Jouko Kivimetsä

Jouko Kivimetsä is an internationally renowned expert in the field of edible wild plants and natural living with more than 20 years of experience. He was born and raised in Finland, where his love of nature and commitment to sustainable living have shaped his professional career. He has given lectures, workshops and training courses in many countries, inspiring participants to integrate nature's treasures into their daily lives.

Jouko is passionate about researching the nutritional and medicinal values of edible wild plants, and her work pays particular attention to how these plants can support human health and sustainability. Her teaching emphasises the close connection between nature and human well-being, while imparting practical knowledge on the identification and use of wild superfoods.

Through her commitment to health and sustainability, Jouko is inspiring change not only at the individual level, but also at the community level, showing how edible wild plants can contribute to regenerative agriculture and nutrition practices. Her vision and teaching is in line with the holistic approach of 'One-Health', which is based on the integrated health of soil, people, animals and plants.