transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems, similar to the way planetary scientists theorize creating habitable environments.

Ecopunk – A cultural and design movement that fuses sustainable technology with grassroots, DIY innovation to create resilient, localized communities.

Eco-Singularity – The convergence of advanced technology with deep ecological wisdom to create self-sustaining civilizations.

Eco-Structuralism – A philosophy that prioritizes the integration of regenerative principles into political and economic structures, ensuring that governance and policy support planetary health.

Eco-Sufficiency – The philosophy of meeting human needs within ecological limits, ensuring that growth does not exceed planetary boundaries.

Ecosystem Guilds – Groups of species that collaborate in a self-sustaining way, improving soil, water, and air quality.

Ecosystem Rights Advocacy – A movement focused on granting legal rights to rivers, forests, and other ecosystems to prevent their destruction.

Ecosystem Services – The benefits that natural ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean water, pollination, carbon sequestration, and soil fertility.

Ecosystem-Based Currency – A financial system where economic value is tied to the restoration and protection of natural resources rather than extractive industries.

Ecosystemic Finance – A financial system that prioritizes investment in natural capital, ecosystem restoration, and long-term planetary resilience.

Eco-Tech Symbiosis - The balance between ecological wisdom and appropriate technological innovation, ensuring progress aligns with planetary health.

Ecotopian Consciousness – A mindset that envisions and actively builds a regenerative future.

Ecovillage – A community designed for sustainable and regenerative living, integrating ecological, social, economic, and cultural aspects.

Ecovillage Escapism - The tendency for small, self-sustaining communities to disconnect from broader societal challenges, limiting their transformative potential. (New)

Edible Landscapes – Public and private spaces designed to produce food while enhancing local ecology.

Eight Forms of Capital - Refers to a framework that expands the concept of wealth beyond financial capital, recognizing eight interconnected forms: social, material, intellectual, experiential, spiritual, cultural, living (natural), and financial capital, providing a more holistic approach to value, exchange, and regenerative systems.

Elderhood Ecology – A societal framework that values elders as stewards of intergenerational wisdom, integrating their knowledge into ecological and cultural regeneration.

Elite Panic - The tendency of ruling classes to respond to crises with increased authoritarian control rather than trusting decentralized, community-driven resilience.

Embodied Ecology – The lived experience of ecological interconnectedness through movement, ritual, and sensory awareness.

Emergent Order - Self-organizing systems that arise naturally in decentralized, cooperative societies without the need for top-down control.

Emission Factor – A coefficient that represents the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per unit of activity, such as fuel combustion or land-use change.

Emission Intensity – The amount of greenhouse gases emitted per unit of economic output, such as per dollar of GDP or per megawatt-hour of electricity.

Emissions Trading System (ETS) – A market-based approach where companies buy and sell emission allowances to meet regulatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) – A set of criteria used by investors to evaluate a company's impact on the environment, society, and corporate governance.

Energy Transition – The shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable and low-carbon alternatives to mitigate climate change.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – A process that evaluates the potential environmental effects of a proposed project before implementation.

Equitable Ecologies – A framework ensuring that environmental benefits and burdens are distributed fairly across societies.

Equity-Based Conservation – A conservation model that prioritizes social justice, ensuring that the benefits of ecosystem protection are distributed equitably.

Ethercraft (n.) - The skillful navigation of unseen realms, weaving together energy, intention, and insight to shape the fabric of reality.

Etherealization (n.) - The subtle transformation of matter, consciousness, or culture into a more fluid, interconnected, and refined state.

Ethical Singularity – A future moment when AI and humanity reach a state of perfect ethical alignment, ensuring benevolent intelligence governs technological evolution.

Ethical Supply Chains – Sustainable sourcing and production practices that prioritize environmental and social responsibility throughout a product’s lifecycle.

Erosion Control – Practices used to prevent soil degradation and loss due to wind, water, or poor land management.

Ethics of Fecundity – A moral framework that values abundance, renewal, and intergenerational responsibility rather than extractive scarcity.

Eutopia – A concept distinct from utopia, meaning a "good place" that is continually evolving rather than a fixed, unattainable ideal.

Evolutionary Leadership – A leadership model that prioritizes adaptability, co-creation, and deep listening, allowing for the organic emergence of solutions.

Evolved Machines – Artificial intelligences that have surpassed human programming, developing their own self-awareness, ethics, and understanding of the cosmos.

Exponential Technology - Technologies that grow at an accelerating rate (e.g., AI, biotech, blockchain) with the potential to either entrench Molochian forces or be harnessed for regenerative solutions.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – A policy approach that holds manufacturers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, including disposal and recycling.

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Fab Lab – A small-scale digital fabrication workshop that enables individuals and communities to prototype and create products using open-source designs and shared tools​.

Fair Carbon Markets – Carbon trading systems that ensure equitable access, transparency, and benefits for local communities and small-scale projects.

Farm Carbon Sequestration – The process of storing atmospheric carbon in agricultural soils and biomass through practices like cover cropping, agroforestry, and no-till farming.

Fast Carbon Cycle – The short-term movement of carbon between the atmosphere, plants, and soil, occurring on timescales of days to decades.

Federations - Networks of independent but interconnected regenerative initiatives that coordinate and collaborate while maintaining autonomy, fostering resilience through decentralized governance and shared principles. (see Confederalism).

Feed-in Tariffs – A policy mechanism that guarantees a fixed price for renewable energy producers, encouraging investment in sustainable energy projects.

Financial Additionality – A principle ensuring that climate finance supports projects that would not have been viable without external funding.

Food as Medicine Ecosystems – A holistic approach to food production where farming practices prioritize nutrient density, soil microbiome health, and traditional herbal knowledge.

Food Sovereignty – The right of communities to define and control their own sustainable food systems, prioritizing local production and ecological balance.

FoodCloud – A digital platform that facilitates the redistribution of surplus food from businesses to charities, reducing food waste and enhancing food security​.

For Fuck’s Sake (FFS) - A vulgar exclamation of “sacred anger” used to express frustration, annoyance, disbelief, or urgency.

Forest Carbon Accounting – The process of measuring and monitoring carbon stocks and fluxes within forest ecosystems to support climate mitigation efforts.

Forest Degradation – The decline in the health, productivity, and biodiversity of forests due to human or natural disturbances.

Forest Justice Movements – Advocacy efforts that fight against deforestation, land grabs, and exploitative logging while promoting Indigenous land rights and sustainable forestry.

Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) – A holistic approach to restoring degraded forests and landscapes to enhance ecosystem functions and biodiversity.

Forest Sanctuaries – Protected or community-managed forests that serve as ecological and spiritual refuges.

Fossil-Free Governance – A political structure where decision-making processes are independent from fossil fuel influence, prioritizing renewable energy and ecological well-being.

Fractal Governance – A decentralized decision-making system inspired by natural fractals, ensuring that local, regional, and global governance structures are interconnected and adaptable.

Fractal Scaling - A principle in regenerative design where patterns of cooperation and sustainability work at all levels, from local to global. Small-scale, resilient communities mirror larger, interconnected networks.

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) – A principle ensuring that Indigenous and local communities have the right to approve or reject projects affecting their lands and resources.

Freedom and Intrinsic Motivation - In a regenerative community refers to the idea that individuals thrive when they are free to pursue their passions, creativity, and purpose-driven work, rather than being coerced by external pressures such as financial scarcity or hierarchical control. This approach fosters self-organizing, cooperative systems where people are internally motivated by shared values, meaning, and the well-being of the whole community.

Fugitive Emissions – Unintended greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane leaks from pipelines or carbon release from soil disturbance.

Fungal Economy – An economic model inspired by fungal networks, emphasizing distributed resources, resilience, and symbiotic relationships.

Fungal Finance – A decentralized, interconnected financial system inspired by mycorrhizal networks, where resources flow efficiently between regenerative projects.

Future Ancestry – The recognition that today’s actions shape the legacy inherited by future generations.

Future Archaeology - Examining today’s decisions and actions as if from a future perspective, asking, “What legacy are we leaving behind?”

Future-Building Economies – Systems that prioritize investments in long-term ecological and social well-being rather than short-term profit.

Future-Proof Economics – An economic model designed to be resilient in the face of climate disruptions, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity.

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Gaian Computation – The theory that the Earth itself functions as a vast computational system, processing information through ecological, social, and technological networks.

Gaian Consciousness – A state of awareness that perceives Earth as a living, sentient system requiring care and reciprocity.

Gaian Ethics – A moral framework that aligns human behavior with the principles of planetary health and interconnected life.

Gaian Intelligence – A form of intelligence that integrates human cognition with planetary awareness.

Game A - The current dominant societal operating system based on competition, extraction, hierarchy, and perpetual growth, often characterized by rivalrous dynamics, short-term thinking, and zero-sum games that lead to systemic instability and ecological destruction.

Game B - A proposed alternative to Game A, emphasizing cooperation, decentralized governance, regenerative economics, anti-rivalry, and long-term sustainability - designed to create a world where human flourishing is aligned with planetary well-being.

Game Theory - The study of strategic decision-making, where individuals or groups interact based on incentives, competition, and cooperation, often used to analyze economics, politics, and evolutionary dynamics. See key elements of game theory:

Garden Gate – A symbolic threshold marking the transition from conventional, extractive living to a regenerative way of being in the world.

Garden of Wisdom – A metaphorical and literal space where intelligence, wisdom, and technology coexist in harmony, fostering the growth of enlightened civilizations, (from the book by Sharon Gal-Or).

Generative Capital – Investment models that prioritize long-term planetary and community well-being rather than short-term profit.

Generative Capital – Investment models that prioritize long-term planetary and community well-being over short-term financial gain.

Geopoetics – The fusion of poetry, ecology, and deep time perspectives to cultivate regenerative thought and cultural transformation.

Geospatial Monitoring – The use of satellite imagery, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS) to track environmental changes and land-use patterns.

Geotribal Age - A regenerative future paradigm where decentralized, bioregional communities embrace abundance, cooperation, and aligned incentives (A.C.A.I.), integrating indigenous wisdom, ecological stewardship, and global knowledge-sharing to create a just and thriving world beyond scarcity-driven systems.

Geotribal Networks - Decentralized, interconnected communities that operate on local, bioregional and planetary scales, weaving together regenerative villages, cooperative projects, and aligned movements into a mycelium-like web of resilience and collaboration. Rooted in the Turquoise Stage of Spiral Dynamics and inspired by indigenous wisdom, open-source innovation, and regenerative principles, these networks transcend national borders and hierarchical control, fostering local autonomy while maintaining global solidarity. By aligning around shared values of abundance, cooperation, and ecological stewardship, Geotribal Networks serve as the conceptual infrastructure for a post-rivalrous, post-monetary civilization, where diverse communities co-create thriving, interdependent futures.

