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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, …
Unlocking the Future: Highlights from the Kick Off Meeting of the Horizon Project Curiosoil
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 …
CurioSoil live meetings are kicking off!
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 …
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…
Join the Mission Soil Manifesto: A Call to Action for Soil Health
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.
Why the Mission Soil Manifesto?
The i…
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 …
Gaia Education has joined TikTok!
In order to increase the reach of our message about holistic regeneration, we've joined TikTok!
Come and follow us for educational videos about all aspects of systemic change and hear from prominent voices in the field of regeneration. We are excited to be sharing ideas, news and thoughts in a more visual format and engaging with more people.
Announcing a new EU project - CURIOSOIL
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We are proud to announce that Gaia Education is a part of the CurioSoil EU HORIZON project along with 11 other organisations (Universidade de Aveiro, Associacio Revolve Mediterraneo, Fakulteta Za Varstvo Okolja, Wakeningen University, Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Ecolise, European Science communication Institute, European School heads association, Stichting International Soil reference and information centre, Universitaet fuer bo…
Join the Worldview Design Program Starting March 20th
Prepare for a transformative experience: Our Worldview Online Program is almost here!
Worldview Design starts in March 20th, and we would be delighted to have you on this GEDS dimension 💫
The Worldview will help find new narratives to support a better future by inviting you to become more conscious of how your worldview and value system affect your perceived needs and how you might propose and design solutions in any given situation.
🌍 In the Worldview dimension, you'll learn:
- To select …
Ross Jackson on how to regenerate the economy and the world
Last week we had the privilege of hearing first-hand the ideas and concepts that Ross Jackson, one of the founders of Gaia Education, will bring in his new book “THE BAD NEWS & THE GOOD NEWS: The Economics of Collapse and The Birth of the Regenerative Society.”
During the conversation in our webinar, Ross explained why the model of our civilization is doomed to collapse (indications that we are already in the seventh decade of collapse) and how the economy is contributing to this. But it's no…