Bioneers

This article is about the organization and annual conference. For the history and usage of the word bioneer, see Bioneer.

Bioneers, under its parent foundation, Collective Heritage Institute, is a nonprofit environmental and social justice advocacy organization based in New Mexico and California.[1] Founded in 1990[2] their philosophy recognizes and cultivates the value and wisdom of the natural world, emphasizing that responses to problems must be in harmony with the design of natural systems.[3] Official Programs include Moonrise Women's Leadership,[4] Restorative Food Systems,[5] Indigeneity (Indigenous Forums,)[6][7]), Education for Action,[8] and the award-winning Dreaming New Mexico community resilience program.[9]

Bioneers produces innovative media covering subjects such as environmentalism, rights of nature, social justice, sustainability and permaculture. Bioneers Radio is broadcast on local radio stations across the U.S., as well as having segments featured on national NPR stations.[10][11]

The organization also organizes the annual National Bioneers Conference, which is credited with inspiring a generation of leaders in sustainability.[12] Conference presenters have included Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil, Gloria Steinem, Jane Goodall, Philippe Cousteau, Eve Ensler, Bill McKibben, Paul Hawken, and more.[7] Plenary (Keynote) sessions from the national conference are also webcast to Beaming Bioneers satellite conferences held simultaneously in various locations throughout the United States and Canada.[13]

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  3. ^ "Bioneers Come to Chicago to Build a Future Guided by Nature | Natural MKE". Natural Awakenings. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. ^ Murray, Elizabeth (25 March 2014). Living Life in Full Bloom: 120 Daily Practices to Deepen Your Passion, Creativity & Relationships. Rodale. ISBN 978-1-62336-120-4.
  5. ^ Crossland, Felicity (2 December 2020). "Bioneers - A Revolution from the Heart of Nature". Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  6. ^ Nelson, Melissa K. (16 January 2008). Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings for a Sustainable Future. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-59143-931-8.
  7. ^ a b Hunter, Kate (September 9, 2013). "Bioneers Hosts Leading Voices Addressing Nature-Inspired Solutions For Social, Cultural, and Environmental Change". PRWeb. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  8. ^ Ausubel, Kenny (7 January 2011). "Bioneers Launches Formal Education Program Focused on Town-Gown Collaboration for Systemic Change". Second Nature. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  9. ^ Ermacora, Thomas; Bullivant, Lucy (1 July 2016). Recoded City: Co-Creating Urban Futures. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-59142-9.
  10. ^ Patten, Terry (6 March 2018). A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos for Revolutionaries--A Guide to Inner Work for Holistic Change. North Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1-62317-047-9.
  11. ^ "Bioneers". National Public Radio. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  12. ^ Schein, Steve (8 September 2017). A New Psychology for Sustainability Leadership: The Hidden Power of Ecological Worldviews. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-28602-2.
  13. ^ ""Eco-nomics" Programs Shine at the 2011 Bioneers Conference". 3BL CSR Wire. June 30, 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2022.