The Live With Earth – Design Conference for Sustainable Development returns to Cadriceira, on October 25 & 26, 2025, promising an edition that is vibrant, creative, and transformative. This second edition invites designers, artists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to immerse themselves in a space of experimentation, collaboration, and discovery, where design and sustainability converge with art, science, and culture. With short presentations, hands-on workshops, and collective dynamics, LWE DC4SD invites participants to take part in unique experiences — from eco-mural painting, natural dyeing, ceramic creation, and eco-product making with natural pigments, to experimental co-creation sessions with inspiring professionals. The main theme of this edition highlights the power and beauty of natural inorganic pigments, exploring their role in ecological regeneration, social innovation, and artistic creation. Here, the Earth becomes color — and color becomes a universal language connecting art, science, and life. One of this year’s highlights will be the professional excavation of two fossilized tree trunks, conducted by the Sociedade de História Natural (Natural History Society), near the conference site. A unique opportunity to connect with our geological heritage and reflect on the deep time of our planet. The Cultural Program will once again bring life to the village of Cadriceira with art performances, live music, theatre, and community interventions, engaging locals and visitors alike in a celebration of creativity and connection. The conference is organized by Live With Earth Association, in partnership with the Municipality of Torres Vedras, Geoparque Oeste, Portuguese Color Association, and the Parish of Turcifal, alongside many organizations devoted to sustainability, education, and culture. It also serves as a hub for networking and co-creation, connecting people and projects that are building the foundations of a regenerative future. If you’re an artist, designer, architect, researcher, or creative thinker seeking more ecological, sustainable, and regenerative solutions, this is your place. Join us, experiment, and connect with an international community of changemakers who live and create in harmony with the Earth. 📅 October 25 & 26, 2025 | Cadriceira, Torres Vedras (Portugal) 📍 More info & registration: www.livewithearth.org/lwedc4sd 🎥 Watch the 2024 edition: LWE DC4SD 2024 – YouTube ✨ LET'S LIVE WITH EARTH
LAST EDITION- LWE DC4SD 2024
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LWE DC4SD : NATURAL PIGMENTS & ECO-ARTS Let's celebrate nature's incredible ability to provide us with a vibrant and unique color palette! In a world increasingly aware of environmental impacts, this space is dedicated to exploring the potential of using local inorganic natural pigments, in various ecological applications such as paints, mortars, ceramics or dyes. Here, artists, designers and artisans have the opportunity to immerse themselves in ancestral and innovative creative practices, using resources that not only respect the environment but also promote the regeneration of the ecosystem. This segment of the conference is an ode to sustainable art, highlighting the creative potential of eco-friendly materials, inspiring new generations of artists to connect deeply with the earth and use their creativity as a vehicle for change. Hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and exhibitions of works will allow participants to discover and experiment with the various processes of creating with natural pigments. Participants will be invited to understand the world of eco-arts, learning about the biodegradability of materials and how the conscious choice of resources can drastically reduce the carbon footprint associated with artistic production. We investigate how eco-arts can be integrated into urban, rural, and domestic environments, transforming common spaces into living and sustainable settings. The LWE DC4SD represents a meeting point for those who believe that art can and should be a driving force in building a greener and more responsible future. Join us on this journey of color, texture, and innovation, where every brush stroke counts in the narrative of a more sustainable world.
LWE DC4SD - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & CIRCULAR ECONOMY This space is where design meets innovation to create practical solutions that close the loop of production and consumption, transforming waste into valuable resources. Sustainable development is at the heart of global discussions about the future of the planet, and in this area of the conference, we take it a step further by integrating circular economy principles into all aspects of design and production. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to learn and share practices that promote the reuse, recycling and regeneration of resources. We investigate how companies, communities and individuals can align with these principles, creating production cycles that benefit the environment and society as a whole. From the choice of materials to the design of biodegradable products, products are designed to be reused or reinserted into new chains at the end of their life cycle. Participants will have contact with inspiring initiatives and case studies, which demonstrate how it is possible to prosper economically while taking care of people and the planet. We will map and develop innovative business models that place circularity and sustainability as core values, proving that the future of the economy is intrinsically linked to the preservation of natural resources. This space is a unique opportunity for visionaries, entrepreneurs, designers and students to collaborate in the creation of an economic system that values natural capital above all else, and works in harmony with the environment.
LWE DC4SD – DESIGN FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SOCIAL INNOVATION At the heart of the LWE DC4SD is the conviction that design can be a powerful catalyst for social and environmental transformation. This area of the conference is dedicated to showing how design, coupled with entrepreneurship, can create innovative solutions that address pressing challenges in our communities and on the planet. Here, students, professionals and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to present their ideas, as well as learn about other projects, prototypes and solutions that have the potential to generate positive impact, on a problem-solving platform with solutions that create economic and social value. How can design be used to create new business models, products and services that respond to real needs in a sustainable way? Examples of ventures that are at the forefront of sustainability and social responsibility will be highlighted, showing how it is possible to create businesses that are both profitable and responsible. This space also promotes collaboration between different sectors, encouraging partnerships that accelerate innovation and amplify social impact. More than anything, this is a movement to empower those who believe in the power of design to change the world.
LWE DC4SD – DESIGN OF PERMANENT & REGENERATIVE CULTURES This area explores how we can build human ecosystems that function in harmony with nature, using permaculture principles and regenerative design. By creating agricultural, architectural, and community systems that not only sustain but regenerate the environment around them. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about permaculture design, regenerative systems, and agroforestry systems, which are essential for creating permanent, self-sufficient crops. Methods that can be applied at different scales and in different sectors will be shared, from community gardens to sustainable development projects. The focus is on how design can be used to restore degraded human or natural ecosystems, increase biodiversity, and create abundant living systems. Participants will be inspired by examples of projects that already make a difference, showing that it is possible to create a future where human presence on the planet is beneficial to the environment. This area of the conference promotes the integration of traditional practices with modern innovations, creating a holistic approach to sustainable development. This is a call to all those who wish to be part of the transformation of our world into a place where life flourishes in all its forms.
LWE DC4SD – DESIGN OF ECOVILLAGES & GREEN ECONOMY This area of LWE DC4SD is dedicated to creating sustainable communities and promoting an economy that prioritizes environmental and social well-being. This space is where design and architecture meet community life, creating ecovillages that function as models of self-sufficiency. Ecovillages are intentional communities that incorporate ecological practices into all aspects of life, from building homes to producing food and managing resources. In this area of the conference, we explore how design can be used to create spaces that are sustainable and promote well-being, cooperation and resilience. We will share how ecovillages lead the way to a transition to a green economy. Examples of ecovillages from around the world will be presented, which demonstrate how it is possible to live in harmony with nature while building a strong and cohesive community. How can we create economic models that not only minimize environmental impact, but that regenerate the environment while promoting social development? Participants will have the opportunity to learn about new technologies, business models and governance practices that are being implemented in ecovillages and communities in the most diverse contexts. An inspiring vision of what the future can look like, where self-sufficient communities live in balance with nature and contribute to a more just and sustainable world.
