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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, …

We're excited to bring you the latest scoop on the Horizon Project Curiosoil, a visionary initiative to revolutionise soil education. The kick-off meeting, held at Fabrica Centro Ciência Viva, Aveiro, from February 19 to 21, was a momentous occasion that set the stage for the project's ambitious journey.

Getting the Dirt on Curiosoil: A Quick Recap

Curiosoil (Awakening Soil Curiosity to Catalyse Soil Literacy) is a four-year, EU co-funded project spearheaded by the Universidade de Aveiro. The …

The CurioSoil EU project is finally starting with an open session at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

All the partners are coming together to get to know each other and discuss the project flow for the next four years. The project brings together scientists, policymakers, artists, tech experts, ecologists, educators, teachers and people from many other areas to bring interactive, innovative soil education to mainstream schooling. 

European Commission funds the project and brings together …

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…

Today marks a significant milestone as Gaia Education kicks off the CURIOSOIL project, a Horizon-funded initiative by the European Union under the Soil Mission. The urgency to address soil degradation is undeniable, with around 60% of EU soils currently considered unhealthy. Gaia Education invites you to join the Mission Soil Manifesto – a call to action for individuals and entities alike to safeguard our planet's living skin.

Sign the soil manifesto! 🌱

Why the Mission Soil Manifesto?

The i…

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 …

In order to increase the reach of our message about holistic regeneration, we've joined TikTok!

Come and follow us for educational videos about all aspects of systemic change and hear from prominent voices in the field of regeneration. We are excited to be sharing ideas, news and thoughts in a more visual format and engaging with more people. 

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We are proud to announce that Gaia Education is a part of the CurioSoil EU HORIZON project along with 11 other organisations (Universidade de Aveiro, Associacio Revolve Mediterraneo, Fakulteta Za Varstvo Okolja, Wakeningen University, Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Ecolise, European Science communication Institute, European School heads association, Stichting International Soil reference and information centre, Universitaet fuer bo…