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What do you do when WWF Greece asks you to communicate creatively the importance of citizen participation in environmental decision-making?   Well... you get extra creative! Let the video VOL2 roll, please! For more here: https://shorturl.at/2e3sj #ConceptManiax #WWFGreece #OurWork #Concept #Creativity

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. This knowledge encompasses not only ecological practices and sustainable land management but also the intricate stories and traditions that define each community's identity ‼️ ➡️ For thousands of years, Aboriginal peoples have maintained an intimate relationship with the land, cultivating a deep understanding of its ecosystems and resources. This knowledge is not static; it evolves as the environment changes and is enriched through shared experiences and teachings. Cultural practices tied to land management, such as fire-stick farming, demonstrate an adaptive and respectful approach to the environment. These practices showcase Indigenous peoples’ profound ecological knowledge and their commitment to sustainability. The stories woven into the fabric of Aboriginal culture—stories of creation, survival, and resilience—serve not only as entertainment but also as powerful educational tools that impart critical lessons about living harmoniously with nature. 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗕𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. In addition to celebrating this rich legacy, it’s essential to confront the challenges it faces today. Globalisation, urbanisation, and the loss of language threaten to erode these invaluable traditions. Therefore, we advocate for the protection and promotion of Aboriginal knowledge systems as a crucial aspect of cultural preservation. The legacy of Aboriginal knowledge is not just about the past; it is a living, breathing aspect of Indigenous identity that continues to shape the present and future. By committing to its preservation and celebration, we not only honour those who came before us but also ensure that Indigenous knowledge remains a vital part of Australia’s cultural landscape. 📢 Let's come together to celebrate this knowledge and work toward a future where the legacy of Aboriginal peoples is recognised, respected, and integrated into the broader narrative of our shared history 🖤💛❤️ #AboriginalKnowledge #CulturalHeritage #TheKeepingPlace

Join Us for a Special Workshop on Crafting Meaningful Land Acknowledgements with Guest Jessica Vandenberghe P.Eng. M.Sc. FEC FGC (Hon) from Guiding Star Consulting As Canadians and newcomers open their ears and hearts to the Truth of the oppressive history and presence of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, we can begin to take steps toward answering the Calls to Action. One impactful way to contribute is by creating and delivering meaningful land or territorial acknowledgements. These acknowledgements require thoughtful contemplation of whose hearts and footsteps have crossed the lands we work, live, and play on and who has been stewards of Land Spirit. The Gateway to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Hub (GEDI-Hub) is honoured to host Jessica Vandenberghe from Guiding Star Consulting for this special 2-hour workshop. 📅 Date: June 27th 🕒 Time: 11 am - 1 pm 📍 LIVE on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/g9H_2Zgq Workshop Highlights; ▪️ Share the Truth: Gain exposure to Indigenous teachings and understand the importance of acknowledging the Truth. ▪️ Craft Authentic Acknowledgements: Spend time crafting your own genuine acknowledgements. ▪️ Safe Practice Space: Create a safe and brave space to practice and receive constructive feedback. Learning Objectives; ▪️ Understand the Truth and Indigenous teachings related to land and territorial acknowledgements. ▪️ Learn how to create meaningful and authentic acknowledgements. ▪️ Practice delivering your acknowledgements in a supportive environment. 🔗 How to Register: https://lnkd.in/g9H_2Zgq #EquityDiversityInclusion #LandAcknowledgments #HumanResources #WorkplaceCulture #InclusiveWorkplaces #ProfessionalDevelopment #FreeWorkshops #CulturalAwareness #FreeResources #Alberta #AlbertaBusiness

In this recorded #GES plenary, Laura dos Santos Boeira Executive Director of Instituto Veredas, addresses the role that informality plays in building a ‘climate’ for the use of evidence in policy in Brazil, as well as the ways a 'radical collaboration' approach can be incorporated to building evidence networks that sustain themselves on pillars - such as willingness to get your hands dirty, cheering and caring for each other, and keeping the door open for diversity. Laura also speaks on there being a gardening component to fostering evidence use in terms of understanding seasons, building a fertile soil, catering for the ecosystem's needs, learning how to make compost out of 'trash' and knowing how to spread seeds. Watch: https://lnkd.in/gWX6E_W6

As we commemorate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we’re reminded of one of butet manurung’s stories when she attended the #CatalystChangemakersEcosystem Program Launch four months ago in which she shared a story about how helping a local community should be followed by the right way of thinking so we can provide the right solutions. The story starts with a hunter who lives in a forest and is accustomed to walking through the forest barefoot. The hunter’s feet had grown tough and resilient, even able to withstand thorns without injury. Then, someone gave the hunter a pair of shoes in the thought that it would help the hunter at first. Over time, the shoes wore out, and the hunter's feet, having lost their natural toughness, became vulnerable and injured. This example highlights how the hunter became dependent on the shoes, something he didn’t need before, creating new challenges and unnecessary expenses. The initial act of kindness ended up weakening the hunter’s natural abilities and making the hunter dependent on something that wasn’t necessary before. This story emphasizes the importance of empathy when offering help or solutions, particularly in empowering indigenous communities. Not all act of kindness, even if well-intentioned, is beneficial. All in all, it is important to remember that the best solutions come from understanding and respecting the unique needs of those we aim to help. At GIF, we uphold the importance of #localwisdom. We understand that it brings so many lessons that we can bring to our daily lives. Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!

