Permaworld was originally created to be a fundraising program for Permaculture programs and teachers of Permaculture. We have so far donated over US$30,000,00 to Permaculture International in Australia and support other Permaculture initiatives around the world. We actively support and promote Permaculture wherever and however we can.
Permaculture is
a design system for creating sustainable human environments. It is one
of the most holistic, integrated design methodologies found in the
world today and linked by the ethics of:
Caring for the earthCaring for peopleSharing Resources (to achieve these aims)Such a definition implies that permaculture is active in a broad range of areas. These include:
Community and rural land designFood production and distribution systemsOverseas development aidOrganic farming and sustainable agricultureProductive ecosystemsCommunity economicsTown planningCommunity developmentUrban agricultureEducation and mediaThe 1970's sees the beginnings of Permaculture
The
permaculture design system, devised by scientist Dr Bill Mollison and
environmental designer David Holmgren in the 1970's has now expanded
into many countries around the world.
Permaculture
(permanent agriculture / permanent culture) is "consciously designed
landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature,
while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for provision of
local needs".
Permanent agriculture - permanent culture
The
people, their buildings and the ways in which they organize themselves
are central to permaculture. Thus the permaculture vision of permanent
(sustainable) agriculture has evolved into one of permanent
(sustainable) culture.
Permaculture
is also a worldwide network and movement of individuals and groups
working in both rich and poor countries on all continents. Largely
unsupported by government or business, these people are contributing to
a sustainable future by reorganising their life and work around
permaculture design principles. In this way they are creating small
local changes but ones which are directly and indirectly influencing
action in the wider environment, including the growing popularity of
organic agriculture, the increasing use of environmentally friendly
technology, the development of sustainable communities based on local
food economies and the generation of other movements for a sustainable
world.
A richer place for future generations
Permaculture
is a way of life which shows us how to make the most of our resources
by minimizing waste and maximizing potential. Living ecologically
doesn't mean giving everything up but, instead, relearning the value of
nature and understanding new ways of being wealthy. It is the conscious
design of a lifestyle which is highly productive, yet does not cause
environmental damage. A lifestyle, moreover, which is increasingly
being recognised as an imperative since, in reality, it is the only way
to meet our basic needs and still leave the Earth a richer place for
future generations.
A
primary focus of the Permaworld Foundation since it's beginnings in
2001 is the promotion and support of Permaculture educational programs
which teach it's principles and practical applications to a broader
international audience.