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Traditional knowledge

  • Date: 15 November 2016
  • Language:
      English
  • Location: Indigenous Peoples & Communities' Pavilion, Morocco

Ancient cultures have long accepted the power of the mind, and agriculture and food security is one of the most pressing issues of these times. Our ancestors were aware of how we are interwoven into the wider context of our living, including how these connections impact our health and vitality. For over four years, small landholders in India have been integrating mind-heart based meditation with methods of organic farming. This 90 minute Brahma Kumaris’ workshop will explore this … Read more

Traditional knowledge – Ecology of care

Green Zone Side Event COP22 Tue 2016-11-1518:45 – 20:00Indigenous P. & C.’ PavilionCOP22, Marrakech, Green ZoneGEN at COP22 Ancient cultures have long accepted the power of the mind, and agriculture and food security is one of the most pressing issues of these times. Our ancestors were aware of how we are interwoven into the wider context of our living, including how these connections impact our health and vitality. For over four years, small landholders … Read more

A Pan African Ecovillage Programme

  • Date: 16 November 2016
  • Language:
      English
  • Location: Room 6, Morocco

For the past 20 years the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and its regional affiliate, GEN-Africa, have been developing a transformative model, using an integrated, multi-sectoral community-based approach to create sustainable and resilient ecovillage communities. Africa is home to some of the most innovative Ecovillage programmes in the world, notably in Senegal where the success of grassroots ecovillage communities has led to the development of a National Ecovillage Agency working to transform … Read more

Faith and Climate Resilience

  • Date: 9 November 2016
  • Language:
      English
  • Location: TBC, Morocco

How can spiritual values and beliefs inspire and engage solutions for climate resilience? The rise in the active engagement on climate change of indigenous, religious and spiritual organizations around the world can be harnessed for collaboration, replication and expansion. Listen to stories from different faith movements and organizations around the world practicing and applying ecological design thinking. … Read more

Ecovillage Practices

  • Date: 8 November 2016
  • Language:
      English
  • Location: Room 9, Morocco

A step change in current lifestyles, consumption patterns and production systems is needed if the COP 21 and SDG goals and commitments are to be respected and achieved. The Global Ecovillage Network and its partner organizations and networks have developed solutions that can transform the way in which such challenges are addressed. … Read more

Faith and Climate Resilience

Green Zone Side Event COP22 Wed 2016-11-0915:00 - 16:30 Location TBCCOP22, Marrakech, Green Zone GEN at COP22 How can spiritual values and beliefs inspire and engage solutions for climate resilience? The rise in the active engagement on climate change of indigenous, religious and spiritual organizations around the world can be harnessed for collaboration, replication and expansion. Listen to stories from different faith movements and organizations around the world practicing and … Read more

Establishing a Pan African Ecovillage Development Programme

Green Zone Side Event COP22 Wed 2016-11-1619:00 - 20:30 Room 6COP22, Marrakech, Green Zone GEN at COP22 For the past 20 years the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and its regional affiliate, GEN-Africa, have been developing a transformative model, using an integrated, multi-sectoral community-based approach to create sustainable and resilient ecovillage communities. Africa is home to some of the most innovative Ecovillage programmes in the world, notably in Senegal where the success … Read more

Ecovillage Design

Green Zone Side Event COP22 Tue 2016-11-0811:30 - 12:30Room 9COP22, Marrakech, Green ZoneGEN at COP22 A step change in current lifestyles, consumption patterns and production systems is needed if the COP 21 and SDG goals and commitments are to be respected and achieved. The Global Ecovillage Network and its partner organizations and networks have developed solutions that can transform the way in which such challenges are addressed. During this session we will … Read more

Improving Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)

Blue Zone Side Event COP22 Fri 2016-11-1116:45 - 18:15 Observer room 6 (300)COP22, Marrakech, Blue Zone GEN at COP22 How can local solutions lead to ambitious INDCs, provide energy access & improve livelihoods? Many ecovillages and local communities are net zero carbon, energy self-sufficient, and offer wonderful opportunities to scale up local renewables, climate friendly agriculture, ecosystem restoration, etc. During this session we will describe extraordinary examples and … Read more

Green Gecko

  • Region: GENOA
  • Language: Thai

Green Gecko is a rural Thai villa for vacation rental in the countryside of northeast Thailand, out of Udon Thani. Constructed of sustainable materials in the traditional Thai style, this beautiful property sleeps 4 guests and offers a private saltwater swimming pool, complimentary Thai meals, free airport transfers and laundry, and ample space in a setting that is serene, peaceful and resolutely authentic. Many unusual and eclectic activities are offered at and around the property, and a … Read more