Sustainability
Courses & Events
Schumacher College Natural Build Certificate
January – June 2012 – Seven short courses in natural building and refurbishment techniques led by Robert Somerville of Earth, Oak & Lime, Adam... read more
Money and Enterprise for a Sustainable Future
This series of courses brings together some of the key voices in economics today to explore what went wrong and what kind of alternative... read more
Spirit, Science And Consciousness: Living With The Paradoxes
For centuries, philosophers and scientists have struggled with understanding how mind and matter relate. Does consciousness reside throughout the... read more
Eat, Surf, Sweep
with Robert Somerville, Ben Creed and Mike Gardner. This talk is part of The Earth Talks 2012 evening speakers programme at Schumacher College. read more
Ecological Facilitation: A Gritty and Creative Approach to Leadership
The world is increasingly volatile and unpredictable. There’s a hunger and a need for a new kind of leadership – which can venture into the... read more
News
Dartington inspires new Land Partnerships Handbook
A new publication was launched on the 3rd January at the Oxford Farming Conference, having in part been inspired by Dartington’s use of land read more
Sustainability is core to Dartington, guiding the way we live and work. Our world renowned Schumacher College gives people from across the globe the opportunity to learn about environmental, economic and social sustainability, and is at the forefront of new thinking and action on climate change, biodiversity and sustainable living.
David Orr discusses the importance of Ecoliteracy and the value of Ecological Education at Schumacher College.
David is a renowned scholar, writer, and entrepreneur. He is the author of six books including Ecological Literacy, described as a "true classic" by Garrett Hardin, and Earth in Mind, praised by biologist E. O. Wilson and writer Wendell Berry.


