Restoring Planetary Stability Through Coherence Engineering A Systems-Level Framework for Gaia Restoration Informed by Resonant Dynamics

Abstract Current global environmental crises—climate instability, biodiversity collapse, hydrological disruption, and systemic socio-economic fragility—are typically treated as discrete problems requiring isolated solutions. This paper proposes a unifying interpretation: these crises arise from a common failure mode in complex systems—loss of coherence due to amplified destructive feedback. Drawing on established principles from systems engineering, control theory, and complex adaptive systems, this work frames planetary restoration as a problem of coherence engineering rather than forceful intervention. The Earth system (“Gaia”) is treated as a coupled, multi-scale, self-regulating network whose stability depends on intact feedback loops, buffering capacity, and phase alignment across subsystems. We outline a structured, non-speculative framework for restoring planetary stability by reducing systemic noise, repairing feedback pathways, and reinforcing natural buffers—offering a pragmatic roadmap compatible with existing scientific understanding, governance structures, and economic instruments.