Climate change has become a global problem. Short term actions will not suffice: we have to make decisions now, and we need to take definite measures. This really is an unprecedented challenge as now there is a need for taking measures on a global level, while at the same time changes have to be made on the local level as well, concerning both local communities and individuals alike.

Having realized the importance of taking responsibility in attempting to solve these problems effecting the whole society, we founded Krishna Valley 15 years ago. It is a rural community capable of giving answers to all these problems. To solve these problems people have to take initiative, each and every individual has to be aware of their responsibilities. Founding self-sufficient farm communities is a great answer to these problems. Living in such communities people can develop a life-style that is in harmony with the surrounding nature and environment, and they can lead a healthy and environmentally conscious life.

The Eco-valley project is a village-size experiment involving 150 volunteers and almost 50 different institutions. They all contribute to the project with their own research and experience. They show us the results that can be obtained when a community has environmental consciousness embedded in its every-day life. Day-to-day, this project presents us with an alternative as to how we can tackle not only environmental problems but also pressing social and economical problems effecting the whole country. We have not only targeted protecting our environment, shaping people’s views, or protecting our water-resources, but we have also addressed the issues of preventive medicine, full employment, crime prevention, and we also address dealing with addictions or depression.

We wish to outline this unique project here.

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