Permaculture Education for Resilience and Meaningful Ageing - PERMA
▶Summary
The PERMA project aims to promote lifelong learning and environmental sustainability by integrating permaculture education into adult learning. It seeks to enhance climate resilience and environme...
▶Objectives
The PERMA project aims to promote lifelong learning and environmental sustainability by integrating permaculture education into adult learning. It seeks to enhance climate resilience and environmental awareness among older adults through hands-on sustainability practices and intergenerational collaboration. The project also focuses on improving accessibility and inclusiveness in adult education, ensuring broad participation in sustainability and active ageing initiatives.
▶Activities
PERMA will implement training, community-based, and digital activities to promote lifelong learning and sustainability. Key actions include intergenerational workshops, the establishment of community permaculture gardens, and field trips. The PERMA Hub will provide digital training resources and mentoring. Dissemination efforts will ensure stakeholder engagement and long-term impact.
▶Impact
PERMA will deliver a Training Pack and Practical Guide on permaculture and active ageing, two community permaculture garden, and intergenerational workshops engaging older adults and youth. The PERMA Hub will provide digital training and mentoring resources. Field trips and dissemination events will foster awareness, policy influence, and long-term sustainability in environmental education.