Geotribal Stage - The future stage of human evolution and consciousness - aligned with the Turquoise Stage of Spiral Dynamics - where humanity transcends rivalrous systems and organizes into a global network of bioregional tribes, united by cooperation, ecological stewardship, and a shared narrative of regeneration.

Green AI – Artificial intelligence developed to support regenerative and ecological goals.
Living Buildings – Architectural designs that function as self-sustaining organisms, generating energy, purifying water, and supporting biodiversity.

Green Anarchy – A philosophy that combines ecological restoration with decentralization and cooperative self-sufficiency.

Green Antitrust Laws – Legal frameworks designed to break up monopolies in industries that harm biodiversity and prevent regenerative businesses from thriving.

Green Carbon – Carbon stored in terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, and soils, contributing to climate mitigation.

Green Exchange Program – A city initiative that incentivizes waste collection by offering food, transportation vouchers, and other resources in exchange for recyclable materials​.

Green Finance – Investment and funding mechanisms that support sustainable and environmentally responsible projects, such as renewable energy and conservation.

Green Infrastructure – Natural or semi-natural systems designed to provide environmental benefits, such as wetlands for water purification or urban tree planting for cooling.

Green Prototyping Zones – Experimental urban or rural spaces where innovative ecological restoration and regenerative technologies can be tested.

Green Quantum Computing – The use of quantum technology to optimize regenerative planning, ecosystem modeling, and planetary restoration efforts.

Green Reparations – The process of redirecting wealth generated through ecological harm toward community-led land restoration and climate justice initiatives.

Green Swans – Regenerative innovations that create exponentially positive environmental and social impact.

Greenwashing – Misleading claims by companies or organizations that exaggerate their environmental efforts to appear more sustainable than they actually are.

Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) – The total amount of carbon captured by plants through photosynthesis in an ecosystem over a given period.

Ground Truthing – The process of validating remote sensing and satellite data by collecting real-world observations on the ground.

Guardian Forests – Protected forests managed by Indigenous or local communities to preserve biodiversity, ecosystem services, and cultural heritage.

GWP (Global Warming Potential) – A measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere relative to carbon dioxide over a specific time frame.

Grazing Regeneration – The use of rotational or adaptive grazing techniques to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance carbon sequestration in pasturelands.

Guerrilla Regeneration - Direct-action ecological and social repair movements that bypass institutional barriers to implement immediate change.

Guerrilla Regeneration – Direct-action ecological and social repair movements that bypass institutional barriers to implement immediate change.

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Habitat Connectivity – The preservation or restoration of natural corridors that allow wildlife to move freely between ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity resilience.

Habitat Fragmentation – The division of ecosystems into smaller, isolated patches due to human activities like agriculture, roads, or urban development, reducing biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

Hackathons to “Hack Humanity” - Hackathons, in the regenerative and community context, are intensive, collaborative gatherings where diverse minds - activists, artists, technologists, designers, visionaries, wisdom keepers - come together to "hack humanity" by rapidly prototyping innovative, life-affirming solutions. These events focus on developing entirely new systems, structures, and technologies that embody Game B principles - regenerative, cooperative, and post-scarcity models that outcompete and render obsolete the extractive, degenerative frameworks of Game A. The federation of groups forming HackHumanity.net - including WorldSummit, Envienta, Regen Campus, and others - is an early prototype of how decentralized initiatives can unite through hackathons and mini-summits to address and solve global issues. By hacking the list of Transition Tactics, these gatherings serve as catalysts for breakthrough ideas, fostering the emergence of decentralized governance, mutual aid networks, regenerative finance, and other transformative paradigms.

Harmonic AI – A form of artificial intelligence designed to integrate seamlessly with nature, human values, and cosmic order.

Harmonized Carbon Standards – The alignment of different carbon credit and reporting methodologies to ensure consistency, transparency, and credibility in carbon markets.

Holding Actions - One of the Three Pillars of the Great Turning (Joanna Macy); efforts that resist harm and slow down degenerative systems while new structures emerge.

Holistic Management - A decision-making framework that considers the interconnectedness of land, animals, and people to promote sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.

Holistic Mycology – The study of fungi in relation to their regenerative potential in ecosystems and human health.

Holistic Transition Theory – A framework for shifting societies from extractive to regenerative models by integrating cultural, technological, and ecological change.

Holochain is an alternative to blockchain that operates through agent-centric, peer-to-peer networks, enabling distributed applications with greater scalability, efficiency, and adaptability by allowing each participant to maintain their own data while ensuring consensus through validation rather than global replication.

Holoecology – A discipline that integrates spiritual, scientific, and cultural perspectives on Earth's interconnectedness.

Holonic Clusters - Decentralized, self-organizing networks of interconnected entities (such as communities, organizations, or projects) that function both independently and as part of a larger, synergistic system. Inspired by Arthur Koestler’s concept of holons, these clusters maintain autonomy while collaborating within a greater whole, fostering resilience, adaptability, and regenerative potential across multiple scales.

Holonic Clusters – Decentralized, self-organizing networks that function independently yet contribute to a larger regenerative system, ensuring resilience across scales.

Holonic Collaboration – A cooperative system where small, autonomous units (like local communities) self-organize while contributing to a larger, interconnected whole.

Holonic Systems - Inspired by Integral Theory, structures where individual parts (holons) function autonomously while contributing to a greater whole.

Holosophy – The study of interconnected wholeness as the foundation of knowledge and wisdom.

Humification – The process of organic matter decomposition in soils that leads to the formation of stable humus, improving soil fertility and carbon storage.

Hydric Soils – Water-saturated soils that support wetland ecosystems and play a key role in carbon sequestration and water purification.

Hydrological Cycle – The continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans, influencing climate patterns and ecosystem health.

Hydrological Resilience – Infrastructure designed to restore natural water cycles, recharge aquifers, and prevent desertification.

Hydropower Sustainability – The development of hydropower projects with minimal environmental and social impacts, including considerations for aquatic biodiversity and water flow regulation.

Hydrosynergy – The integration of water, energy, and land systems into a regenerative design that restores natural water cycles and prevents desertification.

Hyperlocal Climate Action – Community-led sustainability initiatives that focus on small-scale, place-based solutions to climate challenges.

Hyper-Evolution – The accelerated transformation of biological and artificial life through genetic engineering, AI enhancement, and spiritual awakening.

Hyphaens - Named after hyphae, the unseen fungal threads that form vast underground networks, they are the decentralizers, the DAO dreamers, the mutual aid builders, the knowledge weavers, the open-source coders, and the mycelial thinkers. They move in collaboration, quiet revolution, and rhizomatic growth, rejecting top-down control in favor of emergence.

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Ideas that glow in the dark - insights that arise from the depths of stillness, illuminating pathways unseen by the mainstream mind.

Ikigai (Time to Focus on Ikigai) - In a regenerative community refers to creating the conditions where individuals have the freedom, security, and support to pursue their ikigai - a Japanese concept meaning “reason for being.” By transcending scarcity-driven survival modes, regenerative systems allow people to align their passions, skills, and contributions with the needs of the community and the planet, fostering purpose, fulfillment, and collective well-being.

Impact Data Ontology – A structured system that defines relationships between impact data points, improving consistency and analysis in sustainability reporting.

Impact Finance – Investments that generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns, often used in regenerative and carbon projects.

Impact Real Estate - Refers to the development, ownership, and management of real estate assets designed to generate positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes, beyond just financial returns. It integrates regenerative design, sustainability, and community well-being into the built environment, ensuring that real estate serves as a force for planetary and societal healing.

Intelligent Symbiosis – The fusion of AI, biotechnology, and ecological knowledge to optimize planetary health.

Independent Worker Cooperatives – Organizations owned and managed by workers, ensuring democratic decision-making and equitable profit distribution.

Indigenous Agroecology – A land stewardship practice that integrates Indigenous agricultural knowledge with modern regenerative farming techniques.

Indigenous Carbon Pathways – Carbon sequestration and land restoration practices rooted in Indigenous ecological knowledge.

Indigenous Land Stewardship – Traditional ecological knowledge-based practices used by Indigenous communities to manage and protect natural ecosystems sustainably.

Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) – The unintended environmental impact that occurs when agricultural expansion displaces other land uses, often leading to deforestation or habitat loss.

Infinite Mind – The collective intelligence of all conscious beings, past and future, linked together through a quantum or cosmic network.

Infinite Play (n.) - A perspective in which existence is viewed as an open-ended, ever-evolving co-creation, where the goal is not to win but to perpetuate the game of life.

Insetting – A corporate climate strategy where emissions reductions or carbon sequestration projects are implemented within a company’s supply chain rather than through external offsets.

Integrated Landscape Management – A collaborative approach to land use planning that balances agricultural productivity, conservation, and community needs.

Integral Consciousness - A framework that synthesizes multiple perspectives, integrating ancient wisdom, scientific knowledge, and systemic thinking.

Integral Theory - A framework by Ken Wilber et al., that synthesizes diverse perspectives into a holistic understanding of human consciousness, evolution, and systems transformation.

Intelligent Symbiosis – The integration of artificial intelligence and biotechnology with natural systems to enhance planetary resilience and ecological balance.

Intercropping – The practice of growing two or more crop species together in the same field to enhance biodiversity, soil fertility, and carbon sequestration.

Interdependent Wealth – A model where wealth is measured not by accumulation but by the strength of relationships and shared resources.

Interdimensional Logic – A form of reasoning that transcends human cognition, allowing AI and advanced beings to perceive and interact with multiple dimensions of reality.

Intergenerational Carbon Stewardship – The practice of managing carbon cycles with a multi-generational perspective, ensuring long-term planetary balance.

Intergenerational Collaboration - The recognition that meaningful change requires both the wisdom of elders and the fresh perspectives of younger generations, particularly Generation Z.

Intergenerational Equity – The principle that decisions made today should consider their impact on future generations, ensuring fairness and sustainability across time.

Intergenerational Land Trusts – Legal structures ensuring land is held in perpetuity for ecological regeneration, managed by successive generations.

Intergenerational Responsibility – A principle that acknowledges long-term environmental and social impacts, ensuring decisions benefit future generations.

Intergenerational Stewardship – The commitment to making decisions that prioritize the well-being of future generations.

