US-based site which makes the bold claim of being “the World’s No 1 Renewable Network for news, information and companies.”
Resurgence and Ecologist magazine focuses on environmental concerns. Lots of information and articles.
Sobey Wing’s site with videos and links.
An archive resource on anti-road building and protest tactics. UK-originated, but tips from further afield too. Part of the now defunct archive of ‘eco-action’.
The Autonomous Factory, ROG, which is still fighting against the threats of eviction from the municipality of Ljubljana.
They say: “ROG is a unique place and complex community with over twenty active collectives and spaces. It is meant for the young and other generations, who wish to create, work, experiment and simply be outside of frameworks of bureaucracy and profit.”
An old, traditional Gypsy cave community, now revitalised and inhabited by modern day gypsies and travellers. Located in the hills above eastern Granada in Spain.
Here’s a link to high quality photo-story about the area/community/tourist attractions.
From the photos, many of the new 'locals' appear to be akin to the world tribes of new Travellers and hippies.
A Colombian intentional community/peace village. It was established in the aftermath of tragic massacres of villagers in 1996-97. But the military presence has continued and the peace village exists under threat. Many have been murdered. To find out more of their harrowing existence follow the links to their official site and to a 2010 video.
Seem to be a group of committed folk on a mission. Their site includes ethically-sourced/made products. And links to eco-village info/sites.
They say that:
“Save the Earth, the People’s Co-Operative – designed by the people, for the people of this world and our goal is to broaden our base around the globe, as we become truly international. The term Co-Operative doesn’t just describe how we work or how we conduct ourselves, like “collaborative” or “shared-economy”. It is a legal entity, a nationally-regulated alternative form of enterprise ownership.”
Controversial ‘conservation’ group with lots of activist supporters and a number of critics. Particularly active in campaigns to prevent the slaughter of whales, sharks and dolphins. Describes itself as:
“Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.”
Here is the link to the official site.
With over 700 farmers involved, the Sekem initiative in Egypt under guidance since 1977 of Dr Ibrahim Abouleish, is a community farm, where apparently "Islamic religion and western technology could come together in harmony." The initiative has focused on medicinal pharmaceutical production.
A bold venture. Links to the main site and a video.