About ABOCA verds

Jule works at the intersections of degrowth, feminist political ecology, and community-led regeneration. Her work explores alternatives to growth-driven economic systems, collective forms of organising, and the relationships between social justice, care, and (ecological) wellbeing. She is interested in translating critical thought into creative and situated practices of ecosocial transformation.

Àngel comes from an educational background and is committed to turning ecological and social transformation into practical action. He explores the intersections of agroecology, forest and ecosystem regeneration, and alternative economic thinking, bringing together traditional knowledge and new approaches to reconnect people with their territories and build more resilient ways of living.

With a lifelong commitment to education, he has worked in teaching, directing and mediating between institutions, always seeking ways to bring people together and open up new possibilities. Deeply rooted in this place, he has a profound connection to its territory and, especially, to the sea, which has shaped his understanding of the relationship between people and their environment. His work with gentle exercise and relaxation techniques reflects an interest in movement and wellbeing, while his belief in meaningful change is grounded in leading by example and putting new ideas into practice at the local level.

Anne is on a mission to democratize energy and harness our abundant natural resources to help people, communities, and the earth thrive.

Why we’re participating

My family is new to Deia, and we’re looking for ways to connect with our new community, and better understand and contribute to this beautiful place.

ABOCA verds is building a sense of collective responsibility and creating space for everyone to learn and build together

Strange Manifesto

Privitization skews our perception of value. It reduces the world’s abundant resources - materials, land, energy, water, food - into numbers on a spreadsheet. Numbers that grow while the real value that those same resources provide to the communities in which they sit, shrinks.

This creates a false sense of scarcity. A scarcity which causes us to turn inwards and share less, and erodes our sense of responsibility to care for things beyond our isolated existence.

And now we’re at a turning point. From here, we could scramble to collect the remaining scraps for our own kin, and cede the decision making to a private few.

Or we could see what we’re still capable of. How many new doors can we open? What can we grow? What can we harness? Would my neighbor be willing to help?

ABOCA verds is a living example of the second reality. As a collective we will demonstrate just how much real value the land will return when we share in both the efforts and the rewards of caring for it, and the joy that comes from generating for instead of extracting from a collective system.

Tobias is a musician and artist interested in the intersections of cultural practice, political imagination, and ecosocial transformation. His work explores the potential of collective creativity and the role of art and music bringing people together, questioning/dominant systems, and opening up possibilities for more collaborative ways of living.

Karin holds a Master's degree in Engineering and an MBA. She has more than 30 years of experience in industrial organisations and currently serves on the board of a European steel company, alongside her work as a consultant in strategy and leadership. She divides her time between Switzerland and Mallorca. She brings experience in organisational development, strategic thinking and governance to her advisory role at ABOCA verds. Deeply connected to Mallorca, its people and natural environment, Karin is committed to helping preserve the island's cultural and ecological heritage. She sees the care of people, culture, animals and nature as a shared responsibility.

Gordon is a mechanical engineer with experience in the design of aircraft engines, power generation gas turbines and testing facilities for the electrification of commercial vehicles. He also has a background in business, having worked in both large corporations and start-up environments. He brings technical knowledge and a practical perspective to his advisory role at ABOCA verds.

Based between Switzerland and Mallorca, Gordon has a strong connection to Deià, its people and the landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana. He is particularly interested in the island's agricultural, forestry and artisanal heritage, and in supporting a renewed relationship with the territory and its natural environment.