Recently, Australian deep-ecologist, writer and singer John Seed was in Auroville. The goal of his workshop called "The Council of All Beings" is to support the re-discovering of one's "ecological self". For AurovilleRadio, John describes a ritual, nowadays called process, of this workshop. He believes that the loss of ceremonies which can nurture our interconnectedness with nature is part of our problem. Deep ecology is based on the shifting away from the reality exclusively in terms of human values. That shift in consciousness is both, cognitive revolution and spiritual awakening.

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The pollution problem is something taken seriously in Auroville, at least by the residents... Samuel has been trying for a few years to decrease his carbon footprint by testing alternative sources of energy to run his motorbike: Pongami oil and recycled kitchen oil. But to start the engine by kicking is a challenge, it's very hard. It seems that the electrical transport is the most sustainable one in Auroville, apart from walking and cycling...

Eco-Pro is working in the field of  health and hygiene. The company focus is on attempting to integrate both public and environmental aspects of these issues. Long-time Aurovilian Lucas, the founder and manager of Eco-Pro, shares his experience in approaching all the basics 'leftovers' of our lives in an integral way. The talk starts with  the usage of EM (effective microorganisms) in agriculture and in the treatment of sewage and dump sites, continuing with the challenge of promoting integral approaches to a conventional world. Lucas shares his optimistic view for a sustainable future during his informative talk on sewage and waste treatment.

On Monday 21st of September, over 2000 meetings were held with purpose to knock on governmental consciousness to accept strong climate agreement. All the events were recorded, and video clipped, pictures, messages will be passed to UN and presented on Environmental Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009 and at G20 summits. All of them are global calls to bring awareness that warming is happening, and climate changes are both global and regional issues. Here is an interview of Tewa, Dariya and Jivan, who organized the “wake up call” in Auroville. Watch the flash mob event at Solar Kitchen on AurovilleTV here.

Maya, Srishti and Smiti will be representing Auroville at the Second International Youth Symposium on Biodiversity, in Ottawa, Canada (July 5th - 8th). They have prepared a short delivery especially for the Auroville audience. These girls have conducted a six month research in Auroville canyon areas, to explore and learn more about the local Biodiversity. They have come together to present the products of their exploration and share their unique perception of what they have perceived.

Right above the Solar Kitchen,the most popular lunching venue for Aurovillians, sits La Terrace, a café quite able to compete. This edition of Towards Sustainability with Marc from La Terrace looks at sustainability through a bit of a different lens. Through investigation of the work environment and unstable history of La Terrace to tracking the food systems which support this café, Marc explains the aspirations and achievements of one of Auroville's favorite restaurants.

Each year Earth Day is commemorated in Auroville with a week of celebration and learning. One highlight of the week was the Saturday festival outside of the Solar Kitchen. Many Aurovillians, Units and Guests hosted booths where they sold, gave away or educated on what they are doing to make Auroville a more sustainable place to live. The following is a walk-around interview with the various representatives of the booths. See more pics in READ MORE.
Click here to listen and join in on the excitement of Auroville's Earth Day festivities!

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