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We’re thrilled to announce the first 63 presenters who have agreed to share their incredible knowledge and work at the 2025 Global Earth Repair Convergence (as of December 29, 2024). And this is just the beginning!

The Convergence aims to involve 1,000 participants in person and many more online. This is a space to share groundbreaking ideas, inspiring projects, and innovative solutions for the Earth’s regeneration.

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Presenters at the 2025 Convergence

  • Owen Allen

    Umoja Community Foundation – Uganda, Africa and Australia

    Owen Allen’s Phoenix Functions spans leadership in refugee eco-agriculture, inclusive dance, physiotherapy innovation, climate restoration, and mentorship. A founding SARRAH member, he has advanced rural health and performing arts care while shaping impactful community solutions globally. – LinkedIn

  • Helen Atthowe

    Author, The Ecological Farm. – Montana, USA, North America

    Helen Atthowe has spent 35 years advancing ecological farming and conservation. She is transitioning her methods from Woodleaf Farm in Oregon to a new no-till orchard in Montana while mentoring the farm’s new owners. A pioneer in pesticide-free fruit production, she has conducted research on sustainable farming practices and contributed to organic gardening publications. – Chelsea Green Publishing Profile

  • Marc Barasch

    Green World Campaign – Washington, USA, North America

    Marc Ian Barasch, bestselling author, filmmaker and founder of the Green World Campaign, leads bold efforts to restore degraded lands, combat climate change, and uplift rural communities through methods like agroforestry and reforestation. His presentation will feature a conversation with the director of GWC’s program in Kenya, highlighting grassroots solutions that connect ecological restoration with global impact. - Website

  • Ugo Bardi

    University of Florence – Italy, Europe

    Ugo Bardi, professor of physical chemistry at the University of Florence, researches energy resources, sustainability, and environmental limits. A Club of Rome member and ASPO Italy co-founder, he authored The Limits to Growth Revisited and Extracted. –WikipediaResilience.org

  • Phoebe Barnard

    Global Restoration Collaborative –Washington, USA, North America

    Phoebe Barnard has led national biodiversity and climate programs, published over 100 works, and supports global conservation through her company, Biodiversity Strategy. She holds advanced degrees in biology and has received multiple awards for her contributions to environmental science and policy. – Website

  • Jay Bowen

    Upper Skagit Tribe – Washington, USA, North America

    Jay is an multi-talented artist, healer and Indigenous cultural bridge for the Upper Skagit Tribe. He is known for telling traditional stories of his culture through interpretive methods such as art. Co-authoring Earth at Risk, and warning about ecological crises if humanity doesn’t change its ways, he is committed to setting our global culture on an eco-positive course and appeared in the film The Climate Restorers by Phoebe Barnard and John Bowey. – Website

  • Joe Brewer

    Design School for Regenerating Earth – Colombia, South America

    Joe Brewer, based in Barichara, Colombia, is an Earth regeneration designer leading the restoration of a 500,000-hectare landscape. He co-founded Fundación Barichara Regenerativa, the Design School for Regenerating Earth, and authored The Design Pathway for Regenerating Earth. Brewer also advises global bioregional regeneration efforts. – Medium.comWebsite

  • Peter Bruce-Iri

    Author, Tai Tokerau Climate Project – New Zealand

    Peter Bruce, a Northland-based researcher and educator, specializes in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and regenerative food systems. He has led significant research projects, authored Better Business for a Better World, and developed innovative elearning methods. Passionate about community-focused solutions, Peter combines teaching, research, and advocacy to promote sustainable development. – Website

  • Warren Brush

    Resilience Design Co-Developer, Quail Springs Permaculture – California, USA, North America

    Warren Brush, a Permaculture designer and educator, has over 25 years of experience promoting sustainable living. Co-founder of Quail Springs Permaculture and other initiatives, he mentors diverse communities globally, including youth and indigenous peoples. He teaches a wide range of courses on Permaculture, ecological restoration, and sustainable systems design. – Quail Springs PermaculturePermaculturedesign.us

