About

We are on a turning point. The planet's resources have been expoited for short-term profit, leading to monoculture and annual crops that deplete the soil and cause erosion. This has resulted in a decline in nutritional value, and ultimately, humans bear the consequences.

Fortunately, reversing this trend is possible with existing knowledge and technology, but it requires a long-term vision and dedication. Restoring soil and water will bring life back in all its colors and flavors, creating a natural, balanced ecosystem where humans can act as stewards.

Our truth: We must leave the planet better than we found it!

People

People are the foundation of sustainable development, essential for families, society, and the world population. We align in our values and core beliefs, ensuring a resilient community. In respect to nature: We move from an ego-system to an eco-sytemIn respect to other people: We move from an ego-system to an eco-system

Nature

A New Dawn

We are are part of nature. If we harm nature, we harm ourselves. If we nurture nature, nature nurtures us.

We see farmers as guardians of the planet. With regenerative technology we can restore nature and have a productive output.

Read about our methodology.

Profit

For smooth operations the project needs be financially solid. Meaning that we are running businesses to support our lifestyle and fuel are quest in rebuilding ecosystems and increase biodiversity.

We found a way to merge financial gains with the care for the planet.

More about businesses

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OUR TEAM

Meet the dedicated individuals behind the Mira River Project

Sybe Smit

Founder and Principal

Sybe is the visionary leader behind the Mira River Project. With a passion for regenerative agriculture and community living, he leads our community in creating a harmonious balance between nature and agriculture.

António Falcão

Aquaculture Manager

António brings his passion for shellfish and in particularly for oysters. Having over 7 years of experience in the industry and previously in sales. He'll manange the regenerative oysterfarm.

João Carneira

Marine biologist

João has a deep love for sustainable aquaculture. His long experience in algae cultivation is just what the project needs in order to run the oyster farm.

Marta Falcão

beekeeping

Marta is all about bees and honey. We are lucky that she already has set up her hives on the premesis. Not only is the honey of superb taste, it is also vertified 'eco'

Titus Bovenberg

Advisor

Titus as passionate marketeer and strategist is the team's sounding board when strategy needs to be double checked.

Sam Smit

Advisor

Sam runs an engineering company in the Netherlands. With his long life experience in shellfish and shellfish processing he is our senior advisor for the aquaculture farm.