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8 years ago

La Dimensión Social del Diseño Regenerativo

Are you looking to consciously re-invent cooperative and harmonious ways of living and working together? If so, how do we design solutions for group development, leadership, conflict resolution, decision-making, creativity, social justice and communication? Join Gaia Education’s Social Design for Sustainability course and learn practical effective ways to create the change we all seek. Our distinct programme is your chance to learn about the different ways to participate in this (r)evolutionary shift in paradigms. Our aim is to give you a better understanding of the true meaning of social equity and participatory action, and to enable participants to apply transformative tools that align us with more resilient social systems. Our relationship with others is too dear to let it default to old domineering paradigms. Many of us feel that our current social system is no longer sustainable and that more compassionate and just ways of organising are possible, but what are the alternatives? It is a commonly held belief that there are things individuals can do to change the system or improve their social condition but within the context of a complex global community, the effectiveness of isolated individual action is limited. We all co-create the system in which we live so once we join with others and work for a shared vision to improve the situation in our communities we participate in a powerful force for positive change If you have been part of a group, you already know that one of the most common reasons for failure of group projects is conflict. Conflict is a structural issue in the formation of groups so propagating successful group projects will necessarily entail a healing process in which we step out of the cycles of pain and violence that have run through human history and take responsibility for initiating new patterns. Rediscovering the beauty, compassionate nature and innate power of human beings
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10 years ago

"Permaculture Design Certificate"

The Noosa Forest Retreat Permaculture course on Australia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast will include the standard “Permaculture Design Certificate” (PDC) curriculum as created by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren This is a globally recognised education course on sustainable living design. This includes valuable hands on practical exercises plus experience with permaculture principles and systems including – animal systems, super compost making, swale design and implementation for water harvesting and food forest establishment. The course is well suited to anyone interested in sustainability, organic food growing, natural farming, community living, holistic + healthy living or self-sufficiency. Noosa Forest Retreat is a beautiful lush 160 acre property with 4 houses in the Noosa Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The property is home to 9 full time residents and backs onto the Woondum National Park. It rises to an elevation of 420 meters with the highest house site on the Sunshine Coast. Noosa Forest Retreat is one of the largest and longest running permaculture demonstration and education centres in Queensland, Australia. Course cost: students/pensioners $1295 or full price $1390. Accommodation & food (catered organic & vegetarian meals) for a small fee. Noosa Forest Retreat donates 5% of course fees to a permaculture charity. www.permaculturecourseaustralia.com.au/ su*******************@***il.com International phone: +617 5409 7577 Within Australia phone: 07 5409 7577 You Tube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9heAaqeTns www.permaculturecourseaustralia.com.au/ su*******************@***il.com International phone: +617 5409 7577 Australia phone: 07 5409 7577
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9 years ago

Defend the Sacred: Envision a Global Alternative

We stand up to protect life wherever we are. From the depth of our being comes a NO against the insanity of this world. No to any violence, to the destruction of nature and the exploitation of people. No to a system of injustice, racism and war, to all hypocrisy and lies. For our NO to succeed, we have to know what we say YES to. For life to win, the global resistance needs to unify around a common positive aim for the future. We need a realistic vision for post-capitalism – a love-based, regenerative, nonviolent world – that will allow millions to divest from the old system and create a new one. There’s enormous potential in coming together and focusing the many movements into a common force for system change. We dedicate this gathering to the sacred activism that was embodied by the resistance of First Nation people at Standing Rock in the United States against the Dakota Access Pipeline. A young Indigenous activist told the oil company, “We do not hate you, but we are not going to obey your orders either.” What began at Standing Rock in 2016 must turn into a planetary movement in 2017. We invite activists from around the world to come together for ten days in a space of calmness, reflection, envisioning and exchange. We want to think about how we can organize in a way that global system change will be successful. We want to come together to connect with the original indigenous wisdom of building community within all of us. Beyond all religions, we want to rediscover the sacredness of life and root our political activism in it. To defend the sacred, we need to know what is sacred. Questions One core question is how to establish a foundation of trust between people across movements? Trust based on mutual support and responsible participation creating a unified movement, as incorruptible force to withstand any offensive. Other questions include: What is sacred to us? How can we align with the sacred in all
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7 years ago

