The document discusses thinking ecologically and achieving sustainability by mimicking nature. It defines an ecosystem as an area where living entities interact interdependently to allow the flow of energy and materials in a way that supports life. Key aspects of ecosystems include dynamic structure and balance, interdependence, and self-organization aimed at a shared purpose of supporting life. The document advocates applying simple rules constantly to test, evaluate, and select approaches that move closer to the desired outcome of sustainability. It suggests that involving all stakeholders supports relationships, communication, and a shared vision of creating conditions that support life.

2. Th e point of achieving sustainability is to mimic nature & therefore ensure the ability of the human race & all life on the planet survive and thrive for the next 10,000 years.

3. Life has existed for 3.7 billion years - humans for 5 million. Can we make another 5 million?

4. Changing How We Think

6. Some Sustainable Values that Support this Shift:

8. Ecosystem

9. A defined area that includes a diverse collection of living entities that interact in an interdependent way that allows for the flow of energy & material to cascade through the system ~

10. ~in a manner that minimizes energy loss, produces no waste & that continuously produces the conditions that support life.

14. Walking Tree

16. Simple Rules - applied constantly and consistently Test, Evaluate, Select, Repeat

17. Test, experiment - choose those results closest to the desired outcome & expand on them. No territory to protect, focus on shared value & be mutually supportive.

18. Having the whole system in the room supports:

21. Ethical Impact L3C