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21st June 2013

Gaia Amazonas hosts Latin American Laureates of the Right Livelihood Award

For the first time in history, some of Latin American’s finest visionaries and activists – with a shared commitment towards a better future for all inhabitants of the planet – will… Read More

4th June 2013

Venda community use ‘talking tools’ to protect land and Sacred Natural Sites

This week, local indigenous clans from across Venda in the Limpopo province of South Africa, are joined by allies from Kenya, Ghana and Benin, to explore the use of eco-cultural… Read More

7th May 2013

MELCA-Ethiopia awarded for Entrepreneurship in Education

We are delighted with the news that our partner MELCA-Ethiopia is country winner in the Educating Africa Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education. Environmental education and intergenerational learning are key… Read More

7th May 2013

African Women’s Development Fund statement ensures women’s voices are at the table

Last week Gaia joined a group of women from across Africa as they gathered in Cape Town to discuss the role of women in Africa’s economic landscape. The meeting was… Read More

24th April 2013

Launch of the Short Circuit Report

A new report, launched today in Westminster by The Gaia Foundation and allies, exposes the social and ecological atrocities and the toxic legacy of gadgets such as smartphones and laptops…. Read More

8th March 2013

Communities Object to Coal of Africa’s Water Licence Application

Dzomo la Mupo has issued a formal objection to the application by Coal of Africa Ltd (CoAL) for an Integrated Water Use Licence (IWUL) for the Makhado coal mine. if the… Read More

28th February 2013

Precedent setting Rights of Nature case in Ecuador

Gaia and the African Biodiversity Network call on Judge in Ecuadorian court case to protect the Rights of Nature. Show your solidarity with the communities and organisations who are filing… Read More

26th February 2013

Colombia: ‘The impacts of mining are going to cost us’ says Robert Moran

La Colosa mine, Cajamarca, Colombia. Robert Moran talks to El Tiempo about no go areas for open pit mining, the long-term impacts on water, and the importance of regulation and accountability by… Read More

14th February 2013

Sheka Forest communities celebrate Man & Biosphere Reserve

At the close of January our partners MELCA Ethiopia coordinated a wonderful event with the communities of Sheka forest to celebrate the inauguration of the forest as a Man and… Read More

5th December 2012

Birth of the Gaia Community Choir

We are delighted to announce that 2013 will see the birth of a Gaia Community Choir in London! As many of you know, our Gaia Evenings have been bringing audiences… Read More