ABSTRACT
To garner a full picture of the state of governance, we ask: What is missing from current conceptions of governance systems? What could be added to create a more effective governance system fit for the Anthropocene? Three new elements, the biosphere, the technosphere, and social purpose are introduced as additions to the existing governance heuristic model, thus creating a new model, new relationships, and the potential for a very different systemic dynamic. The new model is a profound change in organisation which will require new structures, especially institutions.
