We list papers here that relate to the underlying worldview and values, this includes the arts and education. At the heart of regenerative culture lies a transformation of consciousness — a shift away from the disconnected, extractive worldview that underlies so many of our current crises, and toward a more holistic understanding of what it means to be human. In the original planetary village diagram of the Findhorn Foundation from 1986 this was called ‘spiritual’.

The ecological dimension address the practical, material fabric of regenerative living: green building and retrofitting, local food and nutrient cycles, water, renewable energy and appropriate technology, rural and urban regeneration, and disaster recovery. Community-led design processes are central.

Shifting toward sustainability, and in particular nurturing local economies. Core values include right livelihood (earning an income that nurtures rather than extracts from people and the natural world) and conscious consumption (how much is enough?). Eco-social enterprise, community banks, and local currencies are all expressions of this work.

Regenerative communities are built on the quality of their relationships. Peaceful communication, participatory decision-making, healthy governance, conflict management, and inclusivity are all priorities. Leadership structures consciously distinguish between power with and power over. Art, ritual, celebration and social creativity are deeply valued as vital aspects of thriving community life. Regenerative education, nurturing of networks, and peaceful activism are embedded throughout.

Whole systems design is what weaves the four dimensions together — not as a checklist, but as a living, holographic way of thinking and planning.