Ecovillage Design Education training for sustainability in Italy

DAMANHUR in partnership with GAIA EDUCATION presents the second

ECOVILLAGE DESIGN EDUCATION

TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN ITALY

May 5 – June 2, 2012

Based on the Gaia Education Ecovillage Design Curriculum, this seminar is an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005–2014.

 GOALS OF THIS COURSE INCLUDE

• exploring solutions and experiencing effective models to transform society • sharing 35 years of experience in creating a sustainable society
• transmitting design and implementation skills for effective projects
• restoring nature and building community on our planet
• building global consciousness for local action
• developing an artistic approach to life and problem solving
• exploring the importance of spirituality and creating sacred space in building new societies • enhancing effective collaboration skills

YOU WILL GAIN

• a Gaia Education Certificate as EDE designer
• integrative design skills in four areas of sustainability: ecology, economy, social aspects & worldview • basic tools for setting up EDE-courses in your region
• personal coaching and empowerment
• new friends, ideas, inspiration and hope!

The course will be held in English.

COSTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Course fee: € 1100

Food and accommodation not included (different options available, email for more information).

Reduced course fee for young people up to age 25. Scholarships may be available for people from developing countries.

Macaco Tamerice and Quaglia

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+39 348 6432318 / +39 348 8372446

This course is in coordination with Gaia Education, a program associated with the Global Ecovillage Network, and Damanhur Education.