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Which communities are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.

An open invitation to Summit participants to join a virtual practice space to collectively presence our experiences listening to the speakers and what has arisen in us in relation to climate emergency. The meeting will include a brief introduction to the practice of witnessing, a guided contemplation/meditation to presence our relation to climate emergency, triads to share experiences with other summit participants, and dialogue in the larger group. We will meet Thursday February 6th and Sunday February 9th at 8pm UK time on zoom. The meeting link is https://zoom.us/j/4375266395.

In this dynamic and interactive course, you will learn significant teaching techniques to communicate Permaculture principles and strategies in a wide variety of settings. This Teacher Training unfolds as a design methodology and advocates the Permaculture Design Course Curriculum. Our goal is to encourage and inspire your unique strengths and talents by demonstrating diverse teaching modalities such as lecture, facilitating class discussions, storytelling, utilizing visual aids and hands-on projects. In this setting of active learning, you will experience essential practice by preparing and co-teaching multiple presentations. Instructors: Jude Hobbs, with Guests including Andrew Millison, Tao Orion & Abel Koester Enrollment: Limited to 15 participants Cost: $1050.00 Includes course materials, camping & 3 deliciously local meals a day. Early registration & couples discount of $75 by 7/3/17. Limited local work trades available Location: Wilson Creek Gardens demonstrates an evolving living canvas of Permaculture systems and offers multiple micro-climates for inspiration. Contact: www.cascadiapermaculture.com or ca********@***il.com

The art of convene and host meaningful conversations Cuenca , Ecuador – 1 to 3 August 2014 ¿How do we make wise decisions in times of great complexity? For 3 days, let’s explore this and other questions. Let’s meet a different approach towards challenges. Let’s experience practices and innovative models to make wise decisions, when facing 21 century. We know that challenges change… …¿and what about changing as well our approach towards them? In any circle we form part of, complexity may cause to disconnect actions and consecuences. This training aims to encourage the practice of participatory leadership, as a leadership exercise that help us to connect actions. We invite you to learn how to convene and host Meaningful Conversation among different social and economical sectors; we will learn to create a community of practice, at local and regional level, as an esencial skill to build a new future! Join us: Art of Hosting Cuenca, August 2014 -download full invitation- “Porque ante la complejidad, no tenemos que pensar igual… pero podemos pensarlo juntos” Dónde En el Centro de Convenciones Baguanchi. Son 3 días de convivencia, el evento es residencial con el alojamiento, los materiales y las comidas incluídas. Cuándo El 1, 2 y 3 de Agosto. Empezando a las 9hs. del Viernes 1 y culminando a las 17hs. del Domingo 3. Informaciones e Inscrip

Building Partnerships for Peace People, Good Living and Biodiversity Conservation Ecoaldea Anaconda del Sur, Mocoa, Putumayo The Call of the Mountain is a meeting which was convened for the first time in 2006 by the Colombian Ecovillage Network (RENACE) and today is organized by CASA Colombia (Council of Sustainable Settlements of the Americas). The Call of the Mountain brings together hundreds of people – ecovillagers, professionals, representatives and members of social movements, rural communities and indigenous groups, as well as scientists, philosophers, educators, social innovators, entrepreneurs and experts on global vision. The Call of the Mountain invites participants to explore and experience different forms of alternative culture, decision making, community and ways of meeting basic human needs (food, health, fun, housing). We invite you to experience our living laboratory sustainable technologies and community housing and social technologies such as Vision Council, Participative leadership, Solidarity Economy and Work Network. Visit llamadodelamontana.orgTo find out more and to register .

Ecological Food Systems at Schumacher College Schumacher College is the first in the world to offer a postgraduate programme in Ecological Food Systems, developed in collaboration with Plymouth University, The Organic Research Centre (ORC), The Campaign for Real Farming and the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). Join the leaders and change agents at the forefront of new thinking in resilient and healthy food systems. This course explores the frontiers of research and practice that will meet the social, ecological and economic challenges our food systems face in the 21st Century. We offer you a unique and transformative blend of academic and practical learning opportunities from Schumacher College, Plymouth University, the Organic Research Centre, The Campaign for Real Farming and the Centre for Alternative Technology. sustainable horticulture and food production students Beyond industrial food systems Now that global population has passed 7 billion, we urgently need to consider how our food systems will cope in the coming years. The food industry tells us we need to increase yields but the reality is far more complex. Food needs to be of sufficient quality as well as quantity, while diets will need to adapt in order to improve agricultural land-use. We need to move away from methods of production that contribute to environmental degradation and consume finite resources. Food sovereignty (the right of people to define their own systems) must be included in the debate, as well as grassroots movements in food localisation. Food waste and distribution are complex issues that also need to be addressed alongside production. In addition, food systems need to be resilient in an unpredictable and changing climate. These are the issues that you will explore on the course, which brings together the thinking, research and practice at the cutting-edge of a global food revolution. Drawing from many different models and initiatives around the world, in

