If today’s Bioneers sessions reminded us of anything, it’s that transformation doesn’t wait for permission. It starts in unexpected places—with artists, organizers, scientists, neighbors, and elders—each carrying a piece of the story we’re shaping together.

From poetry to policy, today’s voices reinforced a vital truth: the local is never too small, and connection is never insignificant. The work of justice, climate action, and cultural healing is happening right now—led by those closest to the land, the loss, and the possibilities.

Below you’ll find inspiration from the Bioneers community of leaders and pathways to act on it.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Inspiration from Bioneers 2025 speakers.

• “History has shown us that change rarely happens from the top. It begins with people who refuse to wait in communities where leaders are seeing a problem and deciding to do something about it. Even when the odds feel insurmountable. Yet we hear the same critique over and over again: “Grassroots action is too small, too local, it doesn’t move the needle at the scale we need.” That’s a misunderstanding of how transformation happens. Grassroots movements don’t stay small. They don’t stay contained. They multiply.” -Kahea Pacheco, Women’s Earth Alliance
   
• “We’re capable of treating each other unjustly, even cruelly, because we’ve learned to treat other forms of life that way. As we continue the indispensable work of protecting the rights and dignity of all human beings, I want you to listen deeply to the voices of the more-than-human world that are becoming louder and louder.” -Cesar Rodriguez-Garavito, More than Human Life Program
   
• “Our salvation depends on regenerating vitality of our ecosystems, while leading into community connection and belonging, holding close to love, justice, diversity, and equity that weave true democracy.” -Kenny Ausubel, Bioneers
   
• “We all come in with a story, we all come in with gifts, every one of us. Sometimes we get lost. That’s part of the story. We wouldn’t have stories if no one was lost. We wouldn’t have stories if everybody behaved. What an amazing and terrible and beautiful story we are all in together. We are all part of what’s going to happen, and we all have a part in which way the story will go. ” -Joy Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate
   
• “I can tell you the linkage between the restoration of the environment and restoration of justice, Indigenous-led, has found its way into governmental discussions, and it’s actually guiding our path forward. So my message in this dark, dangerous hour is don’t despair. This is the moment that Bioneers was created for.” -Wade Crowfoot, State of California
    
• “Art is this never-ending renewable resource. Creativity is never ending; it will always regenerate. And it comes from something more than human.” -Cara Romero, Bioneers
   
• “Decades ago, we found trillions of dollars to send people to the moon. And it turns out there wasn’t much to do up there. But down here, there are sperm whales — still hundreds of thousands of them. They’re doing amazing things. And we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of it.” -David Gruber, Project CETI

Top and right: Attendees enjoying day 2’s morning keynotes.
Bottom left: Deb Lane and Amikaeyla kick off day 2 with drumming and dancing.

Kenny Ausubel: Hostile Takeover

“No matter the odds, we’ve got to unwaveringly keep advancing the life-affirming work of restoring nature and people. The policy is not complicated. Taking care of nature means taking care of people – and taking care of people means taking care of nature.” -Bioneers Co-Founder Kenny Ausubel

The full text of Kenny Ausubel’s empowering keynote has been published. Read it here.

CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT

• Support Urban Tilth’s North Richmond Farm | Help grow a hub of healing, connection, and community-led agriculture. Your support brings vital farm infrastructure and programs to life. (Mentioned by Doria Robinson)
   
• Invest in Women Restoring the Planet | Women’s Earth Alliance is training 15,000 women to launch environmental projects that restore ecosystems, sequester carbon, and uplift communities. Your support helps grow this global movement.
   
• Apply for a Dirtroad Cohort | Are you a rural candidate, staffer, or organizer ready to lead change in your community? Dirtroad’s four-month virtual training programs offer grassroots skills, community support, and expert guidance. (Mentioned by Chloe Maxmin)
   
• Explore Climate Solutions in Your Bioregion | One Earth’s interactive map connects you to climate solutions rooted in the unique ecosystems of 185 global bioregions. Discover local leaders, transformative projects, and how you can champion change where you live. (Mentioned by Justin Winters)
   
• Build Bipartisan Solutions for What’s Next | Young legislators across the country are building a new kind of politics—one rooted in collaboration, long-term thinking, and future-focused policy. The State Future Caucus network offers leadership training, policy briefings, and a growing community of cross-partisan changemakers. Know someone who should be part of this movement? Pass it on. (Mentioned by Elizabeth Rosen)
   
• Learn How to Reduce Toxic Chemical Exposure at Home | From cookware to cosmetics, the Green Science Policy Institute’s guide helps you make safer choices and avoid harmful substances in everyday products. (Mentioned by Arlene Blum)

WATCH SELECT VIDEO CLIPS

Full video recordings of all Bioneers 2025 keynote presentations will be available to our entire audience soon. In the meantime, you can enjoy and share a growing selection of video clips by visiting us on Instagram.