  • Robert L. Bugg

    Mountain Agrobiodiversity Project – California, USA, North America

    Dr. Robert L. Bugg, Ph.D., is a consulting biologist and director of the Mountain Agrobiodiversity Project, specializing in sustainable agriculture, including cover cropping, hedgerow design, and ecological soil management. With 55 scientific publications and extensive global experience, he has pioneered biologically integrated farming systems and agricultural pollution reduction projects. Dr. Bugg earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from U.C. Davis. – LinkedIn

  • Stuart Cowan

    Director, Buckminster Fuller Institute – California, USA, North America

    Dr. Stuart Cowan, Executive Director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute, has 25 years of experience in regenerative design, systems thinking, and sustainable finance. Co-founder of Autopoiesis LLC, he has led the Regenerative Communities Network and held roles at Smart Cities Council and Ecotrust. Co-author of Ecological Design, he holds a doctorate in Applied Mathematics from U.C. Berkeley. – LinkedInWebsite

  • Brock Dolman

    Occidental Arts and Ecology Center – California, USA, North America

    Brock Dolman, co-director of the WATER Institute, is a restoration ecologist and educator specializing in watershed regeneration and ecological literacy. A global consultant and TEDx speaker, he promotes solutions like “Conservation Hydrology” to foster resilient communities and ecosystems. – Website

  • Elizabeth Dunne

    Earth Law Center – Washington, USA, North America

    Elizabeth M. Dunne, Esq., is a leading Earth Law expert with 20 years of experience advancing Rights of Nature laws and landmark ecosystem cases. Her advocacy, featured in Invisible Hand and Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests, focuses on systemic legal change and forest conservation. – Website

  • David Ellison

    David Ellison

    University of Bern, Sustainable Land Management – Switzerland, Europe

    David Ellison, a researcher and consultant, focuses on forests, water, and climate policy, working with institutions like the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Ellison Consulting. He contributes to global climate initiatives, exploring forest-water interactions and sustainable development, including a project on resilience in the Sahel. Widely published, Ellison’s work informs policy and addresses critical environmental challenges. – Website

  • Peter Fiekowsky

    Foundation for Climate Restoration – California, USA, North America

    Peter Fiekowsky, an MIT-educated physicist and entrepreneur, is dedicated to restoring a thriving climate for future generations. Founder of the Foundation for Climate Restoration, he works with scientists and policymakers to advance scalable solutions like methane reduction. With 30 years of advocacy experience, he continues to drive innovation for environmental restoration. – Website

  • Ananda Fitzsimmons

    Regenerate Canada – Canada, North America

    Ananda Fitzsimmons is an advocate for soil and water, president of Regeneration Canada, and vice president of the EcoRestoration Alliance. She founded Concentric Agriculture, producing microbial soil amendments, and authored Hydrate the Earth and Restoring the Pillars of Life, promoting regenerative solutions for climate resilience. – LinkedIn

  • Stephen A. Gomes

    Co-Founder, Kinship Earth – Oregon, USA, North America

    Stephen Gomes, Founder and President of Gomes & Company, brings a diverse background shaped by his service in the U.S. Peace Corps in Brazil and work across 108 countries. As an entrepreneur, MBA professor, and advisor, he specializes in start-ups, technology commercialization, Indigenous relations, decentralized organizations, and regenerative systems. Stephen is also a blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiast, with a focus on fostering innovation and sustainable ventures. – WebsiteLinkedIn

  • Thomas Goreau

    Global Coral Reef Alliance – Massachusetts, USA, North America

    Dr. Tom Goreau, President of the Global Coral Reef Alliance, is a coral reef and climate expert with over 200 publications and pioneering restoration technologies. Educated at MIT, Caltech, and Harvard, he collaborates globally to restore coral reefs, fisheries, and ecosystems, contributing to UN climate initiatives. – Website

