Greening The Desert Project

Greening The Desert Project

The Middle East Arid Climate Permaculture Demonstration Site

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Jordanians on the frontline of climate change, turn to permaculture

April 2, 2019 By Robbie hewson 4 Comments

Olive, lemon and palm trees provide shade over the small garden where Abu ElHajj recently started growing carrots, tomatoes, beans and herbs.Surrounded by arid cliffs and a harsh desert landscape, it seems an unlikely place to start cultivating food. 'Geoff taught us how to work with nature, not against it'- Abu ElHajj Facing drought and rising temperatures, Jordan is on the frontline of climate change. Overgrazing and inappropriate cultivation practices have contributed to increasing … [Read more...]

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Jordan PDC Course Announcement

March 13, 2009 By Craig Mackintosh 1 Comment

Permaculture Research Institute Australia and the newly established Permaculture Research Institute Jordan are please to announce PRI Jordan's first Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course to be taught in the Dead Sea Valley, Jordan October 10 to the 23rd. This is near the site of the legendary Greening the Desert project. Your attendance at this course will help subsidise the education of local Jordanians, and also go towards the sending of a local representative body to the International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Project Update Tagged With: Aid Projects, aid projects, Community Projects, community projects, courses, Courses/Workshops, Demonstration Sites, demonstration sites, Jordan, Jordan Valley Permaculture Project, middle east, PDC course, workshops

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  • 2 Weeks Permaculture Internship 19th - 30th of November 2023 $400.00 – $2,600.00
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