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Building on the electrifying energy of #TheEarthshotPrizeAwards this week, we are excited to welcome The Earthshot Prize Finalists and Winners from 2021-23 in the 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 and 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 category to Restor. 🏆 Here is the growing list of Earthshots on Restor: 1. Acción Andina: Working across South America to protect native High Andean forest ecosystems. 2. Kheyti: Enabling smallholder farmers with a low-cost farming solution called ‘Greenhouse-in-a-Box’ 3. Coral Vita: Restoring our world's dying coral reefs 4. FONAFIFO: Restoring Costa Rica's vast forests and biodiversity with Payment for Ecosystem plan 5. Belterra Agroforestry: Restoring forests in Brazil through regenerative agricultural practices 6. Freetown City Council: Combining community stewardship and digital tools, leading a grassroots movement for tree preservation in Sierra Leone 7. The Pole Pole Foundation: Protecting the critically endangered Eastern Lowland Gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo Explore these projects and their impact with scientific insights: https://lnkd.in/dG_imvEC #ThisisRestor #EarthshotPrize #EarthshotCapeTown Thomas W. Crowther | Thomas Elliott | Irene Suarez Perez

The Indian Himalayas are celebrated for their majestic landscapes and ecological significance. But it now faces formidable environmental challenges from the ongoing climate crisis. Amidst the challenges are also nature stewards striving to protect and reverse the degradation. Surya-Kunj, a 71-acre eco-restoration site established in 1992 shows us the power of restoration. By leveraging community engagement, they are transforming barren land into thriving and biodiverse landscapes. Latest article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eeeQfqKD Written by ➡️ Aditi Mishra, Regional Engagement Lead at Restor

Imagine walking from your city office straight into a lush pocket forest, the air filled with the scent of wildflowers and the sounds of birds. This is the future SUGi envisions—a world where cities aren’t just gray concrete, but vibrant ecosystems, in total harmony with nature. 🌳 This month, we bring to you another impactful story from our Restor community. In our recent conversation with Elise Van Middelem, founder and CEO of SUGi, we learned about the transformative potential of pocket forests in urban spaces, inspired by the Miyawaki Method. Elise’s vision illuminates possibilities for restoring nature with Miyawaki forests that can b͟o͟o͟s͟t͟ ͟b͟i͟o͟d͟i͟v͟e͟r͟s͟i͟t͟y͟,͟ ͟r͟e͟d͟u͟c͟e͟ ͟u͟r͟b͟a͟n͟ ͟h͟e͟a͟t͟,͟ ͟a͟n͟d͟ ͟c͟r͟e͟a͟t͟e͟ ͟h͟e͟a͟l͟t͟h͟i͟e͟r͟ ͟e͟n͟v͟i͟r͟o͟n͟m͟e͟n͟t͟s͟ ͟f͟o͟r͟ ͟c͟o͟m͟m͟u͟n͟i͟t͟i͟e͟s͟. Read the full story (3 mins) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5WGTNGU #ThisisRestor #RestorStories

Last month, our global team gathered in Lucca, Italy, for a week of connection, collaboration, and big ideas. Each of us takes huge pride in the mission of Restor, and this retreat was all about building on that passion. We spent our days in insightful workshops, focused on improving the platform for our community and planning for 2025. Evenings were filled with laughter, mountain hikes, and great food. Here’s a group photo from our last evening together—closing out an inspiring retreat with gratitude, ambition, and excitement for what’s ahead! 🌄✨ #TeamRestor #AnnualRetreat2024

Excited to announce that the #SEED Biocomplexity Index was launched at the COP16 Colombia this week. It is the first metric to account for biodiversity across the ecosystem, species and genetic levels, and the only one to include microbes, working to capture the full biological complexity (biocomplexity) of nature. SEED is currently in its beta development phase with our science partner, Crowther Lab | ETH Zurich. The ultimate goal is for it to be accessible to all Restor users, with the mission to democratize access to information. You can become an early adopter of SEED and understand the impact of your nature portfolio by joining Restor’s Launch Partner program. Reach out to ian.brettell@usys.ethz.ch. #COP16 #NatureFinance #NatureTech

At #COP16, we introduced our #SEED Biocomplexity Index – the first metric of its kind to measure nature's full complexity. But… what exactly is #biocomplexity? And how can it help us – scientists, practitioners, businesses, community leaders, policymakers – make better decisions and take more effective action to protect and restore nature for people and planet?

At #COP16 in Colombia, leaders from around the world call for ‘a year of united action on climate, nature and food’. In a letter to President Petro of Colombia and President Lula of Brazil, a group of leaders – representing business, finance, science, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and youth – have announced their support for the COP16 and COP30 Presidents to mobilize actors globally in a year of united action from Cali to Belém. With leadership from Colombia and Brazil, signatories point to the next 12 months as a historic opportunity for the world to: 🌎 Strengthen national climate and biodiversity plans 🌿 Scale up investment for nature and food systems transformation 🗣️ Support the inclusive participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities As governments approach the February 2025 deadline to submit updated NDCs, signatories write that "we can make ‘peace with nature’ the principle that gives shape to these national climate action plans.“ Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/eCM8UtQq Signatories include: Thomas W. Crowther Prof. of Ecology at ETH Zurich and Founder of Restor Thomas Elliott CEO of Restor #ProtectWhatWeLove #WithNature

Nature underpins the health of the planet and the well-being of all who inhabit it. To build a sustainable future on this planet, we must begin to understand, value, and celebrate nature in all its complexity. This is exactly what the #SEED Index is setting out to do. Yesterday at 🌎 #COP16 in Colombia, Crowther Lab | ETH Zurich, Restor's scientific partner, introduced the SEED Biocomplexity Index – a groundbreaking new tool developed by scientists that provides a standardized measurement of the state of nature for any terrestrial pixel on Earth. Here’s what you need to know about 🌎 #COP16 and Restor's agenda in it in less than a minute ⬇️ More info: https://lnkd.in/e5BNb94S Become an early adopter! SEED is currently in its beta phase, welcoming a select group to pilot and help co-develop the tool. Get in touch – ian.brettell@usys.ethz.ch Thomas Elliott | Thomas W. Crowther | Irene Suarez Perez | Ian Brettell | Eoin Murray

The biodiversity space is incredibly complex, which makes it challenging to define and track accurately. This complexity often leads to misunderstandings about what nature truly is and what restoration means. To address this, we're collaborating with a global network of ecologists to distill thousands of biodiversity datasets—from genetic diversity to ecosystem structures—into a single metric that captures each site’s ‘biocomplexity.’ This is what the #SEED Index aims to achieve. 📹 Watch Thomas W. Crowther in conversation with Ma Earth as they discuss how our financial and political systems need to value the whole of nature, not just parts. When we support nature in its entirety for the well-being of local communities, we move toward a future where people and nature thrive together.

Food, environment, and climate are all interconnected. Small-scale farmers, with the proper support, offer us tremendous hope for a resilient planet. We're happy to reshare the latest documentary 'Roots of Renewel' by Sustainable Harvest International where Florence Reed sheds light on the critical role of smallholder farmers in sustainable agriculture and their impact on local food systems. The farmers, guided by the principles of agroecology, are feeding their communities and playing a critical role in healing the planet, playing a key role in reversing environmental degradation and ensuring a sustainable future. As Thomas W. Crowther says, 'Local communities hold our greatest opportunity for hope. By redistributing the wealth and supporting the local land stewards can help us find sustainable options that help build a world where we can all thrive.'