Andrew Millison

In this conversation, Andrew Millison, a permaculture educator and designer, delves into the Great Green Wall project, an ambitious initiative combating desertification in Africa. He discusses how permaculture practices not only restore ecosystems but also enhance social cohesion and mitigate human migration. The dialogue highlights innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture, the significance of community collaboration, and the transformative power of ecological solutions in regions facing malnutrition and resource scarcity.

Jason Bradford, Andrew Millison, Vandana Shiva, and Daniel Zetah discuss the feasibility of a fossil-free food system, the importance of regenerative agriculture, inspiring young people through land restoration, creating a sustainable future, and reframing cultural desires to align with sustainable goals.

On this episode, permaculture expert and educator Andrew Millison joins us to unpack how we can better design our societal infrastructure and agriculture to be more attuned with the water, solar, and “geomorphic” conditions of our surroundings. When critical resources become scarce, it is more important than ever that communities learn to do more with less. By focusing on resiliency and stability through systems thinking, permaculture is a design system which does just that. In a world that often feels beyond our control, how can we use permaculture design to work with the land rather than against it, and regain agency in our local food, water, and social systems? About Andrew Millison: Andrew Millison is an innovative educator, storyteller and designer. He founded the Permaculture Design education program at Oregon State University (OSU) in 2009. At OSU Andrew serves as an Education Director and Senior Instructor who offers over 25 years of experience, and a playful approach to regenerative design. Andrew is also a documentary videographer who travels the world documenting epic permaculture projects in places such as India, Egypt, Mexico, Cuba, and throughout the US. You can view his videos and series on his YouTube channel. To watch this video episode on Youtube → https://youtu.be/52L4Ncs0jLk For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/64-andrew-millison