We believe in circular economies that value and equalise different forms of resources into unlocking change. Thus, our platforms will always bring you opportunities for exchanging intelligence, giving, and receiving. We are honoured to be part of this network of inspiring people, projects, initiatives, and organisations. Follow us on Instagram and invite your friends. The more, the merrier! We hope you all enjoy this month's opportunities to get involved and inspired. |
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The Oxford Real Farming Conference has become the unofficial gathering of the agroecological farming movement in the UK, including organic and regenerative farming, bringing together practicing farmers and growers with scientists and economists, activists, and policy-makers. During a two-day event every January, it offers a broad programme that delves deep into farming practices and techniques as well as addressing the bigger questions relating to our food and farming system. Its inclusive programme is suggested and developed by its delegates, and we are here to invite this beautiful network of ours to participate. Send your proposals by August 20th through this page, and make sure to join us for the event next year! |
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Inner and outer resilience at 42 Acres |
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42 Acres is hosting a 4 day immersive retreat called "Inner and outer resilience", in partnership with St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation. The retreat offers practical tools for inner and outer resilience, combining an unflinching look at the reality of ecological and social breakdown. With simple regenerative action on the land, we will be coming together in community, taking a courageous look at the future, and getting our hands in the earth. |
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In order to make this fabulous programme accessible to more people, Be The Earth is sponsoring all accommodation and catering. The cost per person is between £350 and £550, and the fees go towards the production and facilitation of the retreat. Come together! |
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Humanity as an integral part of nature with Schumacher |
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Escola Schumacher Brasil and Philip Franses are launching an international year-long program that embodies the rich and forgotten history of Western philosophers and pioneers that envisioned humanity as an integral part of nature. 'Goethe and the language of Holistic Science' will bring embodied learning and active engagement on different subjects, leading participants to implement a coherent and holistic view of daily life through their own projects and personal inquiries. Created and led by Philip Franses (co-editor of the Holistic Science Journal), facilitated by Beatriz Tadema and Maria Eugenia Salcedo (Escola Schumacher Brasil) with resident practitioner Roland Playle (MSc in Holistic Science) and other international guest teachers, they are also offering some possibilities of contribution and concession rates. The course starts on September 7th, and will be held online via Zoom. |
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To celebrate the We Feed the World photographic exhibition in Frome (as seen in our July newsletter), The Gaia Foundation & Be the Earth have collaborated with many partners and local producers to curate a programme of food and farming events through August and September. Check out our favourite panels and buy your tickets to join us in these lively and urgent conversations! |
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Rewilding is an incredibly inspiring, large-scale and regenerative approach to restore the diversity we have lost, but how do we ensure that our food production needs are also integrated? Seth Tabatznik (Be The Earth), will join this talk with Ben Goldsmith (Chair of Rewilding Britain), Hal Rhoades (The Gaia Foundation) and Tasha Stevens-Vallencillo (42 Acres). |
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| | Explore the importance of nutrient dense, wild and locally grown foods to our health and immunity. How can we incorporate this into our diets, also ensuring locally diverse foods are shared equitably across society? With Alex Laird (author of From Root to Stem), and Tasha Stevens-Vallecillo (42 Acres). | | |
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| | Let's explore why the small farm is a critical pathway to address our ecological crisis. With Chris Smaje (author of A Small Farm Future, co-founder of Vallis Veg), Robyn Minogue (Seed Sovereignty), James Turner (Glimpse) and Peter Macfadyen (author of Flatpack Democracy). | | |
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How about supporting Amazon today? |
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You might have seen our crowdfunding campaign to help maintain the grounds of an Amazonian people known as Mutuca, who are in danger of losing their agroforestry property to grazing farmers. We're back today to thank this beautiful network for all the support and to let you know that we are only £1,800 short of our goal! Make your contribution now, and let's celebrate together the protection of this important community! |
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Indigenous populations have long protected local ecosystems and preserved biodiversity through practices that are today known as agroforestry, permaculture, silvopasture, and others. "Although they comprise less than 5% of the world population, Indigenous peoples protect 80% of the Earth's biodiversity in the forests, deserts, grasslands, and marine environments in which they have lived for centuries", according to WWF. Meet some of our indigenous friends' work in southern Brazil: the Guarani Yperupá Commission. Watch them now to learn more! |
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