BY: Atul Kapoor Staff Writer For World Liberty TV.
Global Regenerative Innovation Alliance (GRIA) Launches in New York with Manifesto for Regenerative Futures.
Opening remarks by Christian Schmitz Founder PDIE Group
The Future of Climate Summit VOL. III made history today with the Founding Assembly of the Global Regenerative Innovation Alliance (GRIA), hosted at Denton’s in Midtown Manhattan during Climate Week NYC.
Dr Abbey with Joe Macdonald CEO Urban A&O
Over 55 pioneers from around the world gathered to co-create and endorse the Manifesto for Regenerative Futures, establishing GRIA as a long-term alliance to accelerate solutions that are regenerative, resilient, and nature-positive.
Close to 55 People in attendance
The assembly featured global innovators and thought leaders including Innovate 4 Nature, Goumbok, Future is Fungi Award and Earthshot Prize winner Sam Teicher of Coral Vita, alongside entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and city representatives.
GRIA Moment 2025
Breakthrough technologies were showcased — from regenerative agriculture and ocean restoration to resilient urban design and digital twins for ocean restoration — highlighting the frontier of solutions GRIA will help scale worldwide.
Matthew J Gruenberg Dentons Law Firm Welcoming Mr Schmitz
“This is more than a summit — it is the birth of a movement,” said Christian Schmitz, founder of PDIE Group.
“By building a trusted alliance of innovators, investors, and city hubs, GRIA will drive systemic change and regenerate the very foundations of life.”
Andreas Deutschmann of AI Investments w Drea Burbank of Savimbo
The New York launch marks the first step in a global journey, with future GRIA assemblies planned in Tokyo, Berlin, Davos, Vatican and Dubai.
Charts & Slide Shows Presentation
With GRIA’s launch, Climate Week witnessed a powerful new commitment: to cherish life, regenerate ecosystems, and co-create a resilient future together.
VIP Guests in attendance
It was a well-attended event, organized by Christian Schmitz, Founder of PDIE Group, who is a visionary in this arena.
Emilie McGlone Of Peace Boat US with Yvonne Beri
Close to 60 people were in attendance, only VIP Invite people were invited to this closed door event at Denton’s Law Firm, World’s Largest law firm, to put their minds together and be part of Global Regenerative Innovation Alliance (GRIA), movement.
Guests participating in Roundtables
Many spoke shared their ideas and concepts of helping with this movement, as well as signing a pledge to be part of the membership, organization.
Mr Schmitz Conducting Live Interviews From Croatia
I was in attendance and was very impressed with high level group of experts in this field, a lot of them have thrown their support behind. Global Regenerative Innovation Alliance (GRIA), movement.
Dr Abbey with Guests at VIP Dinner
After the Conference some of the VIP’s went to a dinner to carry on this conversation, while enjoying the iconic sites of Times Square and Broadway.
Mr Schmitz conducting a panel
About (GRIA) Founding Assembly of the Global Regenerative Innovation Alliance (GRIA) — a historic moment where leaders, innovators, investors, and change makers will come together to co-create the Manifesto for Regenerative Futures and establish a global alliance built to last. This is more than a summit. It is the birth of a movement.
Mr Schmitz Conducting a food panel
Why Join the Founding Assembly? The world is at a tipping point. Climate disruption, biodiversity loss, accelerating AI, geopolitical tensions, and democratic fragility are converging. At such a moment, we cannot afford siloed conversations or one-off events.
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By joining the Founding Assembly, you will: Shape history by co-signing the Manifesto for Regenerative Futures. Become part of the Founding Circle of GRIA, a trusted alliance for regeneration. Connect with a curated group of 75 leaders and pioneers from around the world. Contribute to Lighthouse Projects — tangible solutions in energy, cities, food, water, AI, and governance.
R-L Jonathan Appel & Joyous Heart of Eden Energy Co
Secure your place in a continuous global journey that extends to Tokyo, Berlin, Davos and more to come.
People speaking via Satellite to the Audience
If you are interested in learning more, or being part of the movement, feel free to reach out to Christian Schmitz / PDIE Group by clicking here for more information.