Today, Michael Kristensen is here to discuss how the power of the consumer can drive impactful ecosystem restoration. He is the CEO and co-founder of Planet-A-Mor, a company that facilitates carbon reduction by planting trees in the Amazonian jungle.

A seasoned entrepreneur with decades of expertise, Michael has successfully launched and grown over 18 enterprises. Speaking to us from Denmark, he has applied his business development skills globally.

Michael's extensive experience uniquely qualifies him to speak on consumer power. Through Planet-A-Mor, he has seen how consumer demand for sustainability influences corporate behavior and market trends. His ability to translate consumer preferences into sustainable business strategies makes him an authority on the subject.

https://www.planet-a-mor.org/

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Today our guest at Reclaiming Earth is biodynamic farmer, André Tranquilini. André has managed Waltham Place, just outside London, since 2018 and has extensive experience as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher, and farmer. He co-founded the seed company Living Seeds in Portugal. Born in Brazil, he has managed farms in Brazil, Portugal, and the UK. An international lecturer and workshop leader on Biodynamic Agriculture, André is also a recognised biodynamic consultant by the Goetheanum in Switzerland.

https://www.walthamplace.com/

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Today at Reclaiming Earth, our guest is Jill Wagner. Jill is a global leader in establishing seed banks for large-scale reforestation projects, providing in-country training and infrastructure support. As the Director of the Joseph Rock Arboretum on Hawaii island, she oversees ecological restoration, teaches land management and reforestation, and trains global partners in seed banking.

With decades of experience in native ecosystem restoration, Jill has led projects for numerous organisations, including the State of Hawaii, the National Park Service, and The Nature Conservancy. She founded Future Forests Nursery and the Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank, dedicating her life to preserving biodiversity and supporting community-led forestry projects.

Jill works with international partners to create strong foundations for reforestation, emphasising biodiversity and sustainable practices. She fosters strategic partnerships to develop conservation strategies addressing gender equity and climate justice, with projects across South America, Africa, Central Asia, India, and the United States.

Jill's holistic approach to climate action promotes healthy ecosystems, economic development, and sustainability.

www.forestnursery.com

www.josephrockarboretum.org

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