Rooted to Earth

En el cierre de la primera temporada de Rooted to Earth hablamos con Jerónimo Romero, co-director de Regeneration Academy, en la finca La Junquera (Murcia, España). Este lugar combina producción agrícola, formación, investigación y regeneración comunitaria. Jerónimo comparte cómo La Junquera se ha convertido en un espacio vivo para experimentar, aprender y crear proyectos a largo plazo. Desde el m...

In this 11th episode of #RtE, we talked with Concha Salguero, second president of Landcare Europe, a network dedicated to fostering biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and quality of life in European landscapes. Their mission is to preserve and restore biodiversity in cultural landscapes, recognizing that local communities are crucial for maintaining a healthy environment and rural communities as...

En este episodio especial de Rooted to Earth, hablamos con David López—investigador, educador, guía local y una persona profundamente conectada con los paisajes del noroeste de Murcia (España). Es el primer episodio grabado en español, filmado en nuestro nuevo estudio, y completamente subtitulado en inglés. David nos acompaña para reflexionar sobre su trabajo en la campaña de muestreo de suelos de...

Sheila Darmos, co-founder of The Southern Lights , shares her journey from inheriting one of Greece’s first organic farms to leading systemic rural transformation. We discuss the role of peer-to-peer learning, agroforestry, and the need for holistic bioregional transitions in regenerative agriculture. Tune in for a conversation on resilience, collaboration, and working with nature. You can find mo...

In this episode, we talk with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. Philippe shares his personal journey into regenerative practices, which began when he and friends purchased an abandoned village in Portugal, inadvertently becoming stewards of the land. This sparked a year-long pilgrimage visiting regenerative farms across Western Europe, ultimately leading to the creation of Climate Fa...

In this episode of Rooted to Earth , we speak with Niranjana Balram Menon , Program Manager at Metabolic Ventures, about how entrepreneurship can drive systemic change towards a sustainable and regenerative economy. Metabolic Ventures challenges the traditional model of entrepreneurship by focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. Niranjana explains how shifting to a systems-thinking appr...

In this episode, Rob Smith, former BBC journalist and current host of Kent Wildlife Trust's "Talk on the Wild Side" podcast, shares his journey from mainstream news to environmental storytelling. With over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism, Rob brings a unique perspective to how we communicate environmental changes and challenges.

In this episode of Rooted to Earth, we talk to Clara Johannpeter, Chief Operational Officer of Agroforestree. With a deep commitment to environmental and social impact, Clara shares her journey of fostering cooperation between small farmers, businesses, and communities to regenerate Brazil’s landscapes.

In Episode 4 of Rooted to Earth, we’re joined by John Gilliland, a sixth-generation farmer and advocate for sustainable agriculture with a legacy in policy, academia, and innovation. Recently appointed to the EU’s Soil Mission Board and serving as an advisor to the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, John brings a broad perspective to his mission of creating resilient, regenerative...

Join us on this third Rooted to Earth's episode as we talk with Florence Arsonneau, Director of FiBL France, on how FiBL works with farmers directly on their land, engaging in applied research that combines scientific rigour with real-world practices. Listen in to discover how FiBL France contributes to knowledge transfer, providing farmers with research-backed solutions that foster resilience in...

In this second episode of Rooted to Earth , we speak with Dr. Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner, a pioneering eco-science entrepreneur and founder of Afforest4Future. Renowned for her efforts in desert greening and afforestation, Vesela is committed to turning degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Her mission centers on knowledge transfer and education, empowering communities to understand and com...

With a background in acting, education, and financial consulting, Christiana Gardikioti—founder & CEO of Meraki People—envisions a "bio-economy" that bridges scientific knowledge with daily life. Her mission is to reconnect people with nature and transform abandoned Greek villages into hubs of sustainable living, community resilience, and environmental stewardship. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Follow us on Linke...

Welcome to Rooted to Earth, a podcast by SAE-INNOVA. This is a space for real conversations— from farmers and scientists to community leaders and innovators—each of them working to bring nature back into balance. Developing practical solutions, bridging the gap between science and practice, and putting people at the heart of these changes.