AELA's Bioregional Governance program aims to show how 'bioregioning' and bioregional governance offers important pathways to create Earth-centred societies.
'Bioregioning' is a Western term that urges us to see human societies and culture as part of nature, and proposes that modern human societies can be more sustainable, successful and meaningful, if our governance, political, cultural and economic systems are organised within natural boundaries such as bioregions and catchments (watersheds). The practice of bioregional governance is ancient. First Nations' Peoples around the world often developed complex bio-cultural societies that lived in harmony with non-human nature, and used the living world as a guide to inform how human societies could be safe, secure and successful.
AELA's community programs support community groups who wish to build bioregional governance, and our Bioregional Learning Network hosts information sessions and events (including webinars). AELA is also part of a global movement of organisations and networks working to create and advocate for bioregional and Earth-centred governance.
AELA's Bioregional Governance Program - Greenprints
AELA's Greenprints program provides structured support to communities working towards bioregional governance. Learn more on the Greenprints website here
AELA's Bioregional Learning Network
AELA's Bioregional Learning Network is a space for connecting with others who are interested in, or actively engaged in, 'bioregional governance' practice. AELA hosts webinars and events to invite people to come together to share, learn and explore what a bioregional life can look like. Please scroll down to see upcoming and past Bioregional events.
WEBINAR SERIES - 'EXPLORING BIOREGIONING'
Join us for AELA's "Exploring Bioregionalism" webinar series! In our July webinar, AELA Convenor and Greenprints creator, Dr Michelle Maloney, will be joined by Shrishtee Bajpai, from Kalpavriksh and the Global Tapestry of Alternatives, to explore bioregionalism from the perspective of different communities and projects in India.
