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Celebrating the recognition from GEN - Global Ecovillage Network to our vibrating Ecovillage... because if we intend to promote culture regeneration it is a prerrogative to invest time, energy and all our efforts to co-create another society, with new relational codes, rising from the abundance paradigm! We are expanding like a fractal, routed in our innegotiable values and with our DNA based on self-development and social technologies. Our definition of Ecovillages is: Sustainable intentional communities that bring together a group of people who chose to share values, interests and dreams, in care and respect for nature and its diversity of life forms, living in freedom and harmony with each other, co-creating a lifestyle centered on trust, cooperation and balance between self-care and care for the collective. Ecovillages are: * Regenerative organizations * Communities of practice * Political-socio-environmental innovation laboratories Ecovillages bring concrete solutions and actions for land restoration, economic rebirth, social regeneration and cultural celebration.

The Exciting Trend in the Industry! 👇 One of our industry's most exciting and urgent trends is the surging demand for venues committed to Net Zero and ecological principles for team retreats. 🌍 It's great to see companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility when planning their retreats. We're part of this trend, but it does come with an asterisk* *It is one thing to share about your intention for the trend, it is another to actually implement it. 💡 The tip is to see the efforts the venue/hotel implements when deciding on any location for your team retreat. Oh and in case you want to get some inspiration, here is a great example of Lisbon’s first sustainable hotel: Inspira Immersive Boutique Hotels 💚 #Sustainability #NetZero #TeamRetreats

🌳 STORY FROM THE FOREST | Worldwide there are many forest-stories to tell. Companies, individuals, and organizations are committed to sustainable forest management together with FSC, understanding the importance of forests in our lives and for maintaining balance on our planet. 🌱 FSC wants to share more of these stories and bring attention to all these efforts to use forests responsibly, respecting and caring for them today and for the future. 🌍 I'm happy to share this story I created for FSC Latinoamérica: Conservar los ecosistemas de #Ecuador: una mirada al manejo forestal sostenible en plantaciones forestales. In collaboration with: CEFOVE / FSC Ecuador & Aglomerados Cotopaxi. #🌳 #SustainableForestManagement #FSCStories #Storytelling https://lnkd.in/gaahXFdC

Network, I'm excited to share with you a little article that I've written about the new EU Nature Restoration Legislation and its potential impacts. In this edition of ECCON's Newsletter, we explore the significance of this legislation and its alignment with the global environmental goals for 2030 and 2050. Click the link below to read the full article! 🌍🌱 #NatureRestoration #Ecosystems #Sustainability

We have announced another investment in biome regeneration and conservation projects in Latin America: through 'Regenera América,' a program by Mercado Libre that supports initiatives for the restoration and conservation of iconic biomes in the region, we will strengthen 6 projects focused on reforestation and conservation in Brazil and Mexico. The restoration and conservation of over 15 thousand hectares of native forest, equivalent to more than 14 million trees, will generate an estimated capture of more than 1.1 million tons of CO2 in 30 years and the prevention of the emission of more than 3 million tons of CO2 in the same period. By investing an amount proportional to our carbon footprint to regenerate ecosystems we also stimulate the productive chain associated with restoration, creating jobs and income for local communities to thrive while protecting our greatest wealth, and ensuring the long-term economic sustainability of the projects.

Believing that the sustainability of people’s lives and corporate operations is possible only when nature and society are sustainable, the JT Group has made biodiversity preservation a high priority. By understanding how our businesses affect and depend on ecosystems, we are working harder to preserve biodiversity. The JT Group Sustainability Targets aim to further contribute to forest conservation in the supply chain, with a view to improving biodiversity as well. In Japan, "JT Forests" are located in nine locations across the country, where tree planting and other activities are carried out. One of the objectives of these activities is to conserve forest environments with rich ecosystems and diverse biological communities. These activities are characterized by partnerships with local governments, forestry cooperatives, and other organizations, as well as interaction with local communities through forest conservation activities in which employee volunteers participate. For more information on the JT Group Sustainability Targets, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wK0wn #BiodiversityDay #PartOfThePlan #ForNature JTグループは、自然や社会が持続可能なものでなければ、人の暮らしや企業活動も持続可能なものとはならないと考えており、⽣物多様性の保全を重要課題の⼀つとして掲げています。各事業が⽣態系に与える影響と各事業の⽣態系への依存の両者を把握することで、⽣物多様性の保全に向けた取り組みの強化を図っています。 JT Group Sustainability Targetsでは、生物多様性の向上も見据え、サプライチェーンにおける森林保全に更に貢献することを目指しております。 日本では全国9カ所に「JTの森」を展開し、植林活動などを実施しており、豊かな生態系、多様な生物が共生する森林環境の保全を目的の一つとしています。 この活動は、⾃治体、森林組合等とのパートナーシップと、従業員ボランティア参加型の森林保全活動を通じた地域コミュニティとの交流を特徴としています。 「JTの森」活動の詳細はURLをご覧ください：https://brnw.ch/21wK0wo

