Annex 2: A Permaculture Design for the International Permaculture CoLab User Guide
We want to create a user guide that:
compiles critical information about the CoLab that is currently
dispersed over multiple locations
not documented
make more visible the structures, policies and services we have in place to support members
encourage reflection on what is and how it could be made better
Possible elements / sections for the user guide and functions taking into account applied permaculture ethics and principles
Permaculture Ethics / principles
Elements
Functions
Integrate rather than segregate – David Holmgren
Catch and store energy – David Holmgren
Use edges and value the marginal – David Holmgren
Purpose of the User Guide
Use Inclusive Language
Be clear to people reading the document as to the context and the content they will find in the user guide – informational
Set the tone for the rest of the document.
Attention to: more simple English and gender in the translated versions.
Design from patterns to details – David Holmgren
Produce no waste – David Holmgren
What is the CoLab: The balance between autonomy and coherence
History: https://www.perma.earth/history-of-the-international-permaculture-CoLab/
VMAs: https://www.perma.earth/vision/
CoLab governance model: https://www.perma.earth/colab/
Communicate clearly what the CoLab is
Explaining how CoLab groups work and where lies their autonomy within the ecosystem
Observe and Interact – David Holmgren
What does the CoLab do:
Get to know current projects: https://www.perma.earth/projects/
Circles: https://www.perma.earth/CoLab/ - is being rewritten
Communicate clearly what the CoLab does and where to find further information about what are the current activities within the CoLab
The CoLab onboarding journey: https://www.perma.earth/onboarding-journey/
Joining an existing work group / circle / project / micro-enterprise
Creating a new working group / circle / project / micro-enterprise
Composting groups
Communicate how a person can become a member
how and where to get involved
how to create new groups
how to wind down groups after they have finished their work or become inactive over time
Fair share
Earth Care
People Care
Use small and slow solutions – David Homgren
Use and value renewable resources and services – David Holmgren
Support and Services
Tools available to working groups / circles / projects
Additional Services
Communicate clearly what services and support is offered as a part of the CoLab membership
Catch and store energy – David Holmgren
Use and value diversity – David Homgren
Benefits and responsibilities of CoLab members
Resources: https://www.perma.earth/shop/
Funding Opportunities:
Code of Conduct
Adhoc policies for grants eg Community Accountability Policy
Outline briefly what are the benefits and responsibilities of being a CoLab member. Informational, invitational, reflective.
Communications inside and outside the CoLab
slack management
social media links
mailing lists
contact email
Outline briefly how communication work and how to responsibly use them. Informational and invitational
Feedback
Outline how feedback is not only welcome but invited, who will review it giving a clear way to submit it.