Permaculture Design Course Thailand

Permaculture Design Course Thailand September 2nd to September 14th, 2019 Daruma Eco Farm, Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand In the early days of permaculture, Bill Mollison’s Designer’s Manual was the stated standard for most PDC’s. Sometimes a PDC description would state that it officially covered the “14 chapters” which are listed here: Introduction (to permaculture) Concepts and Themes in Design Methods of Design Pattern Understanding Climatic Factors Trees and their Energy Transactions Water Soils Earthworking and Earth Resources The Humid Tropics Dryland Strategies Humid Cool to Cold Climates Aquaculture The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation In a few places, these chapters can serve as a guide for a PDC that will wind through the maze of design concepts and supporting background material. The Daruma PDC definitely covers the topics in these 14 chapters but this is not the order (or format) it is presented. Every PDC course here at Daruma begins with an orientation tour of the farm to give you an overall impression of how individual elements integrate with each other. This often generates a broad range of questions. We will, however, hold off on answering most of these questions initially but don’t worry, if the course material doesn’t answer them, they will be answered in time. We also spend some time getting to know each other and sharing our goals. One reason for not answering all the questions in the beginning is the most common answer in permaculture courses is, “it depends.” So it takes a little time to establish the basic foundations which we start on right away. That foundation begins with two important topics: The state of the world (why we need permaculture design thinking) and what is permaculture and where did it come from (a comprehensive overview). The overview includes a good discussion on ‘influences’ on permaculture. Permaculture has been influenced by, incorporat
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10 years ago

Intentional Ecovillages and Their Role in Global Transformation – a GEN Webinar with Sabine Lichtenfels and Macaco Tamerice

Intentional Ecovillages and Their Role in Global Transformation – with Sabine Lichtenfels and Macaco Tamerice Thursday, 20 April 18:00 BST (British Summer Time) – Find your timezone here Register here and get your link to join! Ecovillages have long been places of alternative living and solutions, but what is their potential and impact beyond the village itself? Hear Sabine and Macaco tell the stories of two of the oldest and most established ecovillages: Tamera in Portugal and Damanhur in Italy. Discuss what the role of ecovillages is, can, and should be in transforming our complex contemporary reality. Born in 1954, Sabine Lichtenfels studied Theology in Germany. She is the author of many books, a freelance theologian, peace activist and co-founder of Peace Research Center Tamera, Portugal. Her spectrum of knowledge and activity comprises international peace work, cooperation with the Plan of the Healing Biotopes, community knowledge, spiritual research, a new female consciousness, reconciliation between the genders, and truth in love and eros. With her comprehensive knowledge and her radical commitment she is an ambassador for a global perspective for peace. Sabine regularly visits and supports people and projects in crisis areas, such as Colombia or Israel-Palestine. Since 2005, she has initiated and facilitated various peace pilgrimages in these countries, helping to establish the Global Campus, an international education platform for building autonomous models for the future. She was nominated as one of t
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12 years ago

DRAGON DREAMING: Train the Trainers!

