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ecoliteracy.org
the center for ecoliteracy in berkeley, california is dedicated to education for sustainable living. it promotes ecolology and systems thinking in primary and secondary education, is a center for seminars and more.
cofounded by fritjof capra. - to me this is one of the most important and integrated educational concepts i found up to now. great links under ‘resources’, as well
gaiaeducation.org
an 'international team of educators developing curricula and courses on development for sustainable urban and rural settlements' ('ecovillage design studies' and more)
esalen.org
extraordinary center for interdisciplinary studies in big sur, california
schumachercollege.org.uk
an international center for ecological/integrated/interdisciplinary studies in great britain. excellent and high-quality courses, seminars and educators/professors. excellent links…
schumacher.org.uk
the schumacher organization is promoting human scale sustainable development
cat.org.uk
center for alternative technology, located in wales
cat aims to ‚inspire, inform and enable’ people to live more sustainably
navdanya.org
is a movement founded by dr.vandana shiva (physicist, ecologist, activist and author) in india. it is born of a vision that celebrates diversity in nature and culture.
they give courses and have programs, as well.
‚we work for earth democracy by promoting fundamental rights and responsibilities to seed, food, and water to ensure that all species and societies evolve to their full potential.’
edibleschoolyard.org
The 'Edible Schoolyard' is an initiative at Martin Luther King, Jr Middle School in Berkeley, CA. Their mission is 'to create and sustain an organic garden and landscape that is wholly integrated into the school's curriculum and lunch program. It involves the students in all aspects of farming the garden - along with preparing, serving and eating the food - as a means of awakening their senses and encouraging awareness and appreciation of the transformative values of nourishment, community, and stewardship of the land.'
Meanwhile the concept of the project is being used by other schools, as well.
enviroliteracy.org
the environmental literacy council offers a clear, comprehensible access to ecological coherences, questions, problems and principles. here you can inform yourself and learn and create the basis for an environmental literacy
earthactivisttraining.org
beautiful concept. they offer permaculture workshops and more, based in the us
eartheducation.org
dito. they also have international programs
openschool21.de
excellent project from hamburg/germany for education concerning ‘global learning’ and sustainability
‚the project wants to offer pupils the chance to understand global dependencies and encourage them to take an active part in the struggle for a just and secure future for all. getting to know and respect other cultures and learning about living and working conditions of people elsewhere can be turned into an exciting discovery and an enriching experience.’
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