PARTNER
John D. Liu
John D. Liu is a visionary filmmaker, journalist, and thought leader dedicated to restoring ecosystems and their communities. His work illustrates the transformative power of ecosystem restoration.
Partner Type
Thought leader
Location
Global
Funded Since
2019
Total Amount Funded
$210,000
WHO
About John D. Liu?
John D. Liu is renowned for his global advocacy and practical work in ecosystem restoration. As a filmmaker and journalist, he documented the restoration of degraded landscapes, demonstrating that revitalising the earth’s ecosystems is both achievable and essential. His efforts mobilised communities worldwide to engage in large-scale restoration projects, turning barren lands into thriving ecosystems.
Contribution
How John D. Liu builds regenerative foodsystems
John D. Liu’s work and compelling narratives and films demonstrate the transformative potential of ecosystem restoration, motivating people to take action.
Through his impactful storytelling and documentaries, John inspires individuals and policymakers to support sustainable land management and agricultural practices.
John’s global advocacy and the establishment of Ecosystem Restoration Camps mobilise collective efforts towards large-scale ecosystem restoration.
With Mustardseed Trust’s support, John D. Liu has achieved significant milestones in ecosystem restoration. The funding has enabled him to conduct keynotes, develop community restoration projects, and initiate the “Friends of The Ecosystem Restoration Movement.” These initiatives have expanded his impact, spreading awareness and mobilizing resources for global restoration efforts.
Workshops and training sessions led by John provide hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture,
enabling communities to improve their local food systems. John D. Liu’s impactful work showcases the possibility of turning degraded lands into vibrant ecosystems. His inspiring leadership and practical solutions have rallied communities globally to restore the earth, enhancing biodiversity and food security.
245,000+
views at the 2023 People’s Food Summit.
180+
hectare restoration centre in Somalia supported
20,000+
individuals engaged in restoration activities
How John D. Liu builds a world of care
Healthy eco-systems
Storytelling that promotes healthy ecosystems
Partnership
Enabling a collaborative world through restoration narratives
New money systems
Valuing ecological health through a new economic paradigm