Planet Regeneration – The Book

PLANET REGENERATION is a book created by the Free Spirit Foundation, an Actor and a Partner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. This book, intended for the general public, brings together over a hundred experts from around the world who share their experiences, visions, best practices, and recommendations on the restoration of forests, oceans, coral reefs, rivers, lakes, agricultural lands, and more. Oceanographers, scientists, indigenous leaders, engineers, economists, biologists, and artists share their knowledge in this unique work, aiming to inspire and accelerate the global movement for ecosystem restoration.

The book aims to inspire civil society, private enterprises, NGOs, and governments to join the global movement for the benefit of the planet and future generations.

This extraordinary publication brings together over 100 esteemed experts in the field of ecosystem restoration from across the globe. Our book is a heartfelt endeavor to raise awareness and ignite action towards the restoration of our planet’s precious natural habitats, including forests, oceans, lakes, mountains, rivers, and more. Through the collective wisdom and expertise of these restoration champions, we aim to shed light on the pressing need for environmental rejuvenation and inspire individuals, organizations, and governments to take part in this crucial mission. With captivating narratives, insightful research, and practical recommendations, « Nature’s Revival » serves as a powerful resource to guide us in safeguarding and revitalizing the ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Our book « PLANET REGENERATION » is a remarkable collaborative effort brought to life by a diverse group of over 100 passionate co-authors. Each co-author is an esteemed expert in their respective field, ranging from ecologists and conservationists to marine biologists, foresters, geologists, climatologists, and more. Their collective expertise and deep commitment to ecosystem restoration form the foundation of this transformative work. With their invaluable contributions, we have woven together a tapestry of knowledge, experience, and innovative approaches to inspire change and catalyze action. The co-authors’ unwavering dedication to the restoration and preservation of nature’s wonders shines through the pages of our book, making it an indispensable resource for anyone who shares the common goal of preserving our planet’s precious ecosystems. Together, their voices resonate with urgency, hope, and a resolute determination to heal and protect the Earth for generations to come.

• Ousseynou Ndoye – PhD  Agricultural and Forest Economist, AFR100 Regional Coordinator for West and Central Africa
• Sheryl Quail – PhD AFR100 Monitoring
• Meseret Shiferaw – AFR100 Regional Coordinator for East and Southern Africa
• Benjamin Akobundu – AFR100 Lead
• Zodidi Sivetshe – AFR100 Technical Focal Point
• Diana Mawoko – AFR100 Secretariat/World Resources Institute
• Edith Maboumba – AFR100 Secretariat
• Ruby Moran – EcoLearning Together
• Griffin Greenberg – EcoLearning Together
• Lori Yang – EcoLearning Together
• Sanjana Satagopan – EcoLearning Together
• Annika Chan – EcoLearning Together
• Gabriel Seghezzo – Agronomist and Beekeeper. Executive Secretary of Semiarid Platform, Strategic Coordinator of Management and Institutional Relations of FUNDAPAZ and board member of FUNDAPAZ
• Esther Martins – Cultural Manager. Master in Education, Culture and Semi-arid Territories, Project Coordinator of the Semiarid Platform
• Ismael Merlos – Director of Territorial Development of FUNDE, and Member of the governance board of the Semiarid Platform
• Robin L. Chazdon – Principal Consultant, Forestoration International LLC
• Christine Milne – AO Convenor, Lake Pedder
• Tabatha Badger – Campaign Director, Lake Pedder
• Margaux Hein – MER Research and Consulting, International CoralReef Initiative
• Andrew Baker – University of Miami, International CoralReef Initiative
• Jennifer Loder – Great Barrier Reef Foundation, International CoralReef Initiative
• Cedric Robillot – Great Barrier Reef Foundation, International CoralReef Initiative
• Apri Susanto – Program Coordinator, Coasts and Deltas at Wetlands International Indonesia

• Jennifer Moore – Mission Iconic Reef, International CoralReef Initiative
• Gabriela Arakaki – co-founder of formigas-de-embaúba
• Julia Cansado – student at FAUUSP and researcher at MapBiomas
• Mayumi Hirye – researcher at MapBiomas
• Sheila Ceccon – co-founder of formigas-de-embaúba
• Talita Micheleti – PhD candidate at FAUUSP and researcher at MapBiomas
• Amélie Carraut – Marine biologist, The Coral Planters
• Martin Cambolin – Intern in scientific research, The Coral Planters
• Sebastien Stradal – co-founder of The Coral Planters
• Cassiopea Carrier Doneys – MEnv + MSc, Director at Takata Research Center, Marine Resilience & Sustainability Center
• Nadia Sandoval Laurrabaquio Alvarado – PhD, Marine-Coastal Project Supervisor at Takata Research Center, Marine Resilience & Sustainability Center
• Itzel Zamora-Vilchis – PhD, Marine-Coastal Project Supervisor at Takata Research Center, Marine Resilience & Sustainability Center
• Misha Teasdale – Greenpop
• Monica Chiffoleau – Procoreef
• Olga Lucia Caro – Procoreef
• Fabio Gomez – Procoreef
• Julian Bernal – Procoreef
• Tom Moore – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), International Coral Reef Initiative
• Maxine Newlands – James Cook University, International Coral Reef Initiative
• Tali Vardi – Coral Restoration Consortium, International Coral Reef Initiative
• David Wachenfeld – Australian Institute of Marine Science, International Coral Reef Initiative
• Francis Staub – International Coral Reef Initiative, Blue Pangolin Consulting
• Thomas Dallison – International Coral Reef Initiative, Blue Pangolin Consulting, International CoralReef Initiative