On World Environment Day and thinking about the Europe For Nature initiative, I thought I will share my (short) personal story into the field of Human-Wildlife Conflict/Coexistence again: Connecting People and Wildlife: A conversation with all participants (human and non-human)   From an early age I was touched by the nature around me. Therefore, it was no surprise that I felt completely at home when studying Forest and Nature Management at Wageningen University. It was there that a seed has been planted to really understand conflicts between people and wild animals. Especially what lessons we can learn in order to learn to live together. However, this seed was not planted during regular lectures. And, even not in the Netherlands. It was planted during my internship in and around Yellowstone National Park, Montana, USA. That seed needed some time to develop. After an ecologically oriented study and experience in policy practice I initiated my research into human-animal interactions, from an social science perspective.   Based on my experiences, I can tell that various people, from various disciplines, basically all want to live together with the wild animals they regard “problem animals”. However, they get stuck in answering the ‘how’ question and rely on standard ways of thinking and possibilities, often including lethal measures.   My motivation for this theme did not arise only from my own experiences. I also observe a social (and ecological) necessity. There is a reason why the subject of sustainability is a top priority on various political agendas. Related to this, the effects of climate change on the spreading of wild animals is another important theme. As a consequence, for example, Dutch people might suddenly find a brown bear in their backyard (ok, maybe wait a few more years). Wolves, on the other hand, have been established in the Netherlands. That is something we couldn’t imagine about ten years ago.   What drives me most, and is – from my perspective – essential in moving forward to a sustainable future in which humans and wild animal can thrive in the best way possible: Are we willing to ‘listen’ to the other person, as well as the wild animals surrounding us? To listen to the voice of other people and to the ‘voice’ of wild animals around us. By truly listening, understanding and discovering why the other person expresses himself in a certain way, it is possible to take sustainable steps. This means, literally, letting go of control and remain open to mutuality in relations. I accept that challenge with people and wild animals. And hope more people to follow and share their stories to understand different perspectives from humans and wild animals.   #EuropeForNature #WorldEnvironmentDay #Coexistence

A simple explanation to use more wood and cork in construction

How many countries do we have in EU? And how many have a strategy for biodiversity protection? - Only 6! 'To date, only Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, and Sweden have notified clear and precise plans.' What about others, they do not consider it as a priority? With this absence of governments thinking actively and acting upon nature protection NGOs, and various organisations working locally will struggle to make impact. Portugal is not on this list... Poland, Romania - just a few examples which I am personally aware of, where the rate of deforestation, legalised or illegal is high. 'Because of the limited number of commitments received so far, the Commission does not have enough information to assess whether the EU is on track to achieve its protected area targets by 2030' Do we, as citizens have a say? How can we get organised to press our governments to act? Helena Freitas Fundação Terra Agora Quercus Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation VERDE - Associação para a Conservação Integrada da Natureza Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas (ICNF)

LIDL CZECH REPUBLIC SUPPORTS STRONG FORESTS 🌳 The preservation of biodiversity and thus also the management of deforestation is a central field of action for Lidl International. Initiatives such as "Lidl Les“ – what means Lidl Forests - at Lidl Česká republika demonstrate our colleagues' commitment to protecting the green lungs of our planet. In 2023, Lidl Czech Republic is proud to announce the planting of approximately 200,000 coniferous and deciduous trees as part of the initiative and our dedication to creating strong and vibrant forests for generations to come. 🌳 About Lidl Les 🌳 LČR, Forests of the Czech Republic, is the biggest manager of protected areas and the most important partner of nature conservation bodies in the Czech Republic. LČR manages forests in line with sustainability principles and in an environment-friendly way and that’s why we worked hand-in-hand with them to carefully select sites with unique histories, where original forests have disappeared. Our customers then had the power to shape the future of “Lidl Les” by voting on 42 different possible locations in the Czech Republic. Our goal is to create resilient and diverse forests. You can view the selected locations and where the new forests will grow here: LIDL vysadí 200 tisíc nových stromů (lidl-les.cz/). In 2023, there were also exciting rewards for customers who participated in the initiative by voting via the Lidl Plus app. Every vote cast entered customers into a draw for incredible prizes! 🤝 A Collective Effort 🤝  Our reforestation efforts involve not only volunteer work but also active participation from our dedicated Lidl colleagues. The first trees were planted at the selected site in September. We’re proud to have such dedicated colleagues and would like to thank them for their commitment. Do you volunteer for the environment? Share it with us below! ⬇ #LidlLes #sustainability #greeninitiatives #lidlczechrepublic #plantingtrees #lidlinternational #teamlidl #wearelidl