Ecovillage Radio: Recent Episodes
Ecovillage Radio
Talk show and interviews. Topics: ecovillages, local foods, accessible renewable energy, local governance, conflict resolution and issues related to sustainable living.
Kakwa Ecovillage is a rural Cooperative farm. There are 540 acres. Since society needs good wholesome food there is an opportunity to supply that. How much work is involved? If I'm not a Farmer what talents/skills do you have to bring to the Ecovillage? How would you generate an income for yourself? This is a call in show with an oportunity to ask questions.
This is an open format as if you were there. Precorded.
Highlights include:
Reports from:
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The Baltic Region Network
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Senegal
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Columbia
Fund Raising with Robert Hall
Innovative legal perspectives with Mumta Ito
This is an open format as if you were there. Precorded.
Highlights include:
Reports from:
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Zimbabwe
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Romania
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New Findhorn Association
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Netherlands
NextGEN reports:
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Politics & GEN
This is an open format as if you were there. Precorded. Highlights include: Lessons learned : Tamera Ecovillage Reports from: * Thailand * Congo NextGEN reports: * Central & South America * Asia * North America
This is an open format as if you were there. Prerecorded: Highlights include: Ross & Hildur Jackson, Co-Founders of Gaia Trust Lessons Learned: Findhorn Foundtion Zegg Community *Damanhur Community Conference Sharing
This is an open format as if you were there. Prerecorded: Welcome & Opening Highlights include: Speakers: Jakob von Uexkull creator of The Right Livelihood Award and founder of the World Future Council Kosha Joubert, President of GEN
Ross will share his memories and dreams for the Global Ecovillage Network, GEN. Time allowing he will also provide insight into the state of the Global Financial system.
An important new Ecovillage is being settled this year in the vibrant seaside community of Belfast, Maine, USA. Sanna will describe the journey of the community from it's initial vision in 2007 to it's newest milestone: the first members moving in this month, June 2012.
"Isadon" , the Founder of Konohana Community and Michiyo Furuhashi, member of the Konohana Community and board member of Gaia Education and the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), offer insights into their community.
Kakwa Ecovillage is open to new members to join their Cooperative in 2012. Your calls and chat questions are welcome.
Sustainability: what are the choices for our listeners and supporters in 2012? A short programme: 10 minutes of talk and 20 minutes for your calls!
Penelope will discuss the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) in Asia, today and the Ecovillage Conference TOKYO 2010,May 28-30th.
Joe Sardinha, President of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association will discuss the realities of eating and growing "local food". Trade policies will be highlighted, as they impact the consumer.
Cliff coordinated the Saskatchewan Sunflower Committee Trials for about 25 years. He will discuss cultivation and some nutritional aspects of sunflowers.
Lisette will discuss her experience in Copenhagen where the parallel alternative to COP 15 was the meeting of: people, movements and organizations to develop constructive solutions to the climate crisis.
Pentti will join us to discuss general cultivation practices for growing hazelnuts, as well as some of the nutritional benefits of hazelnut consumption.
Roman is current President and a co-founder of the Prince George Farmer's Market Association in it's 13th year.
Discussion will include:cultivation, suitable varieties, preservation for storage, and some health benefits of the fruit.
Greg is founder, principal and chief of design for Village Habitat Design. Among his many achievements include "East Lake Commons"which won the World Habitat Award in 2000.
Discussion with Ina about life at ZEGG Ecovillage, near Belzig, Germany including their process called the Forum.
Judith will provide a brief history of Findhorn, and discuss it's evolution towards an ecovillage.
Shane will discuss the history, provide an overview of the land, ownership structure and other unique aspects of Whole Village, an aspiring Ecovillage located in the Town of Caledon, Ontario, Canada.
Arjuna will discuss the history, overview, land, ownership structure and other unique aspects of Earthaven Ecovillage located near Asheville, North Carolina.
Noted philanthropist, and social change activist Ross Jackson,PhD offers his view on the current world economy, outlooks for the short term, and solutions for active engagement. How do we take advantage of this moment in time to create a more equitable world?
Liz discusses the development of her mainstream ecovillage community in Ithaca, NY, that includes multiple cohousing neighborhoods, organic farms, open space preservation and hands-on educational work. “EcoVillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture”, Liz's recent book will also be discussed.
May will be discussing the "Ecovillage Design Education" curriculum developed by Gaia Education and its transdisciplinary approach to education for sustainability. Endorsed by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Gaia Education's courses are open to a diverse group of people with a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds who are interested in taking an active role in the transition to a more sustainable society.
Current developments, history, and life at the iconic intentional community/ecovillage "The Farm" will be discussed with Douglas Stevenson.
Dr. Jackson will discuss some of the milestones of the last 13 years for the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), some potential visions for the future, and his upcoming new book, Breakaway.
Marty Frost will review Cooperatives in Canada and their relevance today. History, definitions/scope, successes in Canada, some international examples, the ecovillage applications, current initiatives …the future, will all be discussed.
Tony will discuss life at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, as well as upcoming events at Dancing Rabbit, including the 2008 Fall FIC Organizational Meeting.
Living Routes' mission is to provide future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and wisdom needed to repair the earth after 200 years of industrialization and to build durable economies and healthy communities that can thrive into the indefinite future. It offers for-credit sustainability education programs on every continent in semester, January-term and summer formats.
Discussion on the current and future plans of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), including the recent GEN Europe Annual General Assembly.Also Jonathan's work as an author will be covered.
Are you interested in locally grown food & food security? This show is for you!
Pete Amyoony a gardener of many years and avid seed saver will relate the basics of growing potatoes. Pete lives in the community of Dunster, British Columbia, Canada. Issues involved in selecting seed potatoes, range of varieties available, growing season care, harvest and storage will be discussed.