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Living Routes Students in a field visit to the traditional village Guédé-Chantier

Living Routes Students in a field visit to the traditional village Guédé-Chantier

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Gaia Education promotes a holistic approach to education for sustainable development by developing curricula for sustainable community design. While drawing upon best practices within ecovillages worldwide, Gaia Education works in partnership with universities, ecovillages, government and non-government agencies and the United Nations.

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Findhorn EDE Piloting Transition Town Training
The fourth Findhorn EDE ran to a background of bright autumnal hues, slanting sunlight, grey skies... Read more...
Tropical EDE in Rio de Janeiro 
The first Gaia Education: Design for Sustainability in Rio de Janeiro hosted by Terra Una in... Read more...
Gaia Education was one of the 25 official exhibitors at the UNESCO World Conference
Gaia Education was one of the 25 official exhibitors at the UNESCO World Conference on Education... Read more...
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Gaia Education convenes a Curriculum Development Symposium in São Paulo

UNESCO conferenceThis was the first Curriculum Development Symposium convened by Gaia Education, the purpose being to revise, update and extend the Ecovillage Design Education curriculum which has been taught in 22 countries over the last 5 years. UMAPAZ - Open University for Environment and Culture of Peace- was chosen as the host location because of the relatively vast experience this institution has accumulated with EDEs in general, and EDEs with an urban focus in particular.   Read More
 

 Gaia Education Design for Sustainability Enrolling Now

A 10-month virtual course based on the four core pillars of the Ecovillage Design Curriculum: the social, worldview, ecological and economic dimensions of sustainability. The curriculum draws on the experience and expertise developed in a network of some of the most successful ecovillages and community projects across the Earth.
 

Academic Partnership Courses

One of our international partner academic institutions may be offering a Gaia Education accredited course near you. In addition to being closer to where you live, some of our courses with partner institutions also allow you to work while you are learning.  Read More
 
Gaia Education co-founder of on-line Eco University

UOCRepresentatives of UOC- Open University of Catalonia, Gaia Education, Eco-Union and Ecoserveis were present at Biocultura to launch the new virtual Eco University strategy in the company of a distinguished gathering of sustainability educators.   The celebratory presentation took place at Biocultura the largest exhibition fair for Ethical Consumerism and Organic Food Production in Spain. The new on-Line Eco University aims to be internationally recognised for offering exceptional academic programmes of integrated sustainability, primarily in Spanish and English. For the first time, a number of influential educational institutions have united to achieve a single goal– create an on-line Eco University- which will promote the interdisciplinarity of the sustainability concept. The virtual Eco University will start its operations in the Fall 2009. More on UOC and Gaia Education on-line programmes

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Around the globe

Casita YsabelWongsanit Ashram Nakhon Nayok Thailand

EDE 18 January - 14 February
Design Studio  15 - 21 February
Training of Trainers 22 - 28 February
Wongsanit Ashram is home to educators and social activists who lead programmes in grassroot leadership, in natural construction techniques, and in empowering marginalised communities. EDE and TOT will be based in the ashram, with visits to relevant projects in the bioregion.
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Port AlegreThis programme takes place at the Solar da Imperatriz, Imperial Botanic Gardens of Rio de Janeiro. Hosted by Terra Una, an NGO established in 2003 with headquarters in the Mantiqueira Range in Brazil. Terra Una operates in both urban and rural areas, promoting a systemic approach to sustainable living through educational and cultural programmes;

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Senegal EDE, GEN-SEN

15 May - 15 June 2010

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Tamera, Portugal

3- 31 May, 2010

This is the fifth year of the Tamera EDE, where participants gain the skills for the design and creation of Peace Villages. » More information
Kibbutz LotanThe Center for Creative Ecology at Kibbutz Lotan is hosting a Green Apprenticeship Training: Ecovillage and Permaculture Design Course

21 December 2009 - 10 February 2010

Kibbutz Lotan is a young community established in 1983 by graduates of the Reform Jewish youth movements from Israel and overseas. It is situated in the Arava Desert in the south of Israel. www.kibbutzlotan.com
Crystal Waters EcovillageCrystal Waters Ecovillage Design Education Intensive - Food Production and Design Immersion (Six Week Course) Australia

30 March - 8 May 2010

Six week residential at award permaculture ecovillage Crystal Waters offering skills for survival in a time of peak oil, climate change and economic stress. Ecovillage Design Education with emphasis on food sustainability & design.  Click here for more information