The Weather Makers featured on Vision Vibes: Regreening the Sinai Peninsula.

By Laura Paddison, CNN - 8 minute read - Published 9:00 AM EDT, Sun September 8, 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Ties van der Hoeven, co-founder of The Weather Makers, was recently featured on Vision Vibes, a podcast hosted by Chloe Potter. The episode, originally aired on NHK World’s Direct Talk, delves deep into the bold ambitions behind our mission to regreen one of the most arid regions on the planet: the Sinai Peninsula.

In the podcast, Chloe draws an inspiring parallel between Ties’ vision and Yoda’s famous words: “Do or do not, there is no try.” Ties believes in action-driven ambition. His aim? To reverse the environmental damage caused by human activity and restore the Sinai’s natural ecosystems.

The episode explores how Ties and The Weather Makers use nature-based solutions to revive the region, demonstrating that large-scale ecosystem restoration is not just possible, but essential in the fight against climate change. By tapping into the intricate balance of ecosystems, we are creating pathways to bring back life, water, and biodiversity to barren landscapes.

If you’re curious about the ambitious steps we’re taking and the innovative approaches behind our work, this episode is a must-listen. Join Ties as he shares how we’re turning an ambitious vision into reality, one step at a time.

Listen now on Vision Vibes and be inspired by the potential of large-scale ecosystem restoration!

Let’s continue to push boundaries and regreen the world—starting with the Sinai.