  • Rachel Heaton

    Mazaska Talks – Washington, USA, North America

    Rachel Heaton, a Muckleshoot Tribe member and activist, co-founded Mazaska Talks, an Indigenous-led organization promoting divestment from banks funding fossil fuel projects and human rights abuses. Originating from Seattle’s campaign to divest from Wells Fargo, Mazaska Talks serves as a resource hub for individuals and cities nationwide seeking to align finances with environmental and social justice values. – Website

  • Penny Heiple

    Design School for Regenerating Earth – Colombia, South America

    Penny Heiple, co-founder of the Design School for Regenerating Earth, leads operations and community building while hosting the Inner Space for personal growth. Based in Barichara, Colombia, she and her partner Joe Brewer travel globally to support bioregional efforts and are creating a learning center at their forest site, el Totumo. – Website

  • David Holmgren

    Co-founder of Permaculture – Victoria, Australia

    David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture, has shaped the movement since co-authoring Permaculture One in 1978. Based at Melliodora, Australia, he practices and promotes sustainable living through influential works like Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability and RetroSuburbia. – Website

  • Dahr Jamail

    Home Planet Fund – Alaska, USA, North America

    Dahr Jamail, an award-winning journalist, is renowned for his unembedded reporting during the 2003 Iraq invasion, documented in Beyond the Green Zone. A recipient of the Martha Gellhorn Prize and the Izzy Award, he has written extensively on war, climate change, and global crises. His 2019 book, The End of Ice, reflects on the impact of climate disruption through his mountaineering experiences. Jamail continues to advocate for independent journalism and environmental awareness. – Wikipedia

  • Walter Jehne

    Regenerate Earth – Australia

    Walter Jehne is a renowned soil microbiologist and innovation strategist with expertise in soil microbes, plant root ecology, and regenerative bio-systems. With decades of experience at CSIRO, the UN, and globally, he specializes in soil carbon formation, hydrological cycles, and climate impacts. His recent work focuses on scaling bio-innovations to restore agro-ecosystems and urban agriculture to support the growing global population. – Website

  • Rafa Kalapa (Alan Rafael Seid)

    Kalapa Wisdom School for Changemakers – Washington, USA, North America

    Rafa, a bilingual and bicultural leader, has spent over 30 years teaching and coaching for harmony within ourselves, with others, and the Earth. Founder of the Kalapa Wisdom School for Changemakers, he offers workshops on nature-inspired best practices and essential collaboration skills to strengthen teamwork in Earth Repair projects. – Website

  • DeAnna L’am

    ‘Womb Visionary’, Red Moon School of Empowerment for Women & Girls – California, USA, North America

    DeAnna, fondly known as the “Womb Visionary,” is a global expert in menstrual empowerment, with over 30 years of work empowering women in 30+ countries. Founder of Red Moon – School of Empowerment for Women & Girls, she helps women reclaim menstruation as a source of guidance and renewal. DeAnna also coaches mothers and trains women to create Red Tents, fostering community and empowerment. – WebsiteInstagram

  • Brad Lancaster

    Rainwater Harvesting – Arizona, USA, North America

    A specialist in permaculture and water harvesting, Brad has run a successful regenerative design business since 1993, focusing on sustainable landscapes and resource stewardship. Based in the Sonoran Desert, he harvests over 100,000 gallons of rainwater annually on his urban lot, transforming it into vibrant, shade-producing food forests. Through his Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond book series and NeighborhoodForesters.org, Brad empowers communities to regenerate ecosystems and turn resource consumption into resource generation. – Website

  • Rob de Laet

    Author, European Climate Pact, University of Amsterdam – The Netherlands, Europe

    Born in 1956, Dutch philosopher and former eco-tourism operator, focuses on protecting the Amazon and fostering an ecological civilization. Advocating for urgent reinvention to limit harm to Earth, they emphasize strategic interventions in unstable systems. Their vision includes projects like growing a “Great Green Wall” for the Amazon to restore rainfall, boost vegetation, and draw down carbon. – LinkedIn

  • Osprey Orielle Lake

    Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network (WECAN) – California, USA, North America

