{"id":331857,"date":"2023-04-24T15:07:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T13:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripess.eu\/?p=331857"},"modified":"2023-05-02T13:34:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T11:34:30","slug":"the-mediterranean-caravan-visits-drazen-and-alens-eco-social-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/en\/the-mediterranean-caravan-visits-drazen-and-alens-eco-social-community\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mediterranean Caravan visits Dra\u017een and Alen\u2019s eco-social community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Article by Jocelyn Parrot, Urgenci (<\/em><em>Photographs by ZMag)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our eighth episode of the Mediterranean Caravan Podcast is now live on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spotifyanchor-web.app.link\/e\/2ChxwVGjYyb\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Anchor<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/0efdPaWurVVcqiQxs0SuqY?si=9UvnN4DISoyTaUonHC8CAw\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Spotify<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">.<\/span> Join us to discover the \u201cRecycled Estate\u201d in Croatia and meet <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dra\u017een <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Alen!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Episode 8 [CROATIA-EN] - Dra\u017een and Alen&amp;apos;s eco-social community\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0efdPaWurVVcqiQxs0SuqY?go=1&#038;sp_cid=5e8eb80cf53ddb37d8608709f61e4b8d&#038;utm_source=oembed&#038;utm_medium=desktop\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last Spring, the Mediterranean Caravan had the chance\u00a0to travel through a training in Belgrade, Serbia for Agroecology knowledge collectors. During the trip, URGENCI teamed up with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urgenci.net\/our-team\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Denis Carel<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">,<\/span> a shepherd from\u00a0southern France, and Fran\u00e7ois Guiton, a long-time member of the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/miramap.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">French AMAP movement<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (MIRAMAP). On the way, the team breathed life into the <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/urgenci.net\/medcaravan-agroecology-as-a-connection-between-agricultural-and-socio-cultural-ecosystems\/\">Mediterranean Caravan of Agroecology by identifying groundbreaking agroecological initiatives<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the visit to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zmag.recikliranoimanje\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Demijan\u2019s regenerative garden<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">,<\/span> the third stop for URGENCI\u2019s team in the Balkans was at the \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recycled Estate,\u201d<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">an educational center <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and eco-social community <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">near Zagreb, Croatia. After a long night of driving, they woke up to the relaxing songs of birds in the forest. It was the\u00a0perfect setup for sitting down and listening to what the hosts, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dra\u017een \u0160imle\u0161a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alen Cerovac, members of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zmag.hr\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">ZMAG<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> association,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> had to tell them about this inspiring place.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-331864 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ripess.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/f244870e-a77f-4367-9681-e95ca2e0de33-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/f244870e-a77f-4367-9681-e95ca2e0de33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/f244870e-a77f-4367-9681-e95ca2e0de33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/f244870e-a77f-4367-9681-e95ca2e0de33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/f244870e-a77f-4367-9681-e95ca2e0de33.jpg 1053w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cRecycled Estate\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cRecycled Estate\u201d combines the functions of a training and educational center with a\u00a0living space for agroecology practitioners. Located around 25 km\u00a0south of Zagreb in the village of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vukomeri\u0107, it was established a few years ago by the ZMAG association (Green network of activist groups) as a way to experiment with and share sustainable practices. Agroecological food gardens were developed in the beginning, followed by the construction of natural buildings to allow members to live on-site.\u00a0The \u201cRecycled Estate\u201d welcomes\u00a0visitors from different backgrounds including schools and university students, and also hosts partner organizations when they hold\u00a0certain activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ZMAG association leads projects and trainings revolving around 4 strategic themes: agroecology, natural building, social and solidarity economy, and education about sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-331879 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ripess.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/thumbnail-e1681462689771-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/thumbnail-e1681462689771-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/thumbnail-e1681462689771-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/thumbnail-e1681462689771-400x284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/thumbnail-e1681462689771.jpg 905w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Agroecology<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ZMAG association has a broad\u00a0vision of agroeocology. In addition to\u00a0running food gardens, orchards, and forests, the association is also active in seed preservation: it manages a network of Croatian seed savers and takes part in a working group within the ministry of agriculture to push for better seed policies. The association also works on linking agroecological producers to consumers by organizing weekly vegetable basket pickups and managing yearly meetings for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) groups operating in Croatia.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-331870 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ripess.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/1efd271d-ec2d-4a6e-ad44-40e0d4c24ddd-e1681462559841-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/1efd271d-ec2d-4a6e-ad44-40e0d4c24ddd-e1681462559841-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/1efd271d-ec2d-4a6e-ad44-40e0d4c24ddd-e1681462559841-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.eu.ripess.rio20.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/1efd271d-ec2d-4a6e-ad44-40e0d4c24ddd-e1681462559841.jpg 905w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Natural building<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ZMAG association\u2019s team organizes workshops on building houses from local natural and recycled materials, the tiniest houses (15 m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) can usually be completed during\u00a0a weekend course.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out the video below for an overview of the ZMAG association\u2019s natural building workshops:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Akademija prirodnog graditeljstva 2022.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gC-j3w88mxY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more about the ZMAG association\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ZMAG association (Green network of activist groups) brings together organic gardeners, practitioners of applicable technologies and eco-building, permaculture designers, researchers of equitable social models of organization and equal interpersonal relationships, and environmental activists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zmag.hr\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.zmag.hr\/en\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facebook: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zmag.recikliranoimanje\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zmag.recikliranoimanje\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zmag.recikliranoimanje\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zmag.recikliranoimanje\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note:<\/p>\n<p>You will find the other episodes also on socioeco.org: <a class=\"scrutari-fiche-Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socioeco.org\/bdf_fiche-video-5888_fr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-scrutari-link=\"fiche_57196\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">The Mediterranean <span class=\"scrutari-Mark\">Caravan<\/span>\u202fPodcast (CSA in Italy Serbia, \u2026)<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article by Jocelyn Parrot, Urgenci (Photographs by ZMag) Our eighth episode of the Mediterranean Caravan Podcast is now live on Anchor and Spotify. 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