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# Voice for Nature Foundation

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- [ReWild Yourself](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/rewild-yourself/) - The Voice for Nature Foundation is proud to support the work of ReWIld Yourself, an initiative by our founding company Voice for Nature. Since launching in 2022, ReWild Yourself has provided camps in Utah and London for inner-city school children to learn, connect and play in the outdoors, keeping their connection to Nature alive at
- [Earth Day 2021](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/earth-day-2021/) - It's time for a new narrative. One that shows us what's possible. That articulates how we thrive not just survive. We need to harness our creativity. It's not just our intelligence that makes us creative, it's our passion, our imagination, our empathy, our innovation. It's our ability to harmonize the relationship with technology, Nature, and
- [Report - Asociacion Hippocampus_Plumbum Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/report-asociacion-hippocampus_plumbum-project/) - During 2021, volunteer divers, with a small grant from Voice for Nature Foundation undertook 6 field action over an 8 month period in with the following results: • 30 volunteer divers from the Hippocampus Association • 51 volunteer divers from other Associations and Clubs. • 95 ground support volunteers, both from A. Hippocampus, and other
- [Global Biodiversity Festival 20-23 May 2021](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/global-biodiversity-festival-20-23-may-2021/) - Register and check in tomorrow morning at 9.30am (BST) to catch David speaking at the Globaldiversity Festival - details below: The Global Biodiversity Festival kicks off today! Celebrate our planet's amazing biodiversity and those protecting it with 150+ speakers from over 50 countries around the world all through the weekend. #GlobalBioFest Find all the details
- [Sir Richard Branson and Jochen Zeitz launch 'Plan B'](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/sir-richard-branson-and-jochen-zeitz-launch-plan-b/) - A new initiative launched today, founded by Sir Richard Branson and Jochen Zeitz to galvanize the business community to 'prioritise people and planet alongside profit'. "As business leaders, we know that what we're proposing will be a challenge, or even an affront, to many of our colleagues and competitors," they said. "But we're confident that
- [TLEM Fund: Isla Urbana](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/tlem-fund-isla-urbana/) - Towards the end of 2021, the Foundation's The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund (TLEM Fund) supported grass roots project in Mexico. Check out Isla Urbana's update here
- [Connecting with Nature - GCT webinar hosted by David de Rothschild](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/connecting-with-nature-gct-webinar-hosted-by-david-de-rothschild/) - A chance to participate in the Galapagos Conservation Trust's 'Connecting with Nature' webinar, hosted by David de Rothschild. The webinar will take place on Thursday 13 May at 6pm (UK time) The Event: Webpage Registration page (spaces are free)
- [Voices of Sustainability by the Zayed Sustainability Prize - 29/04/2021](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/voices-of-sustainability-by-the-zayed-sustainability-prize-29-04-2021/) - David de Rothschild accepted an invitation to speak at the second episode of Voices of Sustainability by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, which aired on 29 April 2021 under the theme “Protecting biodiversity and why it matters”. The webinar was a huge success and the video has been watched over 10,000 times on YouTube. Well worth
- [Voice for Nature Foundation x The Lost Explorer Mezcal](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/voice-for-nature-foundation-x-the-lost-explorer-mezcal/) - To mark Earth Day, we are delighted to announce a long-term partnership with The Lost Explorer Mezcal x Voice For Nature Foundation to advance a more sustainable and socially conscious mezcal industry, starting in our own backyard. We have begun their endeavor by consulting with expert advisors in creating an open-source exchange of sustainability best
- [David de Rothschild Article:  'The N Word'](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/david-de-rothschild-article-the-n-word/) - David de Rothschild explores the concept of Nature in the Huffington Post. Read the article here.
- [New project supported - Mountain Caribou Expedition](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/new-project-supported-mountain-caribou-expedition/) - Mountain caribou are on the brink of disappearing across most of their range in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and Canada. David Moskowitz took part in the Wolf OR 7 Expedition, supported by StFF in 2014 and has now launched a new project to explore the world of mountain caribou and the conservation challenges faced
- [Jungle-ized - David de Rothschild project - Times Square, New York](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/jungle-ized-david-de-rothschild-project-times-square-new-york/) - From 1 – 30 April 2016, Soundwalk Collective presents JUNGLE-IZED: a month-long interactive multi-sensory art installation that will transform Times Square, transporting over half a million visitors daily to the heart of the Amazon, by following the 73rd Meridian West that connects Times Square with the Amazon rainforest. Presented in partnership with The Times Square
- [Divide in Concord film](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/divide-in-concord-film/) - Divide In Concord, a film by Dave Regos is now available in the UK and around the world. Supported by the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Algalita, 5 Gyres, Story of Stuff, Food and Water Watch and others, the Massachusetts state senator Jamie Eldridge has endorsed the film calling it an inspiration to anyone who cares deeply
- [5000 Mile Project - update](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project-update-2/) - StFF beneficiary couple - David and Katharine Lowrie - are the first to run the length of South America, unsupported, for its wilderness and wildlife. The following is an extract from their latest email update: NEW BOOK!- Running South America with my husband and other animals I have a publisher! 'Running South America with my
- [Mountain Caribou Initiative](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/mountain-caribou-initiative/) - David Moskovitz was supported to undertake work to help conserve the Mountain Caribou. The following is an update from David on his work. Please also see Lost Explorer this article. Film: We are starting work on production for a 20 minute documentary on mountain caribou, the inland rainforest and BC's continued efforts to liquidate a
- [Running South America With My Husband and Other Animals](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/running-south-america-with-my-husband-and-other-animals/) - StFF beneficiary - the 5000 Mile Project - has launched its book entitled: 'Running South America With My Husband and Other Animals'. This expedition was a first! An epic adventure documented by Katharine and David Lowrie, who are both keen environmentalists. They are giving talks and having book signing events in the UK or you
- [Update from the Galapagos Conservation Trust:](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/update-from-the-galapagos-conservation-trust/) - GECO trip to Isabela island Thanks to Sculpt the Future Foundation’s support, we are able to extend the reach of GECO’s campaign to Isabela island, Galapagos. In October, the first trip to Isabela was conducted, with four GECO members travelling to San Cristobal to participate in a cultural exchange with a local group on Isabela
