Airmid Institute is excited to announce its new password-protected online membership system. This system was developed to provide individual, easy and protected access to membership benefits and resources at every membership level. The many benefits of becoming a member of Airmid Institute, such as its triennial newsletter Green Telegram, live and recorded webinars presented by global speakers, and the Airmid Institute Biannual List are available online and live under one roof. Additional resources include complementary articles and research!

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Airmid Institute is collaborating with budding artist Lucas Anderson on a painting series celebrating nine key frankincense species. Proceeds will support educational resources promoting ethical sourcing. Special thanks to Stephen Johnson of FairSource Botanicals for donating oils and supporting sustainable, regenerative supply chains.

I’m honored to be the keynote speaker later this month at the XIII International Scientific Research Conference at the National University of Tumbes, Peru. My talk, “The Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Tree Species in Advancing Sustainable Development,” will explore how fragile medicinal and aromatic plant species like palo santo (‘Bursera graveolens’) and rosewood (‘Aniba rosaeodora’) contribute to ecological restoration, cultural preservation, and community well-being.

We’ve lost one of Airmid’s dear Ambassadors, Jonathan Benavides, Airmid Ambassador of the Netherlands.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our cherished friend and colleague, Jonathan Benavides. Jonathan was a guiding light in our community, compassionate, wise, and deeply attuned to the healing essence of Nature, spirit, and humanity.

Airmid Institute welcomes Business Member Nature&Nurture, founded by Airmid Ambassador Sevil Ağalar Altinel and co-operated by Kağan Ağalar. Focused on sustainability, they offer nature-inspired wellness products and experiences that foster mindful living.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Sandi Nye as Airmid Ambassador of South Africa! With a distinguished career spanning over four decades in naturopathy, clinical aromatherapy, and integrative medicine, Sandi has been a dedicated advocate for the recognition and regulation of professional aromatherapy in South Africa.

Join us for a captivating educational event on the stunning island of Crete, recognized globally for its biodiversity and unique medicinal plants. This gathering features esteemed experts like Kurt Michael Arruda, Silvia Jiménez Català , Anna Papazoglou, Dr. Jacqui Stringer, and Dr. Kelly Ablard, as well as special guests and presenters Jenny Charlton, Mixalis and Theano Flemetakis and Ildiko Berecz.

CEO and Founder of Airmid Institute, Dr. Kelly Ablard thanks the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) and its amazing members for honoring her and Airmid Institute with the AIA Outstanding Contribution Award 2024. We are so grateful, and we would not be here without the love and support of so many wonderful and talented people around the globe.

Airmid Institute is excited to announce that it will be releasing basic ethical sourcing guidelines and their sustainability principles in the near future! The guidelines will highlight key elements of ethical sourcing based on Airmid’s sustainability principles including economic, environmental, distribution, health, social, and cultural sustainability.

The Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) firmly believes that sustainability is not just a choice, but a responsibility. Recognizing the importance of environmental responsibility, we advocate for ethical sourcing and production practices that prioritize the conservation of plant resources and ultimately the future of aromatherapy. The AIA encourages the use of sustainable farming methods, emphasizing organic cultivation and the protection of biodiversity…

Peruvian Shipibo Adler Pacaya Paredes and Dr. Kelly Ablard were honored to co-present “Preserving medicinal and aromatic plants: an Indigenous perspective” at the NAHA World of Aromatherapy XI Beyond Aromatics V Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. They highlighted the significant challenge humanity faces with the environmental impacts of climate change on essential oil- and carrier oil-bearing plants and emphasized the crucial role of Indigenous peoples and their traditional ecological knowledge in preserving these plants.

This summer, Dr. Kelly Ablard was honored to visit Knowsley Junior School in Oldham, UK with Dr. Jacqui Stringer, Airmid Institute’s Ambassador of the UK, and Founder of the Junior Airmid Ambassador Program. Knowsley Junior School was the first school to be part of the Junior Airmid Ambassador Program and entrusted their Eco Squad to run the project and plant the seeds of the fragile medicinal and aromatic plant, Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). They were extremely successful!

Dr. Kelly Ablard and Dr. Jacqui Stringer will be presenting the first ever Airmid Junior Ambassadors with their badges on June 30th at Knowsley School located in North West England! Children’s educational programs that support opportunities for them to connect to Nature has been a focus of Airmid’s since our inception, and further inspired by 2021 The Dasgupta Review, which places a heavy emphasis on children.