The document outlines the key aspects of an eco-village model for sustainable development including open communication, consensus-based decision making, renewable energy sources, sustainable food and water systems, natural building techniques, permaculture land use, education programs, and community-based financial systems. The goal is to stabilize local communities through ecological sustainability.

1. International
Sustainable
Development
Consultants
“supporting sustainable business
by stabilizing local communities”

2. The Solution is the Eco-village Model

3. Communications and Decision
Making
Open and
truthful
communications
is highly valued
Decisions are
urged to be made
by consensus
Effective
communication
methods are
taught within the
community

4. Energy and Appropriate Technology
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Hydro
Energy Efficiency
Programs
Diversified Energy
Plan

5. Food Security and Production
Production developed according to
availability of land, labor and finance
Natural Environment is considered
into the planning
Biological Diversity is sustained
Family Farming
Gap closed
between subsistence
and commercial
production
Creating
materials for
composting and
mulching

6. Water and Waste Management
Grey Water
Systems
Recycling
Compost toilets
Community Water
and Health
programs
Evaluation for
best water collection
and conservation:
rainwater, boreholes
and more

7. Permaculture – land use
An ecological design
system that
harmoniously
integrates landscape
and people to provide
food, energy, shelter
and other material
needs to be sustainable
Conceptual design
begins with the
feedback from the
community, their needs
and existing resources
and environment

8. Natural Building
Natural, local and recycled
materials use for building
materials
Building designs includes
efficient water, waste and
energy systems
Skills training for
community construction with
locally appropriate systems
in the program
Maintenance program

9. Children and Education
Practical Education
Self-reliant day care centers and
schools
Green youth programs
Global educational exchange

10. Ecological sustainability provides stability
Food Production
Energy Generation
Natural Building
Water Harvesting and Management
Recycling and Reusing
Community-based economy
Appropriate skill building programs
Strengthening social base
Respect for diversity and cultural heritage

11. Financial Security
Stable local economies
secures business success
Stimulate social based
enterprises
Support economic trade
network
Establish community
banking systems
Create finance
mechanism for growth