MINI -EDE
MINI -EDE
Ecovillage Design Education programmes, often referred to as ‘EDEs’, provide participants of all ages with the knowledge and practical skills to start on the journey of designing a regenerative society. Through this experiential course, we explore social tools, different world views, an equitable economic concept, and more efficient ways to use energy, waste, and materials. And even more importantly, we deep dive into rebuilding community. It is truly a transformational process!
However, for some it is not possible to take time off work/family/school for a four-week immersion programme.
Our new mini-EDEs offer the possibility of experiencing the taste of a full EDE, maintaining the core values and following the 4D mandala, but in a shorter version.
Mini-EDEs are for everybody and particularly suited to young people. They can be held as youth camps or school clubs. Check out below some examples of mini-EDEs around the world!
Certify Your Programme
Since 2006, Gaia Education has successfully supported delivering more than 350 programmes in 55 countries over six continents, reaching over 22,000 students. Ecovillage Design Education programmes, often referred to as ‘EDEs’, provide participants of all ages with the knowledge and practical skills to design a regenerative society. Through this experiential course, we'll explore social tools, different world views, an equitable economic concept, and more efficient ways to use energy, waste, and materials.
Our new mini-EDEs offer the possibility of experiencing the taste of a full EDE, maintaining the core values and following the 4D mandala, but in a shorter version.
All mini-EDE applications are invited to submit the listed forms in the certification or re-certification processes to receive Gaia Education Certification.
After re-certification, the mini-EDE certification is automatically renewed for 3 years, as long as no significant changes are made to the programme. Nevertheless, the schedule and proof of payment must be sent to certification@gaiaeducation.org for each programme.
Programme Criteria
If your course meets the following criteria, your organisation is eligible to receive Gaia Education certification and the ESD Contributor stamp.
- A minimum of 6.5 contact hours per dimension + 4 for design (a total of 30 hours/course)
- A strong intention to cover all four dimensions of sustainability (download here the 4D curriculum below)
- A minimum of 4 hours devoted to applying design methods and processes into real-life scenarios
- A skilled team of educators with sufficient knowledge and experience, and at least one who has completed a full EDE (Certificate as an EDE Designer, ideally also ToT and GEDS)
- An appropriate venue, ideally demonstrating an integrated application of design for sustainable settlements
- A commitment to complete and submit course evaluations and reports
- A commitment to follow international branding guidelines
- A commitment to contribute to Education for Sustainable Development activities in your region
Certification price: £75
Re-certification: £50, if done within a year
If you think that your organisation has a good reason why to pay less, get in touch with certification@gaiaeducation.org.
After re-certification, the mini-EDE certification is automatically renewed for 3 years if no significant changes are made to the programme. Nevertheless, the schedule and proof of payment must be sent to certification@gaiaeducation.org for each programme.
Previous MINI-EDEs reports
mini-EDE GEN Japan March 2023
The GEN-Japan Gaia Youth, Mini-EDE Youth program was successfully held in an intensive camp format, at As One Suzuka Community and the surrounding Suzuka City-designated biodiversity area, from March 25th to 29th in 2023.
