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A pragmatic approach to survivalism and resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pandemic, climate change, war: The growing concern among citizens seeking self-reliance<\/strong> has reached political institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the subject of autonomy was once the domain of the fringe, the European Commission recently addressed food security in crisis situations. In early November, a former Finnish president presented a report to the Commission on Europe’s civil preparedness for unexpected events. The key recommendation? Every household should be prepared to sustain itself autonomously for 72 hours<\/strong>\u2014an answer to the question: “How can we prepare 450 million Europeans for a major crisis?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This question raises the thorny issue of resilience\u2014and even the more provocative theme of survivalism. In this article, we aim to provide a pragmatic, practical perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A street after a flood, symbolizing the challenges of resilience in the face of natural disasters.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Survivalism or resilience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might seem surprising to hear such recommendations from European institutions, especially given the tendency of leaders to offer reassurance rather than alarm. But the former Finnish president aimed not to stoke fear but to strengthen confidence. Prepared citizens are more resilient citizens. This mindset is deeply ingrained in some cultures (like Switzerland) or in countries accustomed to crises (e.g., Lebanon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining the terms:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Survivalism<\/strong> advocates preparation for crises or disasters, focusing on acquiring skills and resources (e.g., food reserves, potable water systems, survival gear) to survive independently during societal collapse, natural catastrophes, economic crises, or shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resilience<\/strong>, on the other hand, refers to the ability of individuals, groups, or societies to adapt and recover from difficulties or disruptions. Unlike survivalism, which focuses on surviving major crises, resilience involves proactive adaptation and recovery\u2014building systems and communities capable of withstanding and bouncing back from shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent climate events in Spain demonstrate that both a \u201csurvivalist\u201d approach to natural disasters (e.g., flood-proofing homes, food stockpiling) and fostering resilience to recover quickly make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The various crises of the past four years (COVID-19 pandemic, shortages, sudden inflation, war in Ukraine, floods, etc.) have highlighted the likelihood of crises and, more importantly, the lack of preparation and resilience among European citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if Europe\u2019s security starts in your garden?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decentralized systems are inherently more resilient in crises (e.g., decentralized electricity production, agriculture, food supply). Beyond short-term stockpiling, especially in cities (where storage and supply logistics dominate), the conversation shifts entirely in suburban and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establishing a rotating stock management system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Individual households with gardens or outdoor spaces have significant opportunities to enhance decentralization and resilience<\/strong>. Setting up a rotating stock management system for non-perishable items is both practical and recommended. Understanding food shelf lives\u2014beyond commercial expiration dates\u2014is key to efficient stock management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allocate one or two storage cabinets in a cool, dry, light-free space protected from pests (mice, moths) and invest \u20ac500\u2013\u20ac1,000 in a rotating stock of cereals, canned goods, etc. This is not only practical for daily use but also prudent for short-term crisis preparation. The same applies to storing water, fuel, and medications\u2014but avoid stockpiling items you don\u2019t typically use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning for home production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For fresh produce, adopting a home production plan can provide additional security in building resilience. Becoming self-reliant with vegetables, eggs, fruits, and water significantly boosts household security. For more on this, refer to this article detailing implementation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Myfood greenhouse in a major crisis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Myfood, the topics of resilience and survivalism are central to our work. Whether you\u2019re seeking food autonomy at home or testing a Myfood greenhouse’s<\/a> capability during societal shocks<\/strong>, we provide precise answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s our \u201cMyfood Survivalist FAQ\u201d \ud83d\ude09:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q\u00a0:<\/strong> How resilient is the greenhouse to weather (wind, flooding, hail, etc.)?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A\u00a0: <\/strong>Over 10 years, our extensive network of installed greenhouses has faced extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n