Category: Communication and engagement
Why revitalising our democracy is the ultimate cost-of-living solution
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
Spiritual solutions for healing the climate
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
Kai sovereignty update, Summer 2026
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
Working the local-global nexus
Nations' governments are unreliable actors for climate action. As politics becomes more polarised, we can expect shorter parliamentary terms and greater swings in policy focus. Cities and regions are doing much better, with organisations such as the C40 leading the way. The C40 now includes 97 cities representing 22% of the global economy. The current … Continue reading Working the local-global nexus