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In this episode of Community Resilience, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Looby Macnamara!



Looby is a renowned author, designer, gardener, song leader, mother, and artist. With over 20 years of experience in permaculture, she has pioneered approaches, blending systems, thinking, cultural awareness, design, and nature connection. Her influential books include "People & Permaculture", "7 Ways to Think Differently", "Cultural Emergence", and "Strands of Infinity".



Looby’s groundbreaking work includes the Design Web, a globally used dynamic design framework. In 2016, she co-created the Cultural Emergence Toolkit with Jon Young, and in 2023, introduced the CEED - Cultural Emergence Empowerment & Design deck. At Applewood Permaculture Centre in Herefordshire, UK, Looby and her partner, Chris Evans, run courses demonstrating both land and people permaculture.



She is also a key figure in the international Mother Nature Project, one of the senior tutors for the Permaculture Diploma in Applied Design, and serves on the expert panel for the Permaculture Design Course. Join us as we explore Looby Macnamara’s innovative work in permaculture and cultural emergence, shaping a more resilient world. 

Join host Eva Goldfarb as they delve into Looby's groundbreaking work. Discover how Looby's innovative approaches are shaping resilient communities and fostering deep, transformative change in a time of deepening polycrisis.





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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.



Join host Eva Goldfarb as she sits down with Allyson Quinlan, a Senior Research Fellow at the Resilience Alliance, where she leads programming on resilience assessment methods and practice.

With an interdisciplinary background in environmental science, Allyson began her career studying ecosystem dynamics of fire and wildlife habitat in northern Canada before focusing on environmental governance ofrural watersheds for her Ph.D. She has co-authored several foundational resilience assessment guides and has extensive international experience leading applied assessment projects in a range of systems. Her work emphasizes community engagement and stakeholder collaboration in building social-ecological resilience. Allyson lives in the Gatineau Hills, where she volunteers to help protect the forests and rivers to which she belongs.



Join us as we dive into her insights on fostering resilient communities and sustainable futures. 

Welcome Back to Community Resilience!



Season 2 of our podcast is here, and we’re kicking it off with an inspiring new episode! We're thrilled to invite you to join us around the fire as we dive into the themes of resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our era of deepening polycrisis.



In this episode, we're joined by two incredible voices from the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania and Asia (GENOA):

Thao Kin – A passionate earth steward and environmental trainer from Vietnam. Kin co-founded Project Awe in Northwest Vietnam, dedicated to creating spaces of wonder and awe in nature.

Trudy Juriansz – The former regional representative of GENOA and a trailblazer in international community-building efforts. From coordinating democratic schools for refugees to managing a forest garden education center, Trudy’s work spans continents and inspires communities.



We’ll explore the unique roles of regional representatives in the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, delving into their experiences, challenges, and the transformative lessons they’ve learned.



🔊 Tune in now to hear their powerful stories and discover how they are paving the way for resilient futures across Asia and Oceania.



Whether you’re a seasoned community builder or just curious about sustainability, this conversation will inspire and uplift you. Don’t miss it!





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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 meet Alfusainey, a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for sustainable development. Trained in Permaculture Design and Ecovillage Development, Alfusainey is the operations director at Sandele Foundation, where he oversees innovative projects in briquette making and compost production. His IT expertise was pivotal in the establishment of the People's Coast Ecovillage Network, which proposes a transformative development model for the coastal zone from Carfontine, Senegal to Kachuma, Gambia. This network places communities at the heart of development, addressing ecological challenges, fostering social and economic opportunities, creating long-term wealth and employment, and promoting regional cooperation.

Currently serving as a network secretary, Alfusainey is also a key figure in the NextGEN Africa leadership.

Join us as we explore his journey in conservation, restoration, and organic farming, and learn how he's driving the Ecovillage movement forward in the Gambia. 

Join us in this inspiring conversation with Tanya Mottl, a passionate member of the Ecovillage movement, from Narara Ecovillage in Australia.



In this episode Tanya recounts her inspiring journey with the Resilience Project, the challenges and opportunities she's encountered, and how she's contributing to a global movement for sustainable living. Emphasizing the importance of community, meaningful conversations, and practical solutions for a regenerative future.



Dive deeper by exploring the work and people mentioned in this episode: 2030 SDGs game; Findhorn; Kosha Joubert; map of regeneration; Project Drawdown; David Suzuki; David Holmgren; Permaculture; Online Ecovillage Design Education; Lyndall Paris; Crystal Waters; Climate Action Week; John Seed; Joanna Macy ; Council of All Beings; Deep Ecology; Sociocracy ; Donut Economics; IPCC 2022 Climate Mitigation Report; Robin Allison; Earthsong; Firebird; Bunya Festival



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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.

🔗 For more episodes and transcripts, visit ecovillage.org/community-resilience.