An impact-driven environmental initiative
Launched in October 2021 with an initial gift of $40 million by tech leader and environmental activist Dax Dasilva in Montreal, Canada, Age of Union supports high-impact projects addressing today’s urgent conservation challenges.
Age of Union is a non-profit organization committed to uniting humanity and nature.
THIS
IS
THE
DECADE OF
RESTORATION
Dax Dasilva is the Founder of Age of Union and Founder and Executive Chair of tech company Lightspeed Commerce. With its debut as a book in 2019 and its evolution into an environmental alliance in 2021, Age of Union brings together leadership, culture, spirituality, and environmental guardianship to support and inspire the impactful changemakers that our world needs now.
We have 10 years to make a difference and change the trajectory on our planet. This isn’t Earth’s expiration date — it’s our greatest opportunity to unite to safeguard our world. By protecting our threatened species and ecosystems and working with nature to help it thrive, we can find a path forward to a future in harmony with our environment.
We invest
in people
Age of Union believes that every individual has the power to transform our world for the better. We select and support direct action conservation projects led by on-the-ground changemakers.
We believe it is possible to ignite a flame within every person through conservation efforts that solve critical environmental challenges around the world, and inspire high-impact change by showing the positive impact that every individual can make.
PEOPLE WE SUPPORT
Chanee
Founder
Borneo, Indonesia
Dominique Bikaba
Fondateur et directeur exécutif
Sud-Kivu, RDC
Harry Turner
Founder, Emerald Arch
Jumara Xipaia
Vice President of the Juma Institute
FAQ
Age of Union is a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting humanity and nature. We support high-impact, on-the-ground conservation projects while using events, film, art, and media to deepen the connection between people and the natural world. Our focus is direct action, ecosystem protection, and driving awareness at a global scale.
Dax Dasilva is the Founder of Age of Union and a technology leader best known for founding Lightspeed Commerce, where he serves as CEO.
At Age of Union, he defines the organization’s vision, selects projects, and remains closely involved in its strategic direction. His approach combines conservation, culture, and film to drive both impact on the ground and engagement globally.
Age of Union is primarily funded by its founder, Dax Dasilva. This allows the organization to provide direct allocation of capital to projects with immediate impact.
Within the last four years, Age of Union has contributed to and partnered on conservation projects globally.
In North America, this included the Pitt River Watershed, French Creek Estuary, Kenauk, and the Saint Lawrence River. In the Caribbean, partnerships included Nature Seekers (Trinidad) and KANPE (Haiti). In Africa, this included work with the Forest Health Alliance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Asia, Age of Union supported rainforest protection efforts with Kalaweit (Indonesia). Globally, Age of Union partnered with Sea Shepherd to combat illegal fishing and protect marine biodiversity.
In 2026, Age of Union supports a focused portfolio of conservation initiatives, including:
- A close partnership with Junglekeepers (Peru)
- A commitment to the growth of the Juma Institute (Brazil)
- A strategic partnership with Re:wild, including biodiversity protection efforts in Madagascar
Age of Union and Re:wild operate in a strategic alliance that combines scientific expertise with funding and storytelling.
Re:wild provides conservation infrastructure, technical oversight, and a global network of partners. Age of Union contributes funding and storytelling through events, film, art, and media.
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We are not currently accepting open submissions. If this changes, submission details and criteria will be published on our website.
You can support by engaging with and sharing our work, and helping amplify the projects and stories we bring forward.
Not at this time. If you want to contribute, we encourage supporting our partner organizations directly.
Ignite the change
Ignite the changemaker in yourself and listen to Dax Dasilva's free Audiobook. Age of Union is not only hope, but a belief in humanity, that we can come together and change the course of this next decade for the future of all.