Por fin ha llegado el taller “Train the Trainers” a España! Este verano, tendremos la oportunidad de unirnos otra vez y vivir la filosofía Dragon Dreaming. Este taller te proporcionará más herramientas, necesarias para expandir esta sabiduría, te permitirá impartir talleres introductorios e intensivos y, lo más importante, ser uno de los entrenadores ofociales de España y poder aplicarlo en el desarrollo de proyectos, de empresas sostenibles, otras organizaciones con un conocimiento más profundo de cómo facilitar Dragon Dreaming. Queremos otro mundo… ¡Creémoslo! De forma fácil, divertida, sostenible, devolviendo a la naturaleza más de lo que tomamos de ella, aumentando el círculo de personas más conscientes de sí mismos y del entorno. Para poder participar al taller: – Cada participante ha de haber realizado como mínimo un Taller Intensivo DD (y preferiblemente un introductorio). Debe ya conocer la metodología profundamente – Cada participante ha de haber practicado la metodología Dragon Dreaming en un proyecto propio (personal y/ó profesional) Fecha: del 7 al 13 de julio de 2014 Horarios: Desde el lunes 7 de Julio a las 16h hasta el Domingo 13 de Julio tras la comida El taller es residencial en el Molino de Guadlamesi. Organizador: La Plataforma Dragon Dreaming España (www.dragondreaming.org) Precio: 650€. Rogamos abonar 300€ para reservar tu plaza ANTES DEL 15 de Junio al número de cuenta 1491 0001 25 2058920220. Este importe incluye: Alojamiento, comida ecológica y vegetariana, materiales, el propio taller y alguna sorpresa ;). No incluye transporte. INSCRIPCION: http://bit.ly/LOsiuT (Copia y pega este link para inscribirte)
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10 years ago

Voluntariado en Arterra Bizimodu

Desde Arterra Bizimodu se va a abrir unos días al voluntariado para realizar una serie de trabajos en los cuales precisamos mucha más gente que nosotras mismas. Para ello, necesitaríamos un grupo de entre 10 y 15 personas. Se valorará las ganas de poner vuestro granito de arena al proyecto sean cuales sean vuestros saberes y competencias. El periodo de voluntariado será del 18 al 25 de septiembre de 2016 y pedimos un compromiso mínimo de cinco días de trabajo. Se acerca el invierno y queremos enfocar estos días en labores necesarias para prepararnos para el frio y el tiempo de descanso de la huerta. Los trabajos que se abordarán serán básicamente preparar LEÑA (cortar, apilar, construir leñeras…) y la DESPENSA DE INVIERNO (cosechar, congelar, embotar, etiquetar…). Durante el voluntariado: Tienes la oportunidad de acercarte a conocer el lugar y compartir con el grupo en una fórmula de intercambio labores/estancia. El trabajo consiste en una media de seis horas/día aprox. En principio de mañana y algo por la tarde. Las comidas las hacemos en común en el comedor de Arterra Bizimodu. Los desayunos y cenas (se realizan en la cocina de visitas) son responsabilidad de los voluntarios; tanto en proveerse de lo necesario, como en “cocinar” lo que precisen. Arterra BM puede adquirir algunos productos como aceite, sal , productos de la huerta, etc… al precio de coste . Solicitamos así que las personas traigan aquellos productos que consideren. También el grupo de Voluntarixs pueden crear su caja común para esos días y hacer juntxs las compras que necesiten. Arterra provee el alojamiento en apartamentos compartidos: poniendo a disposición, sabanas, mantas, calefacción (si necesario) y agua caliente para duchas. Animate a participar!!! ar*************@***il.com
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7 months ago

From The Ground Up: Ecovillage Design Education

From The Ground Up is a 7-day residential Mini Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) at Entelechy, a 13.5-acre intentional community on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. August 9–15, 2026. The course follows the Gaia Education EDE framework, covering four dimensions of sustainability: Ecological – Food systems, natural building, energy and water, appropriate technology. Social – Community governance, communication, conflict resolution, collective decision-making. Economic – Alternative economics, cooperative structures, local currencies, social enterprise. Worldview – The values, beliefs, and cultural frameworks that underlie sustainable community – why people want to live this way, and what has to shift for it to last. The course is facilitated by a graduate of both the full EDE and the Gaia Education Training of Trainers programme. It takes place at a working ecovillage where residents live what they teach. Participants stay on-site for the week in wall tents or camping. Communal meals sourced from local Salt Spring farms and Entelechy’s gardens are included. This course is for anyone interested in designing, joining, or strengthening sustainable communities — whether you’re starting from scratch, already involved in a project, or looking to go deeper than a Permaculture Design Course. Up to 22 spots. Application-based enrollment. Early bird: $950 CAD (before June 15, 2026) Regular: $1,149 CAD Payment plans, group discounts, and work-trade spots available. If interested, we invite you to apply here: https://www.entelechysaltspring.ca/ecovillage-design Salt Spring Island is accessible by BC Ferries from Tsawwassen (Metro Vancouver), Swartz Bay (Greater Victoria), and Crofton (mid-Vancouver Island). From the US Pacific Northwest, either by I-5 and ferry via Vancouver, or by taking Port Angeles ferry to Victoria and the
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13 years ago

