Ecology & sustainability

Unheard Invitations: Piercing the Veil Between Species by Susan Eirich | Kosmos Journal

13 June 2017 Leave a Comment

The wild animals are lonely for us. We are lonely for them. We have become disconnected from each other. What if we expanded our sense of community to truly include all living beings? Included their perspectives, needs, and gifts? What would be the state of our environment then? In 2000, I founded Earthfire Institute, a wildlife sanctuary, and lived with rescued wild animals over their lifetime—bears, bison, wolves, cougars and other animals native to the Rocky Mountains. I have witnessed … Continue reading

Earthrise – Trailer

10 May 2017 Leave a Comment

Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told solely by the Apollo 8 astronauts, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe, and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space. This iconic image had a powerful impact on the astronauts and the world, offering a perspective that transcended national, political, and religious boundaries. Told 50 years later, Earthrise compels us to remember this shift and to … Watch video

Localisation ~ Helena Norberg-Hodge

9 May 2017 Leave a Comment

Regional development as the third wave of eco-social innovation by Daniel Wahl

4 May 2017 Leave a Comment

Bioregional regeneration, relocalisation of regional economies, and the third wave of eco-social innovation prototypes pioneered in Denmark. This article reports on a recent meeting on the island of Langeland in Denmark aimed at promoting regional development education and learning from inspirational models for regional economic development. Among the participants were many long-term friends of the Findhorn Foundation Community. "I have just come back from a meeting on the island of Langeland … Continue reading

Podcast: A Conversation with Helena Norberg-Hodge with Charles Eisentein

1 May 2017 Leave a Comment

"This is a conversation with the political thinker and activist Helena Norberg-Hodge. She had a huge radicalizing influence on my political thinking through her film Ancient Futures. By "radical" I don't mean the usual leftist politics. Helena is a tireless advocate for re-localization, the reclaiming of the commons, and the importance of direct participation in community. She is deeply insightful in linking these to global issues. Having spent decades in Ladakh, she is also one of the first to … Continue reading

Earth Hour 2017: Ten Years of Impact

25 March 2017 Leave a Comment

WWF's Earth Hour shows us how each of us can be heroes for our planet, our home. Our actions today can change our tomorrow - together, let's #ChangeClimateChange. Join the movement at http://www.earthhour.org/ClimateAction/ today. Earth Hour 2017 will take place on Saturday 25 March 8:30 p.m. local time. Let us know what country you are in and how will you be celebrating by posting in the comments below. Watch video

6 water-saving innovations to celebrate this World Water Day

22 March 2017 1 Comment

"World Water Day is a timely reminder that the lack of clean and safe water resources is the biggest risk to human well-being, global peace and security worldwide. Here are six innovations that are addressing these challenges." Read the full story by Vaidehi Shah.... Continue reading

Whanganui River to gain legal personhood

17 March 2017 Leave a Comment

"In a world first, a New Zealand river will be recognised as a person. "The Whanganui River [Te Awa Tupua] Claims Settlement Bill was passed today, giving the Whanganui River the same status as a legal person. "Te Urewera, the former national park, was granted the same status when Tūhoe settled with the Crown in 2014. "In Whanganui they have a saying: 'Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au' - which translates into English as, 'I am the river and the river is me.' "The river will now be the first in … Continue reading

Stubborn Optimism: Christiana Figueres Interview

14 March 2017 Leave a Comment

At the end of last year, Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and architect of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, visited the ethical bank, Triodos, to share some wisdom and inspiration on how to 'be a leader of the change you want to see'. Tridodos happens to be the bank used by the Findhorn Foundation and Christiana will be one of the keynote speakers at Findhorn's 2019 Climate Change & Consciousness conference. Christiana's sage … Continue reading

Arid land to a fertile Eden: permaculture lessons from Portugal | The Guardian

9 March 2017 Leave a Comment

"The land undulates upwards into gentle hills, cradling nooks of fertile terraces growing sweetcorn, sunflowers and tomatoes, before rolling down into tranquil lakes. It looks like a natural Edenic paradise on earth. But 20 years ago this land was arid and barren, and farming was a struggle. "The land is called Tamera, the name given to these 330 acres in southern Portugal by a community of 30 people who moved here from Germany in 1995. Today, 200 people from all over the world live here. … Continue reading