We would like to learn more about the existing national and regional permaculture organisations and networks — to understand how they work, what they need, and how we can better support collaboration across Europe.
The European Permaculture Network is preparing a Europe-wide gathering for 2026 and is now searching for a suitable venue.
We’re looking for a place that can welcome around 200 participants in early September 2026 (ideally during the weekend of 4–6 September), is accessible by train, and is located somewhere in central Europe - such as Germany or France.
The event will be self-organised and facilitated using Open Space Technology, allowing participants to co-create the programme together.
PermaTalks is a permaculture online lecture series which started in Finland in 2020 - every year in the beginning of the year - one lecture a week - every Thursday at 18:30 CET. Teachers introduce one topic of their choice and teach for 30 to 60 minutes. At the end of the sessions there is usually a Q&A. Lectures get recorded. They are directly available for participants later for the public.
From 12–15 June, I attended one of the LINK retreats, which opened with a Work that Reconnects workshop. I didn’t quite know what to expect. During my PDC, co-teacher Dan McTiernan had mentioned the term. I later bought a book about it for my wife – which, to my regret, I never read myself.
I found the workshop deeply valuable. It helped me reconnect not only with some of my projects, but also with myself and my feelings. I would recommend such a workshop to anyone, and even suggested it be included before every PDC.
The International Permaculture CoLab is starting a community-driven effort to elevate permaculture research and spark more public discourse around permaculture as a tool for addressing today’s global challenges—climate change, food security, biodiversity loss, and social justice.
Our aim is simple:
To spotlight existing research, build dialogue between researchers and practitioners, and make permaculture research more visible and accessible.
Who we’re looking for:
