A lot of what we’re facing now emerged from habits of thought that were once rewarded — efficiency, growth, control, certainty.
Fair share ethics depends on recognising when familiar thinking no longer serves, and allowing new ways of understanding to emerge through shared practice, attention, and adjustment.
This isn’t about having the right answers. It’s about staying open to being changed.
#AlbertEinstein #FairShareEthics #CollectiveLearning #LivingWithinLimits #Farmastery
It’s often not a lack of information that gets in the way of fairness and care, but the quiet belief that we already understand enough.
Living within limits asks for a different posture: humility, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning together as conditions shift. Fair share ethics depends on that openness — not on fixed answers, but on shared attention and adjustment.
#StephenHawking #FairShareEthics #CollectiveLearning #LivingWithinLimits #Farmastery
#Earth4All #Argentina: Young people confront today’s challenges through debate
At a time when social and environmental crises are deepening, this initiative shows that young people are not just aware of the challenges—they are ready to lead the transformation. The real challenge is to listen to them and make room for their voices in the creation of truly transformative public policies.
5 June 2025
"On 9 May, young people between the ages of 18 and 30 gathered simultaneously in #Córdoba, #BuenosAires, and #Tucumán to take part in the workshop 'Understanding the present to build the future we want,' part of the Earth4All Argentina National Engagement Strategy led by the #ClubOfRome – Argentinian Chapter.
"Organised in collaboration with #FundaciónAlimentaris and #JóvenesPorElClima, the workshop was part of the participatory process of the National Participation Program (NEP), an initiative aimed at gathering diagnostics, experiences, and proposals from local communities to influence public policy. Its goal is to collectively adapt the international Earth4All model to local realities. The model warns of the urgent need to move away from the current path, described as '#TooLittleTooLate,' and to move toward a '#GiantLeap' centred on #social and #EnvironmentalJustice. This transformative agenda is structured around five turnarounds: #EradicatingPoverty, #ReducingInequality, #EmpoweringWomen, transforming #FoodSystems, and driving the energy transition.
"The workshop brought together university students from the host cities, #grassroots and #EnvironmentalActivists, and civically engaged youth eager to influence #LocalPolicies and practices. Facilitated by Jóvenes por el Clima, the event was organized around two main dynamics: first, introducing the foundations and challenges of the Earth4All model; and second, mapping specific local issues and working in thematic groups aligned with the model’s five pillars, with the aim of #CoCreating concrete proposals grounded in the experiences and voices of #YoungPeople."
#SolarPunkSunday #LtG #Activism #SocialJustice #CollectiveAction #CollectiveLearning #StartLocal #Collaboration
#India - Seeds of #Resistance for #FoodSovereignty
April 2017
Excerpt: "Community action-reflection-action processes to identify and analyse the forces that obstruct food sovereignty, and evolve collective transformative actions for food sovereignty is a core practice of our movement. Community food sovereignty plans have emerged as a critical expression of political action.
"Life cycles amongst #adivasi communities, and agriculture cycles in small #farmer peasant and pastoralist communities, along with communities’ indigenous knowledge, provide a framework for the plans. The plans include: democratic governance of resources-land, water, forests, territories, biodiversity, seeds, breeds and knowledge; nurturing life in our soils and growing, consuming and sharing healthy diverse and culturally appropriate food agro-ecologically, asserting seed and animal breed sovereignty through saving and exchange of local seeds and breeds between food farmers; reciprocal systems of sharing labour, knowledge and produce; strengthening local food markets that connect producers and consumers, leading to the diversification and revival of food crops. The alliance enables members to share and exchange seeds across regions, particularly accessing seeds that have disappeared from their region, which they wish to revive. Social justice is central to the idea of food sovereignty, and hence breaking the unjust structures of caste, class and patriarchy are core elements of the movement.