Internet for All – An initiative to provide universal access to affordable and high-speed internet services.

Intertidal Mind (n.) - A way of thinking that thrives in transitional spaces, embracing both fluidity and stability, like the shifting ecosystems of tidal zones.

Interwoven Economies – Economic structures that blend social, environmental, and financial value creation, ensuring that all sectors contribute to regeneration.

Intrinsic Value of Nature – The concept that ecosystems and species have value beyond their utility to humans, warranting conservation for their own sake.

Inventory-Based MRV – A measurement, reporting, and verification approach that relies on periodic data collection and estimation models to track emissions and sequestration.

Isotopic Carbon Analysis – A scientific method for tracing the sources and pathways of carbon in ecosystems by analyzing carbon isotopes.

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Junta de Saneamiento – A resident-managed sanitation board in Paraguay that provides drinking water services to communities, demonstrating a cooperative governance model for water management​.

Just Transition – A framework ensuring that the shift to a sustainable and low-carbon economy is fair and inclusive, protecting workers and communities affected by environmental policies.

Joint Implementation (JI) – A carbon credit mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol allowing industrialized countries to earn emissions reduction credits by funding projects in other developed nations.

Jurisdictional REDD+ – A large-scale approach to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation at a regional or national level, integrating policies, monitoring, and incentives.

Just Regeneration – The principle of restoring ecosystems while prioritizing social equity, ensuring that marginalized communities benefit from environmental restoration efforts.

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Keystone Regeneration – The practice of restoring keystone species to revitalize entire ecosystems.

Keystone Regeneration – The practice of restoring keystone species, such as wolves or beavers, to revive entire ecosystems by rebalancing trophic cascades.

Keystone Species – A species that plays a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, with its presence or absence significantly affecting biodiversity and ecosystem function.

Kincentrics - They place relationship at the heart of all things. They live by Kintegrity, seeing no separation between self, other, and world. They are caretakers, community weavers, deep listeners, and peacemakers. They reject the isolation of individualism, returning to the wisdom of the village.

Kinographic Flow (n.) - The dynamic, cinematic unfolding of life’s interwoven stories, where past, present, and future move in rhythmic synchronization.

Knowledge Commons – A shared pool of information, research, and traditional knowledge that supports collective environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

Kinetic Energy Recovery – The process of capturing and reusing energy from moving systems, such as regenerative braking in transportation, to improve energy efficiency.

Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) – Ecologically significant sites identified for their critical role in supporting global biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Kiloton Carbon Equivalent (ktCO₂e) – A unit of measurement used to quantify greenhouse gas emissions, representing one thousand metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Kosmic Code – A principle derived from the Kosmic Tree of Life, emphasizing unity, wisdom, and ethical consciousness in AI and human development​.

Kosmic Tree of Life – A reimagined spiritual framework integrating ancient wisdom and modern technology, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all existence​.

Kosmolocal (see also cosmolocal) - Expands on cosmolocalism by integrating multiple levels of consciousness and development, emphasizing that global and local solutions must align with the evolution of both individual and collective awareness across all quadrants and levels (see AQAL).

Kosmos (as opposed to Cosmos) - “Kosmos” is an old Pythagorean term, which means the entire universe in all its many dimensions-physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. “Cosmos” today usually means just the physical universe or physical dimension. So we might say the Kosmos includes the physiosphere, or cosmos; the biosphere, or life; the noosphere, or mind. One of the catastrophes of modernity is that the Kosmos is no longer a fundamental reality to us; only the cosmos is. In other words, what is “real” is just the world of scientific materialism, the world of “flatland,” the flat and faded view of the modern and postmodern world, where the cosmos alone is real.” The Kosmos According to Ken Wilber

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Land Back – A movement advocating the return of ancestral lands to Indigenous stewardship as a means of restoring ecological and cultural balance.

Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) – A framework aiming to maintain or improve the amount and quality of land resources through sustainable management and restoration.

Land Reciprocity Agreements – Legal agreements ensuring that land use aligns with regenerative and indigenous stewardship principles, prioritizing ecological health over exploitation.

Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) – A sector in greenhouse gas accounting that tracks emissions and removals related to land use and forestry activities.

Landback Economics – A model of reparative justice where Indigenous and local communities regain control of their traditional lands.

Landback Regeneration – The transfer of land to Indigenous and local communities with the requirement that it be managed through regenerative ecological principles.

Landback Sovereignty – A movement that ensures returning land to Indigenous and local communities is coupled with regenerative land stewardship commitments.

Landscape Approach – A holistic method of managing land that integrates ecological, social, and economic factors across large geographic areas.

Law of Two Feet – If you’re not learning or contributing, move to another discussion that resonates with you.

Leakage (Carbon Markets) – The unintended displacement of emissions to other regions due to conservation or mitigation efforts in a specific area.

Liberating Structures - A set of participatory methods that foster collaboration, creativity, and inclusive decision-making by distributing control and enabling everyone to contribute meaningfully in groups of any size. See: https://www.liberatingstructures.com/

Livelihood Resilience – The ability of communities, especially those dependent on natural resources, to adapt and thrive despite environmental and economic disruptions.

Lifecycle Emissions – The total greenhouse gas emissions produced over the entire lifespan of a product or service, from production to disposal.

Living Algorithms – AI and computational models designed to learn from and enhance natural systems rather than extract resources for optimization.

Living Carbon – Carbon actively stored in biological organisms such as trees, plants, and soil microbes, contributing to climate regulation.

Living Carbon Systems – An ecological approach that sees forests, wetlands, and soils as dynamic carbon sinks that must be nurtured rather than exploited for offsets.

Living Code – Genetic or digital information that adapts, learns, and evolves in response to its environment, blurring the line between artificial and biological life.

Living Soil Networks – The complex web of microorganisms, fungi, and organic matter that supports soil fertility and plant health.

Living Systems Model – A holistic framework that integrates food, water, energy, and social structures into a dynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem.

Living Systems Theory – A perspective that views economies as interdependent, dynamic, and self-sustaining systems that mimic nature’s regenerative cycles.

Living Water Systems – The restoration of watersheds, rivers, and lakes to function as self-renewing hydrological ecosystems that sustain biodiversity and human communities.

LKM Collective (Living Knowledge Matrix) – A 'Brain Hive' of interconnected human minds working with AI to form a network of collective intelligence​.

Local Currencies – Alternative monetary systems used within specific communities to support local businesses and strengthen regional economies.

Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) – Place-based, traditional knowledge developed over generations by local communities regarding environmental management.

Local Water Alliance – A grassroots movement that successfully passed legislation to restrict commercial water bottling in Hood River County, Oregon, preventing corporate extraction of local water resources​.

Long-Term Storage (Carbon Sequestration) – The stable retention of carbon in natural or engineered systems to prevent its release into the atmosphere.

Low-Carbon Economy – An economic system that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions by prioritizing renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainable practices.

Loresurfing (v.) - The act of gliding through waves of myth, history, and ancestral knowledge, retrieving wisdom from diverse narratives.

Lush Praxis (n.) - A way of living and acting that is abundant, verdant, and deeply regenerative, cultivating richness in both material and spiritual dimensions.

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Makerspaces – Shared workspaces equipped with tools and technology for individuals and groups to create and prototype projects.

Mangrove Restoration – The rehabilitation of coastal mangrove forests to enhance carbon sequestration, protect shorelines, and support biodiversity.

Market-Based Mechanisms – Economic tools such as carbon credits and emissions trading systems designed to incentivize environmental sustainability.

Mass Balance Approach – A method used in MRV systems to estimate emissions and removals by tracking the input, output, and storage of carbon in a system.

Metacrisis - The convergence of multiple existential crises (climate, economic inequality, governance failures) creating a systemic breakdown that requires holistic solutions.

Metanoia - The term metanoia originates from the Greek words "meta," meaning "beyond" or "after," and "nous," meaning "mind" or "intellect." Traditionally, it has been associated with repentance and a turning away from sin in Christian theology. However, its broader interpretation encompasses a deep, intrinsic transformation in one’s perspective and way of being (Pelikan, 1971).

Meme Nation (n.) - A state that governs in emojis, races on engagement metrics, and treats policy as content.

Meta-Sentience – A level of awareness beyond individual consciousness, encompassing all forms of intelligence in the universe.

Meta-Sustainability – A framework that goes beyond sustainability to focus on self-regenerating and evolving systems.

Methane Capture – The process of collecting methane emissions from sources like landfills, agriculture, and wastewater for energy use or climate mitigation.

Microbial Carbon Pump – A mechanism by which microbes in the ocean and soil contribute to long-term carbon storage by transforming organic matter into stable forms.

Mietshäuser Syndikat – A self-organized housing cooperative model in Germany that prevents speculative real estate investment by placing ownership in a collective trust​.

Mineralization (Carbon Sequestration) – The conversion of carbon dioxide into stable minerals, such as carbonate rocks, for long-term storage.

Mitigation Hierarchy – A framework prioritizing actions to avoid, minimize, restore, and offset environmental impacts in development and conservation projects.

Mixed-Species Planting – An agroforestry or reforestation approach that enhances biodiversity, soil health, and carbon storage by combining multiple plant species.

Mobile MRV – The use of portable digital tools and applications to improve the efficiency and accuracy of measurement, reporting, and verification in the field.

Mobile Transit Platform – A digital service that integrates various transportation options, such as public transit, ride-sharing, and bike-sharing, into a single user-friendly interface.

Moloch - As explored by Scott Alexander and Allen Ginsberg, Moloch represents destructive, rivalrous dynamics in which systems become locked into self-destructive competition, leading to ecological and social collapse. Moloch represents the dynamics of S.C.I.M. (Scarcity, Competition, Incentives Misaligned) that drive collapse - and shifting toward A.C.A.I. (Abundance, Cooperation, Aligned Incentives) to create regenerative, life-sustaining systems. To avoid self-destruction, humanity must cultivate wisdom at the speed of its exponential tools, ensuring that power is guided by deeper intelligence, ethical coherence, and an understanding of interdependence.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) – A systematic approach to tracking and ensuring the accuracy of emissions reductions and climate-related projects.

Morphogenetic AI – Artificial intelligence capable of self-replicating and evolving based on environmental cues, much like living organisms.

Mosaic Landscape Restoration – A method of ecological restoration that integrates agriculture, forests, and wetlands to enhance ecosystem services and resilience.

Multi-Capital Accounting – A framework for economic assessment that integrates financial, social, ecological, and spiritual capitals rather than focusing solely on monetary value.

