Superhero Academy Podcast
Ross Jackson
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Summary
In this podcast, Nick Joyce and Marc Coppola interviews Ross Jackson, one of the pioneers of GEN (Global Ecovillage Network), a network of sustainable communities that can be alternative development models for developing countries. GEN is functioning well even though it gets very little financial support. A lot has changed in Africa and that's where we can really see a shift. Africa is trying to convert a number of their traditional villages to ecovillages. Gaia Education has courses on ecovillages and intentional communities. Everyone can play a role in sustainability. After a collapse or adversity, we need to band together and unite, in order to survive and become more sustainable.
Main Questions Asked
• What was your motivation to begin the establishment of Ecovillages and intentional communities? [01:22]
• What have you achieved in the 26 years of GEN (Global Ecovillage Network)? [08:25]
• What is GEN's present state and projects? [08:30]
• What are the challenges to GEN is going forward? [08:34]
• Where do you want GEN to be positioned in 10 years? [17:38]
Powerful Quotes
• "Everyone can play a role in sustainability." - Marc Coppola [15:27]
Links Mentioned
Global Ecovillage Network
gen.ecovillage.org
Gaia Education
gaia.org
Occupy World Street
occupyworldstreet.org
Contact Information for the Guest, Ross Jackson
ross-jackson.com
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