    Osprey founded and directs WECAN International, an organization that champions the leadership of women in climate justice and a socially equitable transition to clean energy. Co-leading global initiatives like the Indigenous Women’s Divestment Delegations, Women’s Climate Action Agenda, and The Rights of Nature Tribunals, she has also authored several books and worked with leaders and policy-makers throughout the grassroots environmental movement. – Website

  • Rob Lewis

    Writer, The Climate According to Life –Washington, USA, North America

    Rob Lewis is a poet, writer, and activist dedicated to amplifying the voice of the more-than-human world. His work has appeared in publications like ResilienceDark Mountain, and Atlanta Review, as well as anthologies such as Singing the Salmon Home and For the Love of Orcas. Author of The Silence of Vanishing Things, he writes about viewing the climate as a living system requiring healing through restraint and restoration. – SubstackResilience.org

  • John D. Liu

    Filmmaker, Founder of Ecosystem Restoration Communities – USA, North America

    John D. Liu, a filmmaker and ecologist, founded Ecosystem Restoration Camps to advance large-scale ecosystem restoration globally. Through films like Hope in a Changing Climate and Green Gold, he demonstrates the potential of restoring degraded landscapes to address climate change and biodiversity loss. Liu also advocates for prioritizing ecosystems in global sustainability efforts. – WikipediaWebsiteYouTube

  • Penny Livingston

    Regenerative Design Institute – California, USA, North America

    Penny Livingston-Stark, an internationally recognized permaculture teacher and designer, holds a Master’s in Eco-Social Regeneration and three Diplomas in Permaculture Design. She co-founded multiple sustainability initiatives and co-created ecological design programs while studying directly with permaculture pioneers Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Penny also co-manages the 17-acre Commonweal Garden in Bolinas, California. – Website

  • Alpha Lo

    Physicist and Author, Climate Water Project – USA, North America

    Alpha Lo, a physicist and permaculture educator, publishes the Climate Water Project newsletter and podcast, exploring the water cycle’s role in ecology and climate. His work focuses on soil hydration, groundwater replenishment, restoring rainfall, mitigating floods, and addressing climate change, alongside teaching water-related topics in Permaculture Design Courses. – SubstackLinkedIn

  • Rick Lukens

    United Earth Networks – Washington, USA, North America

    Richard Lukens is a producer specializing in concerts and festivals with causes like world peace, human rights, and environmental protection. A pioneer in communication technologies, he has simulcasted landmark events globally, bridging cultural divides. With connections to leaders, artists, and sponsors, Lukens creates transformative live experiences that foster understanding and connection. – Website

  • Ilarion Merculieff

    Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways – Alaska, USA, North America

    Kuuyux, an Unangan Elder and visionary, is the Founder & President of GCILL and Co-Founder of Wisdom Weavers of the World. Guided by a mission to share Indigenous wisdom, he carries the legacy of his traditional name, meaning “carrier of ancient knowledge.” In 2017, Kuuyux convened Indigenous Elders worldwide in Kauai, Hawaii, to address the state of the world and the actions needed, continuing to share their vital messages globally. – Website

  • Andrew Millison

    Oregon State University – Oregon, USA, North America

    Andrew Millison, a Permaculture educator since 1996, teaches at Oregon State University and specializes in climate resilience, water management, and sustainable development. With over 20 years of design experience, he focuses on rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, and large-scale Permaculture planning, sharing his expertise through teaching, media, and online education. – YouTubeOSU ProfileWebsite

  • Stephanie Mines

    Neuroscientist, Climate Change & Consciousness Author – USA, North America

    Dr. Stephanie Mines, neuroscientist and author, has dedicated over 30 years to researching trauma and resilience. Founder of The TARA Approach, she promotes regenerative health and leads Climate Change & Consciousness to inspire climate action. An award-winning poet, her 2023 works include The Secret of Resilience and The Great Physician. Dr. Mines provides tools for healing personal and planetary trauma. – Website

