Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature

PRAISE FOR GENERATION RESTORATION “An urgent and eloquent call to rebuild our bond with nature, and reimagine a thriving future grounded in reciprocity, resilience, and respect.”—DAME CHRISTIANA FIGUERES, Founding Partner, Global Optimism “As this pathbreaking book shows with one inspiring case after another, nature has extraordinary resilience if we give it some room, and sometimes a nudge.”—BILL McKIBBEN, Author of Here Comes the Sun “Whether you’re an environmental advocate, a business leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of our planet, this book will move you to be part of the generation that helps restore our Earth’s abundance and resilience.”—MARC BENIOFF, Chair and CEO, Salesforce “Generation Restoration reminds us that we are part of nature, not above it. It invites us to listen to Indigenous voices, learn from their wisdom, and walk a path of true restoration. For anyone seeking to heal our relationship with Mother Earth, this book is an essential guide—one that inspires both reflection and action.”—CONSTANTINO AUCCA CHUTAS, President of Acción Andina and Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN) “With humility and heart, Tim invites us to imagine what’s possible when we come together to heal the world we love—and offers a vision for how we get there.”—JENNIFER MORRIS, CEO, The Nature Conservancy Discover and define a new relationship between humanity and nature In Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, Tim Christophersen, delivers a clarion call for a new kind of global ecological literacy. You'll discover how we can reset our relationship with nature, conceiving of ourselves as an integral part of it, rather than apart from it. The book explains how we can change the way we interact with the world around us and rapidly increase the effectiveness of all “green” initiatives. It's filled with stories and case studies of environmental success stories and failures from around the globe. Inside the book: A recipe for a simple—but profound—shift in the way we view nature and the role of human beings within it How to resist the impulses towards doom and despair and choose hope instead The lessons we can learn from Indigenous peoples around the world, who understand important and obvious lessons about nature that have escaped other societies Perfect for anyone interested in the future of our planet and our species, Generation Restoration is an inspiring and eye-opening discussion of an issue that's critical to all our survival and wellbeing.

Pagina's: 304, Editie: Eerste editie, Hardcover, Wiley John + Sons