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Single-use cups are a major environmental issue. Even most so-called compostable cups end up in landfill. The aim of The Cup Project is to eliminate the use of disposable cups. The goal is to invite customers to reflect on the environmental impact of single-use and consider recyclable alternatives. The approach is an 8-week feasibility study, offering alternatives to single-use cups, “Koha Jars”, which we will provide to participating cafes in Grey Lynn for free. Prior to launching the project at the Grey Lynn cafes, there will be one month of collecting jars and making heat​bands for them. This will be facilitated by participating schools and community groups. Ongoing working groups will be set up for the entirety of the feasibility study.

Introduction The Next Generation of the Global Ecovillage Network of Oceania and Asia (NextGENOA) is a growing network of young people of the Ecovillage and Sustainability movement within the Oceania and Asia region. These groups of young people have been active in their local areas, among their friends, family and other young people, to raise awareness about environmental issues & to come up with eco-solutions. These young people aim to inspire others to become part of growing tribe of people who are committed and actively engaged in the healing process of the earth and creating a sustainable future. In November, 2014, NextGENOA had its first regional gathering in India where representatives from the different countries of the Oceania & Asia region were present. During these 5 days gathering NextGENOA looked into how to create a stronger NextGENOA network and empower the sustainability movement of young people in Asia & Oceania. At this gathering NextGENOA representatives met and shared their experiences and visions of their countries. From there, it became clear that to strengthen the network further NextGENOA needs to have a more intensive gathering combined with an intensive educational program that will deeply bond the NextGENOA youth together and where the youth will experience living their shared values together in a community setting. The Ecovillage Design Education (EDE – Gaia Education) is an educational program that has proven to be very effective in providing the knowledge and pathways of a holistic way of living towards a sustainable future. Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) programs create transformation in people at all levels & these EDE’s have been successfully held throughout the world. NextGENOA EDE The NextGENOA EDE will be an holistic educational program that will bring NextGENOA young leaders from the Oceania and Asia region together at one place to meet and share with each other at the mental, heart, practical and spirit level.

La RIE (Red Ibérica de Ecoaldeas) y Arterra Bizimodu invitan a todas aquellas personas interesadas en conocer, compartir, indagar sobre los modelos que promueven las ecoaldeas al XVIIIº Encuentro RIE de Verano 2015 desde el jueves 27 al domingo 30 de Agosto. FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Ivjwy5ngyiuDJApsxCk7ZsJWmK7ox5rWlANWhPdjwg/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link La donación que invitamos a aportar…. esta en el formulario, según vas rellenando las hojas. Desglosada en conceptos, con propuestas tales como 40 euros participacion, la pension completa si vienes varios dias 16 etc… Toda la info en el formulario!!! Como cada año, serán cuatro intensas jornadas con más de 50 talleres, charlas, conferencias y eventos –además de momentos para los encuentros, el juego, la celebración y mercadillos – junto a las gentes de diferentes proyectos RIE y los habitantes de Arterra Bizimodu . Actividades para txikis entre 3 y 10 años, “Tejiendo redes” con la presencia de otras redes : transición, Permacultura, Red de Luz, etc.. Mercado el Domingo en la Plaza del pueblo… Arterra Bizimodu es un nuevo proyecto Ecoaldeano, en este caso co-habitando ( co-housing) un antiguo apart/hotel balneario con más de 7000m2 construidos y 3 hectáreas de campos en Artieda Navarra, Evidentemente contamos con espacios y habitaciones para desarrollar con comodidad el evento. En Arterra somos una cincuentena de personas grandes y pequeñas, y llevamos año y medio de experimento en formas innovadoras de gestión en lo social : Sociocracia, Tratando de desarrollar una economía con otros parámetros y monedas: los “Terrones” , buscando como partiendo de lo no-sostenible tomar la ruta hacia lo sostenible ( Ecología) Creando una visión común capaz de generar la transformación necesaria para ese mundo posible. Tiene la ambición de convertirse en un referente como centro formativo de oficios y herramientas para la Transición en donde se pueda aprender, experime

Training date(s): www.siddharthvillage.com Contact: Gjohn George Language of instruction: English

