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LIVING SUSTAINABLE TOMORROWS 28-31 October 2015 At Auroville (near Puducherry)

Living Sustainable Tomorrows is a 4-day workshop in Auroville on sustainability. Participants will engage with the challenge of building a sustainable India by looking at the present challenges in key areas like the environment, energy and the economy, and will learn how Auroville has responded to them. Another important aspect of sustainability concerns changing the paradigmic perspectives that are endangering the world, and this implies a process of personal discovery and transformation as prerequisites for anybody wishing to be a leader in sustainable change.

LIVING SUSTAINABLE TOMORROWS 28-31 October 2015

PROGRAM

This is an introductory workshop on principles of leadership and sustainability. Through an integration of different modules and a series of progressive sessions, experienced facilitators guide participants to individually discover their personal relationship to sustainability and their effectiveness as a leader. Consequently, the workshop will also focus upon areas like personal effectiveness and value clarification, on accessing one’s deepest aspirations, and on aligning individual growth with the larger collective needs. It will also examine how individuals interact with each other and how groups can become more creative. There will also be an introduction to the spiritual philosophy that underpins the Auroville experiment.

PARTICIPANTS

We invite professionals that have an interest in sustainability and deepening their understanding of their personal values. This is a limited capacity, highly interactive event that requires active participation of all attendees.

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OBJECTIVES

The workshop introduces participants to understanding and leading sustainable practices. The following questions will be addressed: - What are the different components of sustainability? - What are the major challenges in this area facing India and what are some of the possible responses based upon Auroville’s experience? - What are the practical learnings that can be taken away and applied elsewhere? - How do we clarify our values and communicate those to help influence change?

BENEFITS

Participants will: - Gain an understanding of diverse sustainable practices - Work with personal effectiveness tools to help them lead change - Deepen their understanding of their core values and how they relate to global sustainability - Gather insights on how to deal with challenges when attempting changes at the individual and/or systemic level www.agpworkshops.com


FOCUS AREAS Afforestation

The health of the land is one index of the health of a society. In 1968, the land on which Auroville was to be built was in an advanced state of desertification. Aurovilians have nursed it back to health through an integrated programme of land restoration, including reintroducing the original forest type which once flourished here and little of which now remains. Auroville botanists will talk to us about the ecological restoration work in Auroville and in the surrounding bioregion.

Water

Access to water will define development throughout the world in the near future. Effective water resource management is fundamental to sustainable development. There will be an overview of the water resource management undertaken by Auroville, which includes contour bunding, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting. There will also be an introduction to decentralized wastewater treatment systems.



Energy

Auroville is an inspiring example of sustainable development through its promotion and use of renewable and decentralized energy systems for over forty years. The immense energy shortage in India, which sabotages development, forces one to think creatively of sustainable solutions. Toine van Megen, who has helped shape the renewable energy sector in Auroville and has held senior management and corporate leadership positions in the global wind energy sector, shares his expertise and showcases how Auroville contributed to Tamil Nadu’s rooftop solar policy, and in particular solar netmetering becoming a reality.

Waste management

Whether it is toxic effluent from factories flowing into neighboring rivers, tons of trash dumped illegally and then ignited to release toxic fumes, or human waste deposited along the streets of cities or towns – waste is a daunting challenge facing today’s India. An Aurovilian who has been deeply involved in waste management will talk about the sustainable treatment of sewage and solid waste, accompanied by a site visit.



Sustainable agriculture

Industrial agriculture has increased productivity in the short term but endangered food security for future generations. Eschewing the short-term gains of industrial agriculture, Auroville, since its inception in 1968, has been practicing organic agriculture. Auroville has proven expertise in not just organic agriculture, but sustainable organic agriculture where water and energy are optimally used. Participants visit Solitude Farm and learn about the farmer Krishna Mckenzie’s achievements in community-supported agriculture in the context of food security for India.

The economy

The present global economy, from a sustainability perspective, is dysfunctional as it rewards behavior that accelerates climate change, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources. Auroville’s economy offers an alternative as it is based upon stewardship rather than exploitation , and respects both individuals and the environment. During the workshop, the essential features of the Auroville economy will be presented as well as innovative experiments in community food distribution and commerce. Please note: During the workshop, we will give you an introduction to the Matrimandir and you can view it from a distance. Unfortunately, groups are not permitted to enter the area. Those who wish to meditate in the inner chamber should arrange the visit either before or after the workshop. For details, check the site: http://www.auroville.org/thecity/matrimandir/mm_access_policy.htm.



Personal discovery and effectiveness

One of the most neglected areas of sustainability relates to how our personal and cultural paradigms impact the world. It is crucial that we access our deepest assumptions regarding our identity and our relationship to nature and, if we find them to be unsustainable, to transform them into life-enhancing perspectives. The workshop will provide opportunities for this self-exploration. Sustainable leadership is another important dimension of effective sustainable action. Participants will understand and engage with critical dimensions of leadership, such as clarifying values and actively engaging with the concepts of disclosure and feedback. They will identify their predominant communication styles and use the tools of transaction analysis to learn effective communication patterns.

Living Sustainable Tomorrows is a transformative experience that will inspire you to take on the challenge of sustainability in personally meaningful ways!



