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Discover the inspiring journey of two remarkable guests from Togo, Koto Koku Agbee and Agbossoumonde Koffi, as they share their dedication to community health, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. From prestigious accolades to grassroots initiatives, Koto and Koffi exemplify resilience and innovation in ecovillage living. Join us as we delve into their stories and insights, exploring the intersection of traditional practices, spiritual harmony, and modern challenges.

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Aujourd'hui, nous avons l'honneur d'accueillir deux invités remarquables du Togo, dont le dévouement à la santé communautaire, à la conservation de l'environnement et au développement durable nous inspire tous.



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In this episode, we take a moment to step back from our usual in-depth storytelling and instead, marvel at the framework that has allowed us to observe the ongoing exploration of resilience, adaptation and transformation in a >+2.5 degrees global warming scenario. This June, more than 20 members of our Community of Practice, along with the project stewards, will gather for a reflective wrap-up and celebration of our accomplishments, marking the end of the Ecovillage Resilience Chapter and looking ahead to the next phase of our journey. Learn more about the celebration and what is coming up next...

Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the EcoVillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global EcoVillage Network.

Meet Robin, the visionary behind Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood, nestled in suburban Auckland, New Zealand. As the founder and development coordinator, Robin spearheaded the creation of this innovative cohousing development project, consisting of 32 homes and shared facilities. Earthsong isn't just a housing project, it's a commitment to environmentally sustainable design and deep community engagement. And Robin's story doesn't end there.

Today, she's a beacon of inspiration, dedicating her time to writing, teaching, and consulting to empower thriving connected communities. Through seminars, lectures, and workshops, Robin ignites the flames of the cohousing and community-led housing movement in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Robin continues to innovate, planning an eco-friendly social enterprise hub called Walk to Work Eco-Developments at the forefront of Earthsong’s land, weaving sustainability and community into the fabrics of everyday life.

If you're eager to learn more about cohousing and sustainable living, be sure to check out Robin's book, Cohousing for Life. Within its pages, she shares not only the structural elements of cohousing, but also the heartfelt narrative of Earthsong's collective journey. Join us as we delve into Robin's remarkable story, a testament to the power of community, sustainability, and the human spirit.

Check out the ‘Three Horizons Framework.’, mentioned by Robin as one of the usefuls tool for sharing with groups thinking about transformative change used in the Resilience Project journey.

Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network.

Today, we travel to the Colombian Caribbean to speak with one of the pillars of our movement, Margarita Zethelias.

Margarita is an activist, a creator of life-changing experiences that spark the desire to learn, unlearn, and relearn. She is a biologist with an MSc in Conservation and Rural Development, and the founder and co-director of the Falun Natural Reserve in the Andean region, as well as the Ubuntu Center for Experimentation and Training in Sustainability in the Rosario Islands of Colombia. I am excited to welcome her to our show today and share with you her inspiring story.

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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the EcoVillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global EcoVillage Network. 

Today, we gather with Bill Hartzell and Devon Keller, from ⁠Hundredfold Farm CoHousing Community⁠ in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US. 

Bill Hartzell's initial venture into intentional community occurred when he became a resident of the Xanadu cooperative house at the University of Michigan in the late 1970s. 20 years later he and his partner Sandy joined the cohousing movement which was gaining popularity in Seattle, Washington, western USA. Taking their gained experience to the east coast ,to be with their aging parents, Bill and Sandy set out to create a cohousing community in rural Pennsylvania, where collaboration, land preservation, and sustainable practices were fundamental principles.

The result of their efforts is the Hundredfold Farm Community. Today, we are joined by Bill and one of Hunderdfold’s newer community members, Devon Kehler. Devon has been drawn into various expressions of communitarianism from a young age. The principle of interdependence is what keeps Devon steadfast in their commitment to communal living. At Hundredfold Farm, Devon is nurturing their skills and creative practices in facilitation, collaborative leadership, and gardening. How Devon shows up in community is deeply shaped by feminist mentoring, the power of queer kinship and a 20 year partnership with their beloved, Anna.

Together, Bill and Devon offer insight to how old memories and new memories can come together to build resilience and community.



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