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Investing in Resilience, Sustainability, and Global Collaboration

The world faces unprecedented environmental, social, and health challenges. Climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and increasing pressures on communities demand innovative solutions and collaborative action. Addressing these challenges requires more than individual efforts—it requires partnerships.

ROOTED 2026—Resilience, Outreach and One-Health, Trees, Ecology & Diversity—is an international hybrid conference bringing together environmental leaders, researchers, policymakers, Indigenous knowledge holders, community organizations, health professionals, educators, and sustainability advocates to advance practical solutions for a more resilient planet.

Scheduled for September 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, ROOTED serves as a pre-consultation summit leading toward the eighth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-8) in 2027. The conference will build on the success of the award winning Voices from the Afforestation Areas webinar series, which has brought together voices from around the world to discuss afforestation, biodiversity conservation, environmental stewardship, ethical human-animal relationships, and ecosystem resilience. Support now via Zeffy

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Why Corporate Sponsorship Matters

Corporate sponsors play a vital role in creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collective action. By supporting ROOTED 2026, organizations help ensure that important environmental and social conversations continue to grow and reach wider audiences.

Sponsorship demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility, community engagement, and sustainable development. It aligns organizations with meaningful initiatives that promote healthier ecosystems, stronger communities, and a more resilient future.

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Benefits of Sponsoring ROOTED

Position Your Organization as a Sustainability Leader

ROOTED provides sponsors with a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and community well-being. Supporting the conference sends a clear message that your organization values sustainability and is committed to creating positive change.

Connect with Influential Leaders and Changemakers

Sponsors gain visibility among a diverse audience of environmental experts, researchers, government representatives, Indigenous leaders, community organizations, educators, and industry professionals. ROOTED creates opportunities to establish valuable relationships and collaborate with those shaping environmental policy and practice.

Support the One Health Approach

The conference embraces the One Health philosophy, recognizing the interconnectedness of human health, animal welfare, and ecosystem health. Sponsors help advance discussions and initiatives that promote integrated solutions benefiting both people and the planet.

Strengthen ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility Goals

ROOTED aligns closely with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities. Sponsorship provides a tangible demonstration of your organization’s commitment to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, education, and community engagement.

Increase Brand Visibility

Sponsors receive recognition through conference marketing campaigns, social media promotion, event materials, speaker sessions, networking opportunities, and post-event communications. The hybrid format expands audience reach beyond geographic boundaries, increasing exposure and impact.

Creating a Legacy of Impact

ROOTED is more than a conference. It is a growing movement dedicated to fostering collaboration, amplifying overlooked voices, and advancing sustainable solutions through collective action.

Your sponsorship helps:

• Support global conversations on biodiversity, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration.

• Elevate community-driven and Indigenous perspectives.

• Promote education, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

• Strengthen cross-sector collaboration between environment, health, and community sectors.

• Contribute to discussions that inform future environmental priorities and international dialogue.

• Inspire the next generation of environmental leaders and changemakers.

Join Us in Building a More Resilient Future

The challenges facing our world require bold partnerships and shared commitment. By sponsoring ROOTED 2026, your organization becomes part of an international effort to advance resilience, outreach, One Health principles, ecological stewardship, and sustainable development.

Together, we can strengthen ecosystems, empower communities, foster innovation, and create lasting positive impact for future generations.