RESEARCH
Evaluating resources within a bioregion
What we do
Identify the opportunities or risks involved in maintaining the self-sufficiency of
a region
Measure the potential of resources available within a bioregion to meet
the needs of that region’s population
Apply the collected data to State legislation that supports the public management of food, water or energy
Why we do it
Reduce humanity’s demand on nature, which is exceeding Earth’s capacity to supply resources
Establish economic democracy locally and regionally
Create equal and sustainable distribution of resources for current and future generations
How we do it
- Methodology Develop formulas for computing
self-sufficiency within different physical
regions - Analysis Perform a mathematical analysis of the
potential of a region to meet sustainable
goals based on its current and projected
carrying capacity - Сollaboration Work with other EDA teams to coordinate the preparation of materials that will be used to facilitate advocacy and education in support
of specific State legislation
explore our resources
Natural cycles
Why the nitrogen, water and carbon cycles are necessary for the survival of organisms on Earth
What is carrying capacity?
Restoring the ecological and social balance of food, water and energy
Research activities
EDA programs for carrying capacity — present and past
GIS maps
Graphic displays of EDA carrying capacity data
Sustainable solutions for food, water, energy
Ensuring the availability of vital resources for future generations
Our other programs
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