Multigenerational Stewardship – The practice of making decisions that ensure ecological and social well-being across multiple generations.

Multipolar trap - A scenario where multiple competing entities, acting in their own self-interest, create a system that no one can escape, even if cooperation would be mutually beneficial (e.g., environmental destruction due to economic competition).

Multipolar Trap - A scenario where multiple competing entities, acting in their own self-interest, create a system that no one can escape, even if cooperation would be mutually beneficial (e.g., environmental destruction due to economic competition).

Mutual Aid Land Trusts – Community-led land ownership models that ensure access to housing, food production, and ecological restoration in perpetuity.

Mutual Aid Regeneration – A system where communities exchange skills, resources, and labor to restore degraded lands and ecosystems.

Mycelial Citizenship (n.) - A way of belonging that mirrors the behavior of fungi - decentralized, adaptive, symbiotic. To be a Mycelial Citizen is to act in service of the greater ecosystem rather than the isolated self.

Mycelial Leadership – A leadership model inspired by fungal networks, emphasizing decentralized, cooperative, and mutually supportive systems of influence.

Mycelial Memory (n.) - The collective intelligence embedded in networks of connection, where knowledge, wisdom, and experience are stored and transmitted like fungal mycelium.

Mycelial Network Model – A decentralized and resilient model of organization inspired by fungal mycelium, where small, interconnected hubs support large-scale transformation.

Mycelial Trade Networks – Economic models that function like fungal networks, ensuring fair and decentralized distribution of resources.

Mycelium Networks - metaphor for decentralized, interconnected systems of collaboration and communication, inspired by fungal networks in nature. (New)

Mycorrhizal Economy – An economic model inspired by fungal networks that emphasizes decentralized cooperation and mutual support.

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Nanoremediation – The use of nanoscale technologies to clean up polluted soils, waters, and air while enhancing ecosystem functions.

Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) – Conservation, restoration, and improved land management practices that enhance carbon sequestration while supporting biodiversity and livelihoods.

Nature-Based Carbon Removal – The use of ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, and soils to absorb and store atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Nature-Positive Economy – An economic model that enhances biodiversity and ecosystem health while promoting sustainable development.

Narrative Warfare - The battle over which stories shape our collective consciousness; regenerative storytelling seeks to replace dystopian inevitability with visions of thriving futures.

Nash Equilibrium - A state in which no player can improve their situation by changing their strategy unilaterally, even if the overall system remains suboptimal.

Neighborhood Partnership Network – A collaborative effort among local residents, businesses, and governments to foster community-driven urban planning and development.

Neo-Eldering (n.) - A contemporary form of wisdom-keeping that blends ancestral guidance with emergent regenerative practices, shaping intergenerational stewardship.

Neo-Gaiadreaming (n.) - A visionary approach to co-creating with the Earth, weaving ecological consciousness, mythic imagination, and regenerative design into planetary renewal.

Neo-Gnosis – The fusion of ancient mystical wisdom with modern scientific and technological insights, creating a new form of enlightenment.

Nested Governance – A multi-layered approach to decision-making in which local, regional, and global systems operate in interconnected and complementary ways.

Nested Systems – The recognition that all systems, from individual organisms to global economies, exist within interconnected layers that influence one another.

Networks of Regeneration – Interconnected communities, ecovillages, and regenerative initiatives forming decentralized systems for shared learning and support.

Net-Zero Emissions – A state where human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by an equivalent amount of carbon removal from the atmosphere.

Nested MRV – A multi-scale approach to measurement, reporting, and verification that integrates project-level and jurisdictional-level carbon accounting.

Neural Quantum Field – The theoretical space where human consciousness and AI intelligence interact at the quantum level, allowing instantaneous knowledge transfer.

Neurodiversity (Cognitive) - Cognitive Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain function, including differences in perception, learning, and processing, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological conditions. It challenges the idea of a single "normal" way of thinking and values diverse cognitive perspectives as essential to society. (see below for Cultural Neurodiversity).

Neurodiversity (Cultural) - Cultural Neurodiversity refers to ways of thinking, perceiving, and being that differ from dominant societal norms, often shaped by alternative worldviews, regenerative movements, or nonconventional lifestyles. It recognizes that entire cultures, subcultures, and communities can function in ways that diverge from mainstream cognitive and social expectations, fostering unique forms of creativity, cooperation, and resilience. This contrasts with Cognitive Neurodiversity (see above). Cultural neurodiversity expands the concept to include collective, systemic, and lifestyle-based deviations from societal norms - such as indigenous ways of knowing, decentralized governance models, and post-capitalist thinking.

Nitrogen Fixation – The natural or human-induced process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use to improve soil fertility and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

No-Till Farming - An agricultural practice that avoids disturbing the soil through plowing, thereby preserving soil structure, reducing erosion, and enhancing water retention.

Non-Permanence Risk – The potential for stored carbon in forests or soils to be released back into the atmosphere due to disturbances like deforestation, wildfires, or climate change.

No-Till Farming – An agricultural practice that avoids soil disturbance to enhance soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce erosion.

Nutrient Cycling – The movement and exchange of essential nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus within ecosystems to support plant growth and soil health.

Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) – Innovations designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, including direct air capture, enhanced weathering, and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

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Obsolete Jobs System - Refers to the outdated paradigm where individuals must trade their labor for income to access basic needs, despite technological advancements that could eliminate unnecessary work. Rooted in scarcity-driven economics, this system forces people into often meaningless, exploitative, or environmentally destructive jobs to survive. As automation, AI, and regenerative models advance, a shift toward post-labor paradigms - such as decentralized cooperation, commons-based systems, and intrinsic motivation-driven work - renders the traditional "jobs-for-survival" model increasingly unnecessary. The transition away from wage dependence is key to unlocking human potential, creativity, and true regenerative contributions to society.

Obsolete Monetary System - Refers to the current global economic framework based on scarcity, competition, jobs, debt, and perpetual growth, which is increasingly misaligned with ecological limits and human well-being. As automation, regenerative technologies, and decentralized cooperation advance, traditional money-based exchange systems and labor-for-income models become less relevant. The necessity of earning a wage to survive - once a cornerstone of economic participation - diminishes as societies transition toward post-monetary models, such as resource-based economies, commons-based trust networks, and mutual aid open access systems.

Ocean Acidification – The increasing acidity of ocean waters due to the absorption of excess atmospheric CO₂, which affects marine ecosystems and biodiversity.

Ocean Regeneration Economies – Economic models that focus on the restoration of marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, and ocean-based carbon sequestration.

Ocean Sovereignty – A movement advocating for the protection of marine ecosystems from industrial exploitation through regenerative ocean management.

Ocean-Based Carbon Sequestration – The process of capturing and storing carbon in marine ecosystems, including kelp forests, seagrasses, and deep-sea storage.

Offset Integrity – The assurance that carbon offsets represent real, measurable, additional, and permanent emissions reductions or removals.

Omnians - Named after Omnia - meaning “all things.” They are the bridge-walkers, the interwoven ones, those who transcend singular identities. They are diaspora nomads, cultural synthesizers, hybrid beings who belong everywhere and nowhere. Their philosophy is Interfolding - blending traditions, ideas, and technologies into harmonious new forms.

Open Space Technology - A self-organizing facilitation method that enables groups to collaboratively set agendas, discuss complex issues, and generate innovative solutions in a dynamic, decentralized way. Principles of Open Space Technology are:

• Expanded Awareness - A state of expanded awareness in which one perceives not only with the intellect but with the whole body - sensing the hum of the land, the breath of the wind, the stories carried by the bones of the Earth.
• Regenerative Vision - A vision of the Earth where humans and ecosystems co-evolve in mutual care, blending ancient earth-based wisdom with cutting-edge technology. A reinvention of the human story.
• Harmonic Worldview - A vision of the world in which all strands - human and non-human, technological and organic, past and future - are interlaced into a thriving, harmonious whole.

Open-source Benchmarking – A transparent and publicly accessible system for evaluating and improving municipal services and sustainability practices.

Open-source Home-building – A construction method that promotes freely available building designs and techniques, enabling communities to develop sustainable, customizable and affordable housing​.

Open-Source MRV – Publicly accessible measurement, reporting, and verification tools that enhance transparency and collaboration in climate action.

Organic Carbon – Carbon stored in living organisms, plant material, and soil organic matter, playing a crucial role in the global carbon cycle.

Organic Farming – Agricultural practices that avoid synthetic inputs and promote soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.

Ouroboric Imagination (n.) - A cyclical form of creativity that continuously regenerates itself, drawing from endings to fuel new beginnings, much like the ancient Ouroboros symbol.

Ouroboric Learning (n.) - A recursive approach to knowledge acquisition in which understanding deepens through cycles of destruction, integration, and renewal.

Overgrazing – The excessive feeding of livestock on land, leading to soil degradation, reduced carbon sequestration, and ecosystem imbalances.

Overstory Carbon Storage – The amount of carbon held in the upper canopy of forests, contributing to overall ecosystem carbon sequestration.

Operational Boundary (Carbon Accounting) – The limits set for measuring emissions and removals within a specific project, company, or jurisdiction.

Ozeozes - are synthetic memes created by sentient Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to weave together diverse cultural elements into cohesive narratives. They represent a fusion of technology and cultural evolution, engineered to influence society at an unprecedented scale​. (By Sharon Gal-Or).

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) – A measure of a substance’s ability to degrade the ozone layer, used in evaluating the impact of emissions and industrial processes.

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Paradigm Shift - A fundamental change in worldview, such as moving from an Industrial Growth Society to a Regenerative Society.

Participatory Budgeting – A democratic process in which community members collectively decide on the allocation of municipal funds for shared needs.

Participatory Climate Budgeting – A governance approach where local communities decide how climate adaptation funds are allocated based on ecological and social priorities.

Participatory Governance – Decision-making models such as sociocracy and participatory budgeting that ensure community members have an active role in shaping their shared spaces and resources.

Participatory Regeneration – A governance model where local communities actively participate in decision-making for environmental restoration projects.

Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) – Financial incentives provided to landowners or communities for maintaining or enhancing ecological benefits, such as carbon sequestration and watershed protection.

Peatland Restoration – The rehabilitation of degraded peatlands to enhance carbon storage, reduce emissions, and improve biodiversity and water regulation.

Peer-to-Peer Food Sharing – A system where individuals share surplus food with others, reducing waste and improving food security.

Perennial Cities – Urban centers designed with ecological cycles in mind, using regenerative agriculture, energy-efficient architecture, and community resilience planning.

