Healing the Earth and the human spirit.

We envision multi-generational and multicultural collaborative efforts for the ecological restoration of degraded lands worldwide to engage in peaceful human relationships with the Earth and each other, and for the wellbeing of all life forms.

Mission: A collaborative inquiry for collective intelligence.

Enhancing mass collaboration and mass participation, empowering communities through collaborative learning and shared knowledge, fostering regenerative and nurturing practices, ensuring the survival and sustainability of humanity and life in general.

Notable Reference Videos and Articles by John D. Liu

Kosmos Journal, “The Holy Grail of Restoration”
Permaculture Magazine, “The Great Work”
Permaculture Research Institute, ““Embracing Inevitable Transformational Change”
VPRO Documentary, Regreening the desert with John D. Liu
TEDx Wageningen University, The Paradigm Shift leading to Survival and Sustainability

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Visionary: John D. Liu

John is, according to ChatGPT and other sources, the most pre-eminent Ecosystem Restoration expert on earth. He is a well-established Ecosystems Ambassador, Commonland Foundation, noted author, filmmaker. For his full bio click here.

We Are Dedicated To:

Supporting the development of multiple living laboratories in every continent, spreading their stories, experiences, practices, knowledge, methodologies and long term approach for Ecosystem Stewardship, prioritizing the well-being of all life forms, the care of the commons and the territories.

-Media and Public Speaking
-Education and Mentorship
-Events and Festivals organization

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“An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.”

— David Attenborough