Walkers Institute for Regeneration Research Education and Design (WIRRED) is a climate smart non-profit agency tasked with the documenting, scaling and sharing of the permaculture-based climate innovative work initiated and currently being implemented at Walkers Reserve. As the project site transitions from sand quarry to food forest, WIRRED is developing: a regenerative model for the extractive industries; a hub for climate smart innovation and design; a centre for climate smart research and conservation; an education centre for environmental stewardship; a scalable permaculture agriculture model; and a viable eco-tourism and hospitality business product, all whilst generating livelihood opportunities for the nearby at-risk, rural community of Belleplaine in St. Andrew, Barbados. As an organization WIRRED believes that successful regenerative development requires partnerships between all stakeholders; government, the private sector, the development/donor community, civil society and the community. Partnerships based on shared values and goals that place the planet and people at the centre are critical to development at the local, national and regional levels.