The Gaia Ashram Internship is a one month program on Ecovillage Design, Permaculture and Deep Ecology. The internship will be a holistic participatory learning experience & process. Interns will experience being part of the Gaia Ashram Community and we will live together for one month at–Gaia Ashram-. At Gaia Ashram we belief in holistic learning that balances the head, hands & heart. Gaia Ashram encourages participatory learning & values the power of community in holding the learning space. We design the daily & weekly structure of the internship and of our lives here based on these values and principles ga************@***il.com

About the PRPT It is often said, “permaculture is different things for different people.” The diversity of the domains and activities of applied permaculture a.k.a. the permaculture flower certainly support this saying. In his latest book, David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture has produced what is certainly one of the most significant contributions to permaculture in the last 30 years. Most importantly, it instructs us on how our designs and practice can actually make a meaningful impact in a world that desperately needs sustainability at the core of every conscious action. This book awakens one of the sleeping giants that influenced original permaculture design: Christopher Alexander’s, ‘A Pattern Language.’ Another book in that same series described a co-creation process which has been most recently refined by Otto Scharmer in his book Theory U. This 2-day course will first introduce the concepts of each of these incredibly important books that relate directly to effective permaculture design. Then applications of these theories will be shared until It will become obvious why this is the most significant and substantial evolution of permaculture. Relevant for people that are actively creating designs, considering possible future designs or even just living a normal life in a city, town or suburb anywhere on Earth. In other words, this course is for everyone. No experience in permaculture design is required and a primer of permaculture will be included for anyone that is completely new to the design method or that would like to have a recap of the main concepts. Spots are intentionally limited to allow complete immersion of participants in the course process. What You’ll Learn This introductory course will include both the history and theory of permaculture design & retrosuburbia, practical applications of the design methods, as well as diving into the commonalities and overlaps between the old (PDC) and the

Setting. VerdEnergia Pacifica is situated in the mountainous region of Puriscal, Costa Rica. While the Puriscal area is largely deforested, we have worked hard to reforest our corner of the neighborhood and are happily situated in a lush jungle oasis with fresh spring water, lots of fruit trees and a few humble waterfalls. Our area is largely untouched by tourism and our local community embodies a true Costa Rican campo environment. Students have access to our facilities, including a yoga/dance studio, community library and a spring-fed swimming pool. Pricing. Course starts at $1775. A non-refundable $400 deposit is due upon your registration (this is not an additional fee). The rest is paid upon arrival in cash. We calculate course prices based on where you choose to stay, and what you choose to eat. A camping spot (with your own gear), full vegetarian (vegan optional) meals and daily yoga/meditation is included in the basic cost of the course. The price of beds (private and dorms) and meat with meals is additional. We are happy to offer a few subsidized or discounted spots to Costa Ricans and other residents of Central/South America. Please inquire here for information about discounts. Sleeping Arrangements. We have a range of accommodations available, including private rooms, dormitory beds, and camping spots. It is important to understand that our infrastructure is integrated with the surrounding natural environment; all rooms are open-air. • Camping spot (No additional cost) • Dorm bed (+$15/night) • Private room (+$30/night) We cannot supply tents or bedding for campers. Hammock space is very limited, so if you plan on bringing a hammock, please plan accordingly. Food. Each meal features farm-fresh, local ingredients, many of which are grown on the project site. • Vegan (No additional cost) • V

Bioconstrução no Vale do Ceira! // Versão Portuguesa (English version below) A construção natural abre as portas de todo um novo mundo onde tomamos a responsabilidade da nossa existência e aprendemos a trabalhar em conjunto. Vamos aprender a planear, desenhar e construir uma casa utilizando materiais como palha, madeira de castanheiro, barro, areia, cal e xisto; e técnicas como fardos de palha, tabique, cob e rebocos naturais. 8 dias de curso teórico-práctico, onde vamos ter a oportunidade de visitar outras construções ecológicas no Vale do Ceira. Onde: Vale do Ceira, Góis Facilitador: Nuno Mamede Quando: 31 de Agosto a 8 de Setembro Quanto: 400€, que inclui curso, campismo, alimentação durante os 8dias, fichas e materiais para o curso, acesso a ferramentas e materiais para o curso. Temos duas bolsas para voluntários, para pessoas com poucos recursos financeiros. Devem ter alguma experiência em construção. Inscreve-te através do nosso site: www.terracrua.org // English version Natural building opens the doors of a whole new world where we learn to work together and take responsabilities of our existence. We will learn to draw and build a house using materials as straw, chestnut wood, clay, sand, lime and shale (xisto); and techniques as strawbale, bulkhead, cob and natural plasters. A theorical and practical workshop, lasting 8 days, in which we’ll have the oportunity to visit other eco-builded constructions in the Ceira valley Where: Vale do Ceira, Góis Facilitator: Nuno Mamede When: 31 de Agosto a 8 de Setembro Price: 400€, that include tuiton, camping conditions, food, matterials and acess to tools and other resources during the course. Visit us at terracrua.org to join in! nu********@*******ua.org Chegadas dia 30 de agosto 00351 968716329

