An abundant Namibia, grown together
Food, water, energy and homes that people build, learn and own together: in our gardens, villages and towns, starting today.
Build · Teach · Connect
What we build together
Living Earth is a movement of farmers, makers, builders, teachers and neighbours. We do three things, and we do them in the open.
Build
Local economies that work
Markets, hubs and greenhouses where people grow, make and sell.
Teach
Know-how anyone can use
The wiki, trainings and demo gardens: what works in Namibia.
Connect
People moving together
The Expo and shared ownership bring growers, makers and buyers together.
Why it matters
Three futures we are growing
Every garden, stall and training is a small answer to a big question. Together they add up.
- Work and income for a young, growing NamibiaLocal enterprise and value chains: every hub, stall and greenhouse is a business someone owns.Our answer to: economic inclusion of a growing population.
- Living land, in rain and in droughtRegenerative land use: soil that holds water, trees that give shade and food, farms that get better every year.Our answer to: ecological decline under climate variability.
- Good food and a fair share for everyoneIntensive small-scale organic production: a family garden can feed a household and earn an income.Our answer to: deep and persistent inequality.
Food · Water · Energy · Shelter · Coordination
Five ways in
Start with what moves you: each theme shows our projects, events, work and what to read.
Where it all comes together
Living Earth Expo 2027
Dagbreek School, Windhoek
Hands-on exhibits, talks, food and ideas across the five themes. Farmers, builders, entrepreneurs, students and families meet the people already making it work. Since 2023 the Expo has grown every year.
Take part
Grow with us
Become a member
One membership, many doors: the Expo, Marketplace vouchers, workshops, and a say in what we build next.
Join the Crew
Work on real projects, paid or as a volunteer earning Merit Vouchers, and grow into a co-owner.
Learn with us
Online courses, the wiki and a Knowledge Drop each month: what works in Namibia, from people doing it.
The Marketplace
Shop the movement
From our growers and makers
Fresh food, seeds and things made in Namibia, from the people in the movement.
Our partners and sponsors
What people say
I started with permaculture five years ago, but I often felt alone and believed there was no support in Namibia. That was until I discovered the Living Earth Movement and became part of the group. The Permaculture Club WhatsApp group gives me daily inspiration, and the Expo brings everything to life. It is amazing to be part of a tribe that speaks the same language I do and shares my way of thinking.
The Living Earth Expo is a fantastic platform for promoting sustainability and innovation. Being involved in its development has allowed me to contribute to impactful initiatives that inspire positive change. The event fosters valuable connections and highlights the importance of collective action.
Stay in the loop
A few e-mails a year: new projects, the Expo, and stories from people growing an abundant Namibia.