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- 30 July, 2021
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Forest Cultivations: The Green Barrens
Although many people may have the impression of wandering through the woods, they in fact may be inside of a forest cultivation. Both concepts should not be mixed up. In this article we want to explain the many differences that exist between a forest or woods, and a forest plantation or cultivation. They differ not only in structure and composition, but also in their effects on the environment and in the surrounding human communities.
Combating Climate Change through Innovation in Peru
In our quest to find and connect with like-minded innovators, we come across loads of true devotion and commitment. Today we are offering our humble online space to shed the light on the work of a young NGO from Peru – The Centre of Climate Innovation and Sustainability (CICS). The two founders of CICS opened their door to us and took us on a tour of what they mean to bring to their community. Keep reading till the very end of our guest article today for a pleasant surprise!
Abdel & Jennifer: The Mitti Heroes of the Month
Somewhere in the Hauts-de-France (North of France), Abdel, Jennifer and their family are reforging life with permaculture. Abdel does a lot of manual work which is required to turn the crops into food. Jennifer plans and organizes the markets, the deliveries and she also teaches lessons to their children. Before they started their farming adventure, there is the story of a transition…
The Mitti Podcast – S2E1: The Regenerative Scene in Germany feat. Urs Mauk
Today we bring you a familiar voice to many sympathizers and practitioners of regenerative agriculture in Germany. Tune in to our podcast and listen to his reflections on the development of the regenerative movement in Germany, the hurdles of EU policies that challenge its growth, and Urs’ exciting upcoming projects. If you would like to know more about Urs’ work, visit his website at relavisio.de.
Volunteer: Illustrator and Graphic Designer (100 % Remote)
For years, the global agriculture system has gradually turned from a land activity to a fully industrialized process. This transformation cost us a lot in
Volunteer: Research Assistant (100% Remote)
Job description: The Mitti Collective wants you to be part of the global revolution, to bring the paradigm shift in agriculture and food systems, and
The Mitti Podcast – S1E8: Magical Mushrooms feat. Leo Krohne
In this edition of The Mitti Podcast, we talk to Leo Krohne, a mycophile currently doing his masters in Biotechnology at TU Berlin. As he narrates to us about his experience on how he started the journey after completing his bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, we find ourselves in awe of this world that stays hidden from us most of the time.
Agriculture Reform or Not?
Policy changes are boring and I do not know how to think about them or interpret them. Unfortunately, most policy maker language is written in such unapproachable gibberish that, at the expense of sounding politically correct, it misses transmitting knowledge to the common man. In a country like India where 60 to 70% of Indians depend on the agriculture sector, understanding these changes is very important, which is unfortunately difficult.
The Mitti Podcast – S1E7: Importance of Semi-Natural Grassland Ecosystems feat. Judith Alvarez Garcia
Our new edition of The Mitti Podcast is a venture to expand our reach to more languages as we continue to talk about the importance of culture and tradition in biodiversity. In this episode, we talk to Judith Alvarez Garcia … in Spanish! Our Guest has a profound background; starting with her studies in Biology at the University of Oviedo, she went on to specialise in Marine Biology at the University of Santiago de Compostela. In addition, she has also acquired a Masters in Environmental Management from London. She is currently in the fourth year of her PhD on ‘Conservation of Mountain Ecosystems’.
The Mitti Podcast – S1E6: In Conversation with a Travelling Musician feat. Rahgir
The travelling musician is a figure well celebrated in many folk traditions around the world. Not only do they entertain communities, but they have also played an important part in disseminating knowledge to the remotest communities. Our guest today is one such torchbearer of deep wisdom; Rahgir set off on the road following his dream by using his talent as a poet, songwriter and singer who travelled across 16 states in India. But what does Rahgir have to say about, “Mitti”?
Well, tune in to our latest edition of The Mitti Podcast!