Permakultur Institut e.V. and Permakultur Akademie Permakultur Institut e.V. is a non-profit association which has been founded in 1983. It has developed to become an important and steady agent of the permaculture movement in the german-speaking area. The association aims to support the development of sustainable ways of living. Towards this aim we organise educational programmes and encourage networking. Our taxable business "Permakultur Akademie" has been offering the Diploma pathway towards the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design since 2003.