ARALAROur journey connects anthropology, science, lived experience and biocultural knowledge. Each encounter opens a new question about wellbeing and our relationship with the living world.
Founder · anthropologist
Itziar studied anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and received European Union mentoring in nature-based solutions. Her research spans four continents, exploring different ecosystems and cultural perspectives. She brings that learning into experiences that strengthen our relationship with the living world.
Sustainability advisor · London
Elli collaborates with Aralar as a London-based sustainability advisor with 20 years of experience. Her background includes work with the United Nations. She brings an international sustainability perspective to institutional choices, wellbeing and care for the living world.
University teacher · forestry & wildlife · Nepal
Bikash collaborates with Aralar through university teaching and expertise in Nepal’s forests and wildlife. His background connects the Institute of Forestry in Pokhara and research perspectives from Oslo. He brings ecological knowledge, community experience and learning into dialogue.
Places, people and questions have shaped the work. Follow the chapters from learning and mentoring to pathways, student experiences and a city-wide design.
Exploring healing-forest approaches and the relationship between nature, health and wellbeing.
European Union coaching in nature-based solutions for social interventions, alongside i-Tree conferences and learning on health and wellbeing.
University visits and methodology development informed by the 2050 vision: University of Derby, sustainability expertise in the Highlands, and education and sustainability conversations at the Royal Anthropological Institute in London.
Research conversations connected with Charité in Germany and Nepal; nature-prescription pathways in California; and Indigenous perspectives on walking in Costa Rica.
Developing a pathway that brings land, lived experience, wellbeing and regeneration together through simple invitations. The Irrisarri design was shared in dialogue with the University of Derby.
A pilot project among students at the Public University of Navarra, bringing the relationship with the living world into university experience and informing shared methodological learning.
City Lab Donostia: a design prototype with nine proposed stops across climate refuges, city spaces and university life.
The documentary and shared conversations on nature-based solutions and wellbeing: a presentation on 16 October 2026, with dialogue involving Gandaki University, New Mexico and Tbilisi.
Explore the background: Itziar’s professional profile · The Irrisarri pathway · Nature-based solutions conversation.
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