Author & Filmmaker

Founder of the Green World Campaign, Marc advances global ecosystem restoration through holistic approaches like agroforestry, regenerative enterprises, and innovative initiatives such as complementary currencies and blockchain-based “treeconomy” models. His work exemplifies the intersection of environmental restoration, community development, and media-driven advocacy, making him a pioneer in the regenerative movement.

Global Evergreening Alliance and Global Restoration Collaborative

Phoebe is regularly contributing to global restoration efforts as well as her regular participation and collaboration with the Global Earth Repair Convergence. She has also been involved with putting on environmental film screenings with our organization here in on the Olympic Peninsula. In concert with her husband John Bowey, she has produced a series of powerful climate restoration films.

Buckminster Fuller Institute

Stuart has experience in finance, regenerative design, and systems thinking. As the executive director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute and founding convener of the Regenerative Communities Network, he has galvanized countless organizations, events, and sustainable efforts.

 Author, Cooling the Climate

A former eco-tourism operator turned Earth protector, Rob focuses on strategic interventions like growing a “Great Green Wall” for the Amazon to restore the biotic pump functions and revitalize ecosystems. His work emphasizes the urgent need to foster a new ecological civilization and collective consciousness to ensure a sustainable future for all life.

United Earth Networks

Richard is a producer specializing in concerts and festivals with causes like world peace, human rights, and environmental protection. A pioneer in communication technologies, he has simulcasted landmark events globally, bridging cultural divides. With connections to leaders, artists, and sponsors, Lukens creates transformative live experiences that foster understanding and connection.

Wisdom Weavers of the World and Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways

Based in Alaska, serving as the indigenous coordinator and advisor for this event, Ilarion is continuing his role from the first conference and online summit. His wise words and dynamic presence infuse events and meetings with a jovial spirit, reflecting his core message of centering our consciousness in the heart.

Buckminster Fuller Institute

As a General Partner at Planet Positive Ventures, George champions innovative investments and technologies that foster sustainability and align humanity with nature. Through his work with the Buckminster Fuller Institute and Project Kaisei, he integrates ecological restoration with community and global solutions.

Global Earth Repair Foundation

Michael Pilarski is a farmer, author, educator and advocate for Earth repair. He is overall coordinator for this event and founder of the Friends of the Trees Society (1978) and the Global Earth Repair Foundation (2019). Michael has been a regenerative farmer since 1972 and permaculture design course teacher since 1988.  He has organized over 100 large, grassroots gatherings since 1974, as well as hundreds more community events and workshops. His events have a reputation for being meaningful and fun.

Mitch.earth

Mitch is an Earth systems scientist, software developer, meteorological data scientist, and organic farmer with experience in regenerative organizing and permaculture. He is a regular and open collaborator with Earth restorers deploying innovative solutions.

Permaculture Action Network

Experienced in hosting Permaculture Action Days and deeply connected with youth movements. Currently coordinating Burners Without Borders, Ryan was instrumental in organizing the online Global Earth Repair Summit and will help coordinate the GERC 2 online program.

EcoRestoration Alliance

Founder of the EcoRestoration Alliance, connecting with many individuals and organizations in the restoration community. Jon was a major participant and collaborator in the 2022 Global Earth Repair Summit, and his support has been invaluable.