Adaptation to climate change is a response that seeks to reduce the vulnerability of biological systems to the effects of long term perturbations. Climate change adaptation is especially important in developing countries as those countries are predicted to bear the brunt of the effects. That is, the capacity and potential for humans to adapt (called adaptive capacity) is unevenly distributed across different regions and populations, and developing countries generally have less capacity to adapt. … 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
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
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
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
Indigenous and Faith Led
- Date: 14 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Morocco
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 stories in this interactive panel. … Read more
Learning from Sustainable Traditions
- Date: 12 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: TBC, Morocco
The Global Ecovillage Network celebrates and honours the wisdom, inspiration and guidance that indigenous and traditional communities around the world have to offer for the design of self-sustaining, resilient human settlements. Core ecovillage principles include respecting cultural traditions that support human dignity, and integrating the best of our past with carefully chosen positive innovations. … Read more
Permaculture and Climate Change
- Date: 9 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: UNFCCC Climate Change Studio, Morocco
Organised by ECOLISE (European Network for Community-Led Initiatives on Climate Change and Sustainability) and GEN (Global Ecovillage Network) … Read more
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
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
