COBALT

Description

Andrea Farias (case study):

"● Use Cases

Supports bioregional learning through story maps, social systems mapping, and the development of digital tools like digital twins.

● Knowledge & Ontologies

Content is organized through multiple mediums:

● Story maps document long-form narratives about bioregional organizing activities, projects, and learning journeys. (They have around 40.)

● A social systems map illustrates relationships between people, domains, and places.

● A digital twin platform is in development to integrate ecological, social, and governance data in bioregional contexts.

● Interaction Design

Relationality is core to the initiative:

● Learning journeys within bioregions help teams explore systems and share stories

● Cohort programs support peer learning and systems exploration

● Past engagement in system transformation working groups facilitated knowledge exchange

Content is co-created and context-rich, often derived from interviews, events, and on-the-ground documentation.

● Technical Architecture

Technical architecture includes:

● ArcGIS for multimedia-rich story maps

● Kumu for interactive systems mapping.

● Governance & Sustainability

Currently volunteer-driven, though the initiative is seeking funding to scale systems development and maintain contributions.

There are plans for:

● Cooperative funding and investment approaches

● Consulting and partnership-based revenue for custom mapping projects ● Governance structure is steward-led with collaborative design in specic projects."

(https://www.r3-0.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bioregional-Knowledge-Commons-A-Meta-Perspective.pdf)