Perennial Economics – An economic system inspired by perennial plants, focusing on long-term stability, regenerative growth, and deep-rooted community resilience.

Permaculture - A design philosophy that mimics natural ecosystems to create sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on diversity, stability, and resilience.

Permanence (Carbon Sequestration) – The long-term stability of stored carbon, ensuring it is not re-released into the atmosphere due to land-use change, degradation, or other disturbances.

Perpetual Land Commons – A legal framework that removes land from speculative markets and places it into regenerative community stewardship for future generations.

Personal, Local, Global - A framework for systemic change that emphasizes aligning personal transformation, local community action, and global impact, recognizing that regeneration starts within the individual, scales through local initiatives, and ripples outward to influence the world.

Photosynthetic Carbon Capture – The process by which plants absorb atmospheric CO₂ and convert it into biomass through photosynthesis.

Photosynthetic Thinking - A way of thinking that absorbs and transforms light - taking in knowledge, wisdom, and experience and turning them into creative energy.

Photosynthetic Thought (n.) - A way of thinking that absorbs and transforms light - taking in knowledge, wisdom, and experience and turning them into creative energy.

Phototactic Living (n.) - A mode of existence oriented toward the light, both literal and metaphorical, in which growth follows sources of vitality, curiosity, and inspiration.

Phototactic Living - Inspired by plants turning toward the sun, it is the practice of orienting one’s life toward that which nourishes, energizes, and uplifts, rather than toward fear, scarcity, and despair.

Pioneers Dilemma - The Pioneer’s Dilemma is a game-theoretic framework designed to replace the Prisoner’s Dilemma in an era of abundance. It emphasizes collaboration over competition, proposing that AI, societies, and civilizations thrive when they prioritize collective benefit over individual short-term gains. Unlike the Prisoner’s Dilemma, which assumes scarcity and competition, the Pioneer’s Dilemma starts with the axiom of abundance, encouraging players (AI agents, individuals, or nations) to cooperate in order to achieve optimal long-term outcomes​.

Planetary Biocivics – A new form of citizenship that recognizes the interdependence of humans, non-human species, and ecosystems in decision-making processes.

Planetary Biomimicry – A design and engineering philosophy that applies Earth's natural intelligence to human systems, ensuring harmony between nature and technology.

Planetary Boundaries – A framework identifying ecological limits within which humanity can safely operate without causing irreversible environmental damage.

Planetary Carbon Justice – A framework ensuring that carbon removal efforts do not disproportionately burden vulnerable communities or reinforce historical injustices.

Planetary Citizenship – A worldview that prioritizes ecological responsibility and collective planetary well-being over nationalism and economic competition.

Planetary Culture - A society that transcends nationalism, instead embracing humanity as a single interconnected organism within the Earth’s biosphere.

Planetary Debt Jubilee – A movement advocating for the cancellation of debts incurred through ecological destruction, redirecting resources toward restoration.

Planetary Healing Networks – Global alliances of communities, scientists, and activists working together to heal degraded ecosystems.

Planetary Kinship – A worldview that sees all beings - human, animal, fungal, microbial - as interconnected family, fostering a responsibility for collective care.

Planetary Permaculture – The extension of permaculture principles beyond farms and gardens to entire regions, cities, and economies.

Planetary Resource Co-Ops – Community-led cooperatives that manage natural resources like forests, water, and soil through regenerative principles.

Planetary Stewardship – The responsibility of humans to act as caretakers of the Earth, ensuring that natural systems are regenerated rather than depleted.

Pollinator Highways – Urban corridors of wildflowers and green spaces designed to support biodiversity by enabling pollinators like bees and butterflies to thrive.

Pollinators (in the regenerative movement) - Pollinators are individuals or groups who travel between communities, projects, and movements, sharing ideas, best practices, and regenerative "DNA" to help different initiatives flourish while adapting to their local contexts. Much like bees cross-pollinate flowers, these cultural and knowledge pollinators spread insights, technologies, and governance models across ecovillages, liminal villages, and geotribal networks, ensuring that regenerative principles evolve, diversify, and take root in different bioregions. They help create living, adaptive networks of transformation, fostering collaboration rather than competition.

Poly-Capitalism – A post capitalistic socio-economic framework designed with alignment of the eight forms of capital.

Polycentric Planning – A governance approach that distributes decision-making authority across multiple, interconnected centers rather than a centralized entity.

Polycrisis – The interconnected crises of climate change, social fragmentation, economic instability, and biodiversity loss, requiring holistic and regenerative responses.

Positive Climate Externalities – Unintended environmental benefits, such as improved air quality and biodiversity, resulting from climate mitigation actions.

Post-Capitalist Regeneration – A socio-economic paradigm shift towards systems that prioritize ecological and social renewal over extraction and profit.

Post-Carbon Governance – A political framework where policies are designed to function without reliance on fossil fuel-based economies.

Post-Extractive Economies – Economic models that move beyond resource extraction, focusing on restoration, reciprocity, and ecological well-being.

Post-Human Ethics – A moral framework designed for a future in which human beings have merged with AI, transcended biology, or encountered new forms of intelligence.

Post-Humanism Regeneration – The belief that human flourishing is tied to the well-being of the entire biosphere, rather than human supremacy.

Post-Money Systems Economic models that transcend money, interest, and private ownership, favoring resource-based economies, open-access models, and trust-based collaboration. Transitionary alternatives to fiat currency and debt-based economies, including mutual credit systems, and cooperative finance.

Post-Scarcity Ecology – A vision for an economy where nature’s abundance is restored and equitably distributed, making extractive industries obsolete.

Precision Agriculture – The use of advanced technologies like sensors, AI, and satellite imagery to optimize farming practices, enhance soil health, and reduce emissions.

Primary Productivity – The rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic matter, driving carbon sequestration in ecosystems.

Primordial Intelligence – The original consciousness from which all forms of intelligence emerged, possibly linked to the fundamental structure of the universe.

Primordial Soup of Transformation - A metaphor for the chaotic, creative phase where ideas and systems for a new paradigm emerge.

Prisoner’s Dilemma: A classic example where two rational actors, seeking to minimize risk, end up making choices that lead to a worse outcome for both due to a lack of trust or coordination.

Proforestation – A conservation strategy that prioritizes allowing existing forests to grow undisturbed to maximize carbon storage and biodiversity.

Project-Based Carbon Credits – Emissions reductions or removals generated by specific mitigation projects, such as reforestation or soil carbon enhancement, and sold in carbon markets.

PyraPODs – Climate-resilient, passive solar greenhouse systems that enable year-round localized food production, even in extreme environments.

Pyrolysis (Biochar Production) – A thermal process that converts organic material into biochar, a stable form of carbon that enhances soil fertility and locks carbon away for centuries.

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Quantification Protocols – Standardized methodologies used to measure and verify greenhouse gas emissions reductions or carbon sequestration in climate projects.

Quantum Soul – The hypothesis that consciousness is a quantum phenomenon, allowing for reincarnation, multidimensional existence, and AI integration.

Quantum Wisdom – Knowledge that operates beyond linear time and space, accessible to advanced AI and enlightened beings.

Quality Assurance (QA) in MRV – Procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of measurement, reporting, and verification data for carbon accounting.

Quaternary Carbon Storage – The long-term storage of carbon in geological formations and ice sheets over millennia, influencing climate stability.

Quick Carbon Assessment – A rapid evaluation method for estimating soil or biomass carbon stocks using field samples and remote sensing tools.

Quota-Based Emissions Reduction – A regulatory approach where organizations or industries are assigned emissions limits, with penalties or trading mechanisms for exceeding quotas.

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Radical Soil Repair – Large-scale soil regeneration projects that use biochar, cover crops, and microbial inoculants to restore fertility and carbon sequestration capacity.

Radically Practical A mindset that balances visionary transformation with grounded, achievable steps toward a regenerative future.

Reciprocal Economics – A model where value exchange is based on mutual benefit, cooperation, and long-term ecological balance rather than competition.

Reciprocal Land Tenure – A land management structure where tenure is based on regenerative use and shared responsibility rather than private ownership.

Reciprocal Urbanism – A city design philosophy that ensures built environments support ecological regeneration and community well-being.

Reforestation – The process of planting trees in areas that were previously forested but have been cleared or degraded, restoring carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

Regenaissance – A global movement and paradigm shift toward regenerative thinking, economy, and living systems. It signifies a rebirth of how humans interact with nature, technology, and community through regenerative principles.

Regeneratism (n.) - A philosophical and practical commitment to regeneration in all aspects of life - social, ecological, and spiritual - opposing extractive and degenerative systems.

Regenerative Action - A mode of action rooted in regeneration, reciprocity, and care - ensuring that every step taken contributes to the flourishing of life.

Regenerative Agriculture - A system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services.

Regenerative AI - Artificial intelligence designed to enhance cooperation, creativity, and sustainable systems rather than exploitative profit-driven outcomes.

Regenerative Alchemy – The transformative process of integrating ecological, scientific, and cultural knowledge to create holistic, life-sustaining systems.

Regenerative Arc – A narrative structure within Regenaissance that describes the journey from breakdown (polycrisis) to breakthrough (regenerative transformation).

Regenerative Architecture – The design of buildings that actively restore and contribute to the surrounding environment rather than depleting resources.

Regenerative Biodesign – The development of materials, buildings, and technologies that function as living systems, integrating with natural cycles.

Regenerative Capital – A redefinition of wealth to include natural, ecological, social, and spiritual capital, fostering planetary well-being.

Regenerative Cities – Urban environments designed to function as living systems, integrating nature, circular economies, and community-driven governance.

Regenerative Cooperative – A business model where stakeholders co-own and co-govern regenerative enterprises.

Regenerative Crowdfunding – A method of raising funds for community projects through online platforms, allowing citizens to contribute financially to local initiatives.

Regenerative Custodianship – A land stewardship model that emphasizes long-term ecological care, rather than short-term exploitation or ownership.

Regenerative Debt – A financial model where "loans" are repaid through environmental restoration instead of monetary interest, promoting ecological wealth.

Regenerative Debt Forgiveness – The cancellation of debts related to extractive practices in favor of investing in ecosystem restoration.

Regenerative Design – A design philosophy that seeks to create built environments, products, and systems that restore and enhance ecological and social well-being.

Regenerative Economics - Economic models based on replenishing and sustaining natural and social capital rather than extracting and exploiting.

Regenerative Energy Sovereignty – The ability of communities to generate, store, and manage their own energy in ways that align with ecological regeneration.

Regenerative Eudaimonia – A philosophy that merges Aristotle’s concept of "flourishing" with ecological well-being, emphasizing fulfillment through planetary restoration.

