The world faces a 'perfect storm' of social and ecological
stresses, including climate change, habitat loss, resource
degradation and social, economic and cultural change. In order to
cope with these, communities are struggling to transition to
sustainable ways of living that improve well-being and increase
resilience. This book demonstrates how communities in both
developed and developing countries are already taking action to
maintain or build resilient and sustainable lifestyles. These
communities, here designated as 'Ecocultures', are exemplars of the
art and science of sustainable living. Though they form a diverse
group, they organise themselves around several common organising
principles including an ethic of care for nature, a respect for
community, high ecological knowledge, and a desire to maintain and
improve personal and social wellbeing. Case studies from both
developed and developing countries including Australia, Brazil,
Finland, Greenland, India, Indonesia, South Africa, UK and USA,
show how, based on these principles, communities have been able to
increase social, ecological and personal wellbeing and resilience.
They also address how other more mainstream communities are
beginning to transition to more sustainable, resilient
alternatives. Some examples also illustrate the decline of
ecocultures in the face of economic pressures, globalisation and
climate change. Theoretical chapters examine the barriers and
bridges to wider application of these examples. Overall, the volume
describes how ecocultures can provide the global community with
important lessons for a wider transition to sustainability and will
show how we can redefine our personal and collective futures around
these principles.
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