A European conference of the Global Ecovillage Network will take place in Eco Valley, Hungary from July 10-13 2012.
If you are involved in adult or community education, you may be eligible for funding to attend this event.
| Ecovillages act as research and training centres for sustainable development within wider society. Alongside the abundance of networking opportunities and the flow of inspiration within and between participants, the hosting Eco-Valley Foundation will serve as a living example and field of practice for the themes of this year’s conference:
Topics will include: Villages in Transition to Resilience – using participatory design processes for the journey towards a sustainable society Gaming – how to express our dedication to, and love for, the world in quests, adventures and shared journeys that are fun instead of hard work!! Sustainable Economy – alternatives to the prevalent growth model for creating resilient local economies. Alternative Technology – hands-on experience and the theoretical background to new technologies that make a real difference NextGEN – The next generation in the Global Ecovillage Network: involving youth and young adults in sustainable projects Global Scope of GEN – meeting engaged GEN-networkers and learning from best practice examples from all over the planet, including GEN-Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. |
See more details and RSVP on Transition Ireland and Northern Ireland:http://transitiontownsireland.ning.com/events/event/show?id=3067718%3AEvent%3A54303&xgi=1aJ4bmzFevYep0&xg_source=msg_invite_event