Tzivon is a small young kibbutz with an ecological vision located in the upper Galilee half way between the Mediterranean coast and the sea of the Galilee. The kibbutz is situated in the heart of an oak forest and is surrounded by nature reserves. Tzivon has among other things, an organic vineyard, dairy goat herd, traditional crafts workshop, a vegetable garden and and alternative eduction system. This place is about: Diversity - Diverse people that chose to live in a rural kibbutz on the … Read more
SEKEM
When Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish returned to Egypt in 1977 to start the SEKEM initiative he had a strong vision deep in his heart and since then, SEKEM has become a role model for sustainable development with international recognition as shown by the Alternative Nobel Prize in 2003 and the Business for Peace Award in 2012. SEKEM's vision SEKEM was founded with the idea of sustainable development and giving back to the community. The vision that brought Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to dig the first … Read more
Integrated Community Based Sub-Wate
The Abaya and Chamo watershed areas around Bare, Sikela and Edget Ber Kebele is highly affected by degradation of the natural environment , climate change, loss of bio-diversity, and loss of top soil due to erosion which ends with siltation and pollution problems in the Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo. The meager management of natural resources is the major concern in ensuring sustainable development. The project area is highly susceptible to and unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change … Read more
VerdEnergia Pacifica
VerdEnergia is a cooperatively-owned permaculture community and reforestation project located in the rural mountains of Pursical, Costa Rica. Since 2006, we have been repairing destroyed cattle land into a food forest in one of the most deforested areas in the country. We have a participation program, yearly permaculture design courses, and host immersive events in our remote ecovillage setting. … Read more
The Hollies Centre for Practical Sustainability
The Hollies is a small Eco Village in Ireland, County Cork on 24 acres (10 ha) of land. As of 2020, we are 19 adults and 3 children. We are also a centre for training in Practical Sustainability. The land is owned by An Baile Dulra Teoranta, a non-profit making company with charitable status for the educational work it promotes. It aims to create working examples of what a sustainable society might look like in the areas of housing, energy, gardening, economics, and community development. … Read more
Hästekasen permaculture farm, learning and adventure center
Permaculture farm, learning and adventure center – situated 100 km from Gothenburg and international travel. The homestead is situated in nature with the sea and forest close by. At the end of a road and not many neighbors. Back to nature – green entrepreneurship. Simple living. DIY. Natural building. Live of the land. … Read more
Sat Yoga Ecovilliage
The Sat Yoga Community is an intentional community of people who live near an ashram (Sat Yoga Ashram)—a meditation and spiritual retreat center—and participate in the vibrancy of its spiritual and cultural richness, without necessarily needing to be fully immersed in the absolute simplicity and purity of an ashramite's lifestyle. Sat Yoga Community is a spiritual community that is currently developing and refining its capacity for cooperation, empathy, care and compassion to foster a life of … Read more
The Emerald Village Organization
The Emerald Village Organization is a chosen family of healers, educators, and creators building sacred space for heart centered community. EVO is committed to living harmoniously with nature, and supporting individual and collective growth through innovation, celebration, and service. … Read more
Ecoaldea Espiral De Luz
Ecoaldea Espiral de Luz Eco-Aldea Espiral de Luz, es un proyecto en nacimiento, que busca conseguir una convivencia con techo y alimentación para sus miembros, a través del trabajo comunitario y auto sustentable. Quiere que sus miembros, desarrollen al máximo sus capacidades personales y así puedan brindar una función social a través de la educación, el arte y la cultura. Proyectos de conservación del medio-ambiente, cooperativas, eco-construction, ecoturismo, apicultura ecológica, … Read more
Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood
The Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood is a beautiful 1.3 Hectare property just 15 minutes south of Ubud located in Banjar Sumampan, Desa Kemenuh, Sukawati, Bali - Indonesia. The Taman Petanu Eco Neighborhood community of like-minded people began to form in 2009. The Neighborhood is currently in construction phase. The basis of Taman Petanu is a deep commitment to preserve and enhance Bali’s environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability. It is being created to demonstrate a … Read more