I am looking to bring together 6–8 like-minded couples to create a small, self-sufficient, off-grid community in the Eastern Cape., South Africa. Rather than buying land first and then looking for people to join, the idea is to form the founding group first and choose the land together. By combining our resources, skills and experience, we may be able to secure a better property and create something that genuinely suits the whole group. This is intended as a long-term community, not a holiday retreat. It will involve work, responsibility, cooperation and a willingness to learn and contribute. We are particularly interested in retired or semi-retired couples without dependants who are still physically capable and have practical skills or experience in areas such as: Farming, food growing or permaculture • Livestock • Solar, electrical, IT and off-grid systems .  Water farming and Waste management • Mechanical/engines/general maintenance • Healthcare or nursing • Project management, organisation and conflict resolve Each couple would be expected to bring both a useful skill/experience and a financial contribution. The exact structure and investment would be developed collectively by the founding group, with appropriate legal agreements protecting everyone’s interests and possibly managed under a professionally set up Trust Fund There would also be a trial/assessment period before a commitment. The most important thing is finding the right people — practical, trustworthy, respectful and genuinely interested in building a simpler, sustainable life together. If this sounds like something you would seriously consider, please get in touch and tell me a little about yourselves, your skills, your current situation and why this lifestyle appeals to you. The land hasn’t been bought yet — that’s deliberate. Let’s find the right people first, and then find the right place together. I can be contacted on- Ke******@***oo.com I’m eagerly waiting to hear from you

DESCRIPCIÓN Esta formación cubre desde la cimentación; las consideraciones que hay que tomar para diseñar la banqueta, para luego pasar a saber cómo ejecutar un muro de balas de paja con el sistema Nebraska. También explicaremos qué criterios hay que seguir en las cubiertas, tan importantes para proteger nuestras construcciones . Naturalmente mostraremos cómo proteger adecuadamente los muros con los revestimientos de tierra arcillosa. Primero aprenderemos cómo preparar las superficies,cómo averiguar las proporciones adecuadas de nuestro mortero de tierra y cómo aplicarlo. Para ello hemos ideado este curso eminentemente práctico (aproximadamente 70% práctica 30% teoría) dirigido a autoconstructores. DURACIÓN 5 días PRECIO: 220€ (comida a parte 110€) ovolacteovegetariana DESCUENTOS Y BECAS 100€ de descuento para 2 becas de trabajo. La primera beca se podrá conceder si hay un mínimo de 8 personas inscrita y la segunda con un total mínimo de 10. Hay que venir 1 día antes del taller para ayudar en la preparación (por tanto la tarde antes del dia de voluntariado), echar una mano con tareas de la finca. Durante el taller (pero siempre en horario libre) y quedarse 1 día al finalizar la formación para ayudar en la recogida. Descuento de 50€ Si haces los dos niveles A QUIEN VA DIRIGIDO • Personas que quieran autoconstruirse una casa tengas o no experiencia en construcción • Constructores o arquitectos que se quieran iniciar en el tema • ¡Todo el mundo al que le interese! OBJETIVOS • Enseñarte los conocimientos necesarios para ejecutar correctamente construcciones con Muros de Carga de balas de paja. •Saber lo que necesitas aprender sobre el resto de la obra (cimentaciones, tejad

Von 1986 bis 2012 sind in der Region Kassel 4 Gemeinschaften entstanden: die Kommune Niederkaufungen, die Villa Locomuna in Kassel, die gASTWERKe in Escherode und der Lossehof in Oberkaufungen. Alle Gruppen basieren auf den Grundsätzen Gemeinsame Ökonomie und Konsens bei der Entscheidungsfindung und sind Teil des KommuJa-Netzwerkes der politischen Kommunen. Im Laufe der Jahre haben sich die 4 Gemeinschaften immer mehr vernetzt und gemeinsame Projekte auf den Weg gebracht: das „Los geht´s!“, die „Solidarische Landwirtschaft“ und andere gruppenübergreifende Arbeitskollektive. Das Seminar stellt das Leben in einer Kommune am Beispiel der vier Gemeinschaften vor. Es sollen die Gemeinsamkeiten der Gruppen, ihre unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkte und individuellen Wege betrachtet werden. Angesprochen sind an Kommunen interessierte Menschen und solche, die sich schon konkret überlegen in eine der vier Gemeinschaften einzusteigen oder eventuell eine weitere Gruppe in der Region zu gründen. Vorgestellt werden Perspektiven der einzelnen Gruppen, leer stehende Fachwerkhäuser und Neubaugebiete in der Region, wo Co-Housing-Projekte oder andere Gemeinschaftsprojekte initiiert werden könnten. Elisabeth Bonn: el*********@*******ke.de

