Our contribution to regenerative agriculture and strengthening children's connection to nature - for a healthy society
We want to talk about health. Everyone enjoys being in good health. Health is connected to every aspect of life, which is why we need to take an active role in caring for it—both for ourselves and for our living environments.
These scenarios have already become a part of our daily lives. They affect very different realities, yet all have an impact on our health.
Now, it’s about adapting to the changing conditions while also preventing any further rise in temperatures. We are not above nature, and when extreme weather events hit, we can often do little but watch. The result is dramatic personal tragedies and enormous economic damage.
We feel our best when we spend time in nature. A walk in the green can help us through stressful times. Time outdoors even helps prevent illness—that’s why we start with children. In collaboration with wilderness educators, we enable Berlin primary school children to take monthly trips to city parks or nearby forests. Outdoor Time stands for a connection with nature, creativity, and equal opportunities. And the kids have an absolute blast!
Another exciting topic: Food. Most people love good food. But to produce it, we need healthy, fertile soils—rich in nutrients and teeming with life. Soils that can absorb water and withstand droughts. With a growing population and diverse interests, we must use and manage our land thoughtfully and responsibly. Agroforestry brings many of these interests together. It supports the production of healthy food while also protecting soil, biodiversity, and even offering recreational spaces.
You might be wondering why all of this is necessary
There’s a lot of talk about rising temperatures. Some of the discussion might sound abstract and even very scientific. But perhaps some of the following everyday examples feel familiar to you?
In summer, the heat is intense in your city, the sun beats down on the asphalt, and there is no shade. Children play in the playground in the blazing sun at 35°C because there are no trees.
A road worker or roofer collapses in the midday heat. In the afternoon, in your heated office, your concentration is at rock bottom and your brain just won’t work properly anymore.
Heavy rain washed away half of the field on the neighboring farm.
Water consumption is being restricted throughout the district, and cars may not be washed.
These scenarios are already part of our lives. They affect very different realities, but they all have an impact on our health.
Now it is a matter of adapting to the changed conditions while avoiding any further rise in temperature. We are not above nature, and when extreme weather events hit us, we can usually only stand by and watch. The result is dramatic personal tragedies and enormous economic damage.
