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Life in Syntropy

After learning the Agrofloresta approach from Ernst Götsch in 2011, I was so excited to have found this method; Practical and yet profound, it can -in actual reality- bring back life to a completely degraded natural world, as well as to a thriving community … Continue reading

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  This is a collection of posts on subjects related to the work and passion I dedicate my life to: a planet with thriving ecosystems, as a truly sustainable home for a thriving humanity. Some posts are articles written by myself, others are reposted … Continue reading

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Natuurlijk herstel van gedegradeerde ecosystemen

“It is possible to restore large-scale damaged ecosystems. So if we can rehabilitate large-scale damaged ecosystems, why don’t we do that?” – John D. Liu in Dutch documentary “Green Gold 2” Lees meer over natuurlijk herstel in dit NPO-wetenschap artikel n.a.v. deze … Continue reading

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POPE FRANCIS’ ENCYCLICAL LETTER ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

“Nothing in this world is indifferent to us.” The first paragraphs of this powerful and inspiring message: “Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who … Continue reading

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10 things you need to know about sustainable agriculture

“Facing climate change and nine billion mouths to feed by 2050, experts shared their thoughts on the future of food security” Source: The Guardian sustainable business – sustainable food. By Hannah Gould, 1 July 2014 Reviw: This article give a practical overview … Continue reading

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Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

As eye-opening as Blackfish and as inspiring as An Inconvenient Truth, this shocking yet humorous documentary reveals the absolutely devastating environmental impact large-scale factory farming has on our planet, and offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population. “Cowspiracy may be … Continue reading

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Yes, Organic Farming Can Feed the World

A recent gathering of researchers and smallholder farmers in Istanbul yields insights. “The notion that GMOs are the only way to feed a growing population is way out of step with both the leading thinkers on food and farming and the … Continue reading

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organic farming systems do a better job of capitalizing on nature’s services

Study Puts a Price on the Help that Nature Provides Agriculture assigning a dollar value to the benefits nature provides agriculture improves the bottom line for farmers while protecting the environment. The study confirms that organic farming systems do a better … Continue reading

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Symphony of the Soil – beautiful images, clear story

About Symphony of the Soil Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we … Continue reading

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GEN Europe conference 2014

GEN-Europe Conference at ZEGG community, 9-13 July 2014 Source: http://gen-europe.org/activities/gen-conference/gen-conference-2014/ With more than 415 participants and 100 ZEGG-volunteers, the biggest GEN-Europe Conference so far has come to an end. The 19th conference of GEN Europe from June 9-14 in ZEGG, Bad … Continue reading

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