https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/c2c32edf-c050-4bd2-879a-8b9b1d354232 Verge is now 5th World. Subscribe to 5th World for news stories, valuable insights, and expert tips on living regeneratively: https://www.youtube.com/@5thworld_com Visit www.5thworld.comOur cities' urban ecosystem face serious challenges that urgently need permaculture design solutions; solutions that create healthy, sustainable ecosystems for all living things. In Part 1, Rob lays out a big picture perspective on the environmental science of pollution, energy, and food crises facing humankind in urban ecosystems. Climate change is not the only crisis looming on the horizon for urban residents. After watching this video you will much better understand the need for urgent action on permaculture design based solutions, which Rob briefly introduces then describes in greater detail in Part 2. Watch for Permaculture And The City Part 2 on Friday March 15th! FREE RESOURCES: The Verge Blog Book: http://bit.ly/2Dqjg5G Verge Website: https://vergepermaculture.ca/ Share your interest in permaculture and sustainability with T-shirts and other products from the Verge Merch Store! https://teespring.com/stores/verge-merchandise DONATE TO THE SHOW!! $5 - http://bit.ly/2mRYEd4 $10 - http://bit.ly/2Deg0Xx $20 - http://bit.ly/2rjHqtM Follow Rob Avis https://www.facebook.com/vergepermaculture/ https://twitter.com/vergepc?lang=en Watch More Rob Avis: Make a Living With Permaculture/Farming: http://bit.ly/2DEOGCR Urban Homesteading Video Series: http://bit.ly/2DilqF3 Verge Grad Interview Series: http://bit.ly/2FM9AAE About Rob Avis and Verge Permaculture: In less than 10 years, Rob & Michelle Avis left Calgary’s oil fields and retooled his engineering career to help clients and students design integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste and food, all while supporting local economy and regenerating the land. He’s now leading the next wave of permaculture education, teaching career-changing professionals to become eco-entrepreneurs with successful regenerative businesses. Learn more and connect with Rob & Michelle at https://vergepermaculture.ca/ #biodiversity #sustainable development Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:50 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/c2c32edf-c050-4bd2-879a-8b9b1d354232 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.