Ecovillage

Abstract

With the increasing urbanization, the pressure on the natural resources is increasing at an even higher rate. It has now become imperative to adopt more sustainable strategies in the urban as well as rural lifestyles to conserve, manage and optimize the existing resources. Concept of permaculture is seen as the ideologies adapted in the day to day life. This paper talks about the concept of permaculture which is manifested in the form of ecovillages. The paper highlights the various aspects of eco villages, the components and the relationship with the sustainability. The paper showcases few case studies and analyze them with respect to the perception of sustainability. The paper also attempts to examine the various reasons for participation in the permaculture and related activities.