Green Futures, Innovation & Indigenous Systems Change

Join Us! Green Futures at the Science Summit during the United Nations 4th International Conference on Financing for  Development
(Ff4D) July 4

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Event Title: Green Futures, Innovation & Indigenous Systems Change

Occasion: United Nations 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)

Date & Time: July 4, 2025 | 8 – 10 AM EST
Location: ZOOM (University of Sevilla, Seville, Spain)
Hosted by: The Regeneration Generation, Shakti Regeneration Institute, Open Origin, Science Summit New York

Session Overview

This 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.

At 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.

From the Amazon to green ammonia, sustainable AI to global youth activism, we spotlight scalable solutions that center reciprocity, collaborative innovation, and ecological intelligence.

Framed by the metaphor of the “Tree of Knowledge,” the session empowers leaders, innovators, and guardians restoring balance between people, planet, and prosperity.

🎯 Objectives

1. Explore innovative financing models for regenerative development and Indigenous-led solutions.
2. Elevate perspectives from climate innovators, finance experts, and traditional leaders.
3. Mobilize partnerships and policy action ahead of COP30 and the 2025 SDG Summit.
4. Discuss the role of green bonds, AI, and clean energy in transforming economic systems.

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Agenda (EST zone)

Moderated by Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri

8:00 AM – Invocation from the Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo

• Governor Justo Juajibioy, Taita of the Kamensta Cabilo, Sibundoy Valley, Putumayo, Colombia
  Indigenous 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

8:12 AM – Opening Remarks & Framing

• Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Founder, Shakti Regeneration Institute & Open Origin
  “The Tree of Knowledge” as a metaphor for systems healing, economic rebalance, and the invitation to be the Regeneration Generation.

8:24 AM – Spotlight 1: Climate Media & Digital Movement Mobilizing

• Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don’t Have Time, Media and digital movements to accelerate climate accountability

8:36 AM – Spotlight 2: Indigenous-Led R&D – BioKulture Design Systems Transformation

• WarīNkwī Flores, Founder & PI, BioKulture Regionality Systems, Trustee of Kara & Kichwa Social-Ecological Futures

8:48 AM – Spotlight 3: Soil & Carbon Solutions

• Sunrit Panda & Emma Limor, Co-Founders, Nirvana Carbon Solutions

9:00 AM – Spotlight 4: 

Fueling the Future with Clean Energy

• Wesley 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

9:12 AM – Panel 1: Roundtable Dialogue: Scaling Regeneration—From Pilots to Policy

An interactive roundtable with all speakers addressing:

• Scaling nature-based economies and sovereign technologies
• Integrating Indigenous governance into global systems change
• Mobilizing youth, faith, and science coalitions
• Next steps for public-private partnership and investment alignment

9:40 AM – Roundtable Dialogue: Concluding Remarks

• Oyéoussi Charles BALOGOUN, UNCCD United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD Objectives Advocacy, 1st Program Manager.
• Jose 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
• Eric Montgomery,Anthropologist, Center for Peace & Conflict, Michigan State University, African diviner
• Melissa Lahti, Founder New Moon

9:50 AM – Closing Reflections & Call to Action

• Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri
  Final reflection: What would it mean to truly be the Regeneration Generation?

10:00 AM – End of Session

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Convener

Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Futurist, Founder, Filmmaker, The Regeneration Generation & Open Origin

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Featured Speakers

• Governor Justo Juajibioy, Taita of the Kamensta Cabilo, Sibundoy Valley, Colombia, Diego Sunshine, Co-Founder, Unify Earth
• WarīNkwī Flores, Founder & Principal Investigator, BioKulture Regionality Systems
• Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don’t Have Time,world’s largest climate media platform
• Oyéoussi Charles BALOGOUN, UNCCD, 1st Program Manager
• Wesley Powell, CEO & Founder, Open Origin
• Sunrit Panda & Emma Limor, Co-Founders, Nirvana Carbon Solutions
• Jose Manuel Sauna Mamatacan Kogui, Leader of the Special Safeguarding Plan of ancestral knowledge

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Roundtable Speakers

• Melissa Lahti,Founder Academy Award-winning New Moon
• Bianca Nepales, DEI, Lionsgate
• Eric Montgomery, Anthropologist & African Diviner, Peace & Conflict, Michigan State University
• Astrid Tuuli Grace Determan, Founder, EPIC-Animals, Arctic Angels

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