Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies, 2nd Edition

“Comprehensive, timely, and urgent, Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies by John Giordanengo outlines irrefutably the fact that ecosystems and economies are not at odds with one another. Ecosystems are the source and supply of all natural resources and as such are the foundation of all economies. ‘The restoration and care of one system ensures the health of the other.’ A must read and share!” — Mark Shepard, Author, Restoration Agriculture, Water for Any Farm, Acres USA “Giordanengo’s proposal of economic restoration […] will likely bring environmental, climatic, eco-nomic, and social benefits to nation states and to the global community. His book is a welcome food for thought for policy makers in a post-globalized world who are looking for an alternative.” —Dr. Igor Matutinovic, the University of Zagreb, Croatia “Giordanengo’s treatise inspires—detailing how nature’s example can guide the critical restoration of our vulnerable economies. The author expertly interweaves insights from diverse disciplines into the most innovative proposal to restore our economy I know.” — Dr. Peter Sherman, Prescott College, Arizona, USA “Giordanengo provides a comprehensive synthesis of ecological foundations and economic structure, sorely lacking in our quest to develop sustainable economies in the face of growing economic and environmental turmoil. From the roots of ecological restoration, this book delivers a clear path to restoring the American economy, in a way that speaks in a universal language to policy makers, business owners, academics and the next generation. The identification of three drivers of highly resilient and productive economies and ecosystems—diversity, energy, and trade—is perhaps the most important insight to resolving growing tensions between society, nature, and the global market economy. This book provides hope for species, ecosystems, and the planet.” —Kingsley Dixon, vice chair of the global board of directors, Society for Ecological Restoration “Ecosystems as Models for Restoring Our Economies, 2nd Edition: To a Sustainable State appeals to a broad range of people across ages, values, and political beliefs, and will change the way we live our lives. I’ll be sending this book to many people in my life moving forward, and believe it should be required reading for high schools, colleges, and any other educational program.” —Morgan Day, urban planning and sustainability writer “Finding the ‘win-win-win’ solution that optimizes economics, environmental sustainability, and human well-being is an essential and urgent task facing all of us. Giordanengo approaches this problem with his unique background of scientist, NGO leader, and business owner. He makes credible arguments and presents credible scenarios to solve the crisis, offering empirical solutions that resonate and build up from the local to global scales. John writes with a level of clarity not common to his colleagues and has created a treatise well worth reading.” —Tim Seastedt, professor emeritus, University of Colorado, Boulder