Catalyzing Regenerative Transformation

We are dedicated to fostering regenerative transformation across communities, ecosystems, and cities. Our mission is to reconnect humans with nature, promote equitable opportunities, and cultivate a regenerative economy that benefits life on earth.

We envision a world where:

Organizations can flourish through mutual benefits and healthy relationship with nature.
Communities and cities thrive on a flourishing planet, transcending fragmented ways of living that dominate today.
People recognize the interconnectedness of all forms of life.
Justice and inclusivity prevail, offering equal opportunities for all.
The environment thrives with enriched biodiversity and healthier soils capturing carbon and producing abundant food.
The economy regenerates, creating planet-positive jobs and enhancing well-being.
Collaboration unites policymakers, investors, business people, technologists, artists, storytellers indigenous people in a shared vision.

Our mission

Founded in 2021 by Diane Binder, Regenopolis is a social enterprise operating as a collaborative platform to reimagine how we live, travel, build and invest. With a strong focus on equity, autonomy, cultural identity, and environmental renewal, we aim to contribute to the systemic change needed to reshape our relationship with the economy, society, and the planet.

At Regenopolis, we believe in cross-sectoral partnerships. We work with businesses, citizens, foundations, investors and local governments to implement regenerative models rooted in place.

We partner with corporations and international organizations to guide their shift towards regenerative practices—transforming supply chains, investment portfolios, and operational models to align with a life-centered approach.

As a catalyst for cooperation, we bring together a curated collective of systems thinkers, business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and regenerative practitioners to enable businesses to redefine success and build a net-positive legacy.

A place-based approach to regeneration

Central to Regenopolis is the belief that regeneration starts with a place

Systemic and participatory

We enhance the vitality of territories by leveraging their unique identity, culture, natural assets, and human potential.
We build from within, aligning local communities, ecosystems, and economies in a reinforcing cycle of renewal.

Grounded in science

Our approach is built on social, economic and environmental science from leading thinkers and academics, ranging from Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics to MIT’s Theory U by Otto Sharmer.
To know more about our sources of inspiration, click here.

Our founder

Meet the visionary minds behind the work, who turn regenerative design into real-world action.

Diane Binder

CEO and FOUNDER

Diane is a business executive and social entrepreneur with 20+ years of international experience across corporate, development, and non-profit sectors in the Global South.

She founded Regenopolis to support place-based solutions at the intersection of climate action, nature regeneration, and social well-being, and co-founded 700’000 heures Impact to pioneer regenerative travel.

A former Senior VP at SUEZ, advisor to President Macron on urbanization and nature-based economies in Africa and consultant for several Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, Diane has structured major public-private partnerships and mobilized billions for impact projects. Diane is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.

“We pursue a single, bold vision: reconnecting humans with nature, creating equitable opportunities for all, and accelerating a regenerative economy for both people and planet. Every action we take is driven by impact—and grounded in economic vitality. Why? Because the regenerative model isn’t just idealistic—it’s the most viable path forward for everyone.”

Stewardship Circle

Regenopolis is guided by a circle of trusted advisers whose complementarity and diverse talents serve our collective purpose

Nicola Gryczka Kirsch

Nicky is the Lead Partner for the Regenerative Travel & Hospitality program. She is the founder of the Regen Studio, co-founder of the Regenerative Hospitality Collective and Entrepreneur in Residence at EHL Hospitality Business School. Nicky’s journey has taken her across hospitality, diplomacy and grassroots changes.

Luisa Ribeiro

Luisa is the Lead Advisor for Regenerative Ecosystems program. She is a climate entrepreneur at the intersection of biodiversity, technology and community empowerment. She is the co-founder of Bioverse and of Regenativ, both in the service of a local, inclusive bio-economy.

Mokena Makeka

Mokena is the Lead Advisor for the Regenerative Cities track. He is an international award-winning architect, a serial entrepreneur and an academic dedicated to planet-smart urbanism and civic engagement. He is the founder of Flow, a pan-African think and do tank dedicated to planet-smart innovation in the built environment.

Niels de Fraguier

Niels is an ecopreneur, author and public figure dedicated to empowering individuals and regenerating Earth’s systems. Expert and practioner in regenerative business and impact governance, he is advocating for Future Generations, Earth Stewardship and Inner Counsciousness.

Sarah Toumi

Sarah is a civil servant and serial entrepreneur, whose expertise spans from policy to grassroots initiatives in the service of land restoration. A fierce advocate and strategist for the Great Green Wall, she is now leading the deployment of the Business4Land initiative at the UN Convention to Combat Désertification.