Change the Story, Change the World
The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity. A short documentary from Serena Aurora. Watch video
"Our dominant, extractive economy harms people and the planet. But around the world, communities are organizing to put people and the planet before profit. Here's a short film that looks at how we live, and how we can do it better." A Kontent Films production. Watch video
"One only needs to watch the evening news or scroll the endless facebook feed to see what is wrong with the world today. At every opportunity we are given a choice on whether to see goodness or something which could leave us rendered with despair, heartbroken and down trodden. We wonder often why we bother, what difference do we make? "We find ourselves now on the cusp of a rapidly changing world, one which seems awash with greed, distrust, imbalance and disconnection. In this time it seems now … Continue reading
"Communities in Senegal, Colombia, Jamaica, Palestine and Egypt are experimenting with more sustainable ways of living." Read the full story by Anna Leach.... Continue reading
People from all walks of life are coming together in community to explore alternative ways of living and being. The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) beautifully reflects the intent to live more sustainably and harmoniously on the planet. It consists of a constantly expanding network of intentional communities and ecovillages bridging all cultures and continents. In July members from the GEN family from all over the world will gather at the Findhorn Foundation and Community to celebrate over 20 … Watch video
The Wangan and Jagalingou people proudly celebrate their shared origins and connection with the land. This is the story of their journey, their community initiatives and how they maintain their cultural integrity. "The Wangan and Jagalingou people are the proud Traditional Owners and Native Title Applicants of a vast area of land in central-western Queensland. "For thousands of years, we have been custodians of this land and it is our responsibility to protect our land, water, people, history … Continue reading
"The Commons is a documentary film about communities all over the world re-asserting sustainable, responsible futures using ancient Commons principles. The Commons are the shared resources of the world, owned by all, not just a few. The Commons are an ancient-new open-source code around the sharing of resources. Five years in the making, we listened as 49 communities in the Americas, Europe and south Asia told us what has made their Commons work over the centuries. In the face of … Watch video
How might communities lead the rapid transition to renewable energy? Communities have immense potential to unlock solutions that create local impact. This challenge taps into our vast community-level resources to accelerate the transition from our current reliance on fossil fuels to one where renewable energy, a strong economy and clean air are the new status quo. OpenIDEO invites you to join them in designing solutions to make our world more sustainable for future generations. In partnership … Continue reading
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