"Intergenerational learning and sharing of knowledge between community elders and youth is an essential strategy. Youth learn from community elders, particularly women, accompanying them as they collect diverse tubers, herbs, fruits and seeds, learning about how to process and store produce, save seeds, establish community seed banks and learn to craft and use local agriculture implements.
"Celebrating the diversity of food, through local festivals, song, dance, theatre, community cooking and other cultural actions, linked to the life cycles and seasonal agricultural calendars, enhance our practice. Campaigns, jatras and food sovereignty summits, community action research on specific questions, sharing our experiences and concerns through mainstream media, popular and academic journals, are other critical strategies to nurture solidarity and collective actions for food sovereignty."
Read more:
https://www.leisaindia.org/seeds-of-resistance-for-food-sovereignty/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedsOfResistance #FoodSovereignty #GenerationalKnowledge #KnowledgeSharing #TraditionalAgriculture #CollectiveAction #CollectiveLearning #SeedBanks #SeedSaving #BioDiversity #FoodIsLife #Agroecology
Uncovering #decolonial pedagogies for learning #agroecological transitions: comparative analysis of #SouthAmerica cases
Michelle Bonatti, et al, October 2025, published in Global Environmental Change.
Highlights:
• Decolonial pedagogies can facilitate agroecological transition processes.
• Pedagogical models facilitate agroecological transitions by integrating diverse epistemologies in agriculture practices.
• This study identifies three contextual learning narratives: Living, Resistance, and Hybrid Pedagogies.
• A main archetype has been discovered, known as the 'South pedagogies archetype'.
• The operational decolonial pedagogies framework shows how agroecological knowledge is created in the territory.
Conclusion:
"This study reflects on the strengths, nuances, and contextual factors shaping three distinct learning processes, offering insights into the effectiveness of diverse pedagogical approaches for agroecology that value the epistemologies of the South. The research recognizes that potential agroecological transitions face challenges from entrenched power structures and the historical #erasure of knowledge systems, calling for more than technical adjustments—rather a fundamental revaluing of diverse ways of knowing and being is essential. In this context, this research responds to the pressing need for a deeper understanding of pluriversal knowledge systems, epistemologies of the South, and learning approaches that have emerged organically within the Latin American context, where agroecological movements have deep and strong roots.
The growth of agroecology, also as an academic discipline, presents both opportunities and challenges. While it validates traditional agricultural practices within Western scientific frameworks, it risks perpetuating colonial knowledge hierarchies if not grounded in decolonial perspectives. Decolonial pedagogies are fundamental for accelerating agroecological transitions. As shown in this study, traditional communities in #Colombia and #Peru have preserved and evolved their #agroecology knowledge systems through generations of #CollectiveLearning, offering profound insights into #Sustainable #FoodProduction that transcend the limitations of Western scientific methodologies. In parallel, decolonial pedagogies in the Brazilian case were essential to promote agroecological transition that started recently in the last decades.
"The three contextual narratives that emerged from the South pedagogy archetype are intricate and interconnected, defying simplistic categorization. This study shows how the South pedagogy archetype serves as a model of resistance to poverty and social exclusion through agroecology. As research understanding deepens, there is a pressing need to explore Indigenous pedagogies to unveil additional valuable approaches to learning that lead to more inclusive educational models that resonate with diverse learners and address complex global challenges.
"By showcasing the rich knowledge systems and alternative learning structures present in these three cases, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and practitioners. These findings can inform the co-creation of strategies that nurture agroecological systems and transitions, embrace the growing diversity of agroecology approaches, and navigate the complexities inherent in designing learning processes that value multiple ways of being."
