TED Talks Daily A bold plan to rewild the Earth — at massive scale | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins
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Sep 20, 2024 Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, a renowned conservationist and former CEO of Patagonia, passionately advocates for the rewilding of Earth. She shares her transformative journey from corporate life to creating vast conservation parks in South America with her late husband. Highlighting the urgent need to combat species extinction, she reveals plans to connect these parks into massive wildlife corridors. Kristine emphasizes that rewilding begins with a shift in our mindsets, inspiring listeners to reconnect with nature for a healthier planet.
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Nature's Decline
- Humans are witnessing the decimation of wild nature globally.
- Expanding human footprint shrinks habitats, reduces wildlife, raises temperatures, and harms communities.
Act for Nature
- Act to counter despair and environmental destruction.
- Join the rewilding movement by giving nature space to heal and restore species.
From Business to Conservation
- Kristine and Doug Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, acquiring over two million acres.
- They donated these lands as national parks after working with communities and governments.