Convivencia: "ECOLOGÍA INTERIOR"

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.

The Global Eco-village network (GEN) and GEN Africa initiated the first Eco-village Design Education (EDE) course in South Africa at Lynedoch Eco-village in Stellenbosch, approximately 50km outside Cape Town. 25 Participants coming from varying African countries and abroad gathered at Lynedoch Eco-village in Stellenbosch to witness and take part in the first Eco-village Design Education course held in South Africa. A mixed group of people passionately seeking to (re) connect to other people and find ways to live more sustainably with the earth. The course was funded by Heidehof Stiftung and Lush Cosmetics. Lua Bashala-Kekana, Lucky Kekana and Kosha Anja Joubert have worked passionately over the past couple years to bring the course into being. In spite of some unexpected knocks (including a last minute venue change) the course proceeded remarkably smoothly and brought together a unique, diverse and micro-cosmic group of people from over 8 countries and four continents. Lua Bashala-Kekana, Lucky Kekana and Paola Vidulich facilitated the course. Guest Trainers included Kosha Anja Joubert; Ninnette Eliasov; Paulo Mellett; Gillian Wilton; Judy Bekker and Mthunzi Funo. Connecting The course started with the Social Dimension which helped to connect and bring bonding to the group and also awaken deep rooted reactions and emotions. The opening evening gave everyone an opportunity to meet and exchange expectations. GEN was introduced on the first day as well as Gaia Education. The group got to know each other over the next few days which brought bonding but also surfaced sensitivities of race, class and gender inequality through continued injustice in South Africa. The group explored: collective wisdom; community building; rank awareness and visioning considering GEN South Africa as part of a collective Dragon Dreaming exercise. Outings to the Spier Estates Bio Dynamic farm, Khayalitsha Township and later to Cape Town also brought deeper introductions. Dee

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

26th APRIL – 9th MAY At Caña Dulce, one of Spain’s best example of Mediterranean permaculture and forest gardening – with an abundant organic market garden and high quality self-build eco-construction, a small community and venue for permaculture, Kundalini Yoga and healthy living courses and retreats. This high quality course is certified by the English Permaculture Association and it has a strong focus on applied permaculture, forest gardening and whole health, personal projects and community sustainability – so it´s suitable if you are keen to learn the pc design tools and techniques of pc to apply to your own projects and create significant life changes or to apply more widely to green building and eco-project development. With Aranya, Steve Charter, Lucho Iglesias and Matricia Lana. The course will start by covering the key ethics and principles of pc and forest gardening with a host of hands on practicals. More info: www.permaculturacanadulce.org Tel: 607 63 29 37 ma**********@***il.com Tel: 607 63 29 37