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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…

Los libros y los cursos son fuentes valiosas de aprendizaje. Los libros pueden ser experiencias de estudio muy ricas, llenas de detalles y reflexiones, aunque muchas veces solitarias, con poca práctica y demandando mucho tiempo. Los cursos tienden a ser más dinámicos, por lo menos los de Gaia 😉 suelen traer más ejercicios y prácticas, además de ricos intercambios e interacciones entre los participantes.

¡Creemos que ambos son maravillosos!

Por eso, compartimos aquí algunos de los libros que co…

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future and building resilient communities? Look no further! Gaia Education is hosting a free masterclass with Helena Norberg-Hodge, a leading advocate for sustainable communities and founder of Local Futures. This exclusive event is open to all interested in the vital role of localisation in addressing global challenges.

Who is Helena Norberg-Hodge?

Helena Norberg-Hodge is an author, filmmaker, and pioneer in the localization movement. With decad…

Are you passionate about sustainability and want to become a trainer and educator? Then join us for the Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Damanhur, Italy, in September 2023!

The ToT program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to teach and facilitate sustainability-related courses and workshops. In this program, you will learn from experienced sustainability trainers and educators and gain hands-on experience designing and delivering engaging and interactive worksh…

Get ready to dive deep into the world of ecosystem restoration design! Gaia Education, in partnership with Ecosystem Restoration Camps, is excited to announce the upcoming course on ecosystem restoration design, starting on March 22, 2023.

The course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the principles and practices of ecosystem restoration design, including permaculture designers, restoration practitioners, land managers, and more. Throughout five modules, you will gain a compreh…

Applications are now open for 1 - 2 Board Members to join the Board of Trustees at Gaia Education. We are looking to recruit those who can provide strategic direction and legal and financial oversight to our organisation. 

• Do you have the skills & expertise to help steer our organisation? 
  
• Have you managed or guided projects/ organisations within the field of sustainable development? 
  
• Are you passionate about helping spread Gaia Educations message across the globe? 

Applications close: F…

Give a warm welcome to our newest partner - Ubiquity University 

"Ubiquity believes in educating the whole person. We want you to discover your passion, unlock your potential and create positive change. That means activating your head in the pursuit of knowledge, your heart in the development of self-mastery, and your hands to make a real-world impact."

We hope this is the start of a fruitful partnership between two dedicated global educational institutions serving you, the global community. Ubi…

This article was written by Gaia Education certified trainer Albert Bates.

Gaia Education’s online programme Design for Sustainability offers you an opportunity to learn practical effective ways to create the change we all seek in your community. The Ecological Design dimension of the course starts on 9 January 2023 and there are a limited amount of places left for this edition, so sign up now.

Assume that, all of a sudden, we were to awaken to the existential threat posed by our addiction t…