Biodiversity
Practical insights from 13 re:build sessions on implementing biodiversity in regenerative villages.
Definition
On the land, that means also the land has a really nice biodiversity established, but also around it with local and regional partners
Methods and Approaches
That we have gone through ever since the Enlightenment really gone through this process from being a social species and mammal to becoming individuals
And that's been a process of actually, like, spinning things to create more room, from moving some of the basis of species
We can dive better as a society in the ideal of having a living in a ecosystem where everything kind of supports us to give more time to our internal reflection and building up a more approachable life
Benefits
We have farmers, we have investors, we have researchers, and the designers, and the people who have the people in helping the whole ecosystem evolve in a good way
Key Insights
Large-scale restoration: Some practitioners have planted close to half a million trees with their teams, representing over 300 different species, demonstrating the scale possible for biodiversity restoration.
Water as foundation: Water is key to feeding all biomes, ecosystems, animals, and humans. Understanding water's role is fundamental to biodiversity conservation.
Satellite monitoring: Satellite-based MRV (monitoring, reporting, and verification) systems can track diversity and carbon, helping secure and protect more of nature. Some practitioners don't believe we need separate water credits—water should be integrated into broader conservation approaches. Advanced environmental DNA biodiversity monitoring techniques complement satellite-based approaches.
Species diversity in farming: Some farms integrate multiple species (e.g., four different species of animals) into their models, creating more diverse and resilient systems.
Individual stewardship: Today, 80% of the world's biodiversity is actually well taken care of by individuals all over the world—demonstrating the power of distributed stewardship.
Examples and Case Studies
" But essentially, what we're doing with a lot of our companies and projects, we're playing one role in this whole ecosystem, but we're being forced to, based on our economic landscape, you know, compete on our own
So again, why diversity of projects, walk through with them
Because when we create that index, for example, if one project fails, it doesn't harm the whole ecosystem
So when it does start getting more funding, where someone comes in not particularly from the land project organization, the big institution we're talking to, then where that money goes through the ecosystem is up for the ecosystem to decide
Best Practices
- So much of the biodiversity is held by them
- And I mean by this, is that in order that we beautiful to see the diversity
- And by honoring these material things that are around us, we end up with honoring the whole material around us, which is the earth, the water, the plants, the animals, the biodiversity, the biodiversity that I am born in, is part of all this matter that makes my life possible
- That we have gone through ever since the Enlightenment really gone through this process from being a social species and mammal to becoming individuals
Implementation Guide
To implement biodiversity in your regenerative village project, consider the following approach:
Implementation details to be added.
External Resources
For deeper exploration of this topic, see:
- Environmental DNA Biodiversity Monitoring - Technology for monitoring biodiversity
Real-World Examples
These partners are actively implementing biodiversity in their projects:
Forest Village Pretschen
Building a safe space in nature with tech, art, connection and village involvement.
Zunya Collective
A regenerative living system - the 2.0 version of an eco-village. The first Man made ecosystem that uses a more holistic approach towards the right use of resources through the ...
Design Science Studio
Design Science Studio (DSS) is a (r)Evolutionary cultural and educational incubator, ecosystem, and community of practice for creators catalyzing regenerative futures that work ...