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Regenerative Economy Challenge

Challenge:    Social and Community Engagement



     Social and community engagement are vital to the success and spread of regenerative agriculture, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for sustainable land stewardship. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs connect local consumers directly with farmers, offering fresh, regeneratively grown produce while educating them on sustainable practices. These programs also strengthen local food systems, reducing reliance on long-distance food transport and boosting community resilience. Farmer networks and cooperative groups create platforms for sharing knowledge, resources, and experiences, which are especially valuable as regenerative practices can vary widely depending on local conditions. Public workshops, field days, and on-farm demonstrations enable farmers to showcase regenerative methods in action, allowing neighbors and stakeholders to see the benefits firsthand. Partnering with local schools and educational programs introduces young people to regenerative agriculture, encouraging the next generation of farmers and informed consumers. Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices often align with regenerative principles, and acknowledging and integrating this wisdom fosters inclusive, community-centered approaches to land management. Additionally, community engagement builds public support, helping to advocate for policies that encourage regenerative practices and provide necessary funding or subsidies. Urban farming initiatives and community gardens can also incorporate regenerative techniques, making sustainable food production accessible to city dwellers. By involving the community in regenerative agriculture, farmers build stronger support systems and help shift broader societal values toward sustainability and ecological stewardship.

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Aricles describing Social and Community Engagement

ID Score Article
7474 0.565 Dururu, J; Anderson, C; Bates, M; Montasser, W; Tudor, T Enhancing engagement with community sector organisations working in sustainable waste management: A case study Waste Management & Research, 33, 3
19132 0.556 Ohnishi, S; Osako, M; Nakamura, S; Togawa, T; Kawai, K; Suzuki, K; Yoshida, A; Gomi, K; Tsuji, T A Framework for Analyzing Co-Creation Value Chain Mechanisms in Community-Based Approaches: A Literature Review Sustainability, 16.0, 7
68909 0.518 Gozzoli, PC; Rongrat, T; Gozzoli, RB Design Thinking and Urban Community Development: East Bangkok Sustainability, 14, 7
79269 0.516 Manley, A; Shen, DY; Clift, B; Ma, YQ; Zhang, WW A new direction for neighbourhood governance and community construction in China: the case of Zhejiang province's 'Future Communities'
43126 0.512 Le Dantec, CA; Garcia, AA; Connelly, C; Meng, A Resisting Resolution: Enterprise Civic Systems Meet Community Organizing Multimodal Technologies And Interaction, 5, 4
43799 0.511 Remr, J Usefulness of a Civic Engagement Scale for Research on Smart Cities: Measuring Attitudes and Behavior Smart Cities, 6, 6
21145 0.507 Woodard, R; Rossouw, A An Evaluation of Interventions for Improving Pro-Environmental Waste Behaviour in Social Housing Sustainability, 13.0, 13
19266 0.504 Helmefalk, M; Palmquist, A; Rosenlund, J Understanding the mechanisms of household and stakeholder engagement in a recycling ecosystem: The SDL perspective
74017 0.504 Dahles, H; Khieng, S; Verver, M; Manders, I Social entrepreneurship and tourism in Cambodia: advancing community engagement Journal Of Sustainable Tourism, 28, 6
67739 0.5 Raiden, A; King, A; Peace, J; Osbon, K; de Sousa, S; Alvarez, L Co-creating social value in placemaking: the grand balancing act Proceedings Of The Institution Of Civil Engineers-Engineering Sustainability, 175, 4
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