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The Evolution of Gaia Education
This article was written by Ross Jackson the founder and Chairman of Gaia Education
Gaia Education is an international NGO providing cutting-edge Education for Sustainable and Regenerative Development. In essence, we promote thriving communities within planetary boundaries.
We offer courses, both short and long (a few hours to 8 months), in the holistic design of liveable, sustainable communities, both face-to-face in over 55 countries and online in three languages. In addition, some in-dept…
Do you know where your water comes from and how it is treated?
Excerpt from the Ecological Design Dimension from our "Design for Sustainability and Regeneration" course
If you would like to learn more and acquire the skills to become an ecological design, then join the Ecological Design course.
The Ecological Design dimension of the Design for Sustainability programme will start on 09 January 2022 and there are still spaces left, so sign up now!
You can still get a 20% discount until 9th December!
When we understand how …
Macaco Tamerice - a certified Gaia Education trainer
Macaco has been involved with Gaia Education for years and has an extensive knowledge in holistic regeneration and teaching facilitation skills.
How have you been involved with Gaia Education over the years?
I have been involved with Gaia education since 2009, when I did my first EDE (Ecovillage Design Education programme) at Sieben Linden in Germany, thanks to my friend Kosha Joubert. It really was a life changing experience for me and since 2011 I have been organising and teaching EDEs in D…
Planting Seeds For A Regenerative Future, a conversation with Vandana Shiva
You're invited to the biggest talk of the year! Internationally acclaimed activist and "Gandhi of grain", Vandana Shiva, will be sitting down with us to discuss some of our most pressing ecological and environmental issues. The Masterclass will take place on December 5 at 2 PM UTC Time.
Her tenacious spirit has seen her become a defender of the poor and a true advocate for Earth's democracy. Join us as we explore eco-feminism, the ugly truth of GMOs, worldview, the threat of globalisation an…
Gaia Education new Course with Della Duncan and Silvia Di Balsio
All of us need to make a livelihood, but how do we create work that we love, that supports our families and us while also contributing meaningfully to the world and our communities? When we start thinking of our livelihood as a service to the regeneration and development of societies and the planet, it enables us to dream and envision completely new possibilities for ourselves and an ecological future.
What is the middle point where our passions, gifts, natural talents and purpose lie? How can…
Why is transformative learning crucial in a global crisis?
Firstly a warm welcome to our newest recruit - Macaco Tamerice (Martina Grosse Burlage), who will be working with us as a 'Face-to-Face Courses Consultant.' The converging global crises can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to grasp how you can contribute to the changes needed and ground yourself amongst the chaos. It seemed the perfect time to discover the different elements of transformative learning and how working with communities, facilitating and taking part in EDEs & TOTs are great aven…
Inspirado pelo curso EDE, animador usa a imaginação para compartilhar futuros alternativos
Nos reunimos com alguém extremamente inspirador que canaliza suas habilidades em comunicação e animação para criar um mundo alternativo edificante diante de nossas crises convergentes. Conheça a agência de publicidade que ele criou na Espanha e que trabalhou em muitos projetos para ONGs internacionais. Saiba como sua experiência em um de nossos programas EDE em Maiorca o incitou a criar uma série de filmes vislumbrando um futuro alternativo positivo baseado em ideias, movimentos e soluções atuai…
Combatiendo el Trastorno por Déficit de Naturaleza - Cómo reconectar a nuestros niños con la naturaleza
En 2005, el periodista y autor Richard Louv lanzó una importante advertencia sobre el contacto cada vez más distante entre los niños y la naturaleza. Según él, los jóvenes pasan cada vez menos tiempo al aire libre y, en consecuencia, cada vez más tiempo en el interior. Esta falta de contacto con el mundo natural durante la fase de desarrollo podría generar problemas físicos y psicológicos para los niños, dijo.
Aunque todavía no es un problema reconocido oficialmente en el campo de la medicina, …
Combatendo o Déficit de Natureza - como reconectar nossas crianças com a natureza
Em 2005, o jornalista e autor Richard Louv levantou um importante alerta sobre o contato cada vez mais distante entre as crianças e a natureza. Segundo ele, os jovens estão passando cada vez menos tempo ao ar livre e, consequentemente, cada vez mais tempo em ambientes fechados. Essa ausência de contato com o mundo natural durante a fase de desenvolvimento poderia acarretar problemas físicos e psicológicos para as crianças, segundo ele.
Embora ainda não seja um problema reconhecido oficialmente …
Collab Jovem - conheça o projeto que oferece educação regenerativa e transformadora aos jovens
O Collab Jovem é um projeto educacional, sustentável e transformador que ajuda jovens a descobrirem e se apropriarem de seu papel no mundo, dando-lhes um senso mais profundo de si mesmos e bases para a transformação pessoal e de suas comunidades.
Para saber mais sobre esse projeto incrível, nos reunimos com Gabriela Montenegro, idealizadora, gestora, e tutora do Collab Jovem. Ela nos contou como criou o projeto, quais foram os desafios e por que iniciativas como essa são tão importantes à med…