29th August, 2025

Introduction to Permaculture

Discover the world of permaculture in this engaging introductory webinar hosted by Firefly Life Sciences & AgroTIE.

About the event

Discover the world of permaculture in this engaging introductory webinar hosted by Firefly Life Sciences & AgroTIE. Learn how Permaculture offers practical solutions to global challenges like food insecurity, climate change, and biodiversity loss while fostering regenerative and sustainable practices in India.

Through this session, you will gain insights into:

  • ⁠The philosophy and ethics of permaculture
  • ⁠Design principles for creating resilient, productive systems
  • ⁠The importance of natural cycles such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, water and more

How permaculture is deeply relevant to India’s agricultural and ecological landscape today.

This is not a full course but a preliminary introduction, perfect for individuals curious about sustainable living, regenerative agriculture, natural farming, or ecological design. Join us to explore how permaculture can transform the way we design, grow, and live in harmony with nature.

Tags

#gardening
#naturelovers
#summerlearning
#handsonlearning

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When

Friday, 29th August 2025, 03:00 pm - 5:00 pm - IST

Where

Online via Zoom (link will be shared one day prior to the training)

Speakers

Nandita Abreo Subramanian - Founder & Director, Firefly Life Sciences

Priya C. Mahalingashetty - Director of Communications, Firefly Life Sciences

How to register

To sign up, please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/
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Cost

INR 2500

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Dr. H. N. Chanakya

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Gilles Boulicot

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Consultant Tea

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