Tag: biodiversity

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Creativity

The Values and Philosophy Behind Permaculture

During a weekend visit last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Jean-Cédric Jacmart, a man who has experienced several careers and life changes. For the past ten years, he has settled in the quaint village of Desnié, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. Here, amidst the rolling hills, Jean-Cédric founded “Le Petit Monde de Desnié” (the Small World of Desnié) a permaculture micro-farm. … Continue reading The Values and Philosophy Behind Permaculture

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Politics

Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated as separate crises, they are deeply interconnected—and so are their solutions. Among the most promising strategies to address both is the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS): actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural ecosystems to tackle societal challenges, including climate mitigation and adaptation. The … Continue reading Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Future

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Health and Wellbeing

Solastalgia, the Emotional Impact of Environmental Change

In our rapidly changing world, where environmental shifts and climate change are becoming increasingly prevalent, a new term has emerged to describe the emotional distress that individuals feel when their beloved environments are altered. This phenomenon is called “solastalgia,” and it sheds light on the deep connection between our well-being and the environment. In this blog post, I’ll explore what solastalgia is, its causes, and … Continue reading Solastalgia, the Emotional Impact of Environmental Change

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