PNF Movement Idea # 5:
Building a Green Economy
Opportunities for Economic and Social Innovation via Radical Imagination*
in Collaboration with TBA
Nature Champion: TBA
Radical imagination is the courage to look beyond today's assumptions and envision a future where people and nature thrive together. It challenges us to ask, "What if?" and to explore possibilities that once seemed unrealistic but may become tomorrow's solutions. By embracing creativity, curiosity, and bold thinking, we open the door to new ways of living, working, and partnering with the natural world. Every meaningful transformation begins with someone imagining a better future - and believing it is possible to create it together.
Meaningful change happens when new ideas create stronger relationships between people and the natural world. We invite individuals, communities, organizations, and emerging leaders to explore bold, practical, and creative opportunities that deepen connection to nature while inspiring stewardship, participation, and long-term cultural change across Nova Scotia.
What a Nova Scotia Green Economy Could Look Like in Nova Scotia
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Clean Energy
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Onshore and offshore wind
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Solar
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Tidal/marine energy
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Energy storage and smarter grids
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Electrification and energy efficiency
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Potential green hydrogen
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Nature-Positive Forestry
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Ecological forestry
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Higher-value wood products
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Forest restoration and resilience
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Carbon and other ecosystem benefits
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Keeping more value from Nova Scotia's forests in Nova Scotia
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Sustainable Agriculture & Food
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Local food systems
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Organic/regenerative practices
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Healthy soils
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Reducing food waste
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Food production that strengthens rather than degrades natural systems
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Ocean and Coastal Economy
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Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
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Marine research
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Tidal energy
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Coastal restoration and resilience
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Ocean technologies
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Circular Economy
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Repair, reuse and remanufacturing
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Recycling and composting
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Turning waste streams into resources
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Designing products to last longer
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Green Buildings & Communities
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Energy-efficient homes and buildings
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Heat pumps and electrification
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Passive/low-energy design
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Sustainable construction
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Walkable, connected communities
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Clean Technology & Innovation
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Technologies that reduce ecological impacts while improving productivity
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Water and wastewater
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Clean transportation
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Energy efficiency
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Advanced materials
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Environmental monitoring and restoration technologies
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