bioregionalism
/ˌbaɪoʊˈridʒənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A movement or philosophy that encourages people to live in harmony with their local natural environment and to organize communities around ecological regions.
- The conference explored how bioregionalism can help fight climate change by promoting local food and energy.
- Some cities have adopted ideas from bioregionalism to create more sustainable neighborhoods.
- Bioregionalism teaches that we should know the plants, animals, and water systems of our own area.