Charles Curtin on The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis

Charles Curtin on The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis

From Voices of Taos by The Taos News

March 24, 2026 · 34 min · Season 3 · Episode 12

About this episode

Emily Sender interviews Charles Curtin about his book on regenerative thinking and conservation practices in the face of crises.

This episode is brought to you by the NCRTD Blue Bus. This week on "Voices of Taos," copy editor and reporter Emily Sender sits down with Charles Curtin, conservation practitioner, educator and author who has lived for 3 decades in New Mexico. Charles’ recent book, “Place-Based Solutions: The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis” examines what Curtin calls “‘prosilience’ — the capacity not just to endure crises, but to leap forward through them.” Emily and Charles discuss the book, Charles’ work as a conservation practitioner in New Mexico, Maine, Kenya and beyond, as well as his perspective on finding hope and solutions in a world of complex, interconnected crises. They also discuss Charles’ upcoming book event at SOMOS on March 27 (Friday). Learn more about Charles Curtin's work Subscribe to the Taos News See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Sender

Guest: Charles Curtin

Topics covered

  • regenerative thinking
  • conservation
  • crisis management
  • hope
  • place-based solutions

Keywords

  • regenerative thinking
  • conservation
  • crisis
  • New Mexico
  • book event

Sponsors

NCRTD Blue Bus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Place-Based Solutions: The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis

Places: New Mexico, Maine, Kenya

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