We’re proud to be part of a groundbreaking conversation featured in The Guardian.

Turning the Desert Green: The Weather Makers' Bold Vision for Sinai Regeneration

We’re proud to be part of a groundbreaking conversation featured in The Guardian: "Our biggest challenge? Lack of imagination": the scientists turning the desert green. This article dives deep into the work of Ties van der Hoeven and our team as we aim to regreen the Sinai Peninsula—a bold, ambitious project that could transform a vast desert into a thriving ecosystem once again.

Drawing inspiration from projects in China that have turned arid land into lush oases, our vision for the Sinai extends beyond just environmental restoration. We believe in the power of nature-based solutions to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, including climate change, water scarcity, and food security. Just as landing on the moon once seemed impossible, regreening the Sinai is an equally ambitious, but absolutely necessary, mission for the future of our planet.

A Vision Rooted in Innovation

As the article highlights, Ties van der Hoeven likened our journey to that of NASA’s lunar landings—a feat once thought unreachable. But with innovative thinking, a deep understanding of natural systems, and the determination to see it through, we believe that restoring the Sinai is not only possible, but critical.

In his pitch to the Egyptian government, Ties emphasized the power of imagination, vision, and step-by-step progress. Like the restoration of Lake Bardawil, a critical first step, we’re focused on not just reversing the damage done, but creating a regenerative model that can bring life, rain, and prosperity back to this ancient land.

Learn More About Our Journey

If you're curious about how large-scale ecosystem restoration can address global challenges and create a better future, read the full article in The Guardian for an in-depth look at our journey and the science behind it. We’re proud to be featured and even prouder of the work we’re doing to help the world reimagine what’s possible.

Read the full story in The Guardian and join us in our mission to turn the desert green.