We are one of the largest permaculture associations in the German-speaking world and are recognized as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the association is to support the development of sustainable lifestyles.
Swiss Permaculture Academy
| Organisation type | Institute |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Member since | 06.2025 |
| Last updated | 07.2026 |
| Established in | 2018 |
| Members | 30 |
| Areas of activity | Education |
We are a swiss, internationally recognised, association of permaculture designers, both graduates and students.
Our aim is to promote permaculture in all its diversity of approaches and visions, so that it is practised and recognised as a sustainable alternative strategy for meeting ecological, social and bio-economic challenges.
Our role is to train designers in applied permaculture, through a learning pathway leading to a diploma that is validated by peers and recognised internationally.
We want to offer graduates visibility and a place to share tools and experiences.
We provide graduates with support in the form of advice and audits to help them realise their professional projects. Our skills and resources centre disseminates information and lists of courses given by accredited trainers and a list of experimental sites.
We collaborate actively with other international permaculture organisations.
Networking
Our association has achieved international recognition as an official system qualified to award the Diploma of Applied Permaculture Designer.
We network with other permaculture academies and associations around the world, promoting the exchange of practice and experience.
Members involved
Barbara Garofoli
The first graduate of the Accademia italiana di permacultura in 2006, I founded the Swiss Permaculture Academy in 2018.
As a tutor, I accompany the future graduates of both academies.
Educational systems
Swiss Permaculture Academy issues:
