& thriving communities in South East Ireland
South East Ireland
“We want a world where everything is connected, from rocks to the human heart”
We connect and support local changemakers working with place-based initiatives, ideas and innovations that generate social, natural, economic and inspirational value, all at once and for the long term.
Using relational and trust-based approaches we listen to the local people and to the uniqueness of the landscape/seascape. Together we identify what kind of support can enable positive systems change.
“Our aims are both idealistic and practical”
The Irish Bioregional Weaving Lab is part of a network in eight European countries, collectively striving to mobilise 1 million changemakers by 2025 to protect, restore and regenerate 1 million hectares of land/sea, with significant impact on 4 Returns by 2030.
“We want to create new habits, and new ways of working. We want viable ways of living. We want to protect our rivers, restore nature, cherish life”.
The 4 Returns framework connects people to nature and each other
Inspiration
Giving people hope and a sense of purpose
Natural
Restoring biodiversity and soils for healthy and resilient landscapes
Social
Bringing back jobs, education and social connections
Financial
Realising long-term sustainable income for communities
*The 4 Returns is a framework developed by Commonland
