A truly cosmopolitan figure and eternal nomad, Yossi travels the world
extensively and unceasingly for work and personal explorations.
Yossi graduated from Tel Aviv University with Philosophy and Business degrees,
followed by a comprehensive study of the Kabala in academic as well as
authentic environments. A truth seeker by an inner calling, Yossi continuously
studied religions and philosophy ranging from the ancients, the classics, the
Eastern and the Contemporary.
His first book "Jungle", based on his harrowing adventures in South America,
was first published in 1986 and soon became an international bestseller. The
Discovery Channel is now releasing a documentary film based on the book.
In 1992, Yossi returned to the Amazon to initiate 'The Chalalan Project'
demonstrating that the best strategy to conserve pristine rainforest is
sustainable development in cooperation with indigenous inhabitants rather than
mere conservation. Yossi promoted recognition of intellectual properties for
indigenous people. His contribution to the region won him international acclaim.
In 1995 he was appointed Vice President of The Center for Investigation &
Treatment of Addiction (CITA). In this capacity, Yossi promoted a new
humanitarian approach to treatment of opiate addiction, establishing 12
treatment and research centers around the world from Mexico to China and
finally establishing and managing his own clinics in Australia where he also
launched the 'Alma Libre' initiative to educate society about opiate addiction
and promote reintegration of rehabilitated patients.
Yossi has great interest in conflict resolution from personal through
organizational and to global levels. In 2001 during the peak of the Palestinian
'intifada', Yossi was invited to return to Israel to produce a reconciliation
festival. Despite the escalation of violence in the region, the festival
managed to attract spiritual leaders of Judaism and Islam as well as
unprecedented audiences.
He shares is time between 'Quandong', his home in the heart of the Australian
Rainforest, and the rest of the world.
Author of 2 books the best sellers "Jungle" and "Laws of the Jungle"
Degrees in Business and Philosophy
Founder and Director of EthnoBios S.A., a Bolivian bio-diversity prospecting
company
- Projects focus on protecting the intellectual properties and encouraging
sustainable development of the Amazon
- His projects have formed the biggest nature reserve in the Amazon, known as
The Madidi National Park
-Awarded international acclaim from Conservation International, the
World Resources Institute and The Inter-American Development Bank
Vice President - The Center for Investigation & Treatment of Addiction (CITA)
- Established 12 treatment and research centers around the world
- Founded 'The Alma Libre Foundation' dedicated to assisting opiate addicts in
their re-integration to society
CEO of an Israeli / Arab Reconciliation Festival
- During the peak of the Palestinian intifada spiritual leaders of both Islam
and Judaism conducted special prayers for peace
Sailing the Seas of Change:
A master storyteller, Yossi's keynote on change is not a lecture but rather a
journey, taking audiences far away from their mundane reality and far above
their judgmental mind to allow them to have new perspective and reflection.
Understanding change; welcoming change; adapting to change; not clinging to the
passing experiences; going through changes and adversity while maintaining
responsibility and power - all this is possible when understanding and
acceptance of change is incorporated into one's life.
The Power To Survive:
After a tragic separation from his friends, one man is lost alone for weeks in
the heart of the Amazon with no food or weapons in the midst of the worst rainy
season in decades. Through this amazing experience Yossi Ghinsberg penetrates a
new level of understanding of life and himself. A master storyteller, Yossi
takes his audiences on an emotional experience of inner strength and
self-discovery. This keynote presentation is based on Yossi's international
bestseller Jungle, now also a documentary by the acclaimed producers of
Touching the Void and the Discovery Channel.
The Laws of the Jungle - Jaguars Don't Read Self Help Books:
The only species that has separated and alienated itself from nature is our
own. Isolated in that seclusion, we either try to dominate nature or protect
ourselves from it. Yossi calls his audience to expand their horizons and see
'the big picture'. Our life has become 'a life in a box'. We forgot that it is
our birthright to be and feel a part of our planet and the entire universe we
live in.
