Antonia van Vlastuin was inspired while doing fieldwork in the Colombian Amazon for her master's research. There she met the Tikuna people of the Amazon rainforest, who have developed a unique way of life that incorporates their cosmology, which recognizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of respecting and maintaining balance in the natural world.

However these systems are facing a crisis due to a rapid decrease in varieties and species and the associated loss of traditional knowledge as the people are moving towards the cities for alternative labour opportunities. By supporting the regenerative use of the traditional agroforestry systems developed by indigenous populations in the Amazon region, it is possible to enhance the commercial and ecological value of these systems and promote behavioural change that leads to harmonious living with nature while generating income.