Environmental Degradation
Land, water, and ecosystems damaged by neglect or extraction.
Context
Extractive industries, industrial agriculture, and climate change degrade the natural systems that rural communities depend on.
How It Shows Up
- Soil erosion and declining agricultural productivity
- Water pollution and aquifer depletion
- Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Increased vulnerability to floods, droughts, and fires
- Health impacts from environmental contamination
Patterns That Address This
- Regenerative Micro-Enterprise
- Circular Water Systems
- Commons Stewardship
- Eco-Adaptive Building Codes