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Earth Jurisprudence

22nd August 2019

The Barefoot Economist: Celebrating the life and work of Manfred Max-Neef

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of  long-time Gaia advisor, associate and, now, ancestor, Chilean economist Manfred Max-Neef, who passed away last Thursday 8th of August… Read More

1st August 2019

EVENT: Free, Fair and Alive – Exploring the Commons with David Bollier

Join us on the 17th September for an evening with commons expert David Bollier. 6.30pm: drinks at 18 Well Walk, Hampstead, NW3 1LD Gaia House  7.30pm – 9pm: talk and… Read More

17th June 2019

Northern light: an update from Gaia’s Finnish partners

Gaia’s Finnish partners the Snowchange Cooperative share an update on their work this summer, including the return of wild birds to restored wetlands, new areas set for re-wilding and a… Read More

7th June 2019

Cyclone Idai, Climate Emergency and Earth Jurisprudence

Diversity is a fundamental law of Nature for anyone who has eyes to see. As one crop failed another one managed; as one bean variety failed another bean variety thrived…. Read More

31st May 2019

Earth Jurisprudence: Our guide at a time of emergence and emergencies

Originally published by EcoHustler. 31st May 2019. June 1st marks 10 years since the passing of philosopher and ‘geologian’ Thomas Berry, who introduced the world to the term ‘Earth Jurisprudence’… Read More

30th May 2019

Interactive Story: De-mystifying Earth Jurisprudence

What will it take to shift our societies off our current destructive path and re-establish harmony with Nature? Through words, images and video, this interactive story explores this critical question… Read More

30th May 2019

What does the Earth desire? Celebrating the life and legacy of ‘geologian’ Thomas Berry

We are not lacking in the dynamic forces needed to create the future. We live immersed in a sea of energy beyond all comprehension. But this energy, in an ultimate… Read More

29th May 2019

Earth Jurisprudence: Rooting rebellion in nature

Gaia’s Director, Liz Hosken, reflects on the legacy of philosopher and ‘geologian’ Thomas Berry, and why his central idea- Earth Jurisprudence- can be a guiding light for emerging movements defending… Read More

29th May 2019

Simon Mitambo: Decolonisation, Climate Change and Earth Jurisprudence in Kenya

On this Madaraka (Independence) Day – let us embrace the urgency, and commit to restoring our ecosystems, defending them against destructive projects and policies and support and learn from those… Read More

8th May 2019

Happy Birthday to Gaia elder Joanna Macy

Gaia’s Director, Liz Hosken, celebrates the 90th birthday of one of Gaia’s great elders; educator and Earth defender Joanna Macy. She reflects on how Joanna’s ‘Work that Reconnects’ is helping… Read More