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Are you passionate about creating resilient communities and regenerative livelihoods? Look no further! Gaia Education is excited to announce its upcoming webinar series, "Conversations on Resilience," where renowned speakers, activists, and authors will delve into the depths of community resilience.

The series aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to prepare and respond to psychological, social, economic, and ecological challenges. Gaia Education firmly believes that…

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-…

"Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing wholes rather than parts, for seeing patterns of change rather than static snapshots, and for understanding the subtle interconnectedness that gives living systems their unique character." 

        - Peter Senge, author of - 'The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of Learning Organisation. 

Have you ever wondered what we mean when discussing "systemic" problems or saying "the system is broken"?

Although some of us may be familiar with the…

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…

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future and building resilient communities? Look no further! Gaia Education is hosting a free masterclass with Helena Norberg-Hodge, a leading advocate for sustainable communities and founder of Local Futures. This exclusive event is open to all interested in the vital role of localisation in addressing global challenges.

Who is Helena Norberg-Hodge?

Helena Norberg-Hodge is an author, filmmaker, and pioneer in the localization movement. With decad…

Are you passionate about sustainability and want to become a trainer and educator? Then join us for the Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Damanhur, Italy, in September 2023!

The ToT program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to teach and facilitate sustainability-related courses and workshops. In this program, you will learn from experienced sustainability trainers and educators and gain hands-on experience designing and delivering engaging and interactive worksh…

Get ready to dive deep into the world of ecosystem restoration design! Gaia Education, in partnership with Ecosystem Restoration Camps, is excited to announce the upcoming course on ecosystem restoration design, starting on March 22, 2023.

The course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the principles and practices of ecosystem restoration design, including permaculture designers, restoration practitioners, land managers, and more. Throughout five modules, you will gain a compreh…

Give a warm welcome to our newest partner - Ubiquity University 

"Ubiquity believes in educating the whole person. We want you to discover your passion, unlock your potential and create positive change. That means activating your head in the pursuit of knowledge, your heart in the development of self-mastery, and your hands to make a real-world impact."

We hope this is the start of a fruitful partnership between two dedicated global educational institutions serving you, the global community. Ubi…

This article was written by Gaia Education certified trainer Albert Bates.

Gaia Education’s online programme Design for Sustainability offers you an opportunity to learn practical effective ways to create the change we all seek in your community. The Ecological Design dimension of the course starts on 9 January 2023 and there are a limited amount of places left for this edition, so sign up now.

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