Welcome! We’re excited to offer you a transformative experience during our Ecovillage Lifestyle Experiential Week at Gaia Ashram. Throughout the week, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the inspiring ecovillage lifestyle, learning and growing through daily yoga and meditation, fun activities, and theoretical sessions on Ecovillage Design Education by Gaia Education. Every afternoon we offer practical permaculture hands-on session where you will learn about natural building, gardening and more. This whole systems design approach encompasses social, cultural, ecological, and economic regeneration – and we think you’ll find it fascinating. At its core, an Ecovillage Lifestyle is all about holistic living and drawing from the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences from ecovillages around the world. We’re passionate about making learning a multi-sensory experience that engages your mind, heart, and hands. That’s why our Experiential Ecovillage Lifestyle Week is a blend of theory, hands-on learning, and deep conversations.

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

About Me I’m 62 years old, with deep roots in the environmental and regenerative farming movements. I’ve worked in permaculture, started a farmers market, and have spent years as a yoga teacher and sound bath practitioner. I’m a Kundalini yoga teacher and leader in that field, currently living in the Black Hills of South Dakota. A few years ago I went through a divorce, and I’m now exploring relocation — looking for my people: those living in harmony with the land who also hold a spiritual practice, where I can contribute the full range of skills I bring. I care deeply about raising consciousness on the planet and bringing health and wellness to both people and the earth — I consider myself a water protector, and the environment matters enormously to me. I love teaching and education in general. I’m organized, comfortable with social media and administrative work, though what lights me up most is the deeper work — teaching, healing, and helping communities thrive. What I’m Looking For A 3-month work-trade opportunity, ideally December 26 – February 27. I can offer: Yoga and meditation instruction Farming, harvesting, and food prep Administrative support

DESCRIPCIÓN Esta formación cubre desde la cimentación; las consideraciones que hay que tomar para diseñar la banqueta, para luego pasar a saber cómo ejecutar un muro de balas de paja con el sistema Nebraska. También explicaremos qué criterios hay que seguir en las cubiertas, tan importantes para proteger nuestras construcciones . Naturalmente mostraremos cómo proteger adecuadamente los muros con los revestimientos de tierra arcillosa. Primero aprenderemos cómo preparar las superficies,cómo averiguar las proporciones adecuadas de nuestro mortero de tierra y cómo aplicarlo. Para ello hemos ideado este curso eminentemente práctico (aproximadamente 70% práctica 30% teoría) dirigido a autoconstructores. DURACIÓN 5 días PRECIO: 220€ (comida a parte 110€) ovolacteovegetariana DESCUENTOS Y BECAS 100€ de descuento para 2 becas de trabajo. La primera beca se podrá conceder si hay un mínimo de 8 personas inscrita y la segunda con un total mínimo de 10. Hay que venir 1 día antes del taller para ayudar en la preparación (por tanto la tarde antes del dia de voluntariado), echar una mano con tareas de la finca. Durante el taller (pero siempre en horario libre) y quedarse 1 día al finalizar la formación para ayudar en la recogida. Descuento de 50€ Si haces los dos niveles A QUIEN VA DIRIGIDO • Personas que quieran autoconstruirse una casa tengas o no experiencia en construcción • Constructores o arquitectos que se quieran iniciar en el tema • ¡Todo el mundo al que le interese! OBJETIVOS • Enseñarte los conocimientos necesarios para ejecutar correctamente construcciones con Muros de Carga de balas de paja. •Saber lo que necesitas aprender sobre el resto de la obra (cimentaciones, tejados, etc.) para poder adaptarlas a las balas.) •Ganar la confianza necesaria para lanzarte a la aventura de construir con inteligencia y realismo •Fomentar el trabajo en equipo y el cuidado en una obra • Ver la construcción cómo un camino de aprendizaje en la vi