taller de energias renovables

Taller de energias renovables e inventos caseros (energías convencionales y energías naturales de siempre) Si estás pensando en simplificar tu vida y salir de la ciudad, este es tu curso… Del miércoles 9 de octubre al domingo 13. Contacto: inma.morales(arroba)gmx.net Se profundizará en los siguientes temas: – Paneles solares, molinos de viento, turbinas, inversores, baterías, etc. – Recursos naturales: sistemas de calefacción solar (muro trombe, masa térmica, etc.). Ventilación natural (refrescar-calentar ambientes, fresqueras, etc.). Radiadores de agua caliente, bombas caseras. – Información práctica sobre autoconstrucción referente a: cargador de baterías con bici-dinamo, bici-lavadora, radiador solar casero de agua caliente, bomba de ariete, bomba solar de impulsos, experiencias personales sobre la construcción de motor magnético y otros inventos posibles. – Contaminaciones electromagnéticas: agentes contaminantes (telefonía móvil, sistemas inalámbricos, cables de alta tensión, electrodomésticos,…). Interferencia en los seres vivos. Cómo protegerse. – Energía en los números: Geometría sagrada, perfección en las proporciones de la naturaleza. Imparte Zenshin Giacchetta (Milán), monje zen, técnico en electrónica industrial y apasionado investigador de lo renovable, auto constructor con balas de paja. Colaboran: Taller Karuna, Elías Klimber y Samuel. Precio: Alojamiento y comida: se pide una contribución de 100€ por persona por los cuatro días de estancia. L@s niñ@s menores de seis años no pagan. Alojamiento en habitaciones de 3-4/ 6-7, también puedes montar tu tienda de campaña o traer tu caravana (la contribución es la misma), la alimentación será vegetariana, los perros no están permitidos, lo sentimos. (Si vienes con tu pareja no podemos garantizar que os alojaremos en la misma habitación). Taller: Opción A: donativo voluntario. Esta posibilidad de dejarnos un donativo por el taller, por poco que sea, está pensada para person
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12 years ago

Construcción c/ Paja y Tierra NIVEL2

6 Abril: Día de “Refuerzo” (opcional/obligatoria según tu experiencia) 7-11 Abril: curso Nivel II DESCRIPCIÓN (35-45 Horas de formación) Este curso pretende ayudar al estudiante a pensar incluyendo la paja para poder diseñar los detalles constructivos necesarios para hacer una casa bien acabada y eficaz en términos estructurales, térmicos y estéticos. Esta formación es la continuación del curso Nivel 1, que está especializado en Muros de Carga de paja y la auto-construcción. Ahora profundizamos más, damos más detalles y más trucos… ya que en el primer curso enfocamos para conseguir una casa fuerte y funcional- para darles a los estudiantes la confianza para atreverse a construir. Ahora queremos ir más allá y lograr que la casa quede cómo deseas y planificas. Hay aproximadamente 4 horas diarias de prácticas, 2h de teoría y 1h de ejercicios de diseño en grupos reducidos. El idea, es que este curso es la continuación del Nivel 1. Si no has asistido al Nivel 1 y Si no has manipulado nunca una bala, ni has revocado directamente sobre balas con tierra arcillosa, será OBLIGATORIO asistir el día de refuerzo. También invitamos a gente que han estudiado la “introducción” a la construcción con Paja con otra personas que no sean Rikki o Maren, y a gente que quieren “refrescarse,” a participar en este primer día. OBJETIVOS aprender lo que necesitas saber para adaptar las balas a cualquier clase de estructura conocer en profundidad diversas soluciones constructivas dentro del sistema de postes y vigas aprender a incluir la bala a la hora de diseñar el edificio saber identificar zonas problemáticas y resolverlas aprender a hacer paredes perfectamente aplomadas en caso de
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11 years ago

