At the end of the course, participants will learn about:
Ecological
Appropriate Technology
mud ovens, rice hull stoves, solar cookers, Bamboo technology, growing fresh air Energy
solar, wind, biomass, home-scale biodigester, community-scale biodigester,
Ecological Waste Management
gray water system, composting toilets, household solid waste management, vermi-composting
Restoring Nature and Rebuilding after Disasters
risk and hazard mapping, growing survival food
Local Food
food forest system, backyard aquaponics system, system of rice intensification SRI, natural pest control, organic agriculture
Green Building & Retrofitting
natural buildings and materials, mud house, urban ecovillages – retrofit and designing from the ground up, permaculture
Biodiversity Conservation
wildlife conservation, bird watching, permaculture
Social
Social Management & Decision-Making
concensus decision-making, communication skills, social management contracts and agreements
Health and healing
yoga, bodywork, homeopathy, alternative medicine, natural and healing massage, the vegetarian lifestyle, aikido 12 basic movements
Leadership and Empowerment
How to advocate ecovillage living, being part of the Great Work, practice teaching, group dynamics and bonding games and sessions, networking, personal empowerment and leadership
How to grow community
Futures workshop, conflict resolution & mediation, deep groups, cooking together, group bonding and recreation, Social aspect of community retrofit: transitioning to sustainable living in existing communities in urban and rural areas
Economic
Local economies and Bioregionalism
Ecosystem-based, community-centered accounting system ECSOM, Ecosystem Valuation, bioregional planning
Social Enterprise development
The chain of happiness – sustainable livelihood, fair trade
Legal & Financial Issues
Community legal agreements, land ownership, process documentation on ecovillage planning and design, process and procedures in looking for land for the ecovillage
Alternative Currency System
Talents System, Ithaca Hours
Worldview
Reconnecting with Nature, Earth Ethics, The Ecozoic, Spiral Dynamics and Democracy, Eco-Spirituality, group meditation and rituals, art and community.
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