"Biologist E O Wilson’s grand idea of setting aside half of the planet for nature to thrive is both appealing and deeply challenging, writes William Lynn. But it’s missing a key element: an urban vision of how people can live ecologically, joyously in the half we make our own. "A much-anticipated book in conservation and natural science circles is E O Wilson’s Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life, which is due early next year. "It builds on his proposal to set aside half the Earth for the … Continue reading
Living With The Land
"This wonderful series of 9 short films explores aspects of Living With The Land, from Natural Building with Kevin McCloud to Off-grid Living. Highly recommended for anyone interested in permaculture and building a sustainable future. "Produced by Permaculture magazine and Permaculture People, the films explore successful permaculture projects across a range of topics, such as large-scale, regenerative agriculture, forest gardening, urban permaculture and natural building." Continue reading
The Man Who Stopped the Desert – Trailer
"From a harsh, uncompromising land comes a story of hope... "Yacouba Sawadogo, a peasant farmer from Africa has succeeded where international agencies failed. Over the last twenty years he has successfully battled against nature, and man, to become a pioneer in the fight against desertification. "But Yacouba's struggle is not simply an agricultural story, it is pure drama. It is about one man's conviction that now has the potential to benefit many thousands living in the Sahel region of … Watch video
Rwanda: Choosing a path of sustainability
A beautifully shot short film by John D. Lui about Rwanda's new story ..... by linking economic development to a policy of land conservation and the use of renewables, Rwanda has lifted more than one million people out of poverty and become a model of sustainable growth. Watch video