Did you know that Queensland has five World Heritage areas — more than any other state or territory in Australia! ✨   World Heritage areas are places that are important to all the peoples of the world, regardless of where they are located 📍 They include the most beautiful and culturally significant places on our planet 🌎   The Queensland Government provides statewide coordination of World Heritage management arrangements including policy and strategic planning and consistent inter-governmental and cross-jurisdictional advice on World Heritage matters in accordance with the Australian World Heritage Intergovernmental Agreement.   We also coordinate advisory committees with First Nations, community and scientific experts to provide advice on the management of the World Heritage areas. #QueenslandEnvironment

The BlueLightS project aims to enhance the European children and youth's skills in promoting "blue" #resilience and #sustainability, by supporting school projects, fostering dialogue between the "blue" and education sectors, and exploring educational system adjustments focusing on rivers and seas. It is a challenging project but inspiring and essential for the long-term success of the EU Mission "Restore our ocean and waters by 2030". 🌊 #MissionOcean #oceanliteracy ACTeon environment I European Marine Science Educators' Association (EMSEA) I Ciência Viva I University of Zadar I Hellenic Centre for Marine Research I CSIC I Sea Teach I Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) I European Schoolnet I alda* - European Association for Local Democracy I Office français de la biodiversité I  Ministry of Education - Romania I IDEC S.A. I University of Gothenburg I camden.education

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲; 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 🌍 This profound connection to land shapes their worldview and cultural practices. Indigenous peoples have managed the land sustainably for thousands of years, demonstrating deep ecological knowledge passed down through generations. The land is central to Aboriginal spirituality, often regarded as an extension of the people themselves. It is woven into their songs, stories, and ceremonies, which speak of a relationship that goes beyond ownership. Aboriginal culture emphasises custodianship, where the land is cared for and nurtured, ensuring its health for future generations.🌄💚 👉At The Keeping Place, we promote initiatives that empower Traditional Owner Groups to manage and protect their lands in ways that reflect their cultural values. Supporting Aboriginal land management practices is not only about environmental sustainability; it is about recognising and respecting Indigenous knowledge systems that have endured for millennia. The significance of the land is evident in the stories that accompany it. Sacred sites hold immense cultural and spiritual value, representing the connection between the people and their ancestors. These sites serve as reminders of the history, traditions, and responsibilities that come with being a custodian of the land. Unfortunately, colonisation and modern development have threatened this connection, often leading to the dislocation of communities and the erosion of cultural practices. Recognising the importance of land rights and advocating for Indigenous stewardship is vital to ensuring that Aboriginal people can maintain their connection to the land.✊ As we work towards reconciliation and mutual respect, let us honour the deep relationship that Aboriginal peoples have with their land. By valuing and supporting their connection to the land, we contribute to the preservation of Indigenous culture and identity. In conclusion, the connection to land is at the heart of Aboriginal culture. It is a source of wisdom, spirituality, and identity. Let us celebrate and support this connection as we work together towards a future where Indigenous knowledge and practices are respected and integrated into the broader narrative of Australia. #ConnectionToLand #SustainablePractices #TheKeepingPlace

Last day in Wales today before I head up north and my pattern of being ‘who’ lucky has shown now sign of easing My son’s partner works for local government as the heritage and conservation officer for the built environment, meaning we have the key person needed for understanding how best to honour place through property, agriculture, and infrastructure development for the country, and also how to work in with government to bring more viability, vitality, and evolutionary potential into the work There is something about this trip that has shifted my perspective around my Celtic roots and their relationship with England, and its through these grass roots regenerative communities and teams that have helped me get past a bit of bigotry I might have been holding, though blind too It was around my thinking of our potential Story of Place work across all four nations, and particularly about tapping into the language groups of the layers of history in place, which we have become accustomed to doing with our First Nation language groups in Australia Obviously the Irish, Welsh, and Scottish language groups stand out, but you only have to scratch the surface of England and you will find deep layers of evolution of communication, founded on England herself being colonised for centuries We all too quickly punish the English as a nation for these modern times though when you track the echos through the ages you will see a beautiful peaceful island who dealt with wave after wave of violent onslaught, and assimilation, and the rise of powerful nations on all sides of the North Sea as the cauldron of warring evolution This is what I love so much about regenerative development and particularly Story of Place as a precursor to design work, to not only understand, but to honour the deep history of people and place gives you new vision for what future we could design for our civilisation if done together Imagine a world where the people honour their past while honouring their place, each other, and thy neighbour equally Instead of the over reactions created through white guilt, blame, or shame, communities started with empathy and compassion for themselves, and their neighbours, creating new platforms to stage a more nourishing evolutional dialog of understand Continue in Post… Regen Places Network Veridian #England #Ireland #Scotland #Wales #regeneration #regenerativedevelopment #regenerativedesign #storyofplace #culture #language #bioregionalism https://lnkd.in/gZ3ycEi8

A thoughtful piece on the need to balance and accommodate #culturaltransmission with #natureconservation as we negotiate the sometimes conflicting concerns around #stewardship of our planet. How does your country address this issue? https://lnkd.in/gR2xQh7N