DailyGood: The Victory of the Commons

November 19, 2009

What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement. --Elinor Ostrom

The Victory of the Commons:
Over many decades, Elinor Ostrom has documented how various communities manage common resources -- grazing lands, forests, irrigation waters, fisheries -- equitably and sustainably over the long term. The Nobel Committee's recognition of her work effectively debunks popular theories about the Tragedy of the Commons, which hold that private property is the only effective method to prevent finite resources from being ruined or depleted. [more]

Be The Change:
Learn more about how communities can work together to "reclaim the commons". [more]

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On Nov 19, 2009 ganoba writes:

honouring the individual at the cost of the community is killing us.

it is high time we reverse the trend. Let us invest in family, neighbourhood, community and so on in an expanding sphere of wellbeing.

On Nov 19, 2009 James Travers writes:

I volunteer at a local nursing home. There is a lot of loneliness in these brick building which hold our loved ones. We all have to get more involved in taking care of our elderly. They have so much knowledge and life experiences to share with us. Some just want their life validated. They want nothing more than to talk about their life.

One day I would like to see every nursing home flooded with volunteers so that not a single person is alone. Not only will we make their later years full of joy, but we may even learn a thing or two.

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