We are living through the unraveling of a system that can no longer sustain itself. Across global and local levels, we see the compound pressures of climate impacts, resource scarcity, skyrocketing debt burdens, and a changing economic order. As systems thinker Nate Hagens reminds us, modern civilization rests on the back of fossil fuels that … Continue reading Transitions – navigating the metacrisis
Image credit: By Bürgerrat Demokratie - Bürgerrat Demokratie, Copyrighted free use. It is completely understandable why the cost of living tops everyone’s concerns right now. When you are worried about the price of groceries, rent, or keeping the lights on, issues like climate change fail to get traction, remaining on 14%. Notice how, with the … Continue reading Why revitalising our democracy is the ultimate cost-of-living solution
My latest book explores the vital importance on spirituality for healing the climate. I could see the great progress toward the future that wants to emerge, but at the same time, as a species we are incredibly dysfunctional. The climate crisis is a profound test of humanity’s collective maturity. While technical solutions and innovations are … Continue reading Spiritual solutions for healing the climate
The Kai Sovereignty project funded by the NRC's Climate Communities Resilience Fund continues into 2026. You can read our report Our Food Web here. We are refining our strategy through action to promote local, regenerative food systems. This way, the more we do, the more we learn, and more people's insights help us to ground … Continue reading Kai sovereignty update, Summer 2026