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Sustainability Report 2016 – Economy
“Times are changing, the organic sector is expanding and we have to find the right position for SEKEM in this transforming environment by grabbing its potential for the future, which SEKEM absolutely owns.”
… >> Sustainability Report 2016 – Economy
Co-creating the future with a holistic approach
Presently 180,000 hectares are Demeter certified in 54 countries. The positive consequences for the earth, for global climate and for the nutrition of mankind are significant and offer encouraging perspectives.
… >> Co-creating the future with a holistic approach
Creating fertile soil - from nature to culture
The Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum has published the report of the Agriculture Conference 2017 "Creating fertile soil - from nature to culture".
… >> Creating fertile soil - from nature to culture
Demeter is getting popular in Asia
Biodynamic advisor and trainer Mr. Jakes Jayakaran reports that the Biodynamic Farming methods and Demeter standards are on the upswing in China, Taiwan and India.
… >> Demeter is getting popular in Asia
Will robots teach us to communicate properly?
Interaction with robots in our everyday lives can have a positive influence, says the philosopher Prof. Birger Priddat, in that it forces us to communicate rationally. Machines could in this way contribute to shaping our culture.
… >> Will robots teach us to communicate properly?
Waldorf education on the move in Asia
More than 900 people attended the recent Asian Waldorf Teachers’ Conference in China. Among other things, the conference discussed issues facing Waldorf establishments, including their legal status and cultural adaptation
… >> Waldorf education on the move in Asia
Developing Pedagogical Quality – but how?
Thomas Stöckli and his team at the Institute for Action Research in Switzerland have developed a method to develop the educational quality of teaching.
… >> Developing Pedagogical Quality – but how?
SEED: The Untold Story
In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. … >> SEED: The Untold Story
SEKEM at the leading trade fair for the organic industry
At the BIOFACH, the world’s largest producers of organic food come together every year to present their products. … >> SEKEM at the leading trade fair for the organic industry
Putting modern childhood under the spotlight
The International Festival of Childhood, planned for later this year, aims to examine the issues affecting modern childhood. The evidence suggests that there is a massive toll on child health and wellbeing, say the organisers. … >> Putting modern childhood under the spotlight
General Secretary’s Report from Dornach Dec 2016
Consider ‘Spirit visioning’, the future approaches us and in taking initiative we take on responsibility for the future. … >> General Secretary’s Report from Dornach Dec 2016
Transforming Education in Egypt
Building an alternative education lab for holistic education for pupils from 5-16 years. … >> Transforming Education in Egypt
LECTURE ONE from Shaping Citizenship
Spiritual Renewal and Service in the World … >> LECTURE ONE from Shaping Citizenship
