resilience

Common Sense Prevails...

The shortest day of the year in Chile and the rain is coming down. It is cold and wet. As we celebrate the new year and the return of the sun, thousands of people in the surrounding region are living in government supplied shacks....affectionately termed ´´Mediagua´´ or half water. Most of them are leaking with the rain, and the wind is coming in. You can find photos here.

The Permculture Research Institute in Chile (Español)

Story and photos by Craig Mackintosh currently in El Manzano published on the Permaculture Research Institute Website. This is Part II of a series. Read Part I here.

A former beautiful, bustling and touristy coastal town in Chile clings to an uncertain future after being engulfed by the 2010 tsunami.

The Most Basic of Needs (Español)

We understand that a growing problem in disaster affected areas of Chile is access to clean drinking water. With the destruction of municipal water systems and widespread existing contamination of water resource in Chile, this is a fundamental priority for the disaster response, and the long term recovery. Here in El Manzano we have been asked to explore possibilties for; (a) water filters, (b) rainwater catchment, (c) pumps, and (d) storage tanks that can be applied in the emergency housing of Un Techo para Chile and friends (see photo) in the soon to be new Campamientos of Chile.

Prepared for the Worst (Español)

By Antonio Palma. In 2007, David Holmgren (co-creator of the concept of permaculture) conducted an intensive tour of Latin America and was able to broadcast live, where was welcomed their proposal PermaCultura joint as a design tool, but also reflection and discussion on the need for a transition to other more sustainable society.

Chile Shakes and the World Changes: by seconds and degrees

Hola Friends, We are just over a week out from the big shake, battened down the hatches and secured the sitution. We realise that we are blessed and uniquely prepared to make a big difference in the restoration of Bio Bio Chile. Can you help us to invest in the resilience of our small rural community in Chile post quake as a living model of local resilience that can be replicated throughout the region?

From here on...some good must come from this

Resilience

By Ruben

Everything is ok in El Manzano. Nobody was hurt. There was little destruction. We are now once again with electricity and communications. The quake was very strong here! We are very resilient and prepared. The farm is functional, the community safe and with all our basic needs. Security is all good. We will send news soon. Thanks for your messages and love. We are now organising to receive funding to invest in rebuilding here.

DONT PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET

A weekend of simple theory and hands on practical for observing and designing for climate, understanding the biosphere major plant communities and how to use plants for creating resilient homes and gardens. Students will have the opportunity to work with experienced Agronomists and Designers.

DETAILS

A weekend of simple theory and hands on practical for creating healthy soils and catching, storing, using and cleaning water. You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your understanding of soil and water issues and options for any site within an ecological design perspective. Students will have the opportunity to work with experienced Agronomists and Permaculture Designers.
When: Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October
Where: El Manzano, Biobio Click here for Map
Facilitator: Jorge Carrión - Agronomo, Grifen Hope - Diseñador and the team in El Manzano.
Course Cost: $40,000–$88,000.

The Transition Handbook now in Chile

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PREPARING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE - COURSE IS FULL!

An international qualification and universal tool for a sustainable future–by design. Grifen Hope and Javiera Carrion will co-facilitate a journey of transformation with the team from El Manzano. Our main objective is to cultivate a learning community, working together towards a sustainable Chile, to equip active citizens, teachers and designers in redesigning their lifestyles for sustainable living. This course has empowered thousands of Permaculture actionists, designers and teachers worldwide…a global network making a global impact.

¨What Permaculturalists are doing…is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet¨ (David Suzuki).

DETAILS
When: 15th August 2008 to 1st March 2009
Where: Fundo El Manzano Biobio Chile
Cost: $210.000 to $428.000 Sliding Scale (see below)
Contact: Javiera Carrion
Phone: +56-9-92216967
Address: Casilla 15, Cabrero, Chile
Email: javiecarrion@gmail.com
Web: www.ecoescuela.cl
Facilitator(s): Grifen Hope, Javiera Carrion and friends.

DESCRIPTION

DETAILS When: 26th Julio 2008 to 1st March 2009 Where: Dos Enriques Maria Pinto RM Cost: $210.000 to $428.000 Sliding Scale (see below) Contact: Javiera Carrion Phone: +56-9-92216967 Address: Casilla 15, Cabrero, Chile