From Resilience to Prosilience:
​Place-Based Solutions and Renegerative Thinking

Place-Based Solutions: The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis is a 2026 book by Charles G. Curtin that argues for locally focused, ethically driven action to address environmental and social crises, moving beyond mere survival to thriving through "prosilience" (the capacity to leap forward through crises). The book uses real-world examples to show how small and mid-sized organizations can create lasting change by aligning ethics, equity, and institutional design, and it encourages a shift from focusing on the pre-crisis status quo to preparing for novel futures. 

Key themes and concepts
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• Prosilience: 
  A core concept, this is the ability not just to endure crises but to use them as opportunities for transformation and growth. 
• Regenerative thinking: 
  A whole-systems approach that goes beyond sustainability to actively restore and improve ecological and social systems. 
• Place-based solutions: 
  Emphasizes the power of local, collective action by groups like ranchers, pastoralists, and fishermen to conserve resources and build resilience. 
• Shifting focus: 
  Encourages moving away from trying to return to a past "status quo" and instead preparing for and thriving in uncertain, novel futures. 

Why it's important

• It provides a practical framework for responding to global crises with creativity and integrity. 
• It highlights the role of small and mid-sized organizations in catalyzing meaningful change. 
• It blends personal insight, ecological practice, and institutional design to offer tools for navigating uncertainty. 

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