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Created 05/02/20

Diploma site specifications

At PA we have a color palette in our 2018 branding document. From this, Ryan has specified

menu background color #f0f0f0 menu active link background color #f8bf00 menu hover link background color #ffdb61

Image sizes

full page width 1060px but NB Design images min width 1110px

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Updated 11.4.23

Created 03/02/20

Putting Permaculture Association members on the map

This year, members of the Permaculture Association have a new member benefit in the form of an exclusive members map! It can be accessed via the website members area now.

Created 07/01/20

Permaculture as palliative care

by Louise Denham

What are the parallels between how we treat an individual with a life-limiting illness, and how we treat a planet with a climate crisis?

Created 20/12/19

Agroecology for peace building (report)

Agroecology as a Practice-Based Tool for Peacebuilding in Fragile Environments? Three Stories from Rural ZimbabweThree case studies are presented, drawing on primary data from participatory action research with farming communities in Zimbabwe that also consider the differential attitudes and experiences of agroecological and conventional farmers.
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Created 20/12/19

Agroecology and climate resilience (report)

The contribution of agroecological approaches to realizing climate-resilient agriculture

It is generally accepted that agriculture is a major driver of climate change as well as being acutely challenged to adapt to its effects. Agroecological approaches involve the application of integrated ecological, economic and social principles to the transition of smallholder farming systems, towards greater resilience. This involves adapting 13 generic agroecological principles to local circumstances.
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Created 20/12/19

2nd Agroecology Forum Europe (report)

Second Agroecology Europe Forum
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Created 18/12/19

December 2019 news

A round up of news from working groups and a preview of next year's annual gathering.

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A version of this update was emailed to all members of Paramaethu Cymru and those on the email updates list on 18 Dec 2019. Sign up to the email list now so you don't miss out on future updates.

Created 03/12/19

6 ways to be creative with your garden’s organic waste this season

by Sarah Anderson

Many gardeners look forward to autumn and winter as being their favourite time of year. The vibrant colours of fallen leaves, the fresh nip in the morning air and the sense of nature slowing down after burning itself out producing summer colour all add to the autumnal harmony.

Created 26/11/19

A climate of emergence

by Jasmine Dale

A version of this article originally appeared in Permaculture Works, adaptation issue. Permaculture Works is the membership journal of the Permaculture Association - one of the many benefits of membership.

Created 25/11/19

Diploma homepage

Welcome to the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design, a programme of the Permaculture Association.

With over 500 apprentices and 40 tutors across Britain and overseas, you'll be part of a vibrant network that will help you put your permaculture theory into practice and develop a range of new skills.

Our apprentices and tutors are living, designing and teaching all over the UK and beyond, creating life and world-changing designs for personal and community resilience.