The Commons

Ways of protecting, allocating and restoring natural, cultural and other resources that collectively belong to all humans, now and in the future.

SUBTHEMES:
• Tax and Distribute
• Restoration
• Protection and conservation
• Permaculture design
• Allocation
• Community land trusts
• Indigenous rights
• Ecosystem services


	Montgomery County Lands Trust Montgomery County Lands Trust preserves and connects natural areas, farmland, and neighborhood green spaces. Lederach, United States
	Anchorage Community Land Trust ACLT develops healthy and prosperous communities to bring about sustainable neighborhood revitalization and economic development. Anchorage, United States
	Juneau Housing Trust Inc. Operates affordable housing units for low-income families, the land is owned by a non-profit trust, while the house is owned by the buyer. Juneau, United States
	The London Orchard Project The London Orchard Project is an initiative promoting orchards and fruit trees in London. London, United Kingdom
	Biobanking in New South Wales Conservation Banking creates credits for species and ecosystem preservation Sydney , Australia
	Biobanking in New South Wales Conservation Banking creates credits for species and ecosystem preservation Sydney , Australia
	Biobanking in New South Wales Conservation Banking creates credits for species and ecosystem preservation Sydney , Australia
	Fondo para la Proteccion del Agua (FONAG) FONAG finances payment for ecosystem services programs through water funds Quito, Ecuador
	Scolel Te Program Carbon offsets used for sustainable land use Chiapas, Mexico
	Scolel Te Program Carbon offsets used for sustainable land use Chiapas, Mexico
	Scolel Te Program Carbon offsets used for sustainable land use Chiapas, Mexico
	Bolsa Floresta Financing forest conservation through grant funds in the Amazon Amazon, Brazil
	Bolsa Floresta Financing forest conservation through grant funds in the Amazon Amazon, Brazil
	Bolsa Floresta Financing forest conservation through grant funds in the Amazon Amazon, Brazil
	Bamboo for timber Substituting timber with bamboo in Anyinam provides rural communities with new livelihoods, while relieving pressure on the ecosystem. Anyinam, Ghana