- [Wishing beneficiaries and supporters a Happy New Year 2019](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/wishing-beneficiaries-and-supporters-a-happy-new-year-2019/) - Happy New Year 2019
- [Galapagos Conservation Trust](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/galapagos-conservation-trust/) - Update on the GECO project in San Cristobal - supported with donations in 2017 and in 2018: https://youtu.be/SPdXShC2NiI
- [Straw Wars - website update for World Environment Day](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/straw-wars-website-update-for-world-environment-day/) - On #WorldEnvironmentDay #YearOfGreenAction ambassador @DRexplore is waging war against plastic straws. Make your pledge to stop using straws at www.yearofgreenaction.org and find out more at www.strawwars.org #StrawWars’
- [Ocean Heroes Caribbean Bootcamp](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/ocean-heroes-caribbean-bootcamp/) - Friends of V4NF - Ocean Heroes Network - is collaborating with Caribbean youth and NGOs to launch the first ever REGIONAL Ocean Heroes Bootcamp. With the goal of engaging young people from across the Caribbean to develop campaigns for the health of our ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Young people aged 11-18 in the Caribbean
- [CNN Modern Explorers](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/cnn-modern-explorers/) - http://voicefornaturefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Modern-Explorers-V1_720p_London_2130.mp4 Follow David's journey with the incredible Modern Explorers @bertrandpiccard & @ingesolheim this Saturday at 16:30 BST and 21:30 BST on @CNNI #squadonamission
- [David's Earth Day 2020 Message](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/davids-earth-day-2020-message/) - In times of chaos, there is nothing more grounding than taking off your shoes so you can feel the Earth under your feet. This Earth day should probably hold a more poignant place in our hearts than the last 50, as for the last few months Mother Nature has sent us all to our rooms
- [Plastiki - 10 Year Anniversary](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/plastiki-10-year-anniversary/) - 26 July 2010 saw the arrival of the Plastiki into Sydney Harbour. Ten years on, the story of plastics in the oceans is mainstream - solutions for eradication or at least management of the problem are emerging. The Plastiki's story is fascinating and inspiring and you can relive it all here The story is not
- [United World Challenge](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/united-world-challenge/) - Tez Steinberg's team have posted the first update on Tez's row - some four weeks into the adventure: Tez is now officially one month into his row. He has faced some unexpected challenges, like his phone resetting in his pocket on day 2 leaving him with no music or audio books. He was battling against
- [Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/exploring-by-the-seat-of-your-pants/) - David de Rothschild is reliving the Plastiki Expedition via a live virtual event on 17 September 2020 as part of the Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants lesson events: Sign up to be part of this event: September 17, 2020 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm EST David's adventurous spirit, passion, and commitment to action
- [The Ocean Race Summit 2020 - Wed 16 September - Virtual](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-ocean-race-summit-2020-wed-16-september-virtual/) - David will be speaking at The Ocean Race Summit 2020 taking place virtually from Newport, RI tomorrow - Wednesday 16 September 2020 - exploring the challenge of restoring ocean health and abundance. David will be part of an all-star line-up of diverse, international speakers, change-makers and advocates, and more than 500 registered participants The focus is
- [Plastiki Ocean Artivism Prize and Plastiki Ocean Awareness (Activism) Prize](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/plastiki-ocean-artivism-prize-and-plastiki-ocean-awareness-activism-prize/) - What do you get when #OceanHeroes harness their ingenuity and creativity for artivism and activism+awareness? Award-winning ideas. Our foundation @avoicefornature teamed up with @oceanheroeshq and @lonelywhale to provide six Ocean Heroes $500 grants for their inspiring work as young change-makers and their dedication to environmental activism. Check out @oceanheroeshq to find out about the winners
- [Parrys Raines - Climate Girl](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/parrys-raines-climate-girl/) - Parrys Raines is a longterm friend and supporter of Sculpt the Future Foundation. A young woman - an Australian - Parrys has recently posted the following on her sites: Today is the 11th anniversary of a letter I wrote to world leaders regarding action on climate change on 7 February 2009, when I was 13. I
- [Swim the Eden - Report](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/swim-the-eden-report/) - In August, three brothers, Robbie, Calum and Jack Hudson, swam the length of the River Eden in Cumbria gaining Cumbrian, British and World Records in the process. StFF supported this adventure with a small grant and helped these boys achieve their ambition and will inspire young people and the local community engage with and value their
- [Why Nature Needs a Seat at the United Nations](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/why-nature-needs-a-seat-at-the-united-nations/) - StFF Founder, David de Rothschild, is in Paris this week chairing a round table discussion at the COP21 Summit. In an online article for Amuse, a digital magazine and video channel published by i-D, David expresses his fears: Our oceans really are rising and have already risen. It already is hotter and it’s going to get hotter. It’s dry
- [Other Funders - Deadline Ahead](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/other-funders-deadline-ahead/) - Latest news 27/11/2015 - PTES’s Species Conservation Insight Grants - Reminder of February Deadline The People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is currently accepting applications from scientific researchers and conservationists in the UK who need funding for projects focusing on endangered species for up to two years. Grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 per year
- [Ed Stafford talks to Steve Backshall on BBC Radio 4](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/ed-stafford-talks-to-steve-backshall-on-bbc-radio-4/) - In a new series of BBC Radio 4’s ‘One to One’, Steve Backshall meets StFF beneficiary, Ed Stafford, the first person to walk the 6,000-mile length of the Amazon River over a two-and-a-half year period. Backshall’s aim is to discover what drives his guest to attempt almost superhuman challenges. During the interview, Ed talks about
- [President Obama's Vision](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/president-obamas-vision/) - The President's vision - in his own words: https://youtu.be/uYXyYFzP4Lc
- [Swim the Eden - Update](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/swim-the-eden-update/) - I wanted to give David and the trustees a quick update on our Swim the Eden challenge. We've got 26 days to go until the first day of our challenge and wanted to thank you again for all your support so far. Here are some of the key highlights over the past month. We've had
- [Natural History Museum's 'Dippy' to go on national tour](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/natural-history-museums-dippy-to-go-on-national-tour/) - The Natural History Museum in London reports today that the Museum’s famous Diplodocus, Dippy, will go on tour from early 2018. The Museum will run an open call to indoor venues in the UK to host the Diplodocus and its ambition is for Dippy to visit every region of the country. See The Telegraph for more information.
