TED Talks Daily Let's make the world wild again | Kristine Tompkins
May 29, 2020
Kristine Tompkins, an environmental activist and former CEO of Patagonia, shares her remarkable journey from corporate leader to dedicated conservationist. She emphasizes the urgent need to 'rewild' the Earth for our mutual survival. Tompkins discusses the establishment of vast national parks in South America and the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts. She paints a vivid picture of how reconnecting with nature and adopting ethical entrepreneurship can heal our planet, reminding us that our futures are intertwined.
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Family Ranch Loss
- Kristine Tompkins' family sold their ranch, causing a sense of displacement.
- This experience taught her the value of things is best understood through their absence.
Patagonia and Early Influences
- Tompkins worked with Yvon Chouinard, starting at Patagonia's inception and becoming CEO.
- She and her husband, Doug Tompkins, were influenced by 1960s social movements.
Shift to Conservation
- Doug Tompkins dedicated his later life to conservation, starting with Pumalene Park in Chile.
- The couple faced threats like industrial aquaculture and mining in the Patagonia region.