Our vision
Make California the first regenerative economy
California is the world’s fifth largest economy. A powerhouse of innovation that leads the world in environmental, social and economic progress. If ever there was a place to demonstrate a regenerative economy is possible, it’s right here in California, right now.
If anyone can, California can.
Regenerative economies replenish and restore
Rather than doing less harm, they focus on rebuilding what is damaged and growing health and prosperity for all life within the system.
How we work
Convene + connect
to identify regional challenges and opportunities
Support + enable
partners to advance regenerative initiatives and investments
Learn + amplify
with stories of what works to inspire and engage others
Regenerative
Principles
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Living systems embrace complexity, resisting the temptation to over-simplify solutions
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The diversity of each region, community individual and ecosystem enable its health
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The interdependent parts of a system shape the system and are shaped by it
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Planetary boundaries are non-negotiable and healthy ecosystems are the habitat for all economies
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Living systems evolve and change, in planned and unexpected ways
The power of partnerships
We work with like-minded organizations in business, community, government, foundations and nonprofit sectors who:
Believe a regenerative economy is possible
Work to transcend silos
Already invest in the region
Commit to a multi-year strategy
See partnership as the way forward
Monterey County.
Our first pilot region.
We’re bringing people together across the food, housing, marine and tourism sectors to co-create a more regenerative economy.