  • Jason Moore

    Montana Co-op, Kids Co-op – Montana, USA, North America

    Jason Moore is a seasoned furniture services professional with experience managing relocation projects and furniture installations in Toronto, Calgary, and Dallas/Ft. Worth. As part of InstallNET, North America’s largest office furniture installation network, he supports multi-location projects using proprietary software to coordinate over 1,000 jobs monthly. Based in Hot Springs, MT, Jason is also deeply involved in building thriving communities and strengthening the local food system. – LinkedIn

  • Zuzka Mulkerin

    Researcher, Voices of Water – Slovakia, Europe and USA, North America

    Zuzka, originally from Czechoslovakia and now based in New Jersey, merges her finance expertise with ecological advocacy. A collaborator with People and Water NGO and Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, she champions ecosystem-based water renewal and sustainable, community-driven solutions as a Laudato Sí animator and educator. – InstagramBio4Climate

  • Antonio Donato Nobre

    Rivers Above the Canopy – Brazil, South America

    Antonio Donato Nobre, a scientist at INPE and INPA, studies the Amazon’s role in global climate stability, focusing on its hydrology and biosphere-atmosphere interactions. His work highlights the forest’s delicate balance and the risks of human impact, as detailed in El Futuro Climático de la Amazonía. He advocates for sustainability and nature-inspired solutions. – LinkedInTedTalks

  • Jerome Osentowski

    Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute – Colorado, USA, North America

    Jerome Osentowski, founder of the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, has over 30 years of experience designing greenhouses and teaching permaculture. Living in a passive solar home in Colorado, he hosts the world’s longest-running Permaculture Design Course. His book, The Forest Garden Greenhouse, highlights his work in sustainable systems and heritage fruit tree conservation. – WebsiteGERF Profile

  • Robert Patterson

    The Growing Connection / EcoHuerto – Canada and Mexico, North America

    Robert Patterson, with 30+ years at the UN/FAO, now promotes sustainable organic horticulture, helping communities grow fresh produce efficiently without motors or pumps. His global work emphasizes health, taste, and connection to nature, with workshops featuring hands-on planting, tastings, and global engagement to inspire food cultivation anywhere. – Website

  • Lora Pennington

    Stable Planet Alliance – Washington, USA, North America

    Lora is an elder of the Upper Skagit Tribe and a teacher of the Lushootseed language and culture in the region around the Salish Sea. She works with young people to spread and preserve her tribal language and traditions and has been honored as an Indigenous cultural bridge. – Website

  • Didi Pershouse

    Land and Leadership Initiative, Author, Ecology of Care – USA, North America

    Didi Pershouse, founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative, is an author and educator focused on soil health, climate resilience, and regenerative leadership. Known for The Ecology of Care, she engages communities and policymakers globally to restore ecosystems and the soil sponge. Pershouse co-founded Rehydrate California and works to address societal challenges through collaboration with nature and sustainable land management. – Website

  • Precious Phiri

    Savory Institute, Regeneration International – Zimbabwe, Africa

    Precious Phiri, African Coordinator for Regeneration International and founding trustee of IGugu Trust, is a trainer in Holistic Management with 18 years of experience in regenerative agriculture and community organization. She supports global regenerative projects, contributes to networks like PELUM and AFSA, and teaches with Ecosystem Restoration Camps, advocating for solutions to poverty, desertification, and climate change. – InstagramLinkedIn

  • Michael Pilarski

    Friends of the Trees, Global Earth Repair Foundation – Washington, USA, North America

    Michael Pilarski, farmer, wildcrafter, and educator, has worked with over 1,000 plant species and founded Friends of the Trees Society in 1978. With 35 years of experience in Permaculture, he has taught 34 design courses worldwide and promotes sustainable wildcrafting as a tool for earth repair and local resilience. Pilarski’s work integrates ethnobotany, agroforestry, and traditional land stewardship to restore ecosystems and increase natural abundance. – WebsiteGERF Profile

