Book Launch: The Forest Underground by Tony Rinaudo

St Paul's Cathedral

Hear from Tony Rinaudo on his revolutionary work in Africa and beyond, and celebrate the launch of his inspiring new autobiography.

St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

<h1>How do you bring back forests without planting a single tree?</h1>In his 17 years in Niger, world-renowned agronomist <a href="https://rightlivelihood.org/the-change-makers/find-a-laureate/tony-rinaudo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tony Rinaudo</a> (from Myrtleford, Victoria) discovered an embarrassingly simple and affordable method of regreening land by reviving damaged trees rather than planting new ones. It’s a technique that not only alleviates poverty and soaks up carbon, but also costs almost 36 times less than planting trees from scratch.This is not some green fantasy. <a href="https://fmnrhub.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration</a> (FMNR) has, from small beginnings, already regreened more than 18 million hectares in 27 countries, reduced our carbon footprint and transformed millions of lives and livelihoods.Tony shares his insights and inspiring life story in his autobiography <a href="https://bit.ly/3o10aJr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Forest Underground: Hope for a Planet in Crisis</a> published by <a href="https://iscast.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ISCAST–Christians in Science and Technology</a>.For his influential contributions, Tony has received the <a href="https://rightlivelihood.org/the-change-makers/find-a-laureate/tony-rinaudo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Right Livelihood Award</a> and was appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia. He is now the Principal Climate Action Advisor with <a href="https://www.worldvision.com.au/global-issues/work-we-do/poverty/forest-maker" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">World Vision Australia.</a>Join Tony to launch his new book, underneath the awe-inspiring giant Earth artwork <a href="https://cathedral.org.au/gaia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gaia by Luke Jerram</a>. The event will consist of a talk, reading, Q&amp;A, book signing, and an informal optional meal together with Tony at a local restaurant.This event is hosted by <a href="https://iscast.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ISCAST–Christians in Science and Technology</a> and <a href="https://cathedral.org.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St Paul&#x27;s Cathedral</a>.<h2>Program</h2>6:30 PM — Welcome &amp; Introductions (St Paul&#x27;s, ISCAST, and Tim Costello)6:45 PM — Talk &amp; reading from Tony7:30 PM — Q&amp;A7:45 PM — Book Signing/Meet &amp; Greet8:30 PM — Formal event finishes, move to local restaurant for dinner<h2>Dinner </h2>The dinner afterwards will be at Young &amp; Jackson and is pay your own way.If you are interested in joining us for dinner, please email contact@iscast.org expressing your interest. This will allow us and the restaurant to prepare for the number of guests.

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