News from all fields
Don’t leave world peace to the politicians
March 2018
With more relevance than ever, the conflict researcher Prof. Friedrich Glasl has told civil society activists that they have more importance than they realise and could make a significant contribution to peace processes.
Newsletter of the Economics Conference of the Goetheanum
March 2018
SEKEM Spring Festival 2018: A 40-Year Look Back, A 40-Year Look Ahead
Same time every year, music, short skits, eurythmy pieces and inspiring speeches lead the scene at the SEKEM Farm.
… >> SEKEM Spring Festival 2018: A 40-Year Look Back, A 40-Year Look Ahead
Summer School Iona and Isle of Mull
The association "Anblick" gives an overview of recenct and upcoming activities, including a public theme night on the 2017 Iona Summer school.
… >> Summer School Iona and Isle of Mull
Who determines who we are?
The broad field of femininity/masculinity offers a wealth of fluid identificational references and developmental possibilities if with humour and goodwill we allow our children’s and grandchildren’s generation to undergo the experiences they are seeking.
… >> Who determines who we are?
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
