Solution Library - Global Ecovillage Network

Introduction to Permaculture

Date: 29 April – 1 May 2016
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Location: Lower Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada

Beyond agriculture or architecture, but borrowing from both, permaculture is a comprehensive design tool that can be used to better own communities, gardens, and lives. By mimicking nature to heal broken systems (both ecological and social) permaculture provides a variety of approaches for positive change. In this introductory weekend, Graham Calder of P3 Permaculture will walk participants through the basics of permaculture philosophy and design. This introductory weekend is designed to … Read more

Permaculture Design Certificate

Date: 21 May – 31 July 2016
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Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada

This PDC follows the permaculture design curriculum established by Bill Mollison, and is internationally recognized as the standard in this field. Obtain your internationally recognized permaculture certificate, this spring the PDC is conveniently offered on weekends in Montréal! During his course, we will observe and follow the natural principles that drive ecological systems. We will learn, through both theory and practice, how to integrate these principles in designing our lives, homes, … Read more

Log house construction course

Date: 16 – 29 May 2016
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Location: Lokve (SLOVENIA), Slovenia

A two-week course of log house construction is suitable for everyone who wants to learn the basics of this type construction. The whole process of constructing a small log house will cover several areas: How to prepare the logs: - ordering suitable timber - marking, measuring, selecting logs - removing the bank and peeling logs How to build a wall: - the basic principles - choosing the first log - choosing the following logs for the wall - drawing and cutting notches - drawing … Read more

Camp Auroville 15-23 May 2016

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Location: India

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 … Read more

Casas pasivas y su futuro ecologico

March 19, 2016

No solo es lo que viene en un futuro cercano, sino que ya muchas de las construcciones de hoy en día se levantan bajo éste concepto; no es de extrañar que así sea, si tenemos en cuenta las grandes ventajas que esto implica no solo a nivel del cuidado del medioambiente sino también en lo que a nuestra economía personal se refiere. Por ejemplo, una casa pasiva requiere hasta un 90 por ciento menos de energía de calefacción que una convencional. Su nombre conlleva la idea y puesta en práctica … Read more

GEN Desk at Auroville An Update

March 9, 2016

GEN (Global Ecovillage Network) and Gaia Education in Auroville Since the beginning, the Global Ecovillage Network has had an informal presence in Auroville with many Aurovilians connected to the network and establishing informal partnerships and EDE (Ecovillage Design Education) courses. Following the GEN +20 Conference in Findhorn in early July 2015, the GEN desk was officially started in August 2015 as ‘Pitchandikulam … Read more

Yo Ecologico – Taller Vivencial

Date: 13 – 15 May 2016
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Location: Mas Franch - La Garrotxa - Gerona, Spain

Herramientas para la transición Interna y Global El objetivo de este Taller es explorar nuestras respuestas internas a la situación de nuestro mundo, tomar energías y prepararnos para tomar parte en su sanación. Para ello ofrecemos un taller activo, con diversas actividades y dinámicas en la Naturaleza, algunas en grupo, en parejas y otras individuales ahondando en nuestro interior. Este Taller está basado en la Ecología Profunda y El Trabajo que Conecta de Nuevo de Joanna Macy, … Read more

Earth Activism – Workshop with Starh

Date: 5 – 7 August 2016
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Location: Community Schloss Tempelhof, www.schloss-tempelhof.de), Germany

In these troubling times, when our global leaders are failing to grapple with the immense threats to our climate, our environment, and our well-being, how do we find our personal power and confidence to step up into new realms and play on a larger stage? We can draw nourishment from nature and community. In this workshop, we’ll use ritual, meditation, guided journeys, dance and song to connect with the deep wellsprings of inspiration that the earth offers us. We will explore the internal and … Read more

The College for Community Building

Date: 19 – 21 February 2016
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Location: As-One Community Suzuka, Akoso cho 14-28, Suzuka city, Mie prefecture, JAPAN 5130828, Japan

How can we realize the happy enterprises for people? *All people both presidents and employees can enjoy working *No hierarchy, no orders, no punishments, The enterprises running well, where all employees can lively work. *No mutual attack, no opposition, The enterprises people can talk out anything together. Practical Studies on the site of Mammy's Lunch Box in As-One Community, Suzuka, JAPAN Mammy's Lunch Box is a community business of handmade lunch boxes. Employees appear … Read more

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