Categories: Sustainability

Group 6: Resilient Sanya – An Alliance Between Nature & People


Group 6

Our project is focused on creating a resilient environment. Our “1 + x” approach is based on two main aspects. The “1” part of the project is related to the sustainability of the project and how to better use the resources we available onsite. The “ + x” is based on the resilience of the project. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness. Therefore, our project intends to reestablish resilience in this ecosystem by providing a deep restoration to the most fragile part of this environment: the riparian zone.

Project Features

The area is divided in distinct uses, including work/study, student living, nature conservation agricultural areas in. Also, the project includes recreational areas, being one inside the nature conservation area, which will be made as an environment for people to be in touch with nature, while studying and preserving it. Some sustainability features covered in the project include ecosystem corridors; green wall and green roof tops; restoration and preservation of mangrove forest; restoration of reedbeds; multifunctional farms along with local population for food production, research and education and rain gardens. The buildings are meant to be integrated with nature, creating an eco-friendly environment allowing people to reach their professional and social potential. Hence, the greatest strength of this project is the creation of a culturally diverse environment, with great respect to tradition and no fear of the modernity. Only this way, resilience can be achieved, through an alliance between nature and people.

Team Members

Supervisor: Prof. Thiago Romanelli (USP). Team Members: Fernando Filho (USP), Kimberlee Anderson (UCD), Liang Yixin (HNU), Mira Driskell (CORNELL), Nienke Eikelenboom (WUR), Wu Yongzun (CAU). The project has been awarded the Award of Excellence.

*TAGS* – ecosystem restoration, sustainable development, nature conservation

AgriDating

About AgriDating: Where Love Grows Organically We are a collective of psychologists, sexologists, and eco‑activists who believe that the healthiest relationships—like the healthiest food—are locally sourced, sustainably grown, and deeply connected to the earth. Our work explores the intersection of human intimacy, environmental consciousness, and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal. Rooted in science, cultivated by experience Every author here brings two kinds of expertise: rigorous clinical training and a lifelong commitment to the planet. We’ve counselled couples navigating desire and attachment, and we’ve also marched for climate justice, planted community gardens, and learned that the principles of permaculture—care for the earth, care for people, fair share—apply just as beautifully to relationships. This synthesis is essential. When we discuss sexual health and consent, we align with the World Health Organization’s framework, which recognizes sexuality as a central aspect of being human. When we explore what makes partnerships thrive, we draw on the American Psychological Association’s decades of research on communication and trust. And when we ask why a meal together can be more intimate than a night out, we turn to the Kinsey Institute’s work on the rituals of connection. We also look to The Conversation for insights into the cultural and psychological links between food and love—because breaking bread is one of the oldest forms of human bonding. More than dating—cultivating a way of life AgriDating isn’t just about romance. It’s about the values we share: sustainability, community, and respect for all living systems. We write about sex, yes—but also about the ethics of eco‑activism, the joy of cooking together, and the quiet intimacy of planting seeds side by side. Our contributors include psychologists who double as organic farmers, sexologists who lead wilderness retreats, and activists who understand that personal and planetary health are inseparable. What does your carbon footprint say about your love life? Can a relationship be ethical and still passionate? We don’t offer dogma—we offer evidence, stories, and a willingness to ask the hard questions. Evidence, not greenwashing We don’t peddle superficial trends. We offer tools grounded in data—like the APA’s guidelines on healthy communication—and seasoned with stories from farmers, activists, and everyday people who’ve learned that love, like a good harvest, requires patience, care, and a little bit of luck. We’re members of the European Sexology Network and regular contributors to conversations on eco‑psychology, because knowledge should nourish both mind and soil. Welcome to AgriDating. Pull up a chair, grab a fork, and let’s explore how to grow love that’s good for you—and for the planet.

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