Awakening Leadership Training is a 6 month empowerment training based in Thailand that weaves inner transformation and societal understanding with techniques for community building and effective mindful leadership. It provides space for dialogue, reflection and contemplation on the deep questions facing humanity and our planet. It will help you to take new steps with increased confidence, broadened perspective, and enhanced social change skills. You can join for one week, or the full 6 month course, engaging in the learning process that emphasises inner cultivation as a foundation for fostering new paradigm leadership. About This program is developed in partnership with Gaia Education, and is offering a pioneering Advanced Ecovillage Design Education certification. The learning journey integrates and deepens exploration of four dimensions of sustainability: social, economic, worldview and ecological, as well as incorporating a fifth dimension on Skillful Means for Social Transformation. The program is based at Wongsanit Ashram (near Bangkok) eco-community, and we will take journeys to live and learn with indigenous, grassroot and intentional communities across Thailand, explore and experiment with community building and self governance, and participate in the co-creation of knowledge together. It is designed to support people committed to social change to: HEART – Deepen self awareness and compassion to stay balanced to cope with the uncertainties of the present world situation HEAD – Broaden perspectives on social and environmental issues HANDS – Develop practical skills and meta-skills SPIRIT – Cultivate Right Mindfulness as the key factor for awakening Highlights The journey grounded in critical self awareness as a foundation for personal growth. Mindfulness practice is embedded into the daily rhythms in order for participants to become present, calm and develop emotional stability, empathy and comp

Join representatives from the Global Ecovillage Network in conversation with Stuart Scott through which we will address our unique approach to grassroots-led community development, and how our approach of holistic, whole systems design is contributing to local level, community-led solutions to diverse environmental, economic, and social issues.

Durante los días 2, 3 y 4 de septiembre, más de 400 personas y 70 expertos del hábitat ecológico se dieron cita en la Sierra de Gata, norte de Cáceres, en el recién celebrado VIII Encuentro Ibérico de Ecoaldeas, punto de encuentro y convivencia de pioneros y grupos interesados en el desarrollo y conocimiento del hábitat natural y sostenible, y sus formas de vida en armonía con la naturaleza. Durante 8 años consecutivos, y eligiendo un proyecto natural pionero para organizar los encuentros anuales nacionales, la Red Ibérica de Ecoaldeas (RIE) viene convocando cada año una convivencia de 3 días en la que se muestrala opción de la sostenibilidady su aprendizaje, lo que implica vivir en armonía con los mínimosmedios. En esta ocasión fue la Fundación Ecotopía, pionera durante más de 20 años en el desarrollo sostenible en el medio rural, quien asumió la organización del evento con el apoyo de 40 personas colaboradoras. Ecotopía ya había celebrado durante todo el mes de julio en El Molino, Parador de Ti Mismo, el I Encuentro Nacional de Hábitat Sostenible en el cual se bioconstruyó “in situ” una casa con balas de paja a la cal (Sistema Ismael Caballero) semienterrada. Talleres didácticos Los días de convivencia en este Encuentro Ibérico estuvieron cuajados de talleres prácticos, que mostraron a los asistentes las técnicas más interesantes de bioconstrucción, uso de materiales naturales y reciclados, energías renovables, agricultura orgánica o permacultura, los últimos descubrimientos sobre la memoria del agua y su cualidad transformadora y sanadora, la facilitación de formas de financiación de los proyectos naturales, modelos de educación consciente, de salud natural, presentación de nuevos proyectos y asambleas de la RIE. Especial hincapié se hizo en el proyecto de la Fundación Ecotopía, organizadora del evento, que proyecta la creación de una ecoaldea en el norte de Cáceres. A la vera de un río, que a diario refrescaba del calor extremeño, se iban sucediendo en

Un Convite es una convivencia donde el grupo convocado realiza un trabajo colectivo Los Convites se organizan en momentos donde se necesitan muchas personan Ej: Siembra -Cosecha Ect. En todas la reuniones de CASA Dominicana los participantes trabajan en la labor que señalen los anfitriones. En los Convites se comparte una buena comida y se tratan algunos asuntos relevantes.

This Summit is just right for you if… You are seeking inspiration and hope for the future facing today’s climate crisis. You want to join others in right action by creating hubs of consciousness worldwide. You want to reduce your carbon footprint while connecting with thought leaders worldwide. You have a busy schedule and limited extra time. You believe in the power of community, but you don’t really know where to start building or you want more tools to connect more deeply. You sense at a deep level that solutions are urgently needed to regenerate our planet. You want to join an established network of living laboratories catalysing multidimensional sustainability today.

TESLA Ullastrell Living Lab Eco Vila Silicon Valley Smart City Estem intentant crear la “societat del futur”, en un “Living Lab” situat al Poble d’Ullastrell, provincia de Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Codi postal 08231. Volem crear un model que inclòs es podrà exportar a altres llocs del Planeta, inclòs La Índia i La Xina. Ecoaldea, Silicon Valley (empresarial i tecnològic). Eco Bio Tic, Smart City.