Paul Hawken is a grren activist, civil society activist, author and entrepreneur.
Hawken (2025), *Carbon - The book of life*, New York: Viking.
Hawken (2009), *Blessed unrest - How the largest movement in the world came into being and why no one saw it coming*, New York: Viking/Penguin.
Author description from [*Blessed unrest*](https://www.bookey.app/book/blessed-unrest) > Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and activist renowned for his unwavering commitment to ecological sustainability and social justice. Co-founder of several successful ecologically conscious businesses, including the highly influential natural foods company Erewhon and the garden supply company Smith & Hawken, Hawken’s entrepreneurial journey reflects his deep-seated dedication to environmental stewardship. As an author, he has penned numerous seminal works that explore the intricate relationships between business, ecology, and social equity, including \*The Ecology of Commerce\*, \*Natural Capitalism\* (co-authored with Amory Lovins), and \*Blessed Unrest\*. Through his writing and public speaking, Hawken continues to inspire and mobilize a global audience towards building more regenerative and equitable systems, leveraging his extensive experience and insight to advocate for transformative change.