- [Earth Day 2015](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/earth-day-2015/) - The Earth Day 2015 website is featuring this great video: The Untouched - A Time-lapse Film from Shreenivasan Manievannan on Vimeo.
- [Touching the Earth Lightly - The Lighthouse](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/touching-the-earth-lightly-the-lighthouse/) - Sculpt the Future Foundation beneficiary, Stephen Lamb, from Touching the Earth Lightly sends the following video providing insight into his design philosophy: Design-Build Research Studio - The Lighthouse from Epitome on Vimeo.
- [The Great Barrier Reef 2050 long-term plan](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-great-barrier-reef-2050-long-term-plan/) - New report states: "Actions under the Reef 2050 plan will ensure the Great Barrier Reef continues to be among the world's best managed and protected World Heritage areas." Click here to learn more.
- [Surfrider Europe - 20th Annual Ocean Initiative Programme](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/surfrider-europe-20th-annual-ocean-initiative-programme-2/) - Sculpt the Future Foundation beneficiary, Surfrider Europe, launches a hard-hitting campaign for the 20th Anniversary of its Ocean Initiatives Programme:
- [Show the Love](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/show-the-love/) - Shakespeare's words have been given a new meaning in a short film created by Ridley Scott Associates, launched yesterday as part of the Climate Coalition's new campaign 'Show the Love'. The video features some of the UK's biggest stars quoting Shakespeare to show their love for all things Earthly. Amongst others, the video features David
- [Living on One Dollar launched on Netflix](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/living-on-one-dollar-launched-on-netflix/) - StFF beneficiary - Living on One - produced an inspirational film: Living on One Dollar, which launched on Netflix on 1 January 2015 in the US and Canada.
- [End of Year Waste Ventures Update](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/end-of-year-waste-ventures-update/) - In 2010/11 Waste Ventures was awarded first prize in StFF/MYOO's Beat Waste Challenge and reports on 2014's work: 2014 was an exciting year for Waste Ventures Charities as it marked critical additions to the team and the development of some tremendous initiatives.We have hired a new Executive Director for Waste Ventures Charities. Jo Hill was the
- [Parrys Raines - website relaunch and news of Antarctica Conference](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/parrys-raines-website-relaunch-and-news-of-antarctica-conference/) - Parrys Raines is a MYOOZE, team member of the Plastiki Expedition and supporter of StFF - and she's still only 19 years of age. Parrys's CV includes: Environmental Law Student Environmental Educator and Adventurer 3 times Australian Representative to UNEP Sustainability Leader Climate Reality Leader Ambassador for Aim for the Stars Foundation WWF Youth
- [The Lonely Himalayas - project at editing stage](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-lonely-himalayas-project-at-editing-stage/) - StFF beneficiary - The Lonely Himalayas team - reports on progress so far. A small grant was made to help enable Ryan Stock and his team film a documentary to explore climate change, industrial farming and urban migration on remote Himalayan landscapes. Click here for the update.
