Description
We're in ecological overshoot. The latest research shows we've crossed 7 of 9 planetary boundaries, and if everyone lived like Australians, we'd need 4.5 Earths. But there's hope—and it starts with education.
In this masterclass, Morag Gamble (founder of the Permaculture Education Institute https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org) explores why permaculture education is not just about teaching gardening—it's about cultivating living systems that are diverse, relational, self-organising, and locally adapting.
🌍 What You'll Discover:
• The urgent state of our planetary systems (and why mainstream security reports now echo what permaculture has been saying for decades)
• How permaculture education goes beyond design to create regenerative cultures
• Real-world examples from refugee settlements in Kenya to community projects worldwide
• Why we need "permacultures" (plural)—diverse expressions adapted to local contexts
• The difference between teaching permaculture and facilitating permaculture education as a living system
This is a call to action for educators, designers, community organizers, and anyone who believes education can be a catalyst for regeneration.
📚 Ready to deepen your permaculture education practice?
Join the Permaculture Educators Program: https://permacultureeducationinstitute.org/permaculture-educators-program
This comprehensive program combines permaculture design, education pedagogy, and livelihood development—empowering you to create meaningful change in your community.
🌱 About Morag Gamble:
Morag is a systems thinker, permaculture educator, and the founder of the Permaculture Education Institute. With over 30 years of experience teaching from villages to universities worldwide, she lives her work at Crystal Waters Permaculture Village in Queensland, Australia. Her background includes postgraduate studies in landscape architecture and a Master's in sustainability education, with both focusing on permaculture design and education.
💚 Supporting Regenerative Projects Worldwide:
The Ethos Foundation (mentioned in this masterclass https://ethosfoundation.org.au) and also led by Morag, directs 100% of donations to grassroots permaculture projects, including work in refugee settlements and community farms. They welcome your contribution to these vital projects.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
05:00 Living in a Permaculture Village
06:17 Permaculture Education as Living Systems
08:17 Planetary Boundaries: The Urgent Context
10:14 UK Security Assessment on Ecosystem Collapse
15:00 What Is Permaculture Education?
45:00 Q&A and Community Sharing
58:24 Spotlight: Permaculture in Kakuma Refugee Settlement