SCHEDULE Tuesday - 27 October 2015 19:30 – 09:30 Welcome Dinner

Wednesday - 28 October 2015 09:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 15:30 15:30 – 15:45 15:45 - 17:45 19:00 – 20:00 20:00 – 21:00

Grounding, Greeting Circle, Defining Myself Tea Introduction to Sustainability, Auroville & Sustainability, Introduction to Sustainability Quadrangle, Where do you Place yourself/Org Lunch Personal Effectiveness, Value Clarification, Johari’s Window, Framing of Site Visit, Story of Stuff (Film) Tea Site visit to Pitchandikulam Forest Consultants Dinner Coffee & Conversation

Thursday - 29 October 2015 06:30 – 07:30 07:30 - 08:30 09:00 – 09:30 09:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:15 11:15 – 13:15 13:15 – 14:15 14:15 - 16:00 16:00 – 16:15 16:30 – 17:30 19:00 – 20:00 20:00 – 21:00

Dynamic Yoga Breakfast Debrief: Thought & Feelings, Refer to Quadrangle, Framing the Day (Environment) Renewable Energy Tea Water: Input & Auroville Solution (site visit) Lunch and site visit to Solitude Farm Personal Effectiveness: TA & Communication Tea Waste Management: Ribhu Input & Auroville Solution Dinner Coffee & Conversation

Friday - 30 October 2015 06:30 – 07:30 07:30 - 08:30 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 - 09:45 09:45 – 12:30 12:30 – 13:30 13:45 - 14:45 14:45 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:30 15:45 - 17:30 19:00 – 19:45 19:45 – 21:00

Dynamic Yoga Breakfast Debrief: Thought & Feelings, Refer to Quadrangle, Framing the Day (Economy) Tea Auroville Economy, Pour Tous Distirbution Centre, Upasana Design Studio, Tamil Nadu Unlimited Lunch and site visit to Solar Kitchen Savitri Bhavan: Sri Aurobindo’s Relevance to Modern India Tea Quadrangle Integration Leading the Change - module on Change Management Dinner Life Choices

Saturday - 31 October 2015 06:30 – 07:30 07:30 - 08:30 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 - 09:45 09:45 – 11:45 12:00 – 13:00 13:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:15 15:15 - 15:45

Dynamic Yoga Breakfast Debrief: Thought & Feelings, Refer to Quadrangle, Framing the Day (Social Dimensions) Tea Deepening the Social Experience - ‘Bringing it Back Home’ Lunch and Well Cafe Re-entry, Letter To Self Evaluation Tea Closing



FACILITATORS Alan Herbert

Alan Herbert, co-founder and editor of Auroville Today, has been involved in afforestation in Auroville for 30 years. He is part of a team that has been offering workshops on the theme of “Towards a Sustainable Future” for the past 20 years.

Leena De Chakravarty

Leena De Chakravarty has worked in the education and corporate sector. She has explored establishing linkages with industry and civil society for education and social development projects across several organisations such as the National Skill Development Corporation, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), NIIT and the Hole in the Wall Project. Lead Coordinator for the Participatory Evaluation Process of the Education Leadership Programme led by Queen’s University, Canada, she is keenly involved with leadership and education.

Sheba Maini

Sheba Maini is a facilitator, executive coach, and trainer with several years of experience in facilitating leadership development across several sectors including the corporate, education, health, and services sectors. She is core faculty of the Education Leadership Programme, running successfully since 1995 for Government and private schools across India. She is also a member of the Institute of Coaching Professionals Association (ICPA), a Harvard Medical School Affiliate and a Master Trainer of the Consensus Process.



REGISTRATION Fee

Rs. 25,000 per person

*Includes accomodation from 27 - 31 October 2015, three lunches, three dinner, materials and facilitation for all activities, and all taxes. All meals are vegetarian. Alcohol is not permitted in Auroville guest houses.

Registration will be closed once the limited capacity of 25 participants is filled. Registration will be confirmed after receipt of the payment. We cannot refund your payment if you cannot attend for any reason, but you can transfer your registration to another person in writing before 21st October 2015. If a facilitator is unavailable, then we will substitute the relevant activity with a similar one. In case of cancellation of the programme from our side, fees will be refunded within 10 days. You will be accommodated at Centre Guest House at Auroville. Please make arrangements to arrive at Center Guest House anytime after 10 am on 26th October 2015. If you wish to stay for an extra night from 31st October to 1st November it will be on your cost. The organizer can do the extra night room booking for you if required.

LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 21 st October 2015 Registration Contact

Martin Scherfler Tel: + 0413 2622571 Email: [email protected]



PAYMENT Payment can be made by online account transfer, Demand Draft or Cheque drawn in favour of Auroville Consulting, payable at State Bank of India, Auroville branch.

Payment Option 1 Bank Transfer to: M/s. Auroville Consulting; Bank Name: State Bank of India, Auroville Main Road, Auroville - 605101; Bank Branch name: Auroville International Township; Branch Code: 3160; MICR Code: 605002007; IFSC Code: SBIN0003160; SWIFT Code: SBININBB474; Bank Account number : 311 4956 1897 Payment Option 2 Kindly send Demand Draft or Cheque drawn in favor of ‘Auroville Consulting’ and payable at State Bank of India, Auroville branch to: Auroville Consulting Auroville Green Practices Workshop SaraCon Campus, Kottakarai Plaza, Irumbai Post, Auroville 605111 Tamil Nadu India www.agpworkshops.com


ABOUT AUROVILLE

“Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.” Auroville is an international community with over 2000 people from around 40 different countries. Founded in 1968, Auroville is based on the vision of The Mother and is endorsed by UNESCO and the Government of India as an ongoing experiment in human unity. Aurovillians are constantly experimenting with new ideas and solutions in areas of education, arts & crafts, community building, new economy and sustainability. One of the unique aspects of research in Auroville is the fact that many ideas are put into practice. Over the years, Auroville has won international acclaim for its efforts in social and environmental sustainability. Auroville is located 8km from Pondicherry, 3 hours drive from Chennai city/airport (150km) along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) and 8 hours by an AC sleeper bus from Bangalore (350km).

ABOUT GREEN PRACTICES

Auroville Green Practices aims to bring together various stakeholders to envision future townships that offer a habitat that is ecologically, socially and economically nurturing.
