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SUMMARY:Green Futures, Innovation & Indigenous Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Us! Green Futures at the Science Summit during the United Nations 4th International Conference on Financing for  Development\n(Ff4D) July 4\nJoin Us by clicking here bit.ly/3GiuRWR\nEqually here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312100719?pwd=7rJgPQobXSDUlRr9nZbdj8hUhFBQI9.1\nEvent Title: Green Futures, Innovation & Indigenous Systems Change\nOccasion: United Nations 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\nDate & Time: July 4, 2025 | 8 – 10 AM EST\nLocation: ZOOM (University of Sevilla, Seville, Spain)\nHosted by: The Regeneration Generation, Shakti Regeneration Institute, Open Origin, Science Summit New York\n\nSession Overview\nThis high-level convening brings together multigenerational global thought leaders and innovators to explore new paradigms for planetary healing and sustainable economic growth. Rooted in ancient wisdom and future-facing innovation, the session uplifts collaborative models that bridge ecological regeneration, decentralized technology, clean energy, and inclusive governance.\nAt a time when the planet faces intersecting crises—climate collapse, biodiversity loss, and systemic inequality—this gathering of visionary leaders will catalyze new approaches to economic systems change rooted in justice, circularity, and community resilience. Through insights and a dynamic multi-stakeholder panel, this session will uplift actionable pathways for green transition financing, nature-based solutions, and technological innovations aligned with the intelligence of Earth’s living systems.\nFrom the Amazon to green ammonia, sustainable AI to global youth activism, we spotlight scalable solutions that center reciprocity, collaborative innovation, and ecological intelligence.\nFramed by the metaphor of the “Tree of Knowledge,” the session empowers leaders, innovators, and guardians restoring balance between people, planet, and prosperity.\n \n🎯 Objectives\n\nExplore innovative financing models for regenerative development and Indigenous-led solutions.\nElevate perspectives from climate innovators, finance experts, and traditional leaders.\nMobilize partnerships and policy action ahead of COP30 and the 2025 SDG Summit.\nDiscuss the role of green bonds, AI, and clean energy in transforming economic systems.\n\n.\nAgenda (EST zone)\nModerated by Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri\n8:00 AM – Invocation from the Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo\n\nGovernor Justo Juajibioy, Taita of the Kamensta Cabilo, Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo, Colombia\nIndigenous worldview and spiritual grounding for ecological regeneration and bio-cultural economy – and project finance needs. With Diego Sunshine, Co-Founder, Unify Earth – Blockchain and DAO models for Earth-backed economies\n\n8:12 AM – Opening Remarks & Framing\n\nIndrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Founder, Shakti Regeneration Institute & Open Origin\n“The Tree of Knowledge” as a metaphor for systems healing, economic rebalance, and the invitation to be the Regeneration Generation.\n\n8:24 AM – Spotlight 1: Climate Media & Digital Movement Mobilizing\n\nIngmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don’t Have Time, Media and digital movements to accelerate climate accountability\n\n8:36 AM – Spotlight 2: Indigenous-Led R&D – BioKulture Design Systems Transformation\n\nWarīNkwī Flores, Founder & PI, BioKulture Regionality Systems, Trustee of Kara & Kichwa Social-Ecological Futures\n\n8:48 AM – Spotlight 3: Soil & Carbon Solutions\n\nSunrit Panda & Emma Limor, Co-Founders, Nirvana Carbon Solutions\n\n9:00 AM – Spotlight 4: \nFueling the Future with Clean Energy\n\nWesley Powell, CEO & Founder, Open Origin, Building Energy Catalyst Cities: how radical collaboration, green ammonia and next-gen infrastructure can deliver on the promise of climate-positive economies\n\n9:12 AM – Panel 1: Roundtable Dialogue: Scaling Regeneration—From Pilots to Policy\nAn interactive roundtable with all speakers addressing:\n\nScaling nature-based economies and sovereign technologies\nIntegrating Indigenous governance into global systems change\nMobilizing youth, faith, and science coalitions\nNext steps for public-private partnership and investment alignment\n\n9:40 AM – Roundtable Dialogue: Concluding Remarks\n\nOyéoussi Charles BALOGOUN, UNCCD United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD Objectives Advocacy, 1st Program Manager.\nJose Manuel Sauna Mamatacan Kogui, Leader of the Special Safeguarding Plan on the ancestral knowledge system of the four indigenous peoples of Sierra Nevada de Gonawindua\n Eric Montgomery,Anthropologist, Center for Peace & Conflict, Michigan State University, African diviner\nMelissa Lahti, Founder New Moon\n\n9:50 AM – Closing Reflections & Call to Action\n\nIndrani Pal-Chaudhuri\nFinal reflection: What would it mean to truly be the Regeneration Generation?\n\n10:00 AM – End of Session\n.\nConvener\n\nIndrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Futurist, Founder, Filmmaker, The Regeneration Generation & Open Origin\n.\nFeatured Speakers\n\nGovernor Justo Juajibioy, Taita of the Kamensta Cabilo, Sibundoy Valley, Colombia, Diego Sunshine, Co-Founder, Unify Earth\nWarīNkwī Flores, Founder & Principal Investigator, BioKulture Regionality Systems\nIngmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don’t Have Time,world’s largest climate media platform\nOyéoussi Charles BALOGOUN, UNCCD, 1st Program Manager\nWesley Powell, CEO & Founder, Open Origin\nSunrit Panda & Emma Limor, Co-Founders, Nirvana Carbon Solutions\nJose Manuel Sauna Mamatacan Kogui, Leader of the Special Safeguarding Plan of ancestral knowledge\n\n.\nRoundtable Speakers\n\nMelissa Lahti,Founder Academy Award-winning New Moon\nBianca Nepales, DEI, Lionsgate\n Eric Montgomery, Anthropologist & African Diviner, Peace & Conflict, Michigan State University\nAstrid Tuuli Grace Determan, Founder, EPIC-Animals, Arctic Angels\n\n.\n.\nRegistration form\nPlease complete this form to register for the event. 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