Sur son blog, David Bollier consacre un billet approfondi à la question des liens entre la permaculture et les Communs. Au-delà des préoccupations écologiques, il insiste sur l’enjeu de faire évoluer, non seulement les pratiques agricoles, mais aussi le rapport à la nature, les pratiques sociales, la culture et les modes de gouvernance :
Extrait :
This is why the commons and permaculture need to enter into a new dialogue. Permaculture is not just about agriculture and ecological design, but concerns designing whole human cultures, including social and economic structures for stewarding ecosystems. The commons, for its part, is very focused on the socio-ecological principles of self-governance. Commoning is all about aligning social practices, governance and culture with the special character of local landscapes.
Source : What Permaculture Can Teach Us About Commons | David Bollier