Sacred Place is delivering its five day and ten day Self-Empowerment course at Rasayana Retreat, Sukhumvit 39 Bangkok, Thailand this Dec 2-11. The ten day Self Empowerment Course is the combination of the 5 day de-programming course and 5 day life purpose course. It is for those individuals that are ready to discover their True Self and implement their Life Purpose. If you want to transform your life or/and your career this ten day course facilitates the journey to create the life you actually want. It is vital to first remove the negative thoughts and behavioral patterns in order to start to rebuilding a strong inner foundation based on healthy levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. Once this de-programming and healing has taken place, you can then begin to uncover your Life Purpose. We advise individuals to attend the ten day Self Empowerment course due to the transformational impact of ten days. If that is not possible, we strongly suggest to first take the five day De-Programming course. Our courses are based upon 40 combined years working in the corporate sector and our own healing and empowerment journeys that began in 2006. We have created an all encompassing framework that employs the best most effective healing and empowerment modalities known to us to create deep transformation within a short period of time. We provide the tools and knowledge to guide you to uncover and deliver your Life Purpose now. The first five days course (Dec 2-6) is focused upon De-Programming/Healing. The second 5 day course (Dec 7-11) is focused upon Life Purpose course. The ten day Self Empowerment course is the combination of the two five day courses. Key subjects covered during the courses are Neuroplasticity, De-Programming, Inner Child work, Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Communication, Relationships, Life Purpose, Career Change and Creating a Business. To learn more and reserve your place visit www.sacred-place.com/courses * Early Booking Discount of 20% for boo

Am Beispiel des Waldorfkindergartens Medewege wird vorgestellt, wie sie sich auf einem Hof mit so vielfältigen Angeboten die Pädagogik entwickeln kann. Ein Wochenende: Zunächst gibt es eine theoretische Einführung um am nächsten Tag die örtlichen Gegebenheiten und Arbeitsweisen kennenzulernen.

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The XR* Lisbon Regenerative Culture Group is delighted to invite all people of this city to attend the “Communities For Future” Online Conference organized by GEN (Global Ecovillage Network), for free and with us. Following last year’s conference, entitled “Climate Change and Cousciousness”, where our international movement was widely spoken by incredible speakers like Joanna Macy, Daniel Christian Wahl, etc., as a hope that will bring about the great transformations that our dear Earth needs, we are very happy to be able to provide these Public Exhibitions, in a welcoming space, embraced by the feeling of belonging and care that we want to characterize our movement in Lisbon. We welcome everybody and each part of everybody and await your arrival with open arms, with hot tea and vegan sweets to melt your hearts. The XR Lisbon Hub will happen on Monday the 3rd, Tuesday the 4th and Thursday the 6th, from 18.30 – 21h at CEM. Public Exhibitions will be broadcasted in English only. After each session we will have an informal conversation between the participants. * Extinction Rebellion Lisboa – https://www.facebook.com/LisboaXR XR email: re******************@********il.com The screenings will be at CEM – Centro em Movimento Rua dos Fanqueiros, 150 – 2º, 1100-232 Lisbon, Portugal https://c-e-m.org/contato/

Taller en Ibiza de contruccion de un domo geodesico de la mano del maestro Carlos Montes. DEL 20 AL 22 DE JUNIO, POSIBILIDAD DE ACAMPADA EN EL LUGAR Mas info en www.domosgeodesicos.com

