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CoLab
supporting collaboration
Is an on-line Collaborative Laboratory that helps improve coherence and collaboration in the international permaculture network (and beyond).
Many experiments are underway that further this great goal and include the creation and stewarding of online spaces for collaborative working, the weaving of synergistic networks within and beyond permaculture, the application of permaculture ethics and design to social and digital systems, the support of emerging regenerative projects and networks in their ambitious work.
our Mission
To work together to enhance the coherence and effectiveness of local to global permaculture networks both formal and informal.
OUR Vision
A healthy, peaceful and socially just world in which we care for the earth, each other and future generations, in harmony with nature.
Supporting collaboration in the permaculture movement and beyond.
Services
Permaculture People at your service
We have developed and implemented a group of services to amplify the permaculture movement and support them in their work.
Translation Services
All linguistic work related to inclusive and diverse multi-language deliverables that talk to Design for Sustainability and Regeneration.
Funding and Grant Writing
If you wish to join our team of consultant freelancers to establish and provide this service, contact us here.
Digital Services
We research, design and stewardship emerging and established Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) & other digital infrastructure which aligns with pemaculture ethics.
Funding Opportunities
Communities, organizations, and businesses have support available to do work which aligns with our innate needs as human beings and cares for the earth as our home.
Check out this map of funding opportunities mantained by the Funding Circle.
We have been working step by step trying to build a digital collaborative environment for the permaculture movement.
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We actively support individuals, groups and organisations to form collaborative working groups to share learning, face challenges together and find solutions that can be shared.
If you have a topic of interest, that fits within the Permaculture Ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share, contact us.
Permaculture encompasses a wide range of topics, so we’ve picked out common themes in the current global crisis and solutions focus if you need help locating your idea.
Earth Care
- Food Sovereignty
- Climate Resilience
- Land, Water & Air Regen
People Care
- Social Transformation
- Solidarity
- Governance
Fair Share
- Alternative Economies
- Alternative Energy & Housing
- Access & power
We provide support that can help you on your way.
This includes on-line space, meeting facilitation and support, and links to services, research and allied groups and networks.
We recognise that those people closest to the cause provide the most innovative solutions.
We want to capture work going on a local level for global effect.
We aim to work with marginalised groups and address inequality in participation in online communities.
These are some of the ways we will work to support marginalised groups:
- Connecting with permaculture organisations already working with grassroots organisations in different countries
- Connecting with organisations already focussed on supporting marginalised groups & identifying ways to collaborate on support
- Identifying ways to make it easier to contribute
News & Resources
Diversity Stipend / Grant Coordinators
The International Permaculture CoLab is actively looking to appoint at least 2 people for the Diversity Stipend Team within the Next Steps Project. The Diversity Stipend Team will be comprised of people who are ideally themselves eligible for a diversity stipend and...
European Climate Initiative announces a new funding round
Currently the European Climate Initiative is on its 6th cycle of funding with an open call scheduled for November 23rd. It provides a maximum 1 million Euros per project to NGOS, non-profits, local governments, and education institutions located in EU member states...
POSITION FILLED – Apprentice opportunity in Training & Event Coordination
Context The Permaculture CoLab is a common space for collaboration in the permaculture movement. In 2020 a team of contributors launched a funded project to develop capacity for Permaculture CoLab to better meet our aims; a major part of which is to invest in our...