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

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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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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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Reflections on the Solstice

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Happy Solstice guys! We celebrate the changing of the seasons in both the north and the south, wishing you all seasonal greetings!

Here is a short reflection from Henrique, Gaia Education's mastermind & IT support. 

"Life is imbalanced. Life is a contrast of forces dancing in opposition, always in search of perfect harmony, without ever achieving it. Day and night, light and shadow, life and death, interspersed in a vital embrace.

If the planet were a perfect sphere, with no slopes, and no ups an…

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Why do we need resilience?

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We spoke with 'Design for Resilience' course creator, Silvia Di' Blasio, to get insights into the upcoming course and uncover why we all should be looking to increase our resiliency in modern times. 

Course Starts December 2nd (Click here to find out more!)

What is Design for Resilience all about?

"Design for resilience involves the design of the systems on which you and your community depend, both physical (water, food, energy, shelter,…

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In Spain for a youth project

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Earlier this year, the Gaia Education team were busy bees taking part in two 'Youth Action for Nature and Well-being' events in Europe - Spain and Edinburgh. Our youth are facing many challenges surrounding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety, so we are thrilled to be part of a project empowering youth to face these challenges head-on. Helping us all build towards a more sustainable future where the youth are empowered to take environmental action while maintaining their mental health and well-…

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What if the global economy was like the Amazon Rainforest?

Happy 97th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough (May 8th)!


A perfect time to bring you an excerpt from his book, 'A Life on Our Planet.' This excerpt imagines a world economy that resembles the Amazon rainforest rather than one that values growth at all costs. If we are to live sustainably, we must connect and learn from nature in all areas of life, as we are the only species that live outside of the laws of nature.


This chapter highlights the need to transform our economic systems that look aft…

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