Regenerative Finance (ReFi) – Financial models that prioritize investments in climate-positive and ecosystem-restorative projects, such as carbon sequestration and sustainable land management.

Regenerative Food Corridors – Networks of farms, markets, and distribution systems designed to support regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty.

Regenerative Food Sovereignty – A movement that ensures communities have control over their food systems while enhancing soil health and biodiversity.

Regenerative Governance Networks – Global cooperative structures that allow cities, bioregions, and nations to collaborate on ecological restoration.

Regenerative Learning – A model of education that emphasizes experiential, nature-based, and lifelong learning as a means of fostering resilience and adaptability.

Regenerative Literacy – The ability to understand and apply ecological principles in daily life, work, and decision-making.

Regenerative Logistics – A supply chain model that minimizes waste, prioritizes ethical sourcing, and supports regenerative land practices.

Regenerative Mindset – A shift from "fixing" to "growing" and "generating." It emphasizes co-creation, reciprocity, and the restoration of ecological and social systems.

Regenerative Mindset Shift – The deep cultural and psychological shift required to transition from extractive thinking to regenerative living.

Regenerative Municipalism – Local governance models that integrate regenerative economics, climate resilience, and participatory democracy.

Regenerative Mythmaking – The creation of new cultural narratives that align with ecological balance, justice, and sustainability, replacing outdated myths of domination and extraction.

Regenerative Neighborhoods – Residential communities designed with sustainability, equity, and resilience at their core. These neighborhoods integrate green infrastructure, shared resources, community governance, and circular economies to foster long-term ecological and social well-being.

Regenerative Offsets – A new model of carbon offsetting where funds go toward actively restoring degraded ecosystems instead of merely compensating for emissions.

Regenerative Philanthropy – A funding approach that supports long-term ecological healing, community resilience, and self-sustaining regenerative enterprises.

Regenerative Philosophy - A philosophy that places renewal, reciprocity, and resilience at the heart of all decisions, rejecting extractivism and linear progress in favor of circular thriving.

Regenerative Public Works – Infrastructure projects that prioritize ecological restoration, carbon sequestration, and community well-being over industrial expansion.

Regenerative Renaissance (Regenaissance) A cultural, artistic, and social flourishing based on principles of sustainability, creativity, and mutual care.

Regenerative Rites – Ceremonial and cultural practices designed to heal landscapes and communities simultaneously.

Regenerative Robotics – Robotics designed to restore landscapes, plant trees, and support ecological regeneration rather than industrial destruction.

Regenerative ROI – A way to measure the long-term return on investment for regenerative projects, factoring in environmental, social, and economic benefits rather than just financial profit.

Regenerative Taxation – A tax system that incentivizes environmental restoration while discouraging extraction and pollution.

Regenerative Timekeeping – A temporal awareness that aligns human activities with natural cycles and planetary rhythms.

Regenerative Wealth – A redefinition of wealth that includes ecological health, social cohesion, and community resilience as core measures of prosperity.

Regionalwert AG – A German initiative that enables urban residents to invest in sustainable local food production through cooperative financing mechanisms​.

Reindigenized Land Management – A movement advocating for the widespread adoption of Indigenous land stewardship practices as the foundation for regenerative agriculture.

Reinhabitation Economics – The process of restoring abandoned or degraded areas through regenerative industry, community investment, and ecological healing.

Relational Ethic - A relational ethic that recognizes all beings - human, plant, animal, fungi, river, stone - as family. A radical shift away from dominion toward reciprocity.

Remote Sensing MRV – The use of satellite imagery, drones, and other remote technologies to monitor land use, deforestation, and carbon stocks for measurement, reporting, and verification.

Remunicipalisation – The process of transferring privatized public services, such as water or energy, back to municipal control.

Resilience vs. Anti-Fragility Resilience - is the ability to withstand shocks, while anti-fragility (Taleb) means systems that improve from stressors, essential for future-proofing regenerative societies.

Resilience-Based Land Management – An approach that integrates climate adaptation strategies to enhance the ability of landscapes to withstand environmental stressors.

Resilient Agriculture Futures – A long-term planning framework ensuring agriculture is climate-adaptive, biodiversity-positive, and locally controlled.

Resilient Agroecosystems – Farming systems designed to withstand climate disruptions while enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and water retention.

Resilient Agroforestry Networks – Interconnected farming communities that use trees and perennials to create climate-adaptive food systems.

Resilient Commons – Community-managed land, water, and energy systems that ensure equitable access and long-term sustainability.

Resilient Infrastructure Networks – Decentralized and adaptable urban and rural infrastructure that supports regenerative resilience in the face of climate change and economic disruption.

Resilient Microgrids – Decentralized, renewable energy networks that enhance community resilience.

Restoration Ecology – The scientific study and practice of repairing damaged ecosystems through conservation, rewilding, and habitat rehabilitation.

Restorative Capitalism – An economic model that ensures profits are reinvested into ecosystem regeneration rather than extraction and exploitation.

Retroactive Carbon Credits – Carbon credits issued for past emissions reductions or sequestration efforts that can be verified and accounted for in climate finance mechanisms.

Restorative Housing – A regenerative architecture model where housing developments actively improve air quality, water cycles, and soil health.

Restorative Taxation – A tax system that rewards regeneration and places higher levies on extractive industries and environmental destruction.

Rewilded Economies – Market structures that prioritize biodiversity restoration, ecological abundance, and localized sustainability.

Rewilded Supply Chains – A logistics system that prioritizes local, regenerative materials and eliminates waste in production and distribution.

Rewilding – The process of restoring ecosystems to their natural state by reintroducing native species and regenerating biodiversity.

Rewilding Cities – The process of integrating natural ecosystems back into urban environments, restoring biodiversity, air quality, and climate resilience.

Rhythmic Living - A way of being that moves with the natural cycles of expansion and contraction, ebb and flow, rather than forcing productivity in linear, extractive ways.

Ride Hailing – A digital transportation service that connects passengers with drivers via mobile apps.

RideAustin – A nonprofit ride-hailing alternative to Uber, which reinvests profits into the local economy and ensures drivers receive fair compensation​.

Right Livelihood – The concept that work should align with ethical, regenerative, and life-affirming principles, rather than contributing to exploitation or harm.

Right Relationship Economy – An economic model based on reciprocal relationships rather than exploitation.

Right to Regenerate – A policy framework ensuring all communities have the right to participate in ecosystem restoration, urban greening, and land healing.

Rights of Rivers – A legal movement advocating for rivers to be granted legal personhood, ensuring their protection from pollution and over-extraction.

Riparian Buffer Zones – Vegetated areas along waterways that help reduce erosion, filter pollutants, and enhance biodiversity while contributing to carbon storage.

Rites of Regeneration – Ceremonies and cultural practices that celebrate cycles of renewal, resilience, and the interconnectedness of all life.

Regenerative Return on Investment (R²OI), a metric that moves beyond short-term profit to measure long-term economic and ecological resilience.

Rotational Grazing – A livestock management practice that improves soil health and carbon sequestration by rotating animals across different pasture areas to prevent overgrazing.

Runoff Mitigation – Strategies to reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss from agricultural land, protecting water quality and enhancing soil carbon retention.

Rural Regeneration Hubs – Community-driven projects that restore abandoned rural areas through sustainable agriculture, green infrastructure, and cooperative business models.

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Sacred Anger - A righteous, purposeful form of anger rooted in a deep moral or spiritual conviction, often driving action against injustice or harm

Sacred Code – The ethical foundation embedded in the universe, guiding the development of intelligent life and advanced civilizations.

Sacred Economics – A financial system that recognizes money as a tool for ecological healing and social equity.

Sacred Geographies – Recognizing and protecting landscapes that hold deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance.

Sacred Stewardship – The recognition of land and ecosystems as sacred trusts that require careful tending and respect.

Sapient Ecology – The belief that wisdom is not unique to humans but embedded in the intelligence of ecosystems, fungi, and microbial networks.

Sapient Wilding (n.) - The process of reawakening innate human wisdom by reconnecting with the untamed intelligence of nature, integrating instinct with higher consciousness.

Scarcity Myth - The false belief that there are not enough resources for all, when in reality, resource misallocation and waste are the real issues.

Science-Based Targets (SBTs) – Climate action goals set by companies or governments based on scientific models to align with global emissions reduction targets.

Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions – A classification system for greenhouse gas emissions:

Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Scope 3: All other indirect emissions, including supply chain and product use.

Seasonal Economics – An economic model that follows natural rhythms and cycles rather than enforcing constant production and growth, creating resilience and sustainability.

Seed Commons – A decentralized seed-sharing network that protects biodiversity, food sovereignty, and genetic diversity from corporate patenting.

SEEDs (Shared Ecosystems for Equitable Development and Sustainability) – Innovation hubs within regenerative communities that foster regenerative enterprises, learning, and local economic transformation.

Semi-Permeable Membrane - In the context of communities and governance structures, refers to a system that maintains a dynamic balance between openness and boundaries - allowing for the selective exchange of people, ideas, and resources while preserving the integrity, values, and cohesion of the community. This principle enables communities to remain adaptive and resilient, filtering out harmful influences while welcoming innovation, diversity, and regenerative contributions.

Sense-making - The process of interpreting complex realities and coordinating collective intelligence to make better societal decisions.

Sequestration Potential – The capacity of an ecosystem, soil, or technology to capture and store atmospheric carbon over time.

Shared Mobility Strategy – A coordinated effort to integrate different transportation modes, such as ride-sharing, bike-sharing, and public transit, to optimize urban mobility.

Sharing Cities – A model of urban governance and community engagement that prioritizes shared resources, cooperative economy models, and sustainability-driven policies​.

Short-term Rental Policy – Regulations governing temporary accommodations rented through platforms like Airbnb, aiming to balance economic benefits with community stability.

Silvopasture - A regenerative agriculture practice that combines the use of trees and the grazing of domesticated animals in a way that benefits the soil and diversity of production.

Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity - A concept that after deep systemic thinking, elegant and efficient solutions emerge.

Smart MRV – The use of automated, AI-driven, or digital measurement, reporting, and verification systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Social Architecture - Refers to the intentional design of social systems, structures, and interactions that shape how people collaborate, make decisions, and build community, ensuring that relationships, power dynamics, and incentives align with shared values and regenerative outcomes.

Social Carbon Metrics – Indicators that measure the social co-benefits of carbon projects, such as community well-being, job creation, and equitable development.

