An exploration into how rural environments can adapt and thrive in these challenging times.

Mondays 8 February -12 April  | 7.30pm - 10pm | The Village, Main Street, Cloughjordan. | Course Cost: €180 (includes notes and DVD) | Cultivate Members: €150 | To book call: 01-6745773

Organised By Cultivate in association with Village Education Research and Training and Cloughjordan Transition Town

The goal of the course is to examine our vulnerability from a global and local perspective and explore how we can build local resilience to adapt to a changing world.

The course is designed for anyone interested or working in the areas of sustainability, local resilience, the environment, community regeneration, development, green business and Transition towns. Using a participative learning format, featuring short presentations, case studies, games, discussions and multimedia, the 10 sessions are facilitated by Davie Philip a founding member of both Cultivate and the Cloughjordan Ecovillage

For more information call Davie on 087 6340697 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Outcomes: Learners will...

• explore our vulnerability from a global and local perspective
• develop skills and tools to adapt to a changing world
• investigate systems thinking and how it might be applied
• build community resilience leadership skills and capacity
• look into the potential of the Transition process
• identify local priorities for adaptive action

Schedule:

Monday 8th February - The Challenges Ahead – Economy. Justice, Climate, Energy and the Environment  
Monday 15th February - The Power Of Community – Social Capital, Resilience and the Local Economy
Monday 22rd February - It’s All Connected - Whole Systems Thinking and Permaculture
Monday 29th February - Rethinking Energy – Conservation, Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology
Monday 8th March - Getting Around - Transport and Mobility
Monday 15th March - Deconstructing Dinner - Food Miles, Trade and Local Food Systems,
Monday 22nd March - Shelter - Future Proofing Our Homes and Buildings
Monday 29th March - Energy Descent Pathways - Engaging in the Transition process
Monday 5th April - Global Citizenship - Understanding our rights and responsibilities
Monday 12th April - Where Do We Go From Here? – Communication and Exploring New Livelihoods