May 2024
The 1st. African Biodynamic Conference organized by the EBDA
The 1st African Biodynamic Conference at SEKEM and Heliopolis University on May 10th-12th gathered 150 participants from Africa and Europe, uniting around Ecology, Education, and Economy pillars. Egypt as the gateway to biodynamic practices sparked a movement for sustainability and the Economy of Love. Collaboration, curriculum creation, and future planning shaped the conference, inspiring action for a brighter future.
The Progress of PGS
After completing the first round of the PGS by February 29th, 2024, the second phase started at the beginning of March, 2024. On May 11th, the EBDA team executed the second phase, drawing from insights gained during the initial phase. Using the Kobo platform, the EBDA initiated the process of establishing a comprehensive database for farms. Beginning May 11th, the EBDA team began inputting farm data onto the Kobo platform. The PGS checklist was integrated into the Kobo system to facilitate paperless audits, simplifying the process. The Kobo platform operates offline, allowing users to input data seamlessly, with automatic synchronization once online, ensuring data integrity. The second round included 17 governorates, comprising 230 farms, with all audits concluded by the end of May 2024.
A Mission to Taiwan
In Taiwan From 19th – 27th May, sessions were held with two different teachers from Waldorf schools for agricultural appropriate agro-activities.
- Session with teachers and parents regarding BD nutrition.
- A governmental official agency for the Agricultural ministry about carbon credits and the Economy of Love in central Taiwan.
- Three-day workshops with BD associations about BD preps and cosmic calendar to study the cosmic influences, additionally, to harvest and evaluate the BD preparations. As well as the development of the association and discussion about the Economy of Love system.
