Jupago Kreka awarded with Lush Spring Prize 2023

Jupago Kreká Collective Receives the 2023 Lush Spring Prize for Regenerative Cosmo-Nucleation. The Jupago Kreká Collective, an Indigenous Xukuru-led initiative from the Ororubá Territory in Pernambuco, Brazil, was honored with the 2023 Lush Spring Prize in recognition of its pioneering work in regenerative cosmo-nucleation and ecological restoration.Founded after the Xukuru people's reconquest of their ancestral lands, the collective has dedicated itself to restoring both ecosystems and cultural memory through the principles of Lymolaygo Toype — the Xukuru philosophy of Well-Living.

Their approach combines environmental regeneration, ancestral knowledge, sacred agriculture, and spiritual connection to the land.At the heart of their work is the practice of regenerative cosmo-nucleation, a methodology grounded in the harmony between all beings — visible and invisible. Through this approach, the collective plants more than 5,000 trees annually, protects sacred territories, and promotes the recovery of biodiversity and water sources. Remarkably, springs, streams, and even waterfalls have re-emerged in areas once considered environmentally degraded.The Lush Spring Prize, an international award celebrating organizations that regenerate ecological and social systems, recognized Jupago Kreká as one of the outstanding initiatives advancing transformative and community-led regeneration worldwide.

The collective’s achievements include the protection and regeneration of 360 hectares within the Boa Vista Sacred Complex, the strengthening of Indigenous agroecological practices, and the creation of community spaces dedicated to traditional medicine and cultural resilience.This recognition highlights the power of Indigenous wisdom in addressing today's environmental challenges and demonstrates how ancestral knowledge can guide pathways toward ecological healing, social justice, and a thriving future for all life."We care for nature as Sacred Nature, understanding that the healing of the Earth is inseparable from the healing of people."#LushSpringPrize #JupagoKreka #Xukuru #RegenerativeCosmoNucleation #IndigenousWisdom #EcologicalRestoration #SacredAgriculture #Regeneration