Our operating principles

• Its more than just climate change: The Anthropocene reflects a complex and interacting set of global ecological changes driven by profound economic, social, technological, political and cultural forces.

• Think globally, but act locally: While we need to understand the global ecological changes and the global socio-economic and cultural drivers of those changes, we cannot wait for global or national leadership; we need to act locally to change our own circumstances.

• Reconciliation: Enhancing our understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of Indigenous people would serve to advance both reconciliation with them and reconciliation with the land and societal wellness.

• Local capacity and empowerment: While we can and should learn from others around the world, we have adequate local expertise, ability and capacity to address these challenges.

• There are many benefits and opportunities in becoming a One Planet Region.

• We need socio-cultural transformation: While undoubtedly we need to develop scientific knowledge and apply technological innovations, the solutions are largely to be found in a profound transformation of our social values and cultural beliefs.

• Eco–social justice is a key issue: The transition to a One Planet Region has to enhance and certainly not worsen eco-social justice locally, globally, across generations and among species.