CFGN has been going through a process of decomposition and renewal over the last few years, sometimes likened to a hibernating bear or a whole river ecosystem…. this blog attempts to make sense of this process and provide updates for those who have been wondering what has become of this beloved and radical London network.…
On 31st May 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, CFGN had its first online gathering, where members came together to reflect and share strategies and learnings emerging from our work across various growing spaces around London. This was structured as a “show and tell”, where we each shared two items that represented an…
The New Paradigm: Weaving ecology, democracy and gender liberation into a revolutionary political paradigm This article is a transcription of a talk – given by a former CFGN staff member in Rojava – recorded in Rojava for the Green Earth Awakening and the DSEI anti-arms trade mobilisation, which both took place in England last month.…
Natalie Szarek is currently in Rojava, North Eastern Syria, participating in ecological work and learning from the work of the revolution, which is based on radical democracy, ecological sustainability and gender liberation. Before transplanting to Rojava, Natalie was involved in the ecological food movement in London, including coordinating the Community Food Growers Network, founding Audacious…