Gaia Ashram is excited to invite you on a unique learning experience designed to empower you to reclaim your food freedom by learning to grow your own organic food. This workshop will be focusing on Organic gardening, teaching you the fundamental techniques and knowledge to get you started with growing quality, fresh, organic vegetables all year round. From the urban balcony to the rural farm this workshop will teach you how to grow more veg in less space than you ever imagined to be possible! Maximizing your available space and producing an abundance of nutritious and delicious vegetables, herbs and fruit. The Permaculture design strategies will also be introduced to give you an inspiring insight into how Permaculture can re-shape your thinking, future and our gardens. -WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE WORKSHOP? This course is a hands-on course and you will gain first-hand experience of techniques during practical sessions. During this time of the year there are many different tasks that need to be completed to ensure that Gaia Ashram has an abundance of fresh organic produce during the growing season and these tasks will form the basis of our experiential learning. These practical sessions will be supplemented by theory and question and answer sessions in the classroom. KEY TOPICS IN THE WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE: -Soil Building & Remediation Discover the secrets behind making awesome compost and other soil amendments. Learn how to apply green manuring techniques, crop rotation and soil food web technologies to help keep your garden healthy and fertile. -Plant propagation Develop your green fingers by learning different techniques on how to grow your own plants. Gain a deeper understanding and the practical skills to be able to: Save your own seeds, propagate seed, take cuttings, layering and air layering, division and grafting. –Organic Pioneering Learn about “No dig” & “Bio intensive” gardening techniques, which can help you to pionee

This special Legacy ToT will stay as true as possible to Pracha’s incredible teaching that he developed over decades. Every aspect of human interaction needs facilitation. Mindful participatory facilitation is an invaluable skill for leaders in a shifting paradigm as it is equalising and empowering rather than hierarchical and dominating. In this experiential training participants will co-create a safe space and gain ample facilitation practice in a supportive environment. They will deepen awareness and experience in how to teach, facilitate and train people by enabling collaboration among a community of learners. Participants will flourish in a dynamic balance of mindfulness practice and open experimentation within the design and facilitation of holistic education sessions. The course will inspire you to know what you are most deeply called to teach and why this kind of empowerment education is critically important for the future of life on Earth. The training will be certified by SEM College & Gaia Education. Content will be adapted and designed to meet the needs of participants drawing from the following topics. This training forms one of the requirements to become a certified Gaia Education Trainer. WHAT TOPICS OF LEARNING WILL THIS TOT COVER? (A) Introduction to Participatory Learning(PL) & Community Building : – Recognise values of games as learning tools and processes for participation and co-creation of knowledge – comprehend cycle of participatory learning(Praxis) & basic skills. – Express the relevance of co-creation of knowledge (B) Trust Building & Learning Community : – employ techniques of building trust – recognise values of building a safe container for learning (C) Holistic Perspectives : – Recognise values and limitations of holistic, clear thinking – Practice tools to experience different perspectives (d) Emerging Design, Group Energy and Mindfulness : – Comprehend benefits of mindfulness as a facili

Camp Auroville is 9-day immersion program for 16-18 year olds, using Auroville as a campus and its outstanding experience in sustainable living as a curriculum for learning and personal growth. It is a learning-in-action program connecting core human values, design theory, ideation, and hands-on work around personalized themes. The aim of this program is to empower youth to embody principles of ecological stewardship for the promotion of human and environmental wellbeing. Students will be working on a compulsory urban agriculture project. The project will be used as an entry point to learn about technical subjects such as: Sustainable Water Management, Organic Food Production, Ecological Thinking, Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Waste Management, Green Architecture. Other activities: Appreciation of the Arts & Culture of Auroville, Theater Games and Awareness Through the Body, Capoeira. For more information please visit the Auroville Green Practices website at http://www.agpworkshops.com/workshop-details?workshop=6&date=15th+May+2016+-+23rd+May+2016&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=camp_auroville_15_23_may_2016

