Rooted to Earth is a podcast by SAE Innova.
On each episode, we dive into our connection with nature and the landscapes that sustain us. Through deep conversations with farmers, scientists, and innovators that are rethinking how we work with nature, we highlight the inspiring actions they’re taking to restore balance to our food systems, ecosystems, and climate—bridging science and practice to regenerate the natural world.
Regeneración comunitaria en La Junquera (Jerónimo Romero – Regeneration Academy)
En el cierre de la primera temporada de Rooted to Earth hablamos con Jerónimo Romero, co-director de Regeneration Academy, en la finca La Junquera (Murcia, España). Este lugar combina producción agrícola, formación, investigación y regeneración comunitaria.
Jerónimo comparte cómo La Junquera se ha convertido en un espacio vivo para experimentar, aprender y crear proyectos a largo plazo. Desde el manejo del agua en un entorno semiárido hasta la diversidad de cultivos y el impulso de un plan de restauración de 30.000 hectáreas en el Valle del Quípar, el proyecto demuestra que regenerar es posible cuando la comunidad forma parte del proceso.
📺 Episodio en español, con subtítulos disponibles en inglés en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBYiywbVkI
Conoce más sobre la Regeneration Academy en su sitio web: https://www.regeneration-academy.org/es/
#RootedToEarth está hecho con amor y propósito por #SAEInnova - www.sae-innova.com
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Wrapping up the first season of Rooted to Earth, we speak with Jerónimo Romero, co-director of Regeneration Academy, based at La Junquera farm (Murcia, Spain). This unique place combines agricultural production, education, research, and community regeneration.
Jerónimo shares how La Junquera has become a living space for experimenting, learning, and creating long-term projects. From water management in a semi-arid environment to crop diversification and the launch of a 30,000-hectare restoration plan in the Quípar Valley, the project shows that regeneration is possible when the community is part of the process.
📺 Episode in Spanish, with English subtitles available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBYiywbVkI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQBYiywbVkI)
You can find Regeneration Academy on their website: https://www.regeneration-academy.org/es/ (https://www.regeneration-academy.org/es/)
#RootedToEarth is made with love and purpose by #SAEInnova – www.sae-innova.com (http://www.sae-innova.com)
17 Jun 2025
Nature and people, hand-in-hand (Concha Salguero - Landcare Europe)
Concha Salguero of Landcare Europe discusses the importance of biodiversity and resilient ecosystems, emphasizing the crucial role of local communities in maintaining healthy environments in this interview.
29 May 2025
Tierra, memoria y futuro: una conversación con David López
Researcher David López explores the cultural and emotional significance of traditional dryland farming in Northwest Murcia, Spain, within the context of the European GOV4ALL project, in this interview.
7 May 2025
Farming with nature - Sheila Darmos (The Southern Lights)
Sheila Darmos, co-founder of The Southern Lights, shares her journey from inheriting one of Greece’s first organic farms to leading systemic rural transformation. We discuss the role of peer-to-peer learning, agroforestry, and the need for holistic bioregional transitions in regenerative agriculture. Tune in for a conversation on resilience, collaboration, and working with nature.
11 Apr 2025
Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Europe (Philippe Birker - Climate Farmers)
In this episode, we talk with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. Philippe shares his personal journey into regenerative practices, which began when he and friends purchased an abandoned village in Portugal, inadvertently becoming stewards of the land. This sparked a year-long pilgrimage visiting regenerative farms across Western Europe, ultimately leading to the creation of Climate Farmers, a "living organism" working on systemic change in the European agri-food system.
17 Mar 2025
Entrepreneurship for systems change (Niranjana Balram - Metabolic)
In this episode of Rooted to Earth, we speak with Niranjana Balram Menon, Program Manager at Metabolic Ventures, about how entrepreneurship can drive systemic change towards a sustainable and regenerative economy.
Metabolic Ventures challenges the traditional model of entrepreneurship by focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. Niranjana explains how shifting to a systems-thinking approach enables ventures to not only be financially viable but also mission-driven and deeply impactful.
18 Feb 2025
Reimagining environmental storytelling (Rob Smith - Wild Rover Media)
In this episode, Rob Smith, former BBC journalist and current host of Kent Wildlife Trust's "Talk on the Wild Side" podcast, shares his journey from mainstream news to environmental storytelling. With over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism, Rob brings a unique perspective to how we communicate environmental changes and challenges.
31 Jan 2025
Fostering resilient communities in Brazil (Clara Johannpeter - Agroforestree)
In this episode of Rooted to Earth, we talk to Clara Johannpeter, Chief Operational Officer of Agroforestree. With a deep commitment to environmental and social impact, Clara shares her journey of fostering cooperation between small farmers, businesses, and communities to regenerate Brazil’s landscapes.
9 Jan 2025
Beyond Net Zero: A Farmer’s Perspective (Prof. John Gilliland)
In Episode 4 of Rooted to Earth, we’re joined by John Gilliland, a sixth-generation farmer and advocate for sustainable agriculture with a legacy in policy, academia, and innovation. Recently appointed to the EU’s Soil Mission Board and serving as an advisor to the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, John brings a broad perspective to his mission of creating resilient, regenerative landscapes. As a leader of the ARC Zero project, his own farm is a model for "Beyond" Net Zero practices, where willow cultivation, livestock grazing, and renewable energy initiatives work together in a circular system.
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11 Dec 2024
A vision for organic agriculture in France (Florence Arsonneau - FiBL France)
Florence Arsonneau, Director of FiBL France, shares how FiBL works directly with farmers to develop research-backed solutions fostering resilience in agriculture through applied research and knowledge transfer.
26 Nov 2024
Turning deserts into food forests (Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner - Afforest4Future)
Renowned eco-science entrepreneur Dr. Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner shares her vision of transforming deserts into thriving food forests through community-led restoration efforts and environmental education.
12 Nov 2024
Reclaiming our connection to nature (Christiana Gardikioti - Meraki People)
With a background in acting, education, and financial consulting, Christiana Gardikioti—founder & CEO of Meraki People—envisions a "bio-economy" that bridges scientific knowledge with daily life. Her mission is to reconnect people with nature and transform abandoned Greek villages into hubs of sustainable living, community resilience, and environmental stewardship.
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Welcome to Rooted to Earth, a podcast by SAE-INNOVA.
This is a space for real conversations— from farmers and scientists to community leaders and innovators—each of them working to bring nature back into balance. Developing practical solutions, bridging the gap between science and practice, and putting people at the heart of these changes.
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