  • Mitch Rawlyk

    Mitch.earth – Alberta, Canada, North America

    Mitch Rawlyk is an earth systems and meteorological data scientist dedicated to nature-based regenerative solutions. As a farmer and advocate, he grows his family’s food at Moose’s Groovy Grove and helps others understand their climate to improve food production. Mitch develops AI frost prediction models, climate visualization tools, and collaborates with permaculture organizations as an educator, consultant, and researcher to promote regenerative practices globally. – WebsiteLinkedIn

  • Ryan Rising

    Permaculture Action Network, Eco Social Design – California, USA, North America

    Ryan Rising, a community organizer and permaculture educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area, co-founded the Permaculture Action Network and Gill Tract Community Farm. He has led over 93 Permaculture Action Days across the U.S., creating regenerative systems in community spaces. Ryan also consults for Ecosystem Restoration Camps, organizes urban commons, and teaches social permaculture and community organizing. – InstagramWebsite

  • Drew Ryan

    Harmonic Hyphae – Washington, USA, North America

    Drew Ryan, an experienced mycologist and founder of Harmonic Hyphae, focuses on medicinal mushrooms, herbal allies, and fostering harmony between humans and nature. With over a decade of expertise, Drew’s workshop explores the healing mechanisms of local and renowned medicinal mushrooms, their benefits for the Earth and our bodies, and the ethics of wildcrafting to stay in reciprocity with nature. – Instagram

  • Datu Lanelio Sangcoan

    Tribes and Natures Defenders – Philippines

    Datu Lanelio Sangcoan, founder of Tribes and Natures Defenders Inc., is an eco-warrior protecting indigenous tribes and biodiversity in the Philippine rainforests. He collaborates with tribes on regenerative agriculture and forest gardening while advocating for their rights, ancestral lands, and sustainable development. – LinkedInWebsiteGERF Profile

  • Rodger Savory

    The Desert to Grassland Team – USA, North America and Africa

    Rodger Savory, a rancher and Holistic Management specialist since 1987, has managed cattle ranches and wildlife properties across Africa, Canada, Australia, and the U.S. Known for pioneering the Biological Carpeting Method, he restores desertified lands while balancing profits with environmental and social responsibility. Born in Africa and a U.S. Army veteran, Rodger holds a degree from the University of New Mexico. – WebsiteInstagram

  • Jon Schull

    EcoRestoration Alliance – New York, USA, North America

    Dr. Jon Schull, founder of e-NABLE, is a biological psychologist, entrepreneur, and innovator. He created a global network providing free 3D-printed prosthetics to underserved communities. A former professor and inventor with 19 patents, Schull now applies his expertise to climate solutions, advocating for habitat restoration and community-driven action. – LinkedInWebsite

  • Tass Schwab

    Church of the Earth Society – BC, Canada, North America

    Tass Two Crows Flying, an eco-therapist, shaman, and spiritual counselor, helps individuals achieve deep healing and spiritual growth through reconnection with nature. Rooted in eco-spirituality and shamanic wisdom, Tass’s workshops explore Terrapsychology, viewing the psyche as intertwined with Earth, and Earth’s archetypes, linking landscapes to universal energies. Both sessions include rituals and reflective questions to deepen connection and understanding. – Website

  • Judith Schwartz

    Author, The Reindeer Chronicles – Vermont, USA, North America

    Judith D. Schwartz, an author and journalist, explores environmental, economic, and social challenges through stories that highlight solutions in natural systems. Her latest book, The Reindeer Chronicles, is a global journey of earth repair. With degrees from Brown, Columbia, and Northwestern, she writes for publications like The Guardian and Scientific American while living in Vermont, where she gardens, skis, and practices Uechi-Ryu karate. – WebsiteGERF Profile

  • Jakob Shockey

    Executive Director, Project Beaver – USA, North America

    Jakob is a wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, and storyteller with over a decade of experience restoring habitats in Oregon’s waterways. An expert in mitigating beaver conflicts, he blends scientific rigor, community values, and optimism to advance habitat restoration. Jakob’s work is inspired by a deep connection to his rural roots in the Siskiyou Mountains and a commitment to resilient human and non-human ecosystems. – Website

