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Articles on Commons Framework
January 6, 2014
Five Lessons About the Commons
...which filmmaker Barbara Allen draws from the work of Vincent and Elinor Ostrom for her new film about them
June 24, 2013
Rehydrating India's Dry Rivers
May 24, 2013
Protecting Drinking Water by Preventing Pollution in Upstream Communities
Latin American water leaders discuss commons approach for safe water
April 25, 2013
A Review of Shiney Varghese's "Water Governance for 21st Century"
Lessons from Water Trading in the U.S. and Australia
March 26, 2013
Fighting Climate Change by Divesting from Fossil Fuel Companies
350.org's Fossil Free campaign can help us re-establish our connection to community and the commons
January 8, 2013
It's All Happening at the Park
More than ever, we need common ground where all kinds of people can interact, learn and have fun
November 29, 2012
Reclaiming the Great Lakes as a Commons
A new approach to protecting water for everyone--including future generations
October 24, 2012
The Reemergence of Social Charters
Another tool for reclaiming the commons
September 1, 2012
What We Can Do to Protect the Great Lakes
Creating a commons charter to govern management of the lakes will protect the public interest
August 11, 2012
Low-income People Need Public Spaces the Most
Parks, squares, sidewalks, transit, schools and community centers are commons that can be used by all
August 3, 2012
Water Commons. Water Citizenship. Water Security.
Tales of commons management from around the world
May 25, 2012
Waterkeeper Alliance Declares Great Lakes a Shared Commons
A new resolution passed by the international organization founded and chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
May 16, 2012
Our Home on Earth
Winona LaDuke outlines lessons from indigenous cultures for restoring balance
May 8, 2012
The Role of Commons Animateurs
Illuminating new possibilities and solutions
May 4, 2012
An Introduction to Animating the Commons
Who are commons animateurs--and how do they exercise leadership for social change?
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