# BioFi Book - Glossary and References ## Key Concepts - Definitions of core terminology used throughout the book - Resources for further exploration of bioregional finance concepts - Academic and practitioner references supporting the book's arguments - Organizations and initiatives related to bioregional finance - Further reading suggestions by topic area ## Important Quotes ## Main Arguments - The importance of shared language in emerging fields like bioregional finance - The rich interdisciplinary foundation of bioregional approaches - The growing body of knowledge around regenerative finance - The value of both academic and practitioner resources ## Connections to Other Sections - Links to all major sections of the book - Supports the conceptual framework presented throughout ## Questions for Further Exploration - How are key terms in bioregional finance evolving over time? - What disciplines contribute most significantly to bioregional finance thinking? - What resources are most valuable for different stakeholder groups? - What gaps exist in the current literature on bioregional finance? ## Personal Notes and Reflections ## Glossary Key Terms ### Bioregion - Definition and origins of the concept - Variations in meaning across contexts - Relationship to other spatial concepts ### Bioregional Financing Facility (BFF) - Core definition and types - Key characteristics and functions - Relationship to other financial institutions ### Regenerative Finance - Definition and principles - Distinction from sustainable and impact finance - Key theoretical foundations ### Commons - Definition and relevance to bioregional finance - Types of commons in bioregional contexts - Governance considerations ### Additional Key Terms - Web3 and related technologies - Capital types and forms - Governance models and approaches - Ecological concepts ## References Categories ### Bioregionalism - Key texts and authors - Historical development of the concept - Contemporary applications ### Regenerative Economics and Finance - Foundational literature - Emerging research - Case studies and examples ### Indigenous Finance and Economics - Traditional economic systems - Contemporary Indigenous finance models - Decolonizing finance approaches ### Systems Thinking and Complexity - Theoretical foundations - Applications to finance and economics - Methodological approaches ### Practical Guides and Tools - Implementation resources - Measurement and evaluation frameworks - Training and educational materials