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* Do we have the right to consider human beings as more valuable than other life forms? | * Do we have the right to consider human beings as more valuable than other life forms? | ||
* Is there an option to treating forests as sacrifice zones for urban growth ? | * Is there an option to treating forests as sacrifice zones for urban growth ? | ||
- | * Can we afford to place nature | + | * Can we afford to treat nature |
- | * How can we imagine a fertile future for our cities? | + | * How can we imagine a fertile future for our cities? |
This project explores aspects of human environment, | This project explores aspects of human environment, | ||
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* By the end of 2008, half the world' | * By the end of 2008, half the world' | ||
* Cities are becoming increasingly polluted, unhealthy and disconnected with other life forms. | * Cities are becoming increasingly polluted, unhealthy and disconnected with other life forms. | ||
- | * Urban problems include acute hunger, unemployment, | + | * Urban problems include acute hunger, unemployment, |
- | * Food crisis is futher compounded by increased use of pesticides, herbicides, biocides and rapidly deteriorating soil quality. | + | * Food crisis is futher compounded by changing food habits, |
* There has been an acute drop in forest cover and a sharp increase in desert area. | * There has been an acute drop in forest cover and a sharp increase in desert area. | ||
* Natural and traditional systems are a crucial resource and can offer us remedies. Problems can be seen as opportunities. | * Natural and traditional systems are a crucial resource and can offer us remedies. Problems can be seen as opportunities. | ||
- | The objectives of this phase are given below: | + | The objectives of this phase are as follows: |
* On-line and literature survey of state of the art in urban gardening and permaculture (global perspective) | * On-line and literature survey of state of the art in urban gardening and permaculture (global perspective) | ||
* On-site research and comparison of urban gardening in the Benelux and India | * On-site research and comparison of urban gardening in the Benelux and India | ||
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* A written report in the prescribed format | * A written report in the prescribed format | ||
- | For details on the methodology of this project please click on [[sanjeev-research-methodology]]. | + | For details on the methodology of this project please click on [[research-methodology]]. |
The findings of this research would be relevant in regions having a strong tradition of agriculture: | The findings of this research would be relevant in regions having a strong tradition of agriculture: | ||
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=== Possibilities for urban permaculture kits === | === Possibilities for urban permaculture kits === | ||
- | This section explores a series of initiatives which could trigger independent green worlds. | ||
see [[urban permaculture kits]] | see [[urban permaculture kits]] | ||
===Directions=== | ===Directions=== | ||
- | The idea of growth and sustainability is a journey and not a destination. It is constantly unfolding and evolving. The insights and lessons through this journey go beyond farming. Since, the nature of farming and land is highly interconnected, | + | We are all becoming increasingly aware that our actions can no longer be seen as isolated acts of private concern. |
- | * The most insightful ideas are also the most basic. These can come from any source, independent of age, status, experience or academic background. Barefoot College in India with its children' | + | * The most insightful ideas are also the most basic. These can come from any source, independent of age, status, experience or academic background. |
- | * People in most parts of the world crave to be in an urban setting. It gives them a sense of pride and achievement apart from other tangible benefits. There is a need to redefine | + | * People in most parts of the world crave to be in an urban setting. It gives them a sense of pride and achievement apart from other tangible benefits. There is a need to redefine |
- | * Urban communities should join hands with rural areas to create a prosperous countryside, | + | * Urban communities should join hands with rural areas to create a prosperous countryside, |
- | * The first step is to bring out the connection between a fertile soil and healthy crops, healthy animals and healthy | + | * It is important |
* Land must be safeguarded from the operations of finance and our needs have to be clearly streamlined. A gradual and determined approach for recovering the land and celebrating the farmer is needed and the benefits of this shared with everyone. This is becoming even more relevant in the Indian context where there is a visible rush to embrace the global marketplace. | * Land must be safeguarded from the operations of finance and our needs have to be clearly streamlined. A gradual and determined approach for recovering the land and celebrating the farmer is needed and the benefits of this shared with everyone. This is becoming even more relevant in the Indian context where there is a visible rush to embrace the global marketplace. |