- [New ways to monitor our sick planet](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/new-ways-to-monitor-our-sick-planet/) - ClimateScience.com reports that leading scientific journal Nature says the global warming target of 2oC is “tenuous” and calls for it to be “ditched” in a major comment article published in the 2 October 2014 edition of the influential publication. As work begins to draft an agreement ahead of the next year’s United Nations climate summit
- [Rachel Sussman - Feature](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/rachel-sussman-feature/) - The Online version of the weekly magazine, The New Yorker, provides current articles, cartoons, blogs, audio, video, slide shows, an archive of articles and abstracts back to 1925. Its latest issue carries a feature on StFF beneficiary, Rachel Sussman and her 'Oldest Living Things in the World' project and contains the shocking news that: Of the thirty
- [People's Climate March in NYC on 21 September 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/peoples-climate-march-in-nyc-on-21-september-2014/) - The People’s Climate March is being organized by an ever-growing coalition that comprises more than 1,000 organizations demanding world leaders take action to combat climate change. Because this is a “movement of movements” moment, the People’s Climate March is being organized in a participatory, open-source model. The March - 11:30 am, Sunday 21 September Assembly
- [UNEP Reports Good News on Ozone Layer](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/unep-reports-good-news-on-ozone-layer/) - StFF Supporter, Mr Achim Steiner, comments on the recently released UN Report on the scientific assessment of the ozone layer 2014. The report, produced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), indicates that the ozone layer is repairing, but Achim Steiner warns that: "The challenges that we face are still huge," UNEP
- [Protect the Seabed from deep-sea trawling - Sign the Petition](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/protect-the-seabed-from-deep-sea-trawling-sign-the-petition/) - The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, is a UK campaign and petition that has the support of many NGOs. The aim of the campaign is to motivate the UK Government to do the right thing to protect its natural heritage from the devastating effects of foreign deep-sea bottom trawlers (the bulk of deep-sea trawling occurs in UK
- [Winner of 'Beat Waste Startup Challenge' growing](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/winner-of-beat-waste-startup-challenge-growing/) - Founded by Parag Gupta, Waste Ventures works in India to incubate solid waste management companies that are owned and operated by waste pickers. The company provides the tools to environmentally process the waste and in the process enables them to generate a much better living from selling recyclables, biofertilizer and earn carbon credits. In 2010
- [The Light House - new design concept for South African shack dwellers](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-light-house-new-design-concept-for-south-african-shack-dwellers/) - South African shack dwellers need safe temporary homes and StFF beneficiary Touching the Earth Lightly, run by designers Stephen Lamb and Andrew Lord, have ideas on how to provide them. One of them is the Green Shack project, supported by StFF, the other is The Light House: ... the Light House is designed with practicality
- [Sustainability Conference - 30 September 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/sustainability-conference-30-september-2014/) - On 30 September 2014, Blue & Green Tomorrow will hold 'Sustainable September', a full-day sustainability conference (8am - 6pm) at the Royal Geographic Society. Blue & Green Tomorrow provides the knowledge needed 'to make informed choices without prejudice, scaremongering or Greenwash'. On its site you’ll find insights into how to invest responsibly, travel sustainably, shop ethically
- [The End of Disposable Plastic Bags in France?](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-end-of-disposable-plastic-bags-in-france/) - StFF beneficiary, Surfrider Foundation Europe, reports that there is the possibility that a ban of disposable plastic bags in France could start in January 2016. This news is a big step for the Surfrider campaign against plastic bag and they are delighted, but remain mobilized to ensure that the bill receives parliamentary approval. Surfrider hopes that this
- [Akaroa Marine Reserve Opened on 8 June 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/akaroa-marine-reserve-opened-on-8-june-2014/) - Sunday 8th June, World Oceans Day, was a very appropriate date for the formal opening of the Akaroa Marine Reserve. Twenty years is a long time to consult, develop, apply and campaign for a marine reserve so it was a very happy day for the Akaroa community to finally see the reserve come into existence.
- [World Oceans Day - 8 June 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/world-oceans-day-8-june-2014-2/) - Why celebrate the oceans? Whether you live on the coast or inland, we are all intimately connected to the oceans. The organizers of this year’s event are asking people to help spread awareness by taking a Selfie for the Sea. See latest news.
- [Oldest Living Things in the World](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/oldest-living-things-in-the-world-2/) - Read this great review of Rachel Sussman's book - very well deserved.
- [American Museum of Natural History - newly digitized archives](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/american-museum-of-natural-history-newly-digitized-archives/) - The American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan released more than 7,000 images at the beginning of May - the result of a digitization project started in 2006, which will eventually see the release of more than 1 million photos. Click here for access.
- [Changes at the Natural History Museum, London](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/changes-at-the-natural-history-museum-london/) - This wonderful museum, Winner of Best of the Best in the Museums and Heritage Awards 2013, has received an amazing donation of £5m towards its redevelopment plans. British-Australian businessman and philanthropist Sir Michael Hintze has made a donation of £5 million to the Natural History Museum through the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation. It is the largest
- [Teens Sue Federal Government for Not Creating Climate Change Action Plan](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/teens-sue-federal-government-for-not-creating-climate-change-action-plan/) - Nature World News reports that a group of California youth is suing government agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, for failing to develop a plan of action against climate change. The plaintiffs demand that the federal government immediately devise a climate recovery strategy to avoid 2 degrees C of warming above pre-industrial levels. Read more
- [Nature is not natural to us anymore!](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/nature-is-not-natural-to-us-anymore/) - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine has released the results of a survey, which reveals that 98% of the 2000 people it surveyed were unable to name common trees. Read more here.
- [The Oldest Living Things in the World - Rachel Sussman](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-oldest-living-things-in-the-world-rachel-sussman/) - Rachel Sussman's book of The Oldest Living Things in the World project, supported by StFF, is out now. Click here for link to publisher.
- [Ed Stafford - adventurer's new show on Discovery Channel](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/ed-stafford-adventurers-new-show-on-discovery-channel/) - Ed Stafford is an StFF beneficiary - see his epic expedition to walk the length of the Amazon. His new Discovery Channel show 'Marooned' starts on 4 May 2014 (five part series).
- [Aurora Robson - Recycling Plastic Into Art](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/aurora-robson-recycling-plastic-into-art/) - Aurora Robson is an StFF beneficiary artist - see the Waimea Ocean Film Festival project. In this video, Aurora explains how she artistically 'interrupts the waste stream' to make beautiful sculpture from waste plastic.
- [IPCC report: "Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change''](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/ipcc-report-nobody-on-this-planet-is-going-to-be-untouched-by-the-impacts-of-climate-change/) - The Chairman of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) said today that: Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change Professor Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman, IPCC The Report's Chair says that: We have to re-frame climate change as an exciting challenge for the most creative minds. Dr Chris
- [Climate Girl - Parrys Raines - award winner](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/climate-girl-parrys-raines-award-winner/) - Parrys Raines is a great friend of Sculpt the Future Foundation and the Plastiki. Her website Climate Girl provides inspiration for any young person who wants to effect change towards a more positive future for the planet. It is therefore no surprise, but very pleasing, that Parrys has won a Layne Beachley Aim for the
- [Professor Bryan Clarke dies - founder of the Frozen Ark Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/professor-bryan-clarke-dies-founder-of-the-frozen-ark-project/) - Professor Bryan Clarke was instrumental in the founding of the 'Frozen Ark' project - to save samples of frozen cells containing DNA from endangered species - the animal equivalent of the 'Millennium Seed Bank' created by Kew Gardens to conserve the seeds of the world's plants. In 1971 he was appointed Foundation Professor of Genetics
- [Climate Week | 3 -  9 March 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/climate-week-3-9-march-2014/) - Climate Week 2014 starts today. Go to the website to see how easy it is to join in.
