Seeding Regeneration - October Newsletter
Turning Kenyan desert into green - NARA , Ma Earth Regenerators
Kia ora,
Welcome to the Biome Newsletter, October edition - featuring updates from our Giftees & local ecosystem.
This month, we’re spotlighting Ma Earth Grants Round 2 - distributing $200,000 in total matching funds to 30 regenerative land projects around the world.
In a time of global conflict, corporate destruction of nature, large scale natural disasters, and mass displacement of people and wildlife - this collection of community stewardship projects are a beacon of hope for future generations.
Hosting a range of initiatives turning deserts into green (above), restoring soil, revitalising water ecosystems, and providing learning opportunities for youth in nature, these groups are collectively campaigning for funds unlocked through community quadratic crowdfunding on Gitcoin.
Learn more about this grant round and how you can contribute below.
We hope you enjoy this month’s collection of inspiring projects from our global ecosystem.
Ngā mihi aroha
- Biome Trust
Giftee Updates
Ma Earth Grants Round 2 is live, distributing $200,000 in total matching funds to 30 regenerative land projects. More
Mangaroa Farms has their annual November Open Day coming up 23rd Nov, featuring garden tours, farm workshops, local food & more. Register
Papawhakaritorito Trust led a delegation of Mana Wāhine to Navdanya in North India to present the Mana Wāhine Declaration for Hineahuone. More
Rewiring Aotearoa ‘Electric Homes’ report shows household electrification can save Kiwis money and significantly reduce emissions. More
Kōanga Institute is fundraising Grain Grow Out, to help preserve essential knowledge, culture, biodiversity & food for a more sustainable future. Donate
Mangaroa Farms has teamed up with Eco-Index to create a custom map for ecosystem reconstruction. More
Learning Environment has just completed their Hua Parakore Māori Organics Verification after 3 years in the maara. More
Happen Films latest short film, Flute Making and Human Making is a meditation on the similarities to be found between two unlikely things. More
Learning Environment is hosting a weekly Potting Up Party, at their Native Plant Nursery at Pīwaiwaka Farm. Join
Inspiring Stories has released Back Tomorrow - a crowdfunding campaign backing young people building a better tomorrow for Aotearoa. Donate
Toru Education is showcasing a range of local events, including a monthly permaculture trail, bushcraft, breadmaking & no-stress gardening. More
Tiwaiwaka’s Pa Ropata / Rob McGowan shares kōrero about the importance of Mauri [life force] - by writer Māori Marsden. More
Local Futures is hosting a video and podcast series featuring cutting-edge thinkers, writers, movement-builders and activists from across the world. View Episodes
One Earth at Climate Week 2024: Key takeaways and event highlights from driving meaningful action on climate and nature. More
Climate Emergency Fund is supporting thousands of ordinary people leading non-violent, peaceful, and disruptive campaigns for the survival of our planet. More
Earth Law Center has released an award winning short film entitled Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests. More
Additional News
Sustainable Coastlines teams up with NZ Artist Erin Forsyth to call out some of the most common litter items found on NZ beaches. More
Bioneers features an online course: Regenerative Agriculture, Nourishing the Soil, Healing the Planet taught by a wide range of farmers, scientists, educators, activists & authors. More
Predator Free NZ highlights 5 facts about Ferrets - adept hunters of NZ’s native birds & lizards. More
Permadynamics SAPP Syntropic Agroforestry and Permaculture Planner is out now. More
Matthew Monahan guides first time web3 users on how to setup a wallet and get onchain. More
“To cherish what remains of the earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.”