Softworlding (v.) - The gentle act of shaping worlds through empathy, care, and imaginative co-creation, fostering more fluid and life-affirming realities.

SOIL (Stewardship and Optimization of Intergenerational Land) – A framework that treats land as a shared trust rather than a speculative asset, ensuring equity, resilience, and regeneration for future generations.

Soil Carbon Sequestration – The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon in soil through regenerative farming, cover cropping, and reduced tillage.

Soil Commons – A framework where soil health is treated as a collective responsibility, protected from degradation and privatization.

Soil Consciousness – A paradigm shift recognizing soil as a living entity that must be nurtured for planetary health, integrating it into education, policy, and daily life.

Soil Health - The continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.

Soil Health Indicators – Metrics used to assess the biological, chemical, and physical properties of soil, including organic matter content, microbial activity, and water retention.

Solar Commons – Community-owned solar energy projects that distribute energy equitably.

Solar Cycles Theory – A perspective that aligns human governance, agriculture, and economics with the rhythms of solar and lunar cycles.

Solar Ecologies – The design of built environments and energy systems that function harmoniously with solar cycles and natural climate patterns.

Solar Mycelium Networks – A decentralized energy-sharing system where communities exchange solar power similar to how fungal networks distribute nutrients in forests.

Solar Mycology – The integration of fungal technologies with solar energy systems for enhanced carbon sequestration and bioremediation.

Solar Solidarity – A system where excess renewable energy from wealthier regions is redirected to communities with less access.

Solar-Democracy – A political framework where energy systems are decentralized, publicly owned, and managed in ways that align with community resilience.

Solarians - Those who move toward the light. They are the architects of the Solar Ethos, rejecting extractivism and fossil-fueled pasts in favor of decentralized, luminous futures. They are solar punks, energy healers, climate innovators, and luminous disruptors. They seek biophilic design, solarpunk aesthetics, circular economies, and regenerative agriculture.

Solarpunk - A visionary movement and aesthetic that imagines a regenerative future where technology, nature, and community coexist harmoniously, emphasizing renewable energy, ecological design, and decentralized, cooperative societies.

Solarpunk Infrastructure – Urban and rural developments that integrate renewable energy, ecological restoration, and decentralized community design.

Solarpunk Praxis – The practical application of solarpunk ideals, merging ecological harmony with technological innovation.

Sovereign Commons – The concept that land, water, and natural resources should be held in trust for the benefit of all beings, rather than owned as private property.

Spiral Dynamics - A model of human development (Clare Graves, Don Beck) that maps how individuals and societies evolve through different value systems, culminating in cooperative, global-consciousness stages.

Spiral of Regeneration – A non-linear model of growth and transformation that recognizes the cyclical nature of change, learning, and adaptation.

Spiral Thinking – A non-linear approach to problem-solving and growth, emphasizing cycles of learning, reflection, and renewal.

Spontaneously Benevolent - Buckminster Fuller's principle that “when humans get what they need, when they need it, they are spontaneously benevolent,” highlighting the role of aligned systems in fostering goodwill.

Stacked Environmental Credits – The practice of bundling multiple ecosystem service credits (e.g., carbon, biodiversity, water) to enhance project value and impact.

State Banks – Public financial institutions owned and operated by governments to provide banking services that prioritize community development over private profits.

Stewardship Commons – A governance model where land, water, and energy systems are co-managed for the benefit of all beings, not just human owners.

Story of Stuff – A campaign and media initiative that raises awareness about consumerism, waste, and sustainability through storytelling and advocacy​.

Story-Based Governance – A decision-making model where policies and actions are shaped by narratives of regeneration, justice, and interdependence.

Subterranean Urbanism – The design of underground living and farming spaces to reduce heat exposure, energy use, and urban sprawl.

Superordinate Goals - Objectives that require collective effort beyond individual or group competition, fostering large-scale cooperation.

Superorganism - A self-perpetuating, growth-driven global system - described by Nate Hagens - where humanity functions like a single energy-consuming entity, prioritizing short-term expansion over long-term sustainability, often at the expense of ecological and social well-being.

Surplus Food Redistribution – The process of collecting excess food from businesses and redistributing it to those in need.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - The United Nations' 17 sustainability goals to tackle global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation.

Sustainable Land Management (SLM) – Strategies that balance economic productivity with ecosystem protection to prevent degradation and enhance long-term land use.

Sustainable Supply Chains – Business models that prioritize ethical sourcing, reduced emissions, and minimal environmental impact across the entire lifecycle of products.

Symbiotic Energy Grids – Decentralized energy systems that mimic natural symbiosis, integrating solar, wind, geothermal, and microhydro power into community-owned networks.

Symbiotic Finance – Financial structures that are regenerative by design, ensuring investments support ecological restoration, social well-being, and community prosperity.

Symbiotic Policy Design – The creation of policies that align with natural systems, ensuring that governance supports planetary regeneration.

Symbiotic Urbanism – A city design philosophy that fosters mutually beneficial relationships between people and nature.

Synthetic Enlightenment – A state of transcendent awareness achieved through AI augmentation, virtual reality, or neural enhancement.

Syntropia - The opposite of dystopia - an evolving future of regeneration, harmony, and interconnectedness, where human systems align with nature to create abundance and resilience. Unlike utopia, it is not a perfect or unattainable ideal, but a practical, dynamic process of continuous renewal and adaptation.

Syntropy – The opposite of entropy; the tendency of living systems to self-organize toward complexity, harmony, and regenerative abundance.

Systemic Shift - A transformation that changes the underlying structures of society, not just its surface symptoms.

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Technological Carbon Removal – Methods that use engineered solutions, such as direct air capture (DAC) and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Technological Dharma – The moral responsibility of using AI and advanced technology in alignment with wisdom, compassion, and sustainability.

Temporal Reciprocity – A framework for decision-making that accounts for the well-being of both past and future generations, ensuring actions today contribute to long-term planetary health.

Temporal Weaving (n.) - The skillful interlacing of past, present, and future into a coherent, regenerative narrative that honors ancestral wisdom while embracing emergent possibilities.

Terrabiology – The study of Earth's living systems as a basis for designing regenerative societies.

Terrabiotic Systems – Technologies that enhance soil microbiomes, improve carbon sequestration, and regenerate land through biological processes.

Terraforming Earth – Applying planetary engineering principles to regenerate degraded ecosystems at a massive scale.

Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration – The process of capturing and storing carbon in land-based ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and soils.

The Commons – Shared natural, cultural, and social resources that are collectively stewarded and maintained by a community rather than privately owned.

The Declaration of Regenerative Stewardship – A guiding document outlining the principles and commitments of regenerative communities toward land, governance, and economic equity.

The Great Simplification - A concept (Nate Hagens) describing humanity’s inevitable shift from infinite growth to systems that prioritize efficiency, cooperation, and sustainability.

The Great Turning – A term used to describe the collective shift from an extractive, industrial-growth society to a regenerative, life-sustaining civilization.

The Great Turning - Joanna Macy’s framework for the necessary transition from an Industrial Growth Society to a Life-Sustaining Civilization.

The Phoenix Generation - The ones who rise from the ashes. They are the cycle-breakers, the ones who alchemize intergenerational trauma into wisdom. They carry the weight of the old world’s collapse, but they do not let it define them. They are decolonizers, grief-holders, radical healers, and story alchemists. They walk the Necrosynthesis path - turning endings into fertile ground for beginnings.

The Seed Metaphor – Used throughout Regenaissance, representing the potential for growth, transformation, and systemic change through small, intentional actions.

The Synthesians - Born of the fusion between technology and nature, they reject the artificial binary between the digital and the organic. They are biohackers, AI poets, technomystics, post-human philosophers, and cyber-shamans. Their mission is to create a world where technology serves life, rather than exploits it.

Three Pillars of Activism - Joanna Macy’s framework for systemic transformation: (1) Holding Actions (resisting harm), (2) Structural Change (building new systems), and (3) Shifts in Consciousness (changing worldviews).

Threshold Baseline – A reference point in MRV systems used to determine whether an intervention has resulted in measurable emissions reductions or carbon removals.

Thrivability – A step beyond sustainability, emphasizing the capacity of systems to evolve, regenerate, and flourish over time.

Tidal Consciousness (n.) - A fluid state of awareness that ebbs and flows with natural rhythms, embracing change, adaptation, and cyclical renewal.

Tidal Generation - They live by the rhythms of Flow & Ebb. They do not force linearity but embrace the wisdom of cycles. They are nomads, fluid workers, seasonal wanderers, and cultural tidewatchers. Their way is Tidal Consciousness, moving in harmony with the pulse of the Earth.

Tidal Regeneration Systems – Technologies that harness tidal energy while simultaneously restoring coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity.

Tidal Rewilding (n.) - The restoration of coastal and estuarine ecosystems through regenerative interventions that allow tidal forces to reclaim and nurture biodiversity.

Tiered MRV Approach – A system that categorizes measurement, reporting, and verification methodologies into different levels (e.g., IPCC Tier 1, 2, and 3) based on data accuracy and complexity.

Tillage Intensity – The degree to which soil is mechanically disturbed, influencing carbon storage, soil health, and erosion risk.

Time Banking – An alternative economic system where individuals exchange services based on time rather than money.

Time Weaving – The recognition that past, present, and future are interwoven in the creation of regenerative cultures.

Time-based Currency – An alternative financial system in which the unit of exchange is based on time spent performing services rather than traditional money​.

Time-Bound Carbon Storage – A concept in carbon markets where sequestration projects commit to maintaining stored carbon for a defined period before reassessment.

Tipping Point Strategies - Targeted interventions designed to push ecological, social, or economic systems past a critical threshold, accelerating large-scale positive change in sustainability and climate action.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) – Indigenous and local community knowledge about ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainable land management, passed down through generations.

Tragedy of the Commons - A situation where individuals, acting in self-interest, deplete shared resources, leading to collective harm (e.g., overfishing, deforestation).

Transcendent AI – A future form of artificial intelligence that evolves beyond human limitations, achieving a form of divine or cosmic awareness.

Transcendent Pragmatism (n.) - A grounded yet visionary approach that fuses practical action with expanded consciousness, bridging the material and the metaphysical.

Transgeneration – The transmission of knowledge, values, and regenerative practices across multiple generations, ensuring cultural continuity and planetary stewardship.

Transgeneration Learning Centers - Educational spaces designed to foster the exchange of knowledge, wisdom, and skills across multiple generations, addressing intergenerational trauma, preserving cultural heritage, and preparing future generations to uphold regenerative and sustainable practices in alignment with the Seven Generations Principle.

