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The Good and the Bad news: a book by Gaia Education board member Ross Jackson

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Embracing Change: Ross Jackson's Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow

In his latest book, Gaia Education board member Ross Jackson presents a provocative exploration of our civilisation's trajectory, challenging us to confront the stark reality of collapse while offering a compelling vision for a brighter future. With his insight as an economist and an activist's passion, Jackson takes readers on a journey from the roots of our societal challenges to the possibilities of transformation.

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Collab Jovem youth project 2023 - São Paulo, Brazil

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Written by Laryssa Carreiro from Collab Jovem project

Laryssa Carreiro grew up on the east side of São Paulo/Capital. She is a poet and writer on Medium, publishing poems through Fazia Poesia page. She is also an educator and English translator-interpreter. She was in Collab Jovem - Flor das Águas (2022) as a monitor and trainee and returned to the festival at Casa Una (2023) with the affective writing workshop.


The time is now

Now is a state that doesn't stop you from imagining the futur…

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Celebrating Female Voices: A Literary Tribute for International Women's Day

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As we commemorate International Women's Day, let's shine a light on the extraordinary contributions of female authors to literature and society. Through their powerful stories and thought-provoking insights, these writers have addressed issues of gender, race, identity, and humanity. Let's delve into some of their impactful works:

Liv Strömquist - "I'm Every Woman" (originally in Swedish) Liv Strömquist's graphic novel "I'm Every Woman" offers a clever and engaging exploration of feminist histo…

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Embracing Ecological Consciousness: Exploring the Depths of Worldview

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In the middle of daily life, it's easy to forget our place in the grand tapestry of existence. We get caught up in our routines, our ambitions, and our struggles, losing sight of the bigger picture.

But amidst the chaos, there lies a fundamental truth: we are nature.

Our worldview—the lens through which we perceive the world—shapes our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to the environment. It influences how we interact with nature, how we prioritise our resources, and ultimately, …

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Unlocking the Future: Highlights from the Kick Off Meeting of the Horizon Project Curiosoil

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We're excited to bring you the latest scoop on the Horizon Project Curiosoil, a visionary initiative to revolutionise soil education. The kick-off meeting, held at Fabrica Centro Ciência Viva, Aveiro, from February 19 to 21, was a momentous occasion that set the stage for the project's ambitious journey.

Getting the Dirt on Curiosoil: A Quick Recap

Curiosoil (Awakening Soil Curiosity to Catalyse Soil Literacy) is a four-year, EU co-funded project spearheaded by the Universidade de Aveiro. The …

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CurioSoil live meetings are kicking off!

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The CurioSoil EU project is finally starting with an open session at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

All the partners are coming together to get to know each other and discuss the project flow for the next four years. The project brings together scientists, policymakers, artists, tech experts, ecologists, educators, teachers and people from many other areas to bring interactive, innovative soil education to mainstream schooling. 

European Commission funds the project and brings together …

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Restoring Ecosystems in the Century of Regeneration

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This is a Transcript of Daniel Wahl’s ‘Findhorn Talk’ on ‘Human and Planetary Health: Ecosystems Restoration at the dawn of the Century of Regeneration’; October 13th, 2018 originally written on his Medium page.


… These [above] are pictures of the Loess Plateau in ChinaJohn D. Liu, who was here at Findhorn for the New Story Summit, documented this change. Over fourteen years the Chinese managed to turn an arid desert into a fertile and productive landscape. 

It is a very large area South-E…

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Join the Mission Soil Manifesto: A Call to Action for Soil Health

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Today marks a significant milestone as Gaia Education kicks off the CURIOSOIL project, a Horizon-funded initiative by the European Union under the Soil Mission. The urgency to address soil degradation is undeniable, with around 60% of EU soils currently considered unhealthy. Gaia Education invites you to join the Mission Soil Manifesto – a call to action for individuals and entities alike to safeguard our planet's living skin.

Sign the soil manifesto! 🌱


Why the Mission Soil Manifesto?

The i…

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Ecosystem restoration can happen at a rapid pace

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Ecosystem restoration means assisting in the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as conserving the ecosystems that are still intact. This is concrete action that we can take in our immediate environment, you just need some knowledge and tools on how to get started. 

Healthier ecosystems, with richer biodiversity, yield greater benefits such as more fertile soils and larger stores of greenhouse gases. It is also estimated that 60% of expected species extinctions …

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