about  us

"For over a decade I traveled from North to South America and found First Nation communities struggling with the same setbacks, threatening their way of life and the ecosystems they protect. That is why I created Kako Earth to create a scalable solution across the Americas."

- Kumiko Hayashi Executive Director & Founder

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We envision a future where First Nation communities play a crucial role in safeguarding the ecosystems, merging ancestral traditions with modern conservation to manage bioregions worldwide. Our goal is to foster a harmonious relationship between biodiversity and living cultures, ensuring the protection of life on earth for future generations.

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Our mission is to integrate development with ancestral wisdom to restore bioregions across the Americas. We collaborate with indigenous communities to protect biodiversity and build alliances for regenerative solutions to the environmental crisis in initiatives with our global network.

Meet the Team

  • Kumiko Hayashi

    Executive Director

  • Leia Vita Marasovich

    Board Member

  • Ryan Hayashi

    Board Member

  • Jimmy Piguaje

    Director of Operations Amazonia

Our Immediate Objectives

  • Implement training programs for indigenous communities with modern conservation techniques and ancestral practices to empower them in the management of their ecosystems.

  • Launch projects in selected bioregions that demonstrate the feasibility of integrating bioeconomy with ancestral knowledge, focusing on sustainability and environmental regeneration.

  • Establish new strategic alliances with global, academic and governmental organizations to increase the impact and reach of conservation initiatives.

  • Work with government entities to influence and formulate policies that integrate ancestral wisdom into national and international biodiversity conservation and management strategies.