Books

Today there are an increasing number of people who are starting think about creating lifestyles that do not endanger the Earth and global populations. The ecovillage movement provides an alternative to mainstream way of living. Ecovillages of the new century try to live in a sustainable manner, taking into account ecological, economic and social aspects, through leading by example and being role models for the rest of society to follow. One of the biggest challenges for ecovillages has been to create jobs and sustainable sources of income within the ecovillage. This book offers a practical guide on how ecovillages can create business opportunities that adhere to the principles of truly green thinking. It gives an overview of the different aspects that should be considered by the aspiring ecovillage entrepreneur, and presents examples of successful business stories from various ecovillages around Europe. This book also strives to remedy the reluctance that many ecovillagers feel toward business. Furthermore, it demonstrates the ways in which ecovillages are ideally suited to run businesses that are compatible with the well-being of both people and planet, the businesses of the future.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are starting to think about creating lifestyles that do not endanger their harmony with the Earth and other people. The ecovillage movement provides lots of answers to the questions that arise in this regard. This book presents the most interesting and effective practices to be found in the ecovillage movement in Europe, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. If you read the book from start to finish, you will feel as if you are participating in a virtual tour of European ecovillages. You will get to know the stages of the ecovillage life cycle: the formation of a vision and initial establishment of the village; settlement and the first years of living in a new community; developmental changes in the community and their management; and the ecovillage becoming a centre that actively spreads knowledge about the ecovillage movement. If you are looking for particular solutions, please feel free to treat the chapters of the book as Lego bricks: read the paragraphs covering specific topics you are interested in and select the solutions that best fit your needs and values.

Statistical publications “FADN survey results” are annually published since 1996. The publication of 2012 is based on accountancy data from 1302 family farms and 49 agricultural companies. Selected farms cover all districts, natural zones and reflect different farming conditions.

The beginning of this study is related to the master thesis of Vilma Dapkutė “Modelling of Lithuanian consumer ethnocentrism assessment". That was the master project which later evolved into the scientific project funded by the Research Council of Lithuania. The latter has created a scientific basis for this study authors to carry out subsequent research on ethnocentrism. When the study on the phenomenon of ethnocentrism began, the authors discovered that Lithuania is attractive and a good place to study it because of its phenomenal situation. It was interesting to find out whether ethnocentrism exists in the country which is in transition from the soviet to the capitalist society.

Scentific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.

An analytical review of the Lithuanian agricultural and food sector over the period of 2008-2012. “Agricultural and Food Sector in Lithuania 2012” is intended for representatives of governmental and self-governing authorities, scientific research and study institutions, and all interested in the development of agricultural and food sector, fisheries and rural areas.

Scentific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.

The main provisions of a new long-term society ideology of sustainable development have been defined during the Rio de Janeiro Summit in 1992. Concept of sustainable rural development has been developed in response to the two prevailing rural development paradigms - agro-industrial and post-industrial. The core idea of this concept is that the protection of the environment as well as economic and social development must go hand in hand and reinforce each other.

Scentific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.

Scentific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.