- [Oldest Living Things Project - Book](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/oldest-living-things-project-book/) - Rachel Sussman's 'Oldest Living Things' project was supported by the Foundation and the book is due out on 22 April 2014 in both the UK and the US. Go to Rachel' site to read more.
- [Impact of climate change on a remote Himalayan landscape](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/impact-of-climate-change-on-a-remote-himalayan-landscape/) - Kickstarter Project to produce a documentary to explore climate change, industrial farming and urban migration on remote Himalayan landscapes. The acceleration of urban migration, coupled with the ravages of climate change, have left many Kumaoni villages abandoned, their landscapes irrevocably altered. By involving the youth of West Binsar Valley in filming this documentary, they are
- [A three-zone Volcanoes and Earthquakes gallery - Natural History Museum in London](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/a-three-zone-volcanoes-and-earthquakes-gallery-natural-history-museum-in-london/) - A new Gallery opened on 31st January 2014 at the Natural History Museum in London. Dedicated to Volcanoes and Earthquakes, the Gallery even has a quake simulator recreating the feel of a shake beneath the ground. The power and intensity of volcanoes and earthquakes has dominated nature since the beginning of time yet our knowledge of them
- [End Ecocide in Europe](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/end-ecocide-in-europe/) - End Ecocide in Europe is a European Citizens Initiative which has proposed a law to the European Union to make ecocide a crime. An online petition was launched in 2013 which failed to reach its target of 1,000.000 votes, but 112,000 Europeans did vote and a charter will be published on 30 January 2014 calling for the establishment
- [New Project for Living on One](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/new-project-for-living-on-one/) - Living On One - StFF beneficiary - launched a new project this month 'Salam Neighbor'. This young organisation was supported in 2012 to take its award winning 'Living on One Dollar' film on tour across the US to inspire young people to action. On its website Living On One explains that it uses immersive storytelling
- [Natural History Museum/Royal Holloway University research findings - plastic pollution severe in the Thames](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/natural-history-museumroyal-holloway-university-research-findings-plastic-pollution-severe-in-the-thames/) - Scientists from the Natural History Museum and Royal Holloway, University of London, collected rubbish over a three-month period at the end of 2012 from seven locations along the river bed of the upper Thames estuary. The resulting report: 'Plastic in the Thames: A river runs through it', reveals the following: - Sub-surface rubbish items intercepted
- [Happy New Year](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/happy-new-year/) - The Trustees and staff of Sculpt the Future Foundation wish all beneficiaries and friends a very successful and sustainable 2014. See Christmas installation from Xplore
- [The World We Made - Jonathon Porritt](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-world-we-made-jonathon-porritt/) - If you haven't read this book yet, give it a go. Supported by a small grant from StFF Foundation, the World We Made by Jonathon Porritt, is the diary of a 50-year-old teacher, Alex McKay, living in 2050. The book features mocked-up photos, handwritten graphics, and it's an antidote to those who say sustainability is doom
- [National Competition To Create A Poster For The Planet](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/national-competition-to-create-a-poster-for-the-planet/) - Earth Hour, the world’s largest mass participation event, is an annual switch off that focuses the world’s attention on the planet. Do the Green Thing, in partnership with WWF-UK, are running a national competition for young creatives aged 16-25 for Earth Hour on March 29th 2014. You have until 13th January 2014 to enter the competition
- [HighWaterLine - New York, Miami and now London](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/highwaterline-new-york-miami-and-now-london/) - HighWaterLine was a public artwork on the New York city waterfront that created an immediate visual and local understanding of the affects of climate change. In 2012/13 the project moved to Miami and, from January 2014, the project will begin to engage London communities and the chalking of the line should begin in April, with
- [Good Scrub Guide - plastic free products](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/good-scrub-guide-plastic-free-products/) - In September 2013, Fauna & Flora International officially launched the first version of the ‘Good Scrub Guide’ featuring 16 brands and 35 plastic free products, the Guide has been produced following effective engagement with UK cosmetic and personal care companies. Phase two of the project will start to engage with companies continuing to use microplastics
- [Orchestra Toronto Concert - 8 December 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/orchestra-toronto-concert-8-december-2013/) - Orchestra Toronto's next concert on 8 December 2013 features Christmas Music, together with a new work by Denise Mangiardi entitled, 'Songs of the Rainforest'. Inspired by Ayrton Senna, this is a work for children about the Amazon Rainforest.
