"Dasilva brings a message of local environmental responsibility, pointing out that environmental challenges require community engagement"—Pasadena Now

"A Montreal entrepreneur recounts his expeditions to protect biodiversity" —L’Actualité

“Dax Dasilva is keen to raise awareness of the vulnerability of different ecosystems in an attempt to inspire people to take action to protect biodiversity.” —La Presse

"Echoes from Eden is an immersive, gripping account about [Dax Dasilva's] travels to the Amazon, the Congo and Borneo, where he encounters snakes, vampire bats, tarantulas, botflies and piranhas, and wrestles caimans." —The Globe and Mail

"Each of these stories underscores a central theme: collaboration drives results. Dasilva shows how victories, from regrown forests and revived species, emerge when grassroots knowledge meets global resources." —LA Weekly

"The Canadian tech leader and environmentalist takes us inside Earth's most endangered wild places in his new book." —The Morning Show

"Echoes from Eden is a rallying cry — part memoir, part manifesto, and all urgency." —The Village Voice

"Echoes from Eden is a remarkable piece of work" - CP24

“To research, to document, to witness the destruction of the natural world is no longer enough. The priority now must be to defend it—with passion, courage, and imagination. Dax Dasilva has shown that, armed with these three virtues, we can change the world.” —Captain Paul Watson

"Dax brings to Indonesia the pragmatism of a businessman and the heart of the forest. In conservation, he demands results and accountability on the ground—exactly what we need."— Chanee, Founder and President of Kalaweit

"Dax demonstrated true leadership in the Congo, stepping into one of the most complex and challenging environments on Earth. While many hesitate to engage with the realities on the ground, he immersed himself—meeting the Congolese and Batwa, trekking into the forests to be with the eastern lowland gorillas, and navigating the intricate layers of conservation. His ability to embrace complexity and act within it is exactly what conservation needs."— Kerry Bowman, PhD, Founder of Forest Health Alliance

"Dax brings a new dynamic to biodiversity conservation in the Congo, specifically in South Kivu, where for the first time, communities have been entrusted with the right to govern their traditional lands. It’s a monumental responsibility—and a groundbreaking success."— Dominique Bikaba, Founder and Executive Director of Strong Roots Congo

“Echoes from Eden demonstrates the power of action in an age of crisis. Dax Dasilva brings the fight for nature to life with passion and purpose, introducing us to the unsung heroes defending the wild.” — Richard Ladkani, Filmmaker (Sea of Shadows, YANUNI)

“These are stories about a network of courageous innovators trying to stop the destruction of our planet and keep species and communities alive. Like the author himself, the stories provide inspiring examples of a new, more tech-savvy, inclusive, and grounded conservation movement focused on producing real results.” — Andrew Day, CEO, BC Parks Foundation

“Dax is a true hero—a guardian of the jungle and the Earth. He lives and breathes his mission, to heal and protect our planet. One gentle whisper, one tree, one soul at a time.” — Soleil Moon Frye, Actor and Documentary Filmmaker

“Everyone wants to know how to change the world—Echoes from Eden shows how it’s done.” — Paul Rosolie, Founder, Junglekeepers; Author, Mother of God