Sustainable Model Village
The European Commission published its Vision for Agriculture and Food. A plan set to define EU Agriculture and Food Policy for the mandate and beyond. The Vision was set to be based on the conclusions of the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture, which the EVU welcomed as a balanced, depolarised document with the capacity of gathering agreement from all […]
Experts at Wageningen University argue that livestock numbers need to be reduced while a transition to plant-based diets should be welcomed by the EU. Every year, academics from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the EU’s top agriculture institution, present the Mansholt Lecture. Highlighting the dilemmas faced by the region’s farm sector, it’s inspired by Sicco […]
The project managers from our eight partner organisations of the project convened in Cantabria, Spain for the final personal meeting. Drawing near the end of the partnership project the objectives were to finalize project results, evaluate the project, as well as explore future collaboration opportunities. During the three days of the meeting we were focusing […]
The recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling is a major win for plant-based food labelling, striking down France’s attempt to ban “meaty” terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products. The ECJ confirmed that EU law already provides adequate consumer protection, making additional national regulations unnecessary. The one caveat: governments could still find a […]
We wish to share our experiences as participants in the Rural Entrepreneurship for You(th) project. In July 2024, we had the opportunity to visit Goloka Ecofarm within an Erasmus+ project and learn about sustainability and different businesses in a rural area. Goloka Ecofarm is located in the mountains near Savona, Italy. It has quite a […]
This Earth Overshoot Day is the same old story… August 1st marks the point that humanity has exhausted the planet’s natural resources available for the year. By the time we reach the end of 2024, the average person will have used up the natural resources of around 1.7 Earths. 🌍🌎 Until we can get a […]
The third and final LTTA (Learning, Teaching, Training Activity) of the Rural Entrepreneurship for You(th) project took place at Goloka Ecofarm community in Pontinvrea, Italy from the 4th to 10th July, 2024, gathering youth from partner organizations. The venue of the activity was changed compared to the original plan to have it organised in Ukraine, […]
The Eco Valley Foundation organised a conference on sustainability in May this year which was held in Krishna Valley, the primary model community of our organization. It attracted hundreds of attendees and renowned experts to explore practical and theoretical aspects of social sustainability. Highlighting Krishna Valley’s sustainable initiatives, the event provided valuable insights and tangible […]
We are completely overjoyed to share the story of our very first volunteer, Tea Brnicevic, whose time with the Eco Valley Foundation has been nothing short of transformative. Tea, brought with her an incredible blend of talents and passions that have left an indelible mark on our community. When Tea joined us, we had high […]
As my volunteering experience with the Eco Valley program comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments. Over the past several months I have had the privilege to immerse myself in a community dedicated to sustainability, creativity, and making a positive impact on the world. […]