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This research examines the transformative potential of bioregional design in redefining human-non-human connections within the Paphos landscape, focusing on carob and olive habitats as central agents of ecological and cultural transformation. Speculative mapping as the research methodology, contributes to uncovering hidden synergies and connections between human and non-human entities, challenging conventional territorial boundaries while offering innovative perspectives on sustainable agricultural practices. The study explores their connections with flora, fauna, soil, water, geology, and air by understanding carob and olive habitats individually and collectively. How are carob and olive ecosystems interconnected? What shared connections exist within their structures and relationships? How does the spatial context shape their roles within this landscape? These questions guide the vision of a bioregional identity that integrates ecological and cultural dimensions, emphasising the independent significance of carob and olive habitats—not only in relation to humans. The research emphasises the enhancement of carob and olive ecosystems as a pathway to fostering biodiversity, ecological resilience, and social and cultural justice. The re-territorialization process, rooted in historical and ecological knowledge of the habitat, envisions a pluriversal landscape where human and non-human agents coexist sustainably. Ecosystems, characterised by their complexity and the interactions of diverse agents, are continuously evolving, adapting, and interlinking. These blurred boundaries and dynamic connections often generate tensions, prompting the question: How can human and non-human synergies be transformed? The focus on carob and olive habitats, their adaptability, and their contribution to soil enrichment and biodiversity provides a sustainable future in Paphos, reimagining human and non-human connections through bioregional design.
| Keywords | Carob-Olive habitat, Human-non-human synergies, re-territorialisation |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | Yes |
