At Damanhur, we believe that our planet is a living being to be respected and protected. In addition to cultivating a respect for nature, our ecological vision includes an awareness of how all of humanity is deeply connected with everything that surrounds us. These principles inspire the lives of Damanhurians, and they translate them into practical, everyday actions-from renewable energy to organic farming, green building construction to the community's school system (where children are taught to take care of the environment).