Essex Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity working across Essex, England, to preserve and advocate for wildlife and green spaces. Established in 1959 and part of the UK-wide network of Wildlife Trusts, Essex Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to conservation of Essex’s land and sea, as well as advocacy and education. Essex Wildlife TrustContinue reading “Essex Wildlife Trust”
Category Archives: Environment and Climate Change
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a UK charity dedicated to conservation. The RSPB works across the UK and internationally to conserve and protect habitats. It engages in community outreach and education, works on government policy and engages in projects such as satellite tracking of birds and landscape conservation. It also offersContinue reading “The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)”
Rewilding Britain
Rewilding Britain aims to restore Britain’s ecosystems through the process of rewilding. Rewilding Britain provides help and advice to those looking to rewild their land, from gardens to rivers and wetlands, to restore ecosystems, provide better habitat for animals and reverse damage caused by climate change. It also provides resources such as webinars and articlesContinue reading “Rewilding Britain”
ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)
ARCHELON aims to conserve the sea turtle population of Greece and raise awareness of environmental issues. Established in 1983 as Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, ARCHELON aims to conserve sea turtles and their population, by research, monitoring and data collection, rescue and rehabilitation. ARCHELON operates in Zakynthos, the Peloponnese, Crete, Glyfada and the GreekContinue reading “ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)”
Slow Ways
Slow Ways is a community project, aiming to create a user-generated network of walking routes across Great Britain. Slow Ways aims to make it easier for people to plan and access walking routes, with volunteers suggesting routes and the Slow Ways team reviewing and verifying them. The project helps encourage people to connect with theirContinue reading “Slow Ways”
The National Trust
The biggest conservation charity in Europe, the National Trust promotes and preserves areas of historic interest and natural beauty. Founded in 1895 and covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the National Trust looks after heritage spaces including houses, parks and castles, countryside and coastlines. Covering 250,000 hectares of land and 780 miles of coastline, manyContinue reading “The National Trust”
Save Vietnam’s Wildlife
Save Vietnam’s Wildlife is a Vietnamese non-profit organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation, animal rescue and wildlife-related education. Founded in 2014 and based in Ninh Bình, Save Vietnam’s Wildlife works with government agencies to rescue animals that have been confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. The organisation works to combat illegal poaching, advocates for law improvementContinue reading “Save Vietnam’s Wildlife”
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is one of the largest international environmental organisations. The Nature Conservancy has over a million members and works with over 400 scientists around theContinue reading “The Nature Conservancy”
ZaCLEANthos
ZaCLEANthos is a community project on the Greek island of Zakynthos, dedicated to beach and road cleaning. Established in 2017, ZaCLEANthos is a volunteer group that organises regular beach and road cleans around the island of Zakynthos (Zante). Its social media feeds raise awareness of littering and plastic waste. How You Can Help Time: AContinue reading “ZaCLEANthos”
Size of Wales
Size of Wales is a Welsh charity working to protect tropical forests, and raise awareness of their importance through education. Founded in 2010, Size of Wales initially aimed to help protect 2 million hectares of forest, roughly the equivalent of ‘the size of Wales’ (a phrase often used when discussing the impact of climate changeContinue reading “Size of Wales”
The Great British Clothes Swap
The Great British Clothes Swap is a Facebook Group which allows users in the UK to swap clothes and reduce the environmental impact of their clothing habits. The Great British Clothes Swap aims to encourage people to clothe themselves as ethically as possible, by enabling them to practice eco-friendly, sustainable clothing habits without a highContinue reading “The Great British Clothes Swap”
Methow Conservancy
The Methow Conservancy is an environmental organisation protecting the Methow Valley in Washington, US. Founded in 1996, the Methow Conservancy seeks to inspire people to care for the land of the Methow Valley, and make it “a role model for the rural mountain West.” The Conservancy works with local communities, including business and landowners, toContinue reading “Methow Conservancy “