- [Slow Life Symposium - November 2013 - David de Rothschild video](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/slow-life-symposium-november-2013-david-de-rothschild-video/) - David de Rothschild talking about the Oceans and the meaning of Plastiki. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lYTd_qqWE3o#t=289 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lYTd_qqWE3o#t=289
- [HighWaterLine - London 2014](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/highwaterline-london-2014/) - In Summer 2014, Invisible Dust will work with artist Eve Mosher to produce ‘HighWater Line’ where London communities will draw a bold chalk line through their streets, charting an area susceptible to increased flooding caused by climate change. Visualizing Climate Change - the project began life in New York City in 2007 and was repeated
- [Waste Ventures' Founder Addresses the United Nations in New York](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/waste-ventures-founder-addresses-the-united-nations-in-new-york/) - Sculpt the Future Foundation's 'Beat Waste Challenge' first prize winner - Waste Ventures - addresses the UN in New York on 6 November 2013. Waste Ventures, founded by young entrepreneur, Parag Gupta, is addressing the challenge of waste management in developing countries and the organisation provides cities with incentives, profit, and sustainable practices - offering practical
- [Global award in photography and sustainability - short list announced](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/global-award-in-photography-and-sustainability-short-list-announced/) - Founded by the Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie in 2008, the Prix Pictet is the world’s leading prize in photography and sustainability. The award aims to uncover outstanding photography applied to confront the most pressing social and environmental challenges of today. The Prix Pictet has two elements: the prize of CHF 100,000 and the Commission,
- [Slow Life Symposium, Thailand 7-10 November 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/slow-life-symposium-thailand-7-10-november-2013/) - The Slow Life Symposium convenes business leaders, scientists, NGOs, renowned thinkers and policy makers to help accelerate progress towards environmental sustainability. Participants discuss global issues and seek practical solutions that can be applied within a local context. StFF Founder and Chairman, David de Rothschild, is a participant. See pre-event interview here. Check David's tweets from
- [Human poo could provide sustainable replacement for phosphorus in fertiliser](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/human-poo-could-provide-sustainable-replacement-for-phosphorus-in-fertiliser/) - A newly opened nutrient recovery reactor in Slough, UK is set to revolutionize crop growing in the area. The new plant makes use of the phosphorus that clogs sewage pipes and could provide a sustainable alternative to the mining of phosphorus, which will be completely used up in a hundred years. Read The Guardian's take
- [Adventurous and inspiring play](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/adventurous-and-inspiring-play/) - StFF believes in learning through adventure and that storytelling can inspire people, providing lifelong skills. This company's work has been brought to our attention, so check out Fafu's play stuff here. We work really hard on making products that inspire children to find their own stories and ideas rather than following ours. We want the
- [Roz Savage's new book - 'Stop Drifting, Start Rowing: One Woman's Search for Happiness and Meaning Alone on the Pacific'](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/roz-savages-new-book-stop-drifting-start-rowing-one-womans-search-for-happiness-and-meaning-alone-on-the-pacific/) - StFF beneficiary - Roz Savage - has had her new book published. 'Stop Drifting, Start Rowing' chronicles her three-stage Pacific voyage that took 300 days to cover 8,000 miles from Sausalito, Calif., to Madang, Papua New Guinea and promotes Roz's environmental messages about everything from plastic pollution to rising sea levels. Read more here Picture: Courtesy Phil
- [5000 Mile Project - complete!](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project-complete/) - Katharine and David Lowrie have completed their epic adventure - see The Guardian's feature here. Tomorrow (Saturday 26th October 2013) the couple will be in London celebrating their achievement. You are welcome to join them: 1430-16.30pm, 80-100 Victoria Street, SW1E 5JL , London. This is the banner: http://www.5000mileproject.org/2013/10/join-us/ with details of the presentation and run.
- [Sea Stars of STEM - new project from Lloyd Godson](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/sea-stars-of-stem-new-project-from-lloyd-godson/) - Friend of StFF, Lloyd Godson, is on a mission to encourage young people to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) studies and careers, to conserve Australia’s unique marine biodiversity and to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. His new project is 'Sea Stars of STEM' will create the ultimate underwater superhero headquarters for Tik and Bubbles,
- [Living On One - film available to buy](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/living-on-one-film-available-to-buy/) - StFF beneficiary - Living On One - was supported to tour their film around the US in a renovated old bus and inspire young people to do what they can to make a difference through adventure and experiential learning. See project description on this website for details. ''Living On One Dollar' has won Best Documentary at
- [Creative Climate - from the Open University](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/creative-climate-from-the-open-university/) - The Open University's Creative Climate project seeks to bring issues such as climate change out of the public arena and into individuals' homes via personal video diaries, audio tracks, short films and text. All these resources are stored and catalogued in one easily accessible online platform. You can browse the Creative Climate website and watch
- [Green Creche - news from Cape Town](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/green-creche-news-from-cape-town/) - StFF beneficiary, Touching the Earth Lightly, design and install a safer, insulated creche structure and food garden. Read about it here.
- [Miraculous Fungi](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/miraculous-fungi/) - Source – Kew Magazine, Autumn 2013, p 18 - from feature written by Gail Vines Researchers in the UK have shown for the first time that plants can communicate by sending signals along a network of underground fungi that link the roots of nearby plants. (Ecology letters, vol 16, p 835). Mycorrhizal fungi can serve as
- [IPCC's report on climate change produced](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/ipccs-report-on-climate-change-produced/) - As reported by The Telegraph, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has produced the first part of its latest assessment on climate change. The report is the fifth by the IPCC and the first in six years. Each assessment report is published three volumes - the first now has been published and the final two
- [Squirrelpox Vaccine - progress made](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/squirrelpox-vaccine-progress-made/) - In the 19th century a small number of American grey squirrels were introduced to Britain and it is well known that they are now pushing the native red squirrel to extinction - a human induced ecological disaster. In recent years it was discovered that the greys carry the squirrelpox virus which doesn't harm them but
- [Green Shack Project - Explained](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/green-shack-project-explained/) - Want to know more about The Green Shack Project from Touching the Earth Lightly? This video is a great place to start.
