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Commenced:
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01/01/0001 |
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Submitted:
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26/08/2011 |
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Last updated:
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07/10/2015 |
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Location:
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GR |
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Website:
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www.permaculturegreece.gr |
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Climate zone:
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Mediterranean |
We are a non-profit organisation committed to delivering world class education in permaculture and the skills with which to empower people to make a difference.
We are a group of individuals who came together in the wake of the financial crisis here in Hellas and we believe that from now on communities need to work with nature and not against it. Permaculture, which can also be described as regenerative, or permanent agriculture, or permanent culture, incorporates sustainable land use design using patterns that occur in nature that provide for integrated, stable and productive systems and which can be applied to any environment (even urban) and to any scale. We hope that through our work we can empower communities and individuals to apply the ethics and practical knowledge of permaculture to improve the quality and productivity of their lives and the environment in which they live.
Note: The various badges displayed in people profiles are largely honesty-based self-proclamations by the individuals themselves. There are reporting functions users can use if they know of blatant misrepresentation (for both people and projects). Legitimacy, competency and reputation for all people and projects can be evidenced and/or developed through their providing regular updates on permaculture work they’re involved in, before/after photographs, etc. A spirit of objective nurturing of both people and projects through knowledge/encouragement/inspiration/resource sharing is the aim of the Worldwide Permaculture Network.
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MemberA member is a permaculturist who has never taken a PDC course. These cannot become PDC teachers. Members may be novice or highly experienced permaculturists or anywhere in between. Watch their updates for evaluation. |
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Permaculture MatchmakerOne of these badges will show if you select your gender and the "I'm single, looking for a permaculture partner" option in your profile. |
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PDCPeople who claim to have taken a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course somewhere in the world. |
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PDC VerifiedPeople who have entered an email address for the teacher of their PDC course, and have had their PDC status verified by that teacher. Watch their updates for evaluation. |
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PRI PDCPeople who’ve taken a Permaculture Research Institute PDC somewhere in the world. |
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PDC TeacherPeople who claim to teach some version of PDC somewhere in the world. |
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PRI TeacherWith the exception of the ‘Member’ who has never taken a PDC, all of the above can apply to become a PRI PDC Teacher. PRI PDC Teachers are those who the PRI recognise, through a vetting board, as determined and competent to teach the full 72-hour course as developed by Permaculture founder Bill Mollison – covering all the topics of The Designers’ Manual as well as possible (i.e. not cherry picking only aspects the teacher feels most interested or competent in). Such teachers also commit to focussing on the design science, and not including subjective spiritual/metaphysical elements. The reason these items are not included in the PDC curriculum is because they are “belief” based. Permaculture Design education concerns itself with teaching good design based on strategies and techniques which are scientifically provable. PRI PDC Teachers may be given teaching and/or consultancy offerings as they become available as the network grows. |
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Aid WorkerThe individual with this badge is indicating they are, have, or would like to be involved in permaculture aid work. As such, the individual may or may not have permaculture aid worker experience. Watch their updates for evaluation. |
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ConsultantThe individual with this badge is indicating they are, have, or would like to do paid permaculture design consultancy work. As such, the individual may or may not have permaculture consultancy experience. Watch their updates for evaluation. |
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Community ProjectCommunity projects are projects that help develop sustainable community interaction and increase localised resiliency. |
Intensive Beekeeping Seminar & Workshop 29-30 March, 2014
During these intensive 2 days you will focus on the analysis of changes that have affected beekeeping in Cyprus in the past 35 years and their impact, as well as how best to proceed with regards to sustainable beekeeping. The course will cover the best f
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Kefalonia 14-26 April, 2014
The Permaculture Research Institute of Hellas presents a 13 Day Intensive Permaculture Design Course on the beautiful island of Kefalonia, Greece. Over 13 days you will acquire the practical skills to regenerate any landscape and to design productive ecos
Scolarships for young Greeks
If you are greek 30 years old or younger, you can have a permaculture course for free!!
Greeks reclaim the land to ease the pain of economic austerity
A group of community-minded gardeners have turned a former Athens airport into a blooming vegetable plot, showing how Greece’s eroded soil holds the keys to a revival in farming and a way to buck the jobless trend
Intensive 6 Day Permaculture Seminar & Workshop on the island of Kefalonia, April 23-29, 2012
The Permaculture Research Institute of Hellas presents a 6 Day Intensive Permaculture Workshop on the beautiful island of Kefalonia, Greece. Over 6 days you will aquire the practical skills to regenerate landscapes and to design productive ecosystems.
Intensive Straw Bale Workshop Crete
In this 10 day intensive workshop we will learn how natural, unprocessed materials such as wood, straw, clay and sand can be transformed into a beautiful, fully functional, healthy, safe, affordable and durable house, designed to offer an exceptional livi