This is the site of the international ecotourism society. You will find a lot of information about ecotourism in the world. You will see how you could get involved and/or also learn about the intership opportunities. There is also the possibility to sign up for the newsletter … Read more
Co-operative Partnerships with Tourism Operators Partnerships with hotels to sell Argan products to tourism customers
The South West of Morocco attracts many tourists. Through partnering with hotels and guest houses, the Argan producing co-operatives can be sure of having their merchandise sold under fair trade practices. The hotels collect a percentage of the profits but this loss is offset by the co-ops receiving the full marketable value for their products. … Read more
Casas pasivas, un futuro ecológico
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 de … Read more
Gift-economy Social Permaculture
A gift economy, gift culture, or gift exchange is a mode of exchange where valuables are not traded or sold, but rather given without an explicit agreement for immediate or future rewards. This contrasts with a barter economy or a market economy, where goods and services are primarily exchanged for value received. Social norms and custom govern gift exchange. Gifts are not given in an explicit exchange of goods or services for money or some other commodity. Property is not a thing, but a … Read more
Creating a Business Plan How to create a business plan
Business Plans are useful for start-up or existing businesses, profit or non-profit organizations. A Business Plan can be as simple or as complicated as desired. The main aim of a business plan is to create a clear view of the objectives of the business and how to attain them. This will ensure that everyone who is collaborating with its implementation has a clear view of the direction. There are many examples and templates of Business Plans online. Pick the one you feel is most appropriate … Read more
Art of Hosting Cuenca 2014
- Date: 31 July – 2 August 2014
- Languages:
- EnglishSpanish
- Location: Ecuador
The art of convene and host meaningful conversations Cuenca , Ecuador - 1 to 3 August 2014 ¿How do we make wise decisions in times of great complexity? For 3 days, let's explore this and other questions. Let's meet a different approach towards challenges. Let's experience practices and innovative models to make wise decisions, when facing 21 century. We know that challenges change... ...¿and what about changing as well our … Read more
Única visita de John Croft en España
- Date: 10 – 17 July 2014
- Languages:
- EnglishSpanish
- Location: Spain
1. Thinking like a Mountain: Tiempo Profundo y el Ser Ecológico (20 h) Comienza el Domingo 10 Agosto a las 16:00h y termina el Martes 12 de agosto a las 20:00h http://www.molinodeguadalmesi.com/index.php/dragon-dreaming/talleres-dd/con-john-croft/thinking-like-a-mountain-ecologia-profunda 2. Creación de Organizaciones de Centro Vacío (20 h) Comienza el Miércoles 13 Agosto a las 10:00h y termina el Viernes 15 Agosto a las … Read more
Cruzando la frontera Peru-Bolivia!!
- Date: 25 – 28 January 2013
- Languages:
- AimaraEnglishPortugueseQuechuaSpanish
Entre los días 26-29 de Enero, el proyecto Común Tierra estará cruzando la frontera de Perú - Bolivia, entrando en nuestro décimo país del viaje! … Read more