"In the early 1990s psychologist and deep ecology practitioner Theodore Roszak realized that there was a connection between an individual’s emotional problems, the ills of Western society, and the exploitation of the natural world. This led him to search for a new kind of psychology that addressed the sources of our cultural madness and the psychic harm that occurs from being disconnected from nature. "Roszak coined the phrase ecopsychology to describe this new field of study. Ecopsychology … Continue reading
Five Movements Igniting Change for the Earth
"We live in a time of rapid transformation. Some say we are on the verge of a great shift in human consciousness. Growing numbers of people are looking at the way they live, the way humans operate on the planet, and deciding that we must change our course. "Once a paradigm has shifted, there is no going back. We emerge on the other side with a completely renewed perspective, unable to return to our old way of thinking. Many great movements have emerged in recent years, pushing us to leave … Continue reading
World Leaders Making Strides for a Sustainable World | Pachamama Alliance
Pachamama Alliance celebrates "Presidents and leaders from all over the world who are leading the way for a sustainable future, and creating the space in their regions for sustainable practices to thrive." "We live in a time with immense opportunity to build a thriving, just and sustainable world for all. In order to do so, we need to take action. These world leaders are doing what they can, when they can, but it’s not enough. "It’s not up to these leaders to make change for us, it’s up to us … Continue reading
Protecting the Source, Inspiring the Future: The Story of Pachamama Alliance
The Pachamama Alliance is a non-profit organization working to create a just, thriving and sustainable world for all. Their work started in the Amazon rainforest with a call from their indigenous partners, and has spread their message to the entire world. Watch the inspiring story of how the Pachamama Alliance was born and continues to thrive.... Watch video
Message from the Amazon with Atossa Soltani and Patricia Gualinga | Bioneers
Our friends at Bioneers bring us this passionate talk from the courageous Kichwa leader from the Ecuadorian Amazon who joins Amazon Watch and The Pachamama Alliance with an urgent report from the front lines of protecting the lungs of the planet where women’s leadership is rising. Watch video
