The essay below by Vandana Shiva beautifully captures both the depth and simplicity of the idea of reclaiming our commons. The shift away from privatization and concentrated wealth and back toward shared ownership and abundance is crucial to our ability to re-create our common home. Along with the more expansive narrative offered in Yes! Magazine’s worldview of an ecological civilization, it helps connect the dots as we weave together the tapestry of a more humane and sustainable future.
“In the commons, we care and share—for the Earth and each other. We are conscious of nature’s ecological limits, which ensure her share of the gifts she creates goes back to her to sustain biodiversity and ecosystems. We are aware that all humans have a right to air, water, and food, and we feel responsible for the rights of future generations.”
