InternationalSustainable DevelopmentConsultants

“supporting sustainable businessby stabilizing local communities”

The Solution is the Eco-village ModelThe Solution is the Eco-village Model

Communications and Decision Making

Open and truthful

communications is highly valued

Decisions are urged to be made

by consensus

Effective communication

methods are taught within the

community

Energy and Appropriate Technology

Solar Energy

Wind Power

Hydro

Energy Efficiency Programs

Diversified Energy Plan

Food Security and Production

Family Farming

Gap closed between subsistence

and commercial production

Creating materials for

composting and mulching

Production developed according to availability of land, labor and finance

Natural Environment is considered into the planning

Biological Diversity is sustained

Water and Waste Management

Grey Water Systems

Recycling

Compost toilets

Community Water and Health programs

Evaluation for best water collection

and conservation: rainwater, boreholes

and more

Permaculture – land use

An ecological design system that

harmoniously integrates landscape and people to provide food, energy, shelter and other material

needs to be sustainable

Conceptual design begins with the

feedback from the community, their needs and existing resources

and environment

Natural Building

Natural, local and recycled materials use for building

materials

Building designs includes efficient water, waste and

energy systems

Skills training for community construction with locally appropriate systems

in the program

Maintenance program

Children and Education

Practical Education

Self-reliant day care centers and schools

Green youth programs

Global educational exchange

Ecological sustainability provides stability

Food ProductionEnergy GenerationNatural Building

Water Harvesting and ManagementRecycling and Reusing

Community-based economyAppropriate skill building programs

Strengthening social baseRespect for diversity and cultural heritage

Financial Security

Stable local economies secures business success

Stimulate social based enterprises

Support economic trade network

Establish community banking systems

Create finance mechanism for growth