The Regenerative Lens: A conceptual framework for regenerative social-ecological systems

Societies must transform their dynamics to support the flourishing of life. There is increasing interest in regeneration and regenerative practice as a solution, but also limited cohered understanding what constitutes systems at social-ecological scales. In this perspective we present conceptual, cross-disciplinary, action-oriented framework, Regenerative Lens, informed by wide literature review. The framework emphasizes that maintain positive reinforcing cycles wellbeing within beyond themselves, especially between humans wider nature, such “life begets life.” We identify five key qualities needed encourage dynamics: an ecological worldview embodied human action; mutualism; high diversity; agency for non-humans act regeneratively; continuous reflexivity. apply Lens envisioned future food system illustrate its utility reflexive tool stretching ambition. hope conceptual clarity provided here will aid necessary acceleration learning action toward systems. 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