A DESCRIPTION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LIVING IN THE INKIRI PIRACANGA ECOVILLAGEIn the context of the current environmental crisis, topics such as the preservation of environmental resources, minimizing the environmental impacts of human activities on Earth, and sustainability and sustainable development are particularly notable. Consequently, ecovillages have gained prominence as human settlements that combine community life with greater integration with nature. This study describes the sustainable practices, community life, and the organization and functioning of the Inkiri Piracanga Ecovillage. The study employs an ethnographic approach based on informal interviews and participant observation. The results reveal practices and values associated with self-knowledge, solidarity, and community, which strengthen emotional bonds. Furthermore, projects and techniques for nature conservation through participatory management are evident. It is noted that ecovillages contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable solutions to the environmental crisis.
Keywords:
Community psychology; sustainable development; ethnography