Read more:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378025000792#ab005
#SolarPunkSunday #Decolonize #Agroecology #Brasil #SouthAmerica #SustainableFoodProduction #SustainableAgriculture #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK
Paris eliminated 50,000 parking spaces over 20 years. Air pollution dropped by half. New data from Ariparif shows nitrogen dioxide levels fell 50% and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) dropped 55% since 2005. Maps that once showed the entire city smothered in red pollution zones now show clean air across most neighborhoods, with contamination limited to major highways. Paris converted automotive arteries into bike lanes, banned the most polluting vehicles, pedestrianized major boulevards including parts of Rue de Rivoli and the Seine riverbank, and tripled parking fees for SUVs. Last month, Parisians voted to pedestrianize an additional 500 streets. The health implications are significant. Both PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide are linked to heart attacks, lung cancer, bronchitis, and asthma. This isn’t theoretical risk reduction - it’s measurable improvement in what millions of people breathe every day. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has led these efforts since 2014, describing her vision as “a Paris that breathes, a Paris that is more agreeable to live in.” The policies faced pushback from car owners’ associations and suburban commuters who argued it made their lives harder. But the data is clear: ambitious urban policy can directly improve public health in large cities. Carlos Moreno, professor at Sorbonne Université, describes it as “an urban policy based on well-being.” Cities aren’t stuck with bad air. They make choices. Source: Washington Post analysis of Airparif data | 24 comments on LinkedIn
HEMP VS CARBON FIBER — THE TRUTH Carbon fiber is stronger in tensile strength. Hemp is tougher and less brittle. But the deeper engineering reality is where hemp wins in ways most people don’t understand. MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR — STRENGTH VS TOUGHNESS CARBON FIBER Extremely high tensile strength. Extremely high stiffness. Extremely low strain-to-failure (very brittle) When it fails → it shatters catastrophically Amazing for aerospace, F1, etc Terrible for impact energy absorption HEMP FIBER Lower tensile strength than carbon fiber. Higher strain-to-failure (it bends, flexes, dissipates energy). Better impact resistance. Failures are progressive, not catastrophic In car crash structures → “energy absorption” matters more than raw strength. This is why: BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, and Volvo ALL use hemp composites in doors, trunks, dashboards, and impact panels. They don’t advertise it… but they use it because hemp is: safer, more predictable during impact, lighter than glass fiber and cheaper than carbon DENSITY & WEIGHT SAVINGS Carbon fiber density: 1.75–1.9 g/cm³ Hemp fiber density: 1.3–1.5 g/cm³ Hemp composites can reach half the weight of fiberglass with similar stiffness and much better impact performance. Lightweight = fuel savings. Fuel savings = emissions reduction. This is why Europe pushes natural fiber composites so aggressively. CARBON FOOTPRINT Carbon Fiber: Energy-intensive. Toxic solvents. High-temperature ovens. 25–75 kg CO₂ per kg produced. Non-recyclable. Landfills are full of broken carbon fiber Hemp Fiber: Carbon-negative crop. 1 hectare absorbs 8–22 tons CO₂. Low-energy retting (enzymes or water). Composite manufacturing at 100–180°C (vs 1000+°C for carbon). Biodegradable (depending on resin) Hemp composite lifecycle → carbon negative. Carbon fiber → carbon disaster. COST — THE INDUSTRY SECRET Carbon fiber: $45–$90/kg Hemp fiber: $1.20–$3.00/kg Even hemp/carbon hybrid weaves reduce cost drastically with minimal performance loss. Companies in Germany, China, and Canada already blend hemp + carbon to make: bike frames, drones, helmets, surfboards and automotive parts Better damping + lower cost + greener footprint. REAL APPLICATIONS Hemp composite wins in: impact panels, car door structures, dashboards, furniture, helmets, boat hull damping, loudspeakers (beautiful acoustic damping) and drone bodies (vibration resistance) Carbon fiber wins in: ultra-high performance, aerospace, racing and extremely low weight + high stiffness applications. But in 95% of consumer applications? Hemp is the smarter material. THE FUTURE — HEMP BIOCHAR SUPERCOMPOSITES This is where Hemp is revolutionary: Biochar + hemp fiber + biopolymer resins create: ultra-strong, ultra-light, heat-resistant. carbon-negative and recyclable Next-generation composites. Better than carbon fiber and better than traditional hemp composites. This is where Hemp Engineering has a true global edge.
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