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

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