Mandala of words, by ayreÁnna
Something special for Gratitude Month – a song by ayreÁnna, whose beautiful poetry we’ve shared before on the blog, with a music video by James Freeman.
Invisiblised Voices
Have you had a chance to explore the DAF website lately? If so, you might have noticed that there’s a new area developing on it: Invisiblised Voices on Collapse.
We’re hoping this new content will help to broaden the diversity within our community – but also, and...
I Cannot be Human, by Sarah Tremlett
A poetry film by Sarah Tremlett exploring the human/animal relationship on a personal and planetary level.
I Cannot be Human takes a stand against a human race that, through its leaders, doesn’t appear to be listening or solving the ecological crisis that overwhelms us every day....
Be (grateful) here now: Deep Adaptation Gratitude Month
Earlier this year, I found myself taking care of my friend’s two daughters – aged 9 and 12 – for two weeks while their mum was recovering from emergency surgery. I quickly realised that, despite years of supporting people, individually and in groups, as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster...
How adaptive networks and hamlets can help future resilience
by Alan Heeks
There’s a widespread view that strengthening local communities will be crucial in the years ahead, to help us all to live with increasing levels of disruption, e.g. to food supplies, utilities, weather patterns, and probably social cohesion. During a recent pilgrimage walk...
Why the UN must rely more on indigenous wisdom and less on fossil fuels
Over 100 scholars from around the world have co-signed a letter imploring the United Nations to abandon its rhetoric of pursuing the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs), given the lack of meaningful progress towards meeting them. The letter coincides with the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction...
A ‘New DAF Space’
.... we’ll be introducing new software and better website functions, to better enable us to connect with each other, foster mutual support and collaborate as we face societal collapse.
Gardening is Good for the Mind
by JBatey
Approximately 7.5 million people in the UK are diagnosed with a mental illness. In addition, Mental Health UK shares that about one in four experience mental health problems or difficulties, even without a diagnosis. No matter where you look, mental health is an integral part of our...
Standing with the defenders of the Amazon rainforest
“I come here through the gate of necessity,” says Haru Kuntanawa, as he steps onto the stage during the closing ceremony of the Climate Change and Consciousness conference, three years ago, in Scotland.
He is dressed in the ceremonial attire of his people, carrying the Amazon rainforest on his...
This year needs us more than ever, by Rachel Clyne
It is not enough that wewrite these words,send thoughts & prayers,emoji hearts & tearful faces.What burns South todaywill flood North tomorrow.
It is not enough to watchprogrammes, sign petitions,recycle & reduce.What we produce todaywill choke us tomorrow.We must plant a new kind...