Human Permaculture - Principles for Ecological and Social Life Design

Harness the power of permaculture to change yourself and become a regenerative force for the planet

I am encouraged that so many permaculture practitioners, designers, teachers and activities are finding their voices ... and I personally wish you well with the book.- Dr. David Holmgren, Permaculture co-originator
The coronavirus pandemic has upended our food system, requiring us to rethink it quickly and in broad strokes. The principles for doing so, to the benefit of people and planet are all contained herein. Accessible, well-grounded, and profound. - Richard Heinberg, author The End of Growth, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute.

AS CLIMATE CHANGE, the global pandemic, and ecological and social breakdown start to bite, rapid, positive change is needed now. Rather than looking to others, change 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 richly-illustrated, forward-thinking guide that uses permaculture principles of ecological design rooting in people care, Earth care, and fair share for redesigning your life and community to align with the resources available on the planet. Coverage includes:

• Human permaculture principles
• A nine-step ecological and social life-design process
• Discovering your personal niche
• Stimulating the "edge effect" for efficient teamwork
• Rediscovering our deep connections to water, soil, and 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 world of profound disruption.

An outstanding book bringing together the theory and the practice of a most enlightened way of living in harmony with our precious plant Earth. - Satish Kumar, author, Elegant Simplicity, founder, Schumacher College
Applies design science to one of the oldest questions ever asked: what makes a good life? The younger you are, the sooner you need to read this. - Albert Bates, author, The Biochar Solution and Burn

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
Cécile Guiochon is a French journalist and holder of a Permaculture Design Certificate. She co-founded KerWatt which develops citizen renewable citizen renewable energy projects in Brittany, France. www.e-ker.org

List of contents

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

About the author

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

Summary

Human Permaculture is a forward-thinking guide that adapts permaculture principles for complete life redesign to align with the planet's available resources. Offering step-by-step instructions, it explores permaculture concepts, personal niches, efficient teamwork, and our vital links with the natural world.

Foreword

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Product details

• Authors: Bernard Alonso, Bernard Guiochon Alonso, Cecile Guiochon, Cécile Guiochon
• Assisted by: Marie Quilvan (Illustration), Marie Quilvin (Illustration), Scott Irving (Translation)
• Publisher: New society publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.2020
• EAN: 9780865719316
• ISBN: 978-0-86571-931-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, Business & management, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Family & relationships, Advice on careers & achieving success, Family & relationships: advice & issues, Progressive Leadership