- [Climate Week in NYC from 23-30 September 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/climate-week-in-nyc-from-23-30-september-2013/) - To celebrate Climate Week in New York City, The Weather Company is bringing together some of the biggest leaders in government, science, industry and NGOs, for a day of story-telling and ideas generating on how to reduce the impacts of climate change. David de Rothschild will be speaking at the event, so if you're in
- [The Guardian International Development Achievement Award 2013 - Vote Now](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-guardian-international-development-achievement-award-2013-vote-now/) - Mr Illac Diaz's project combines a recycled plastic bottle, a capful of bleach and distilled water and the result is the 'Litre of Light' which provides light to more than 350,000 households in ten countries around the world without the need for electricity. This low cost, sustainable design is now a global movement for which the
- [Architecture for Humanity - leadership change announced](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/architecture-for-humanity-leadership-change-announced/) - Architecture for Humanity received a very early StFF grant for its Container Studio project in 2009. On 7 September 2013 its founders, Kate Stohr and Cameron Sinclair announced that they will step down after 15 years of leading the charity – Kate on 30th September 2013 and Cameron 6th April 2014, the organisation’s 15th Anniversary.
- [5000 Mile Project - Update](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project-update/) - David and Katharine have just launched a DoNation campaign for September asking supporters to pledge to do something to help the environment - cycling to work, turning off PCs etc. Anyone who pledges to do something for their expedition will automatically be entered into a grand prize draw! Learn more here. The couple have less
- [From Trash to Treasure: Plastic Bottle Schools](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/from-trash-to-treasure-plastic-bottle-schools/) - The following interview with Josh Talmon is reproduced from a MUZE post dated 8 February 2012. In Guatemala, a nonprofit is helping communities turn plastic bottles into schools. It takes a village to raise a child. In some areas of Guatemala, it also takes thousands of plastic bottles. By building schools lined with plastic bottles
- [Burning Man - 25 August to 2 September 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/burning-man-25-august-to-2-september-2013/) - Check out the website for this annual event in the Nevada desert. http://www.burningman.com/
- [Save the Arctic - Greenpeace Campaign](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/save-the-arctic-greenpeace-campaign/) - The following message has been received from Greenpeace: Imagine a deafening sound bomb going off in your home, so loud it causes you unbearable pain and destroys your hearing.As oil companies race to drill in Arctic waters, they carry out deadly seismic tests that force nearby whales and dolphins to flee the noise - or
- [Solar power helping Syrian Refugees](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/solar-power-helping-syrian-refugees/) - Oxfam America is using solar power to provide light for at Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp. Read full story here.
- [Burning Man 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/burning-man-2013/) - Burning Man will be held in the Black Rock Desert, 120 miles north of Reno, Nevada from 26 August to 2 September 2013. Burning Man started on a small beach in San Francisco and is now a city of some 48,000+ people who journey to the Black Rock Desert for one week out of the
- [Come to the biggest Arctic event in history](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/come-to-the-biggest-arctic-event-in-history/) - Greenpeace invites you to join an epic parade through central London - on 15 September they will haul a giant people-powered polar bear through the capital and want you to walk with them. Click here to find out more and sign up for the Ice Ride
- [Barter Market in Mexico City](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/barter-market-in-mexico-city/) - The Guardian reports on a Barter Market in Mexico where, in return for donating plastic bottles for recycling, people receive tomatoes, onions and a cabbage, for example. "The objective is that people learn to separate, store and value the waste they produce," said Liliana Balcazar of the city's environment ministry, which runs the market, usually in a
- [Grow Your Own ... Car?](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/grow-your-own-car/) - The Ford company continues to push the boundaries by using unusual materials in car manufacture - soy based seats in the new 2014 Taurus, for example. See this story on the Earth911 website, http://earth911.com/tech/ford-natural-materials/
- [Dolphins Use Names](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/dolphins-use-names/) - A new study at St Andrews University confirms that dolphins use their signature whistles in the same way humans use names, as identity tags for addressing individuals. Researchers at St Andrews' Oceans Initiatives studies Bottlenose dolphins off the East Coast of Scotland and published their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "The
- [1 skyscraper, 6 climbers, 15 hours for the Arctic](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/1-skyscraper-6-climbers-15-hours-for-the-arctic/) - Last week, for Greenpeace, 5 women - Victo, Sandra, Sabine, Liesbeth, Wiola and Ali - scaled Europe's tallest skyscraper: to show our leaders and Shell that we don't want Arctic drilling. Now we need you to add your voice to the movement and sign up to protect the Arctic Click here to sign the petiton
- [The ultimate re-use of waste](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-ultimate-re-use-of-waste/) - PM on Radio 4 reported this story yesterday (Wednesday 17 July). Researchers at the University of the West of England have invented a method of charging mobile phones using urine. The report said that the quantity of one bladder of urine could charge a phone to give full use - minutes, texts, internet use etc
- [Roz Savage - Award](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/roz-savage-award/) - Roz Savage, an StFF beneficiary, has been recognised in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to environmental awareness and fundraising. I sometimes feel like a bit of a fraud calling myself a “solo” rower. Sure, when I’m out on the water, with a satellite
- [British Couple First in World to Run Length of Bolivia](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/british-couple-first-in-world-to-run-length-of-bolivia/) - British adventure-running couple, Katharine and David Lowrie, are hoping to run into the record books after completing an unsupported and gruelling 1,187 mile run across Bolivia, a country four times the size of Great Britain. This is the first time this feat has ever been attempted. Due to the vast wild areas the pair had
- [Climate Change Summit - Exeter, UK](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/climate-change-summit-exeter-uk/) - The Met Office ran a workshop yesterday (18 June 2013) to bring together climate experts from across the UK to look at our unusual seasons, the possible causes behind them, and how more can be learned about the drivers of our weather. The meeting sought to assess the research done so far and discuss
- [Plastic in our Oceans](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/plastic-in-our-oceans/) - This film has been commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to raise awareness of plastic in our oceans and inspire us all to help reduce the waste. Beautifully done and worth a look. The Great Plastic Purge from leftchannel on Vimeo.