Persona de contacto: Esther 633675829 Fecha límite de inscripción: 15 de Julio de 2015 Podrás participar de los diseños dentro de las diferentes áreas, ya sea en las etapas de visión, planificación, ejecución y/o evaluación. Las áreas son Huerto, Jardinería, Animales, Cocina, Educación, Gestión Integral, y Asociación. Ejemplos de diseño: Elaboración y manufactura de alimentos. Organización y mantenimiento del Huerto, Jardines y Animales. Visión de un vivero. Integración en la comunidad de intercambio de la moneda social La Pita. Conexión con otros proyectos de la comarca. Estrategia de continuidad a “La Escuelita”. Plan estratégico de reforestación y bosque comestible. Mejora paisajística de áreas degradadas Elaboración de compost y preparados de abono y fitosanitarios. Celebración de rituales en conexión con los ciclos de la naturaleza. Aguas residuales y bioconstrucción con caña Gestión Emocional Para los gastos de alojamiento, el coste básico residencial depende de si es completo presencial o semipresencial, y de si te quedas en tienda o en habitación compartida, así que contáctanos para calcular tus costes individualmente. Orientativamente: Mes completo: 300€. en habitación compartida, y 250€. en tienda. Los ingresos son donaciones a la asociación Aruna Tribu del Sol y se usan para sostener económicamente a los coordinadores y mantenimiento de las instalaciones. Para los gastos de manutención, tienes la oportunidad de colaborar en nuestro voluntariado, con 3 horas. Si deseas más tiempo para tus estudios y diseños, contáctanos para informarte de los costes. Toda la información en: www.es.ecoescuelas.net (apartado de proyectos-proyecto tribu sol) Y sobre el lugar en: www.cortijo-al-hamam.com

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Desde la Ecoaldea Los Guindales y Colectivo Paissano les invitamos a participar en el curso formación sobre el agua, el recurso mas importante para la vida. Durante los 10 días de experiencia de convivencia y compartir vamos a enfocarnos principalmente en el tema del diseño y construcción de un sistema de bajo costo para tratar las aguas residuales y reutilizarlas para riego. Además, trataremos de cubrir otros aspectos del uso consciente del agua, como su potabilización, aprovechamiento de agua lluvia y creación de pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales. ¿Para quién? El curso está dirigido a: Personas interesadas en autoconstrucción de un sistema de fitodepuración y aprovechamiento en sus casas Pequeños constructores y arquitectos que quieren profundizar el diseño de sistemas de aprovechamiento de agua Personas interesadas en soluciones accesibles para mejorar los hábitos del uso y la calidad del agua, tanto en el ámbito rural como urbano Todos interesados en profundizar y entender mejor el ciclo natural del agua y la interactuación humana dentro de él Parte teórica: Ciclo natural del agua – ¿porqué tratar aguas residuales? Fitodepuración de aguas residuales – parámetros fisicoquímicos y biológicos de aguas residuales, tipos de tratamiento, herramientas para el diseño de un sistema casero de fitodepuración con consejos prácticos Potabilización del agua – tipos de contaminación y estrategias de su eliminación, potabilización y mejora de calidad del agua urbana y rural Aprovechamiento de agua lluvia – análisis climático, cálculos del potencial de aprovechamiento, almacenamiento, tratamiento y posibles usos Pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales – parámetros importantes para su equilibrio y tipos de plantas acuáticas, impermeabilizac

¿Necesitáis voluntarios para impulsar vuestros proyectos? Nos gustaría apoyaros!! La organización Servicio Civil Internacional estamos buscando proyectos, iniciativas y asociaciones locales que necesiten del apoyo humano de voluntarios durante un corto periodo de tiempo (entre 10 y 15 días). Los proyectos pueden ser medioambientales, sociales, culturales, de dinamización rural, bioconstrucción, ecoaldeas, y todos los proyectos sin ánimo de lucro que sean en beneficio de la comunidad que puedas imaginar….. SCI forma parte de una gran red de organizaciones con presencia en más de 60 países y miembro de la UNESCO que desde 1920 une a miles de voluntarios que día a día suman sus esfuerzos e ilusiones para que en un futuro los seres humanos podamos vivir libres de estereotipos en un mundo en paz. Nuestra filosofía es que cuando las personas de diferentes nacionalidades trabajan juntas apoyando un proyecto voluntario común los estereotipos y prejuicios desaparecen y dan paso a las personas. En este momento tenemos muchas solicitudes de voluntarios de todo el mundo que quieren venir a apoyar proyectos en España y por este motivo estamos en búsqueda de organizaciones que puedan estar interesadas. Si tienes o conoces algún proyecto que crees que puede ser apoyado por nuestros campos de voluntariado, no lo dudes, escríbenos y encontraremos la manera de hacerlo realidad. Ponte en contacto con nosotros en: www.ongsci.org Telf. 91 3663259 of*****@****ci.org Irene Servicio Civil Internacional