Here we go in 2026!

We’re currently in the middle of winter, amidst some uncertain times in the world.

Even so, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what we want/need from the year (uncertain times and other things permitting of course).

This blogpost focuses on what is Deep Adaptation? And what is Radical Abundance?

And a few other bits and pieces…

Deep Adaptation

Some of you will be aware of this already. Here is a quick summary…

“Deep Adaptation is a framework created by Professor Jem Bendell that argues we should prepare—emotionally, socially, and practically—for the likelihood of significant societal disruption caused by climate change. It suggests that instead of assuming we can fully prevent collapse, we should also learn how to adapt to it in humane, meaningful, and compassionate ways.” (source: AI)

According to Bendell’s analysis, climate impacts – such as extreme weather, crop failures, water shortages, and political instability – are accelerating fasterthan mainstream institutions acknowledge. That’s not to say that significant societal disruption (or collapse) is definitely going to happen and that we need to ‘run for the hills’ – but that such outcomes are serious possibilities that need to be recognised and prepared for.

So how has it been received? Well, not everyone agrees. Some say the science doesn’t indicate collapse is inevitable, or even near-certain. Some say that Deep Adaptation promotes doomism and fatalism, and undermines climate policy and collective action. And adds to the things we have to worry about on a daily basis.

However, being prepared sounds good. To explore how to prepare and adapt, check out… The Four R’s. Or for Jem Bendell’s website, go to jembendell.com.

Radical Abundance

To counter any “doomism” out there, here is a rather different idea…

“Radical Abundance is the idea that we can build a society where everyone has more of what truly matters—security, time, community, and ecological stability—by re-organising our economy around democratic control, shared resources, and sustainable production, rather than endless capitalist growth. It argues that capitalism creates a fake or “bullshit” abundance—lots of stuff, but not the things we actually need—while pushing us toward ecological collapse. Radical Abundance proposes a practical, democratic alternative.” (source: AI)

If this sounds like your thing – and who doesn’t want some abundance in their lives? (of the right kind of course) – here’s a link to the book… Radical Abundance.

Other things

• Landmatch England – A new, non-profit landmatching service working to make more land available for agro-ecological food production launches soon – more details here. (Other such services include Abunda land matching, and in Wales there is the Start to Farm initiative).
• Cohousing eco-hamlet in Powys? – Alan Heeks, a social entrepreneur, writer, and initiator of land and community projects, including the Threshold Centre in Dorset, has shared an interesting blogpost… Eco-hamlets – a sane response to crazy times.
• Wildhousing survey results – And finally, a summary of the outcomes of our survey that ran for the better part of last year. Head over to Share your dream and scroll down.

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