- [Atossa Soltani - Hillary Laureate 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/atossa-soltani-hillary-laureate-2013/) - Friend of the Foundation, Atossa Soltani, Founder and leader of the charity Amazon Watch has been awarded the Hillary Laureate for exceptional leadership in the field of climate equity. The Institute, which was launched by Sir Edmund Hillary in 2007, will be working with Atossa over the next year to enhance her work globally, and they have invited
- [The Face of Climate Change](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/the-face-of-climate-change/) - On 22 April 22 2013 more than one billion people around the world took part in the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day Network asked its supporters to become ‘climate reporters’ by sending in their pictures and stories to show ‘The Face of Climate Chance’. They collected some great pictures and associated stories from
- [Roz Savage - TED Talk at Yale and Australian Feature](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/roz-savage-ted-talk-at-yale-and-australian-feature/) - Roz Savage visits TED Yale to explain her motivations to row - adventure and the environment. Also, 'Stop Drifting, Start Rowing' http://bit.ly/178BHVW
- [Village at the End of the World](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/village-at-the-end-of-the-world/) - Founded in 2004, UK film distributer, Dogwoof, has released award-winning independent films from around the world. Its main focus is documentaries that, in some way, inspire creativity, thought and change - about communities, individuals, the environment or social issues. Dogwoof has asked us to draw your attention to Village at the End of the World, which
- [Food Revolution Day - 17 May 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/jamie-olivers-food-revolution-day-17-may-2013/) - Celebrate Food Revolution Day 2013 with Jamie Oliver and friends in London today. Food Revolution Day on May 17th is about championing cooking and passing on skills leading to better lives, and Jamie is spending it outside his London Fifteenrestaurant in Westland Place at his street party. Jamie is hosting cooking demos alongside Gennaro Contaldo, Jun Tanaka, The Boys from SORTED,
- [Natural History Museum - Best of the Best](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/natural-history-museum-best-of-the-best/) - The Natural History Museum won the Best of the Best award at the Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2013 ceremony on Wednesday night. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/news/2013/may/natural-history-museum-is-best-of-the-best121493.html Sculpt the Future Foundation congratulates Dr Michael Dixon, Director, and his amazing staff.
- [Best Jobs in the World Competition](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/best-jobs-in-the-world-competition/) - Lloyd Godson - an Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year - applied for one of Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in the World, as the Queensland Park Ranger (https://bestjobs.australia.com/default.aspx?email=p2edm&fb=False). He was shortlisted from more than 600,000 applications and 45,000 video entries to the final 25. Update today from Lloyd that he did not get through to the final
- [Best Job in the World Competition](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/best-job-in-the-world-competition/) - Lloyd Godson - an Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year - has applied for one of Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in the World, as the Queensland Park Ranger (https://bestjobs.australia.com/default.aspx?email=p2edm&fb=False). He has been shortlisted from more than 600,000 applications and 45,000 video entries to the final 25. Check out Lloyd's application, and those of all the shortlisted applicants here: https://bestjobs.australia.com/phase2...
- [Food Revolution Day - 17 May 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/food-revolution-day-17-may-2013/) - Jamie Oliver's second annual Food Revolution Day will take place on Friday 17 May 2013. MYOO interviewed him on the eve of the inaugural Food Revolution Day on 19 May 2012: Meet the man who’s revolutionizing how we eat, cook, and think about food Chef and food activist Jamie Oliver is not one to mince
- [Rise Above Plastics Campaign](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/rise-above-plastics-campaign/) - StFF beneficiary, the French Surfrider Foundation Europe, has launched a campaign calling for a European plastic bag ban - do give your support: http://www.surfrider.org/programs/entry/rise-above-plastics
- [5000 Mile Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project-2/) - The 5000 Mile Project is auctioning two paintings by Katharine Lowrie in aid of ‘Birdlife International’ and ‘Armonia’ which are working on projects to conserve endangered macaws, critical ecosystem habitats and other wild species. All proceeds to be donated to the charities’ work: Click on the link to the project website: http://www.5000mileproject.org/2013/04/5000mileproject-final-charity-running-raffle/
- [5000 Mile Project - congratulations from Parliament](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project-congratulations-from-parliament/) - When Katharine and David Lowry reached the halfway point of their epic run, this achievement was marked in Parliament. Read more: http://www.inquisitr.com/624277/5000-mile-project-adventure-runners-reach-halfway-mark-running-south-america-video/ All along the route, Katharine and David are working with local schools to make children aware of the vast array of wildlife everywhere around them and have an educational area of their website to
- [Akaroa Marine Reserve - approved](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/akaroa-marine-reserve-approved/) - In October 2010, the Foundation made a small grant to the Akaroa Harbour Marine Society to help inform community and visitors to Akaroa town of the need for a no-take marine reserve. The Society had been, by that time, campaigning for nearly 15 years. Today, Dr Nick Smith, New Zealand Minister of Conservation, finally approved the Akaroa
- [Akaroa Marine Reserve - decision imminent](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/akaroa-marine-reserve-decision-imminent/) - Tomorrow, Sunday 14th April at 1pm, Dr Nick Smith, Minister of Conservation will announce his decision on the Akaroa Marine Reserve on the main wharf at Akaroa. It has been 17 years since the application was made - we hope for a positive announcement.
- [See the Plastiki - inside and out](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/see-the-plastiki-inside-and-out/) - DALLAS - Something extraordinary is making waves in Fair Park! Anchored in the middle of the Esplanade Fountain near Centennial Hall is The Plastiki ... learn more at: http://www.wfaa.com/video/featured-videos/Instant-Live-8-All-Aboard-the-Plastiki-201932291.html Follow: @wfaaweathertoo wfaa.com
- [Northern Ireland launches a 5p plastic