Welcome to Regeneration
Regeneration is a comprehensive approach to tackling our greatest challenges, weaving climate, justice, biodiversity, democracy, and human dignity into a tapestry of action, policy, and transformation.
Nexus
We have designed a living repository of solutions to the Earth’s greatest challenges, designed to strengthen the agency of people everywhere, from living rooms and classrooms to board rooms and cabinet rooms. Nexus is continuously evolving as knowledge, science, and wisdom traditions expand the frontiers of what’s possible to create a regenerative future for all.
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Our goal is to end the climate crisis in one generation. Ending the crisis does not complete the challenge of global warming. That is a century-long commitment. Ending the crisis means that by 2030, a critical mass of humanity will come to realize the breadth and depth of the crisis and the possibilities it offers for human and ecological transformation.
The most common question about the crisis is “What should I do?” How can a person or entity create the greatest impact on the climate emergency in the shortest time? Most people do not know what to do, or may believe the things they can do are insufficient. We think otherwise.
Our approach to reversing climate change differs from other proposals. It is based on the idea of regeneration. We do not oppose other strategies and plans. To the contrary, we praise and are grateful for all approaches. Our concern is simple: most people in the world remain disengaged, and we need a way forward that engages the majority of humanity. Regeneration is an inclusive and effective strategy compared to combating, fighting, or mitigating climate change. Regeneration creates, builds, and heals. Regeneration is what life has always done, we are life, and that is our focus. It includes how we live and what we do—everywhere. We have a common interest and that interest can only be served when we come together.
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of nine books that have been published in thirty languages in more than fifty countries and have sold more than two million copies. Hawken is a renowned lecturer who has keynoted conferences and led workshops on the impact of commerce on the environment and has consulted with governments and corporations throughout the world.
The Waggle
SubscribeCompelling and inspiring stories about the regeneration and restoration of life on Earth and solutions to the biggest challenges facing our world, curated and authored by writers and researchers at Project Regeneration. Our newsletter is named after the waggle dance, what honeybee scouts do to show the hive where to find the nectar.
Issue 84 Standing Together in the Face of Crisis
In this issue
- Time for Solidarity & Healing Rajiv Joshi
- The Underwater Oases of Sri Lankan Shipwrecks Jonathan Hawken
- Tribal Voices Honored with National Monuments Amy Boyer
- Trinidad's Upcycled, Climate Resilient Homes Claire Inciong Krummenacher
- Future-proof Offshore Drilling Ban? Juliana Birnbaum
- England Announces Grants to Reduce Food Waste Scott Hannan
- Beacon of Hope for Nature and Climate George Biesmans