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EDE in Nile - Embracing the Journey of Transformation
This post has been taken from Nile Journeys newsletter. It is a Gaia certified Ecovillage Design Education programme.
You can find more info about EDEs here.
In a world of challenges and opportunities, the Nile bio-regions stand at a crossroads, embodying the potential for unprecedented transformation. Amidst this pivotal moment, we at the Nile Journeys continue to weave a tapestry of regenerative and collaborative efforts, reflecting a deep commitment to nurturing life-affirming actions a…
Collab Jovem criando mudança
O Collab Jovem é um Programa de Educação Regenerativa do Movimento das Cidades em Transição Brasil. O primeiro encontro do Collab Jovem ocorreu em 2022, em Cunha, numa parceria com a Flor das Águas e 2023 em Salto, na Casa Una.
Agora, olhando para o futuro em 2024, nosso objetivo é ampliar a capacidade de captação de recursos para atender mais jovens da Rede do GaiaEducation e do Movimento das Cidades em Transição no Brasil. Sonhamos em escrever um Manual Youth Collab, compartilhando nossas l…
Honouring Our Roots: Harnessing the Power of Oral Storytelling for Regenerative Communities
Since the dawn of civilisation, oral storytelling has served as the cornerstone of human culture, meshing our existence with the threads of shared narratives and collective wisdom. Across diverse cultures and civilisations, oral traditions have played a central role in preserving cultural heritage, transmitting knowledge, and fostering a sense of belonging and identity. From the epic poems of ancient civilisations to the folk tales passed down through generations, oral st…
The Good and the Bad news: a book by Gaia Education board member Ross Jackson
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.
At the he…
Collab Jovem youth project 2023 - São Paulo, Brazil
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…
Celebrating Female Voices: A Literary Tribute for International Women's Day
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…
Embracing Ecological Consciousness: Exploring the Depths of Worldview
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, …
Restoring Ecosystems in the Century of Regeneration
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 China. John 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…
Ecosystem restoration can happen at a rapid pace
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 …
Reflections on the Solstice
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…