The Findhorn Ecovillage - a model for sustainable living
Within the Findhorn Ecovillage at The Park, sustainable values are expressed in the built environment with ecological houses, innovative use of building materials such as local stone
and straw bales, beauty in the architecture and gardens, and applied technology
in the Living Machine sewage treatment facility and electricity-generating wind turbines. Sustainable values are also expressed in the community's social, economic and educational initiatives.
Concepts, tools and techniques
for creating sustainable human settlements. A
practical forum for learning and for developing
action plans drawing on the experience and expertise
developed within the Findhorn Ecovillage and other
initiatives.
Comprehensive training of trainers on the fundamentals
of sustainability design for urban and rural settlements,
covering all elements of an ecovillage-based education.
Developed by leading- edge sustainability educators from around the world.
Ecological building, renewable energy systems, waste water treatment, local organic food production, currency and LETS schemes, decision-making processes.
Findhorn College offers accredited courses in higher and further education, engaging its students in transformative education for sustainability and personal empowerment.
Capacity-building and knowledge sharing courses
on all aspects of integrated sustainable development.
CIFAL Findhorn is a UN affiliated training centre
based at the Findhorn Ecovillage.
The Findhorn Foundation is an
Non-Governmental Organisation associated with
the United Nations Department of Public Information
and takes an active role at UN headquarters in
New York especially in the areas of education,
sustainability and values.
