The lab
A playground for bioregional innovation
The Lab is where we experiment, explore, and develop new ways to build resilience in South Devon and beyond. It’s a space for collaboration, curiosity and creativity – where ideas take shape, partnerships flourish and solutions take root.
Art + ecology
Creativity can be a powerful tool for ecological awareness. In this category, discover how we use art to inspire action, spark dialogue and deepen our connection to the natural world.
Bioregional banquet
Food and farming, alongside health care and tourism, is one of the three main sectors of the South Devon economy. Like water, the resilience of food and farming impacts on everyone in the bioregion. An opportunity to bring together many people in South Devon who are pioneering change in food and farming for climate adaptation, The Bioregional Banquet will celebrate the work of farmers as leading the way and help shift perceptions from farmers being the problem to becoming the solution. More than just a celebratory meal, within it will be a process for discussion, connecting and planning ahead. We will facilitate it so a pathway to action and a network emerges. Our role will be to hold the network in partnership with others.
Bioregional governance
Effective governance is essential for bioregional health. This category explores innovative models of collaboration, participatory decision-making and policies that align human systems with ecological realities.
Clean water is essential for life.
We strive to protect our water resources.
Water Quality Monitoring
Monitoring water quality in local streams.
Monitoring water quality in local streams.
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time"
Thomas Merton
- Thomas Merton
- Thomas Merton
Clean air is essential for health.
We advocate for better air quality.
Air Quality Improvement Initiatives
Initiatives aimed at improving air quality.
Initiatives aimed at improving air quality.
Effective waste management is crucial for a sustainable future.
Our strategies have significantly reduced waste.
Waste Management Strategies
Strategies for effective waste management.
Strategies for effective waste management.
Awareness is the first step towards action.
Our campaigns have reached a wide audience.
Climate Change Awareness
Raising awareness about climate change.
Raising awareness about climate change.
Pollinators are vital for food production.
We support pollinator-friendly practices.
Pollinator Habitat Restoration
Restoration of habitats for pollinators.
Restoration of habitats for pollinators.
Where the river meets the sea
Where the River Meets the Sea - DJ set
Where the River Meets the Sea - DJ set
Celebrating the Mediterranean diet
Education is key to combating climate change.
We empower communities through knowledge.
Climate Education Programs
Programs aimed at educating about climate change.
Programs aimed at educating about climate change.
Green spaces improve urban life.
We create vibrant communities through nature.
Urban Green Spaces Development
Development of green spaces in urban areas.
Development of green spaces in urban areas.
Sustainable agriculture is vital for food security.
Our practices have improved local farming methods.
Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Practices for sustainable agriculture.
Practices for sustainable agriculture.
Community involvement is key to sustainability.
Engagement efforts have strengthened community ties.
Community Engagement
Engagement activities with the community.
Engagement activities with the community.
It's a process of trust and value redefinition
a+e Zoom Feb 18
Exploring the relationship of art and ecology with a bioregional framing
Exploring the relationship of art and ecology with a bioregional framing
Community involvement is key to sustainability.
Together, we can make a difference.
Community Engagement Strategies
Strategies for engaging the local community.
Strategies for engaging the local community.
