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Embracing Change: Ross Jackson's Vision for a Sustainable Tomorrow

In his latest book, Gaia Education board member Ross Jackson presents a provocative exploration of our civilisation's trajectory, challenging us to confront the stark reality of collapse while offering a compelling vision for a brighter future. With his insight as an economist and an activist's passion, Jackson takes readers on a journey from the roots of our societal challenges to the possibilities of transformation.

At the he…

Written by Laryssa Carreiro from Collab Jovem project

Laryssa Carreiro grew up on the east side of São Paulo/Capital. She is a poet and writer on Medium, publishing poems through Fazia Poesia page. She is also an educator and English translator-interpreter. She was in Collab Jovem - Flor das Águas (2022) as a monitor and trainee and returned to the festival at Casa Una (2023) with the affective writing workshop.

The time is now. 

Now is a state that doesn't stop you from imagining the futur…

As we commemorate International Women's Day, let's shine a light on the extraordinary contributions of female authors to literature and society. Through their powerful stories and thought-provoking insights, these writers have addressed issues of gender, race, identity, and humanity. Let's delve into some of their impactful works:

Liv Strömquist - "I'm Every Woman" (originally in Swedish) Liv Strömquist's graphic novel "I'm Every Woman" offers a clever and engaging exploration of feminist histo…

In the middle of daily life, it's easy to forget our place in the grand tapestry of existence. We get caught up in our routines, our ambitions, and our struggles, losing sight of the bigger picture.

But amidst the chaos, there lies a fundamental truth: we are nature.

Our worldview—the lens through which we perceive the world—shapes our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to the environment. It influences how we interact with nature, how we prioritise our resources, and ultimately, …

This is a Transcript of Daniel Wahl’s ‘Findhorn Talk’ on ‘Human and Planetary Health: Ecosystems Restoration at the dawn of the Century of Regeneration’; October 13th, 2018 originally written on his Medium page.

… These [above] are pictures of the Loess Plateau in China. John D. Liu, who was here at Findhorn for the New Story Summit, documented this change. Over fourteen years the Chinese managed to turn an arid desert into a fertile and productive landscape. 

It is a very large area South-E…

Ecosystem restoration means assisting in the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as conserving the ecosystems that are still intact. This is concrete action that we can take in our immediate environment, you just need some knowledge and tools on how to get started. 

Healthier ecosystems, with richer biodiversity, yield greater benefits such as more fertile soils and larger stores of greenhouse gases. It is also estimated that 60% of expected species extinctions …

Happy Solstice guys! We celebrate the changing of the seasons in both the north and the south, wishing you all seasonal greetings!

Here is a short reflection from Henrique, Gaia Education's mastermind & IT support. 

"Life is imbalanced. Life is a contrast of forces dancing in opposition, always in search of perfect harmony, without ever achieving it. Day and night, light and shadow, life and death, interspersed in a vital embrace.

If the planet were a perfect sphere, with no slopes, and no ups an…

Earlier this year, the Gaia Education team were busy bees taking part in two 'Youth Action for Nature and Well-being' events in Europe - Spain and Edinburgh. Our youth are facing many challenges surrounding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety, so we are thrilled to be part of a project empowering youth to face these challenges head-on. Helping us all build towards a more sustainable future where the youth are empowered to take environmental action while maintaining their mental health and well-…

Happy 97th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough (May 8th)!

A perfect time to bring you an excerpt from his book, 'A Life on Our Planet.' This excerpt imagines a world economy that resembles the Amazon rainforest rather than one that values growth at all costs. If we are to live sustainably, we must connect and learn from nature in all areas of life, as we are the only species that live outside of the laws of nature.

This chapter highlights the need to transform our economic systems that look aft…