Voices of Transition

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Powered by the conviction that crisis can be a major catalyst for change, Voices of Transition present paths towards a new model of human existence: one which is fair, environmentally sound and fulfilling, with soil and people supporting each other in a balanced and sustainable system.

'Farming in transition'

France is a leader in agroforestry research. The natural forest ecosystem is the best source of inspiration for the shift away from destructive monocultural farming to diversified and truly efficient agricultural ecosystems.

Chapter 1: From farming to agribusiness
Chapter 2: Going beyond organic
Chapter 3: Bringing trees back to the fields

'Community-led solutions'

With its roots in the UK, the Transition Town movement is now booming globally. Numerous grassroots initiatives are bringing food production into the city, encouraging resource-conscious thinking and re-localising infrastructure.

Chapter 4: Resilience
Chapter 5: The Transition Towns movement
Chapter 6: Permaculture and urban farming

'Cuba’s path to agroecology'

When the Soviet Union collapsed, so did Cuba's oil supply. The country's farms faced an unprecedented crisis. But Cuba has used this desperate situation to become a pioneer of agroecology and urban farming: 70 per cent of all fruits and vegetables eaten in Havana are now grown in the city – and they’re organic.

Chapter 7: Cuba’s path to agroecology
Chapter 8: Epilogue
Chapter 9: Credits

Classification exempt - Ronin recommends: G

Running time: 66 mins