TERA LASA
Welcome to Tera-Lasa ("Earth's Bounty" in the invented language of Novospeak). This vibrant collective thrives on the ethos of communal harmony and sustainable nourishment. Guided by the principle of Sodoti ("self-governance"), local groups manage food-related efforts - from the humble community gardens to larger cooperatives. Everyone has a voice in Tera-Lasa, shaping decisions about growing, sharing, and enjoying food.
The wisdom of elders blends with the clarity of science to form the undercurrent of decision-making - a fusion called Jivivek ("life-wisdom"). In a world increasingly detached from its roots, Tera-Lasa helps shape development by focusing on community-led, sustainable living - a testament to their belief in Khetra-Pragati ("field-progress"). Each bite nourishes not just the body, but also the ties that bind this vibrant, self-sustaining community.
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WAY OF WORKING
Budget allocation: Selvalore practices 'Vitafundin' (Life Funding), a participatory budgeting process where members congregate to earmark conservation project funds based on their comprehension of local ecology. Allocations could come from a community-managed conservation trust or akin entity.
Agenda setting: The community sparks 'Concorda Ecos' (Nature's Concord) - a local-led course that involves identifying chief conservation matters and formulating a collective vision to tackle them. This might call for a blend of traditional ecological wisdom and contemporary research.
Project management: Upholding 'Kumunideko' (Community's Compass), Selvalore embraces a community-led approach to project management that accentuates local control and decision-making. Conservation projects are co-designed with the community, and execution is conducted by community members with assistance from external partners.
In Tera-Lasa, everyone holds themselves accountable to their neighbors and to the tenets of Sampoorna ("wholeness") and Samanta ("equity"). Harmony is restored through a system called Rasa-Adalat ("community-justice"), seeking to mend bonds between people, the community, and Mother Nature.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Seeds swap hands in the spirit of Sankalan ("unity"), while farm tours forge bonds. We yearn for partners who uphold the plight of small-scale farmers and cherish local food chains, invest in Vriksh-Adhyayan ("tree-studies"), and stand by initiatives that promote Ann-Swatantrata ("food independence").
PARTNERSHIPS
The 'Yesterra' (Past Earth) tool allows them to perceive the enduring effects of their conservation endeavors by presenting how their ecosystem might have evolved without their interventions.
'Kartographia' (Mapping Together) lets the Selvalorians chart changes in local biodiversity, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and warn of impending ecological threats.
'Oikobenefica' (Home Benefits), a co-benefits calculator, helps gauge the social, economic, and environmental boons of their conservation work, including contributions to sustainable livelihoods and community robustness.
IMPACT & SUCCESS
