On the Earth We Want to Live

Anthroposophy's Contributions to Sustainable Development
Herausgegeben:Kronenberg, Johannes; Lammerts van Bueren, Edith

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This open access book explores the contributions of anthroposophy to sustainable development, addressing a key research gap. It examines the anthroposophical worldview, providing an integral and holistic perspective on the relationship between humanity and the earth. By delving into its philosophical foundations, this book sheds light on how anthroposophy envisions sustainable human and environmental development.

A central focus is the resilience and impact of 28 pioneering organisations that apply anthroposophical principles in their work. These include multinational companies like Weleda, banks such as the Freie Gemeinschaftsbank Bank, and producers like Sonett, Voelkel and Stockmar. Organisations such as UNEPs Champion of the Earth 2024 Laureate SEKEM in Egypt, Monte Azul in Brazil, and grassroots initiatives like Kufunda Learning Village in Zimbabwe are also featured, showcasing remarkable practices in sustainable development. Some of these institutions have been shaping the field for more than a century, serving as pioneers in their respective areas. Another main section explores perspectives from biodynamic agriculture as the first method of organic farming and its certification standard Demeter 100 years of socio-ecological oriented Waldorf education, and the search for associative economics inspired by anthroposophy.

This book concludes by expanding the definition of sustainable development through the lens of anthroposophy, integrating both its principles and real-world applications. It is a valuable resource for sustainability practitioners, researchers, students, and educators looking to explore early and ongoing contributions to sustainable development, as well as best practices that can be integrated into academic curricula and professional practice.

Produktdetails

• World Sustainability Series
• Verlag: Allgemeine Anthroposophische Gesellschaft / Springer / Springer Nature Switzerland / Springer, Berli
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-031-98757-1
• Seitenzahl: 494
• Erscheinungstermin: Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm
• ISBN-13: 9783031987571
• Artikelnr.: 74385188

Autorenporträt

Johannes Kronenberg is a Research Associate at the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum Freie Hochschule für Geisteswissenschaft in Dornach, Switzerland. His current work focuses on the intersection of sustainable development and the contributions of Anthroposophy to this field. Additionally, he is actively involved in several NGOs, including the Iona Stichting in Amsterdam, which supports societal and ecological transformation through project funding and capacity building for grassroots initiatives.

At the Goetheanum, the center of the General Anthroposophical Society and Freie Hochschule für Geisteswissenschaft, he is also involved in organisational and global development, supporting a membership body of 41,000 members across 78 countries and all continents. His current focus is on the cosmopolitan aspect of the Anthroposophical movement, working to support individuals and local initiatives while fostering their connection to its global nature.

Born in1991 in the Netherlands, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from ArtEZ University of the Arts. He later earned a Master of Science in Sustainable Development from the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden and pursued further studies in Sustainable Development at the Center for Development and Environment at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Edith Lammerts van Bueren is currently emeritus professor Organic Plant Breeding and chair of the BioAcademy, an online platform for education in organic agriculture in the Netherlands.

She was born in the Netherlands in 1952. She started her study at Wageningen University in plant breeding, an

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.- Anthroposophy in the context of Sustainable Development.- Sustainable Development Definitions and an Expansion Towards an Integral Sustainable Development.- Worldview: Perspectives from Anthroposophy.- Sustainable Natives Stories of Sustainable Development.- Concluding Remarks and Outlook.- Accountability and Research Approach.