Nature Makers Lab

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More than one million animal and plant species are under the threat of extinction. Global populations have plummeted by almost 70% on average since 1970.

Biodiversity loss is not just about cute pandas and pangolins. Humans depend on an infinite number of species to provide clean air, water and food. Without trees, we will have no rainfall or oxygen, without bees we will have no strawberries or mangoes or vegetables. Some experts suggest that an insect apocalypse could eradicate humans from the Earth within 50 years, and this apocalypse currently underway.

Most of this loss of life is happening because we are building roads, cities and taking up more land to grow food, leaving little room for wildlife. But it’s not just about converting wild spaces, it’s HOW we choose to do it. A typical city is covered in cement, brick and glass — hard impermeable surfaces that do not absorb water, do not allow airflow, do not embrace life. Even parks are often dominated by concrete with manicured shrubs and individual trees lining its paths (and usually not native!).

Nature on the other hand, is soft, curved and diverse. Riverbanks gently slope to allow plants and animals to wade in and out easily. Tree branches can bend to meet the light and roots can exchange nutrients with neighbouring trees to keep each other healthy. Just one cubic foot of healthy forest soil can contain thousands of microorganisms. Every inch is teeming with life.

So…

How might we create cities where biodiversity thrives and people can easily access nature for mental and spiritual well-being? Why can’t a park host a real forest that provides food and spaces, not just for us, but for songbirds as well? Why can’t a wall or a fence be full of flowers that provide nectar for bees and herbs for people?

Nature Makers Lab was created with the belief that humans can have a positive influence on our planet.
We need to stop thinking of urban greenery as purely aesthetic and find ways to foster life and biodiversity in our cities. Just 20 minutes spent in nature has been shown to reduce stress levels and increase attention span, and yet many of us city-zens need to travel hours to access “real” nature.

Our work seeks to restore Hong Kong’s urban spaces by planting native forests, growing local plants that attract pollinators and setting up mini ecosystems that foster birds, bees and other wildlife.

Since 2021, we have planted over 1500 trees, shrubs and native plants with schools and companies that want to play a role in helping nature. Our sites have been shown to increase biodiversity, reduce neighbouring temperatures by up to 15°C in the summer, and require little to no maintenance after 3 years.

We pair our restoration work with workshops, outdoor education, nature walks and other experiences that build connection and revive knowledge of Hong Kong’s local flora and fauna. For we believe that only by falling in love and connecting with nature, will current and future generations fight for it.

Our sustainability goals for 2025:

  1. Increase biodiversity
  2. Improve adaptation to climate change (reduce heat island effect and floods)
  3. Sequester carbon
  4. Restore water
  5. Reduce air, soil and noise pollution
  6. Improve health and well-being

Solutions Showcase:

  • Design/Interior Design
  • Education/Training/Certification
  • Facilities Management
  • Professional Services (inc Legal & Recruitment)
  • Sustainability Services

Legal Name: Nature Makers Lab Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: hello@naturemakerslab.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 6352 5114
General Business Address: Suite C, Level 7, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong