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Since October 2014, Earth Company has been unwavering in its ambition to forge regenerative futures—where both society and the environment thrive. More individuals are embracing this new paradigm, making commitments, and taking actions, recognizing that it embodies a much more harmonious way of existence, particularly in the face of critical social and environmental challenges.
Over the past decade, Earth Company—through its Impact Heroes and Impact Academy programs, as well as its eco-hotel Mana—has actively championed the call for urgent pursuit of regenerative futures, surpassing mere “sustainability”. These initiatives have been instrumental in nurturing changemakers, and inspiring them to embrace the principles of regeneration. By serving as a hub for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation, we are cultivating a community dedicated to creating net-positive, and lasting, change.
Reflecting on a traditional African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together” we recognize the power of collective action. It is a testament to the idea that the synergy of our collective commitments to a regenerative world, possesses the strength to amplify and sustain our net-positive impact on the world.
As we express our gratitude for the journey so far, we hope you will join us to regenerate our world!
The sound of ’10th Anniversary’ feels surreal. A quarter of our lives have been dedicated to Earth Company. A decade feels like a fleeting moment—like a storm passing by.
In the fleeting storm of a decade, Earth Company has grown incredibly from just the two of us to a global team of 60. Based in two geographies (Japan and Bali) our programs have delivered support to 2.75 million people in 8 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. We’ve provided sustainability training to 10,000 next generation changemakers from 24 countries. Not to mention our eco-hotel (turning 5 this year!) has also welcomed guests from 54 countries to a regenerative living experience.
While we celebrate and are grateful for all of what we accomplished, we realize that we must progress even quicker for the sake of the Earth and society in large.
The United Nations has dedicated 2021-2030 as the ‘UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration’, allocating significant resources to the regeneration of the Earth’s ecosystems. Our future will largely be determined in these 10 years. The time to act is now.
First, we need to end the vicious degenerative cycle involving our unhealthy minds and bodies, unhealthy societies, and unhealthy natural environments – a cycle tormenting humanity and the planet. A path from degeneration towards regeneration is not only possible but also necessary for our survival.
“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”
During this pivotal decade, we hope to expand our horizons and build long-lasting collaborations that will accelerate the net-positive impact we will have on this world.
"If not now, when? If not you, who?”
Let’s embark on this next challenge together. To renew our actions, to restore hope in the world, and regenerate our future!
– Aska & Tomo Hamakawa, Co-Founders of Earth Company
Let us, hand-in-hand, make meaningful impact for generations to come.
What does it mean to be regenerative? Where can I start? How can I contribute to a regenerative world? What even is “regeneration”? Being regenerative does not have to be intense, and we invite you to take part in this learning journey with us.
Follow us on Instagram, as we learn about what steps we can collectively take to be regenerators.
Mana is also celebrating it's 5th anniversary! And we invite you to join in on the '5 Days of Regeneration' event from 27 - 31 August 2024.
This special event is not just about reflecting on our journey but also about embarking on a regenerative journey within ourselves. We believe that humans—as part of nature itself—plays a significant part in creating a regenerative world. This event will focus on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, with activities designed to reconnect you with nature and your inner self.
Join us for this unique celebration and help us take the next steps toward a more sustainable future—together.
As a value-creation organization, Earth Company actively seeks support from individuals, companies, and/or organizations that share our vision and want to regenerative futures—together.
We would love to discuss ways we can collaborate, so please feel free to reach out to us.
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