In this interview recorded in January 2023, David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture, discusses the importance and principles of permaculture, as well as the concept of RetroSuburbia. Permaculture is a design system for resilient and regenerative land use and living, focusing on sustainable agriculture, forestry, and community organisation.

RetroSuburbia is a strategy for adapting and retrofitting suburban landscapes to be more self-reliant and sustainable. Holmgren emphasises the need for individuals to take action and make changes at the household level, considering their own situation and resources. He encourages people to think globally and act locally, starting with small steps towards a more sustainable future. 

Takeaways:

• Permaculture is a design system for resilient and regenerative land use and living.
• RetroSuburbia is a strategy for adapting and retrofitting suburban landscapes to be more self-reliant and sustainable.
• Individuals should take action and make changes at the household level, considering their own situation and resources.
• Thinking globally and acting locally is an important approach to creating a more sustainable future.

You can listen to the full interview here:
https://radioparadise.com/episode/david-holmgren