Kolamba Yathra 2015

The Kolamba Yathra is an actively engaged walking journey around the city of Colombo – the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. ECO-V is the organisation coordinating the journey, and has been conducting Yathras since 2011 to raise awareness, that leads to action and behavioral change, on climate change issues among the general public. It also serves to catalyze and support the creation of green youth leaders. The youth who are taking part in Yathras gain exposure to ‘green activities,’ serving as a gateway to personal and community behavioral change, while preparing the ground to become green youth leaders. After participating in the Yathra, these engaged youth will have an opportunity to conduct their own ‘green project’ to combat climate change within their own communities, through the facilitation and support of ECO-V. This year, ECO-V will be conducting our 3rd Yathra,“The Kolamba Yathra: An Interfaith Journey for Sustainability,” as a one-day program with at least 100 youth of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. The main objective of this Yathra is to raise awareness of climate change issues across the Colombo public, to engage religious and political leadership on climate change action, and most particularly to engage youth in modeling and action for eco-friendly, sustainable methods, climate change education and adaptation/mitigation and biodiversity restoration and conservation efforts. It is intended as well to support the global event, the “People’s Pilgrimage” which is gathering a global ‘critical mass’ of grassroots and spiritual leaders in an interlinked global ‘climate Yathra’ or pilgrimage, collecting climate stories, and gathering local voices and messaging to bring to the global leaders at the pinnacle inter-governmental climate talks, COP 21, in Paris this November and December 2015. This is done in concert with the Pan-Asian ICE Network, the African ‘We Have Faith’ climate caravan, and the Our Voices platform. Kolamba Yathra will
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12 years ago

Vacaciones con Conciencia

Son días de descanso total (puedes elegir entre 4 días o una semana entera) que al tiempo nos invitan a la reflexión. A la reflexión de nuestras vidas, nuestras maneras de compartir, de vivir, de nuestras prioridades y elecciones. Busquémosle el tiempo a esa reflexión que a menudo está ausente en nuestras vidas, permitámonos un espacio de escucha profunda, de introspección y de debate con otras personas que puedan completarnos y/o ayudarnos en este encuentro. En estas vacaciones se podrá conocer a un proyecto diferente y descubrir distintas perspectivas de las 4 dimensiones económica, social, ecológica y espiritual. Hablaremos de temas como la economía del bien común, compartiremos nuestra experiencia en los procesos grupales, los conflictos y el porqué de la facilitación, las cuestiones que influyen en nuestro entorno, como nuestra alimentación, el cuidado de nuestro cuerpo y nuestra salud. Para saber más sobre estás vacaciones atípicas, pincha aquí: http://www.molinodeguadalmesi.com/index.php/talleres-y-vacaciones/vacaciones, o escríbenos a esta dirección: in**@****************si.com para reservar ahora tus Vacaciones con Conciencia (número de plazas limitado). Precios: 4 dias – 295 € del 16 al 20 de julio 2014 1 semana – 435€ del 21 al 28 de agosto Incluido en el precio: – Todas las actividades organizadas – Alojamiento en espacios compartidos – Las comidas ecológicas (desayuno, comida y cena) También proponemos actividades optativas* como Coaching con los Caballos, Masajes Shiatsu o Senderismo. *Actividades no incluidas en el precio

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