News - Regeneration International

Seeds of Change in Times of Crisis

07/07/2020

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations in the U.S. and Latin America that save, produce and sell seeds have seen a significant increase in the demand for native seeds. This new interest in seeds comes with great opportunities, but also some challenges.

Perspectives from Chad, Africa: COVID-19, Climate Change and Indigenous Knowledge

07/03/2020

REPUBLIC OF CHAD, Africa - While COVID-19 has forced most of…

A Vision for the Social and Ecological Regeneration of Mexico City’s Xochimilco Wetlands

06/03/2020

Humedalia, a Mexican organization that works for the conservation and restoration of the Mexican wetlands, focuses its work on the chinampas of Xochimilco. This project for regenerating the chinampas soil will provide the local community opportunities to increase family income and engage multiple generations, creating a space for the exchange of knowledge and experiences about ancestral farming techniques.

How Colombia’s Small Farmers Contribute to Resilience and Food Sovereignty in Post-Conflict and COVID-19 Pandemic Times

06/03/2020

Despite being politically marginalized, culturally undervalued and economically excluded, and despite experiencing greater difficulty accessing land than any other social group in the country, small farmers in Colombia, who represent 30 percent of the country's total population, produce 70 percent of the food consumed in the country.

Trails of Regeneration: Stemple Creek Ranch Survives COVID-19 by Selling Direct to Consumers

05/01/2020

“Trails of Regeneration” is covering the effects of COVID-19 and gathering stories from regenerative farmers, ranchers and ecosystem experts on how the world is rapidly changing and what it means for biodiversity and regenerative food, farming and land use.

Murder Most Foul: The Perps Behind COVID-19

04/30/2020

As our new reality sinks in, as we adjust to lockdowns and home schooling and long lines at grocery stores, as we look for ways to protect ourselves and our families—and as some grieve for lost loved ones—most of us are also seeking answers. Where did COVID-19 come from? And how can we prevent this from ever happening again?

Interview with Will Harris of White Oak Pastures

04/22/2020

Watch the video interview, or read the transcript below: Robb: Will…

Activists Share Powerful Stories at Bangkok Climate Meeting

03/11/2020

Days before the United Nations COP25 Climate Summit, Regeneration International took part in “The Inner Dimensions of Climate Change,” held at the UN building in Bangkok. The event gathered young environmental activists who came together with one common message: “If we want to reverse the current climate catastrophe, we must reconnect with nature.”

Grassroots Rising — A Call to Change the World

03/02/2020

In this interview, Ronnie Cummins, founder of the Organic Consumers Association, discusses his new book “Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a Green New Deal.”

Six Rules for Organizing a Grassroots Regeneration Revolution

02/29/2020

I believe we can shift the global conversation on food, farming, politics, health and climate from one of hopelessness to one of hope. I believe we can empower the grassroots to rise up and take action, both individually and collectively.

Agave Power: How a Revolutionary Agroforestry and Grazing System in Mexico Can Help Reverse Global Warming

01/20/2020

Agave plants and nitrogen-fixing trees densely intercropped and cultivated together have the capacity to draw down massive amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere and produce more above ground and below ground biomass (and animal fodder) on a continuous year-to-year basis than any other desert and semi-desert species. Ideal for arid and hot climates, agaves and their companion trees, once established, require little or no irrigation to survive and thrive, and are basically impervious to rising global temperatures and drought.

2020 Vision: A New Year’s Regeneration

01/03/2020

There is a practical, shovel-ready solution to our impasse, powered by a massive leap in grassroots consciousness, a youth-led climate movement and a 2020 ballot box revolution.

Letter from Santiago: Regeneration Now

12/17/2019

An intrepid band of North and South American farmers, food activists and climate campaigners, under the banner of Regeneration International, came together in the Chilean capital of Santiago to share experiences and ideas, and to develop a common strategy for reversing global warming and resolving the other burning issues that are pressing down on us.

Small-But-Mighty Delegation Carries the Regeneration International in Madrid

12/17/2019

Our Madrid delegation carried the Regeneration International banner at the official COP25 event, participating in official events, representing Regeneration International at the 4 per 1000 Initiative meeting and strengthening our network and partnerships. Though our Madrid delegation was small, Precious Phiri, steering committee member and director of our work in Africa, said it generated “amazing synergy” and was able to have a presence at all the right events and to serve as a bridge between the meetings in Chile and those in Madrid.

Constelación Semillas Agroecológicas: A Seed Takes Root in Argentina

12/17/2019

We have a conversation with Alex Edleson, director of Constelación Semillas Agroecológicas (Constellation Agroecological Seeds), an argentinean organization launched in 2019 that produces and sells organic, biodynamic and agroecological seeds.

Blog