  • Alex Slakie

    Flora Northwest – Washington, USA, North America

    Alex Slakie is a restoration ecologist, botanist, and herbalist specializing in willow coppicing, medicinal plants, and habitat restoration in the Pacific Northwest. With 17 years of experience, he integrates ecological restoration with social justice, seeking pathways to heal both the environment and communities. Alex also develops systems for fire mitigation using coppicing and biochar production while connecting people to the land through restoration and plant propagation. – Website

  • Jan Spencer

    Suburban Permaculture – Oregon, USA, North America

    Jan Spencer is an advocate of paradigm shift – moving past capitalism and the consumer culture. Paradigm shift is not the future, it is now. Jan has been transforming his 1/4 acre suburban property for 25 years. He has ongoing contact with many pioneers of a preferred future and writes about inspiring aspects of paradigm shift in the book he is writing, “A Primer For Paradigm Shift.” – Website

  • Reishi Strauss

    Rhythm Seed Farm, Earth & Spirit Botanicals – Oregon, USA, North America

    Reishi Strauss, an herbalist and mycologist from the Appalachian Mountains, blends her Bastyr University training with a passion for connecting science and spirit. Her workshop, Stewarding Psilocybe Fungi, teaches propagation techniques for native Psilocybe species, including spore prints, mycelium transfer, and woodchip pasteurization, to support their growth as native entheogens in the PNW bioregion. – Website

  • Vijay Kumar Thallam

    Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming – India, Asia

    Vijay Thallam is the Executive Vice Chairman of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha and an advisor on agriculture to Andhra Pradesh’s government. With 37 years in government, he has led initiatives empowering 11.5 million rural women and championed climate-resilient, community-managed natural farming. He also served as Vice Chair (Productions) for the UN Food Systems Summit in 2021. – CIFOR-ICRAFAPCNF

  • Tim Visi

    Sea Plants Solutions – Washington, USA, North America

    Tim Visi, a marine biologist with decades of experience, began his career studying lemon sharks in the Bahamas and later served as a Marine Fisheries Observer for NMFS and NOAA. His lecture introduces proprietary Land-based Modular SSTC Systems—innovative, sustainable seaweed production systems that bioremediate thousands of gallons of acidified water daily while offering a new income-generating model. – Website

  • Zachary Weiss

    Decolonizing Water, Water Stories, Elemental Ecosystems – Montana, USA, North America

    Zach Weiss, the first Holzer Practitioner certified by Sepp Holzer, founded Elemental Ecosystems to restore watersheds and regenerate ecosystems globally. His firm specializes in water retention landscapes, agroforestry, aquaculture, and natural building, creating abundant, resilient systems across 19 countries and five continents. Zach’s approach blends systems thinking and ecological expertise to transform landscapes into thriving oases. – WebsiteGERF ProfileInstagram

  • Tuck Yates Tyrell

    Salix Cooperative – Washington, USA, North America

    Tuck, a restoration ecologist, applies a holistic and Gaian approach to cultivating resilient forests, meadows, and rivers, embracing animism and an earthen perspective. His talk weaves poetic science with Gaia Theory, exploring the relationships that sustain life—seashells and mountains, forests and rain, microbes and cooperation. Through stories of Earth’s interwoven systems, Tuck calls for radical participation in the unfolding creativity of our living planet. – LinkTree

  • Robin Tekwelus Youngblood

    Church of the Earth – Washington, USA, North America

    Robin Tekwelus Youngblood, Okanagon/Tsalagi, is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and author who shares Indigenous wisdom through healing practices, workshops, and ceremonies worldwide. A founder of Grandmothers Circle the Earth, she promotes sustainable, earth-honoring lifestyles and teaches online shamanic courses. Robin authored Path of the White Wolf and travels globally to share her teachings. – WebsiteFacebook

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