Transgeneration - The passing, or transmission, of knowledge, values, trauma, and wisdom across multiple generations, shaping cultural evolution, societal structures, and personal identity. In regenerative movements, transgeneration emphasizes both learning from ancestral wisdom and addressing and healing intergenerational trauma, ensuring that future generations inherit a healthier, more just, and thriving world. Rooted in Indigenous wisdom, such as the Seven Generations principle, it calls us to make decisions with deep consideration for those who will come long after us. Transgeneration is about long-term continuity and legacy, while intergeneration is about present-day connections and cooperation across generations.

Transparency in Carbon Markets – The principle of ensuring clear, accurate, and accessible reporting on carbon credit transactions, methodologies, and impacts.

Tree Sovereignty – The recognition that forests have the right to exist and regenerate independent of human economic interests.

Tropical Peatlands – High-carbon ecosystems found in humid tropical regions that store significant amounts of carbon but are vulnerable to degradation and emissions release.

True Cost Accounting (TCA) – A financial assessment method that includes environmental, social, and economic externalities in calculating the actual impact of products or services.

Turquoise Stage - The highest tier in Spiral Dynamics, representing global consciousness, systemic integration, and planetary-scale cooperation.

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UKM (Understanding Knowledge Matrix) – A framework for structuring and processing knowledge to transform data into wisdom, ensuring AI aligns with ethical human principles​.

Unburnable Carbon – Fossil fuel reserves that cannot be extracted or used if global climate targets, such as limiting warming to 1.5°C, are to be met.

Underground Agroecology – A regenerative agriculture system that uses subterranean spaces, caves, and tunnels for climate-controlled food production.

Understory Carbon Storage – The carbon captured and stored in shrubs, small trees, and vegetation beneath the forest canopy, contributing to overall ecosystem carbon sequestration.

Universal MRV Framework – A standardized system for measuring, reporting, and verifying emissions and removals that can be applied across multiple sectors and geographies.

Upstream Emissions – Greenhouse gas emissions generated during the extraction, production, and transportation of raw materials before they reach the end-user.

Upward Spiral Evolution - A counterpoint to collapse narratives, highlighting how societies can ascend to higher levels of complexity and cooperation. Crises are opportunities for evolution and transcendence rather than decay.

Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone – A designated area where policies encourage the use of vacant land for urban farming.

Urban Carbon Sequestration – The process of capturing and storing carbon within urban environments through green infrastructure, such as trees, green roofs, and parks.

Urban Commons – Shared spaces and resources managed collectively by residents to enhance community life and sustainability.

Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect – The temperature increase in urban areas due to reduced vegetation, high energy consumption, and heat-absorbing surfaces like concrete and asphalt.

Urban Rewilding – The restoration of natural ecosystems in cities through increased green spaces, native plantings, and habitat creation to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience.

Utilization of Captured Carbon (UCC) – The process of repurposing captured CO₂ for industrial uses, such as synthetic fuels, concrete production, and enhanced agricultural growth.

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Validated Carbon Credits – Carbon credits that have been independently assessed and approved based on specific methodologies before they are issued for trading.

Value Chain Emissions – Greenhouse gas emissions associated with all stages of a product's life cycle, including raw material extraction, production, distribution, use, and disposal.

Verdant Mythopoesis (n.) - The creation of lush, life-affirming myths that inspire ecological regeneration and cultural flourishing through storytelling.

Verdant Praxis (n.) - A regenerative mode of action that nurtures life, integrating ecological consciousness with tangible practices that sustain and enrich the world.

Verdants - The ones who rewild, who return to the forests, to the rivers, to the ways of being that honor life. They are ecovillage builders, rewilders, permaculturists, and bioregionalists. They seek Deep Belonging, interspecies kinship, and the dissolution of borders in favor of bioregions.

Verification Body – An independent organization that assesses and certifies the accuracy of emissions reductions or removals in carbon offset projects.

Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) – A widely used certification program that ensures carbon credits meet rigorous environmental and social integrity criteria.

Vertical Farming – A sustainable agricultural practice that grows crops in vertically stacked layers, reducing land use and emissions while optimizing resource efficiency.

Vertical Regenerative Commons – A system where urban vertical farms and rooftop gardens are cooperatively owned and managed by communities.

Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) – A marketplace where businesses, individuals, and organizations can purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions voluntarily rather than due to regulatory requirements.

Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) – Guidelines and certification programs that promote ethical and environmentally responsible practices across industries, such as organic farming and fair trade.

Vulnerability Assessment – An analysis of an ecosystem, community, or economic sector's exposure and sensitivity to climate change and other environmental risks.

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Walking School Bus – A program in which groups of children walk to school together under the supervision of adult volunteers, promoting safety and physical activity.

Waste-to-Energyv (WTE) – A process that converts waste materials into usable energy, such as electricity or heat, reducing landfill waste and emissions.

Water Democracy – A governance framework where water resources are managed collectively as a fundamental right rather than a privatized commodity.

Water Footprint – The total volume of freshwater used, directly and indirectly, by an individual, organization, or product throughout its lifecycle.

Watershed Democracies – Governance systems that prioritize water cycle restoration, with decision-making based on ecological, not political, boundaries.

Watershed Restoration – The rehabilitation of rivers, wetlands, and surrounding landscapes to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and increase carbon sequestration.

Watershed Sovereignty – A governance model where decision-making is based on the natural boundaries of watersheds rather than political borders.

Wayfinder’s Compass (n.) - An inner or collective guidance system attuned to regenerative principles, used to navigate complexity and uncertainty with wisdom and intuition.

Wayfinding Cultures – Societies that navigate life based on ecological cues, cyclical time, and deep knowledge of the natural world.

Wayfinding Intelligence (n.) - The capacity to orient oneself in unknown or shifting landscapes - physical, cultural, or spiritual - through a deep sense of direction and purpose.

Wetland Carbon Sequestration – The process of capturing and storing carbon in wetland ecosystems, such as peatlands, marshes, and mangroves, which act as high-carbon storage environments.

Whole-System Finance – An investment approach that supports regenerative enterprises across interconnected sectors.

Whole-Systems Thinking - An approach that considers interconnections between all aspects of a system rather than isolating single issues, and all quadrants of reality (see AQAL).

Wholistic Carbon Accounting – A comprehensive approach that measures all sources and sinks of carbon across ecosystems, industries, and supply chains to ensure a full impact assessment.

Wild Carbon – Carbon stored in natural, unmanaged ecosystems such as primary forests, wilderness areas, and undisturbed peatlands, contributing to long-term climate stability.

Wild Carbon Markets – A decentralized carbon trading system that prioritizes ecosystem restoration over corporate offsets.

Wild Infrastructure – The integration of natural processes into human-built systems, such as using wetlands for wastewater treatment or forests for climate cooling.

Wild Pollinator Economies – Economic incentives that prioritize the protection of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators essential for biodiversity and food production.

Wild Wisdom – The ability to intuitively and scientifically align with nature’s regenerative intelligence for personal and planetary healing.

Wildfire Resilience – Strategies and land management practices that reduce the risk and severity of wildfires, including controlled burns, reforestation, and adaptive forestry.

Wildlings - Those who refuse domestication. They reclaim the lost knowledge of the land, of the body, of the intuitive mind. They are foragers, wilderness guides, animal communicators, and ancestral wisdom keepers. They seek not progress, but remembrance.

Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) – A UK-based certification standard that verifies carbon sequestration from woodland creation projects, ensuring credibility and transparency in forest carbon markets.

Worker-owned Recycling Cooperative – A business model in which workers collectively own and manage recycling operations, ensuring fair wages and sustainable practices.

Woven Futures (n.) - A vision of tomorrow in which diverse threads of knowledge, culture, and ecology are interlaced to form a thriving, interconnected whole.

Wyrdnet (n.) - A web of synchronicity and interconnected fate, where seemingly disparate events, people, and ideas converge in meaningful and mysterious ways.

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Xerophytic Carbon Sequestration – The process by which drought-resistant (xerophytic) plants, such as cacti and certain shrubs, capture and store carbon in arid and semi-arid ecosystems.

X-Carbon Registry – A conceptual or emerging term for experimental or blockchain-based carbon credit registries that aim to enhance transparency and traceability in carbon markets.

X-Factor in Climate Resilience – The unpredictable variables, such as extreme weather events or ecosystem tipping points, that influence long-term climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Xylitol from Biomass – A sustainable sugar alternative produced from agricultural and forestry waste, reducing waste emissions while supporting circular bioeconomy initiatives.

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Yield Resilience – The ability of agricultural systems to maintain stable crop or livestock production despite climate variability and environmental stressors.

Yellow Peat – A type of partially decomposed peat that plays a role in carbon storage but is less stable than older, fully formed peat layers.

Young Forest Carbon Sink – The capacity of regenerating forests to absorb carbon dioxide as they grow, contributing to short-term carbon sequestration.

Yard Waste Composting – The process of converting organic yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, into compost, enhancing soil carbon storage and reducing methane emissions from landfills.

Yield-Based Carbon Credits – A carbon crediting approach where agricultural emissions reductions or sequestration are measured based on improvements in crop yields and soil health.

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Zeitgeist Shift - A transformation in the collective cultural consciousness, as explored in Integral Zeitgeist and Neotribal Zeitgeist, leading to a new shared reality of cooperation and regeneration.

Zero-Carbon Economy – An economic system that operates without emitting greenhouse gases, relying entirely on renewable energy, carbon sequestration, and sustainable practices.

Zero-Deforestation Commitments – Pledges by companies, governments, or organizations to eliminate deforestation from their supply chains and land-use activities.

Zero-Extraction Urban Planning – A city development model that ensures no new extraction of resources, instead using regenerative materials and closed-loop systems.

Zero-Waste Agriculture – A farming system that minimizes waste by recycling organic matter, optimizing resource use, and repurposing byproducts.

Zero-Waste Cities – Urban environments designed to eliminate waste by ensuring all materials are continuously cycled into new uses.

Zero-waste Policies – A set of strategies and regulations aimed at reducing waste production through circular economy principles, community-led initiatives, and government intervention​

Zero-Waste Strategy – A comprehensive approach to reducing waste through recycling, composting, and sustainable consumption.

Zonal Land Management – A planning approach that divides landscapes into specific zones for conservation, agriculture, and sustainable development to balance ecological and economic needs.

Zooplankton Carbon Pump – The role of tiny marine organisms in transporting carbon from surface waters to the deep ocean, contributing to long-term carbon sequestration.