Harness the power of permaculture to change yourself and become a regenerative force for the planet. As climate change, ecological decline, and social breakdown start to bite, people expect that governments will solve our problems. Yet this belief has proven to be false. Rather than looking to others, changes must come from the inside out: transforming the 'I' to 'we,' changing the world by changing ourselves, and re-establishing our deep connection to nature. Human Permaculture is a powerful, forward-thinking guide that uses permaculture principles of ecological design rooted in people care, Earth care, and fair share for redesigning your life and community to align with the resources available on the planet. Richly illustrated and inspiring, Human Permaculture offers specific actions and tools for adopting an ethical, regenerative way of life.
Coverage includes:
Human permaculture principles A nine-step ecological and social life design process Discovering your personal niche Stimulating the permaculture 'edge effect' to work with others in efficient teams Rediscovering our deep connections to water, soil, forests, and caring for nature
This guide is for everyone who wants to find their own meaning in life, put their talents at the service of the environment, live ethically, and navigate the great transition we face in a future of climate change and energy decline. Bernard Alonso is co-founder of the Collaborative International University of Transition and a human permaculture facilitator, speaker, coach, and project designer. He lives in Quebec, Canada. www.permacultureinternationale.org Cecile Guiochon is a French journalist and holder of a Permaculture Design Certificate. She co-founded KerWatt, which develops citizen projects renewable energy in Brittany, France. www.e-ker.org
By:
Bernard Alonso,
Cécile Guiochon
Illustrated by:
Marie Quilvin
Translated by:
Scott Irving
Imprint: New Society Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9780865719316
ISBN 10: 0865719314
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 09 November 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
PREFACE THE EAGLE INTRODUCTION Guiding Individuals and Groups through the Transition What Is Your Impact on the Planet? PART 1 THE KEYS TO HUMAN PERMACULTURE Chapter 1: Definitions and Foundations of Classic Permaculture Chapter 2: The Contribution of Human Permaculture Chapter 3: Change the World, Starting with Yourself Chapter 4: Reconnecting with Our Deep Belonging to Nature Chapter 5: Nature's Blueprint Chapter 6: Applying the Ecological Niche Concept to Humans Chapter 7: Two Hemispheres Are Better Than One Chapter 8: Teamwork or Collective Intelligence PART 2 DESIGN: A HOW-TO GUIDE Chapter 9: Definition of Design for Permaculture Chapter 10: The Nine Steps of Design Three Examples of Design Discovering My Personal Niche PART 3 CARING FOR THE EARTH Chapter 11: Biodiversity, the Key to Balance Chapter 12: Water Is Life Chapter 13: Soil, Too, Is Life Chapter 14: Forest: Bridge between Land and Sky PART 4 CARING FOR PEOPLE Chapter 15: Permacultivating Our Food Chapter 16: Water, a Vital Element Chapter 17: Food from Plants Chapter 18: Food from Animals Chapter 19: Food from the Ocean Chapter 20: Food from Insects Chapter 21: A Design to Feed Your Family CONCLUSION Becoming Artisans of Change AFTERWORD Next Steps in Human Permaculture ENDNOTES INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHORS A NOTE ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Bernard Alonso has been a permaculture practitioner since 1993, and he is the co-founder of the Collaborative International University of Transition (UCIT). Increasingly in demand as a facilitator, speaker, coach/project designer, Alonso makes himself available around the world to promote the application of his effective human permaculture tools. His reputation as a coach attracts businesses, associations, schools, and groups in search of change who wish to make sense of their actions to rebuild or build their own life design. He currently resides in Quebec, Canada. www.permacultureinternationale.org Cécile Guiochon is a French journalist and works on topics related to the ecological transition. Holder of a Permaculture Design Certificate, she co-created in Brittany, France, the association E-Kêr, Where We Live – in the Breton language, which is raising awareness on climate issues. She is co-founder of the company KerWatt, which develops citizen renewable energy projects in Brittany, France. www.e-ker.org
