Permaculture is a design system that integrates modern ecological and environmental principles with traditional, sustainable land management practices. It is based on three specific pillars: the care of the Earth, the care of people, and fair sharing of resources. Permaculture emphasizes the interdependence of all ecosystems, promoting the creation of agricultural and forestry systems that draw on nature’s resources, while restoring and maintaining soil fertility, clean water, and stable, biodiverse habitats. It is also based on principles such as designing systems to work with, not against, nature’s intelligence, and working collaboratively instead of competitively with all life forms. Therefore, permaculture is not just about sustainable agriculture, but also a way of life that fosters a deep connection to the natural world.

See also: emergence, evolution, integral theory, protocol, self-organization