Regen economies regenerate. On the one hand this refers to the relationship with the natural world, wherein nothing is simply extracted from the earth without renewal. On the other hand it refers to a relationship with society, wherein the health and flourishing of the people and planet come before growth for growth's sake.

There is more than one kind of regen economy - see below - but all have in common biomimcry and a reclaiming of the idea of money as energy that empowers the whole planetary system. To move into an era of regen economy is to steer the planet away from the cliff edge.

The goal of a wellbeing economy is to restore a harmonious relationship between society and nature, guarantee a fair distribution of resources, and to live in healthy and resilient communities. These might arise from a socio-poitical system that upholds the interconnectedness of I, We and World.

Doughnut economics, is a visual framework for sustainable development combining the concept of planetary boundaries with the complementary concept of social boundaries. Kate Raworth's easy to understand metaphor and ensuing economics has been seized by municipalities, bioregions and even small towns - but has yet to change the path of government. People in communities committing to this minimum of reeconomy can nevertheless start a process of regeneration this way.

Commoning is a practice of collaborating and sharing to meet everyday needs and achieve well-being, of individuals, communities and lived-in environments. There are three dimensions: a resource pool (some stuff shared, used in common) a community of people (contributing to, drawing on and depending on the pool) and a a frame of regulation, governance and equity enacted by that community around those common resources.

• Explore: Regeneration, RegenA  

• Explore: Wellbeing Economy, Doughnut Economy, Commoning, Elinor Ostrom, Riane Eisler, Bounce Beyond

• Read: Doughnut Economics, Free Fair and Alive, The Caring Economy

• Learn: Permaculture Course, Schumacher Course on Regenerative Economics, Ubiquity University on Regenerative Development

• Join: Well-Being Alliance