Beyond the Canopy

Author: OpenForests

Welcome to Beyond the Canopy the podcast by OpenForests, where nature takes center stage. From climate finance to forest technologies, from policies to on-the-ground impact we bring you bold conversations with those shaping the future of nature restoration and conservation.
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Tim Christophersen: We're in a Toxic Relationship with Nature
Episode 10
Thursday, 20 November, 2025

Welcome to Beyond the Canopy — the podcast by OpenForests, where nature takes center stage. In this episode, host Alexander talks with Tim Christophersen, Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce and former UN Environment Expert, about his groundbreaking book "Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship with Mother Nature". Tim, a key architect of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, shares his journey from UN diplomat to corporate climate leader. Discover why he argues the climate crisis is fundamentally a relationship crisis with nature, and how we can cultivate "conditional optimism" to drive action. This is essential listening for anyone interested in building a more resilient relationship with the planet.