Theme: Spiritual Ecology and Nature as Kin Focus: Watersheds, mountains, gardens, and forests as sacred relatives, not resources. Cities grounded in bioregional design, biomimicry, ecological intimacy. The sacred in the city—where spirituality meets food security and gardening practices.

Research Basis: Spiritual Ecology and Return to Land; Nature as Kin, Not Resource.

Thematic Action Ideas: Sacred walks, rewilding ceremonies, urban food forests, community gardens.

Key Question: Where is the sacred in our cities, and how do we care for it?

Expected Outcomes: Urban design models integrating sacred ecology, soil-to-soul food practices, and ecological belonging.