Resilient By Design

Resilient by Design is a journal of exploration into the inherent resilience of the world around us—how systems naturally adapt, regenerate, and thrive by design. It invites you to uncover these awe-inspiring patterns of existence and rewrite our personal and collective narratives with wisdom, strength, and intention.

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Everything is connected.

Everything is connected.

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Mass Reforestation: Restoring Forests, Restoring the Planet

Forests are unparalleled in their ability to combat climate change. Trees act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing CO₂ from the atmosphere and storing it in their trunks, roots, and soils. Beyond their role in carbon sequestration, forests regulate water cycles, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitats for 80% of terrestrial species.

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Breakthrough Climate Technology: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC)

While renewable energy, reforestation, and sustainable practices are critical, the sheer scale of greenhouse gas emissions demands solutions that can actively remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. Enter Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC)—technologies poised to reshape humanity’s response to the climate crisis.

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Renewable Energy: Powering the Future

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is not just a necessity—it’s an opportunity to reshape how we power our lives, protect the planet, and foster equitable development. While the shift to renewables is already underway, the urgency to accelerate this change has never been greater.

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Understanding Climate Change’s Complexity and Opportunity

Understanding the true scale of the challenge is essential for addressing it. More than just a crisis, climate change is a call to rethink humanity’s relationship with the planet and each other. This is not just a story of danger but one of opportunity—an invitation to build a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.

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Shinto Tree Blessings in Japan: Honoring the Sacred Connection Between Humans and Nature

Shinto, Japan’s indigenous spiritual tradition, is deeply rooted in nature worship. It is a faith without a single deity or scripture, emphasizing instead the reverence of kami—spirits believed to inhabit all aspects of the natural world, from rivers and mountains to stones and trees.

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