The Shambhala Eco-Castle is an amazing community in beautiful Nepal. We are a Lliving Arts community, theme park and event center home to the Primal Nascence Fayres twice a year. We are building the worlds first passive and natural city with more than 4000 homes and businesses on more than 100 acres about two hours from Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. We live in paradise with rivers, ponds, jungle, and a vibrant culture. Please join our community as a guest, resident or business. … Read more
Energising Sub-Saharan Cities
- Date: 16 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Morocco
Two-thirds of sub-Saharan Africa live without access to safe, sustainable and affordable energy, stifling human and economic development in the region, and leaving communities vulnerable to the potential impacts of climate change. Join us for an inspiring and interactive discussion on energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, where we will explore solutions to resolving the complex energy challenges facing rapidly urbanising cities in the region. Perspectives from South Africa, Senegal and … Read more
Energising the Poor in Sub-Saharan African Cities
Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Wed 2016-11-1609:00 - 10:30Agora SpaceCOP22, Marrakech, Blue ZoneGEN at COP22 Truly sustainable development is impossible without the full involvement of local communities. Local communities are starved of financial resources, while climate finance providers struggle to put their resources into action. This conversation will expose the challenges of getting funding on the ground, and explore opportunities to resolve this dilemma. Join us for an … Read more
Accessing Climate Finance
- Date: 16 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Morocco
Truly sustainable development is impossible without the full involvement of local communities.Local communities are starved of financial resources, while climate finance providers struggle to put their resources into action. This conversation will expose the challenges of getting funding on the ground, and explore opportunities to resolve this dilemma. … Read more
Empowering Communities to Access Climate Finance
Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Wed 2016-11-1610:00 - 11:00Behring RoomCOP22, Marrakech, Blue ZoneGEN at COP22 Truly sustainable development is impossible without the full involvement of local communities. Local communities are starved of financial resources, while climate finance providers struggle to put their resources into action. This conversation will expose the challenges of getting funding on the ground, and explore opportunities to resolve this dilemma. … Read more
Revitalising African Villages
- Date: 15 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Morocco
GEN is developing a continent-wide programme to transform villages in Africa into dynamic, viable, resilient communities that can wisely and sustainablymanage the natural resources upon which they depend. The conversation will look at successful ecovillage programmes (in Senegal, Egypt, Tanzania) and propose ways of dramatically scaling up these experiences. … Read more
The Pan African Ecovillage Development Programme (PAEDP)
Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Tue 2016-11-1510:00 - 11:00Behring RoomCOP22, Marrakech, Blue ZoneGEN at COP22 GEN is developing a continent-wide programme to transform villages in Africa into dynamic, viable, resilient communities that can wisely and sustainablymanage the natural resources upon which they depend. The conversation will look at successful ecovillage programmes (in Senegal, Egypt, Tanzania) and propose ways of dramatically scaling up these experiences. … Read more
Climate Matters Show: Ecovillages
- Date: 14 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Morocco
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. … Read more
Climate Matters Show: Ecovillages
Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Mon 2016-11-1419:30 - 20:00Press Conf. Room 2, Dakhla R.COP22, Marrakech, Blue ZoneGEN at COP22 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. … Read more
Indigenous and Faith Led Inspired Ecovillage Solutions
Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Mon 2016-11-1410:00 – 11:00Behring RoomBehring Room GEN at COP22 Around the world, there is a growing participation and influence of faith and indigenous movements on climate change. GEN together with invited speakers explore this powerful emergence to harness holistic solutions for resilience and sustainability. We explore models and practices on eco-temples, green mosques, indigenous solutions in disasters, and ecosystems restoration among other … Read more
