[Pil-pc-oceania] New Century, New Times, New Approach Needed

[Laurence Gaffney]

RE:- Russ Grayson's article entitled New century, new times, new approach needed.

http://www.permacultureinternational.org/Members/pacificedge/new-century-new-times-new-approach-needed
(link seems to have a problem)

Russ appears to be calling for Permaculture Organisations to adopt "a more viable form of organisation capable of encouraging sustainable behaviour". This would involve adoption of the newer "connectivity technologies"  with the view to creating "educational organisation that motivates behavioural and attitudinal change" with success connected to having "partnership - like arrangement with a local government body" and building alliances in other organisations and groups.

 At least that's my summary (correct me if otherwise Russ) 

The Topic is an important one I think and warrants some discussion.
I am unclear what this might mean in practice and just the thought of partnerships with government makes me tired. (and nervous)
However broadly speaking I think Russ is onto something here.

Graeme George:-    What might this mean for Permaculture Melbourne?

Russ:-    Could you give your opinion on why "site visits and the like - became increasingly unattractive to members"??


Laurence Gaffney    

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