Education
Our training programs offer a comprehensive approach to equip learners with a set of principles, strategies and practices that harmonize with natural ecosystems. These services are designed to provide individuals, companies and communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement environmentally friendly and socially responsible methods to interact with your land. Through a combination of theoretical lessons, hands-on training, and field experiences, participants learn about soil health, biodiversity, water management, and the integration of crops and livestock. We promote collaborations, food sovereignty and decentralized development, empowering learners to contribute to a healthier planet and more resilient local food systems.
Permaculture Design Certification (PDC)
The Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) is a comprehensive and globally recognized curriculum that provides participants with a deep understanding of permaculture principles, ethics and design methods. This certification covers a wide range of topics, including :
Permaculture Ethics and Principles
Design Methodology
Patterns in Nature
Soil Health and Fertility
Water harvesting & cycles
Climate and Microclimates
Regenerative systems
Plants, Trees and Forest Ecology
Cultivation Strategies
Energy Systems and Renewable Resources
Aquaculture and Integrated Animals Systems
Natural Building Techniques
Urban Permaculture
Permaculture Design Process and Techniques
Social Permaculture and Intentional Communities
Financial and Legal Systems
Project Planning and Implementation
Hands-on exercises, collaborative teamwork
Final design presentation
Whether you're looking to transform your own space or embark on a career in ecological design, the PDC offers the foundational knowledge and practical tools to help you design and implement effective permaculture solutions.
Duration : 72 hours (spread over 2 weeks)
Audience : Aspiring permaculture designers, architects, rural & town planners, educators, gardeners, community leaders, activists, NGOs, landscape designers, government officials and sustainability enthousiasts.
Agroforestry Systems
This course teaches the integration of trees and shrubs into multi-strata agricultural landscapes for ecological and economic benefits, covering topics like ecological succession, silvopasture, alley cropping, syntropic agriculture, and forest farming. To diversify your income streams and improve the resilience of your farm and community.
Duration : 35 hours (3 to 7 days)
Audience : Agricultural professionals, land owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, activists, NGOs, government officials.
Water Management
A specialized program focusing on water conservation techniques, earthworks, passive irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, enhancing soil water rentention and water cycles. Regenerative hydrology strategies will be crucial in the future to buffer climate change and ensure a resilient water supply for growing populations.
Duration : 15h (2 days)
Audience : Farmers, land owners, community leaders, activists, NGOs, conservationists, government officials, environmental students.
Farm to Table
This program explores the farm to table concept along with agroecological practices, focusing on quality, nutrition, and local food networks.
Duration : 15h (2 days)
Audience : Farmers, restaurant owners and managers, food trucks, hospitality sector, culinary students, agritourism operators, caterers, event planners, food enthousiasts.
Learning Oasis
These self learning centers are an inovative way to share knowledge and reconnect traditional wisdom with regenerative practices. They are hubs and shelters with access to water, food, resources and internet to support the participant's learning experience by himself and/or together with the community. As a demonstration site, students can experiment and implement food production systems along with water harvesting features.
Audience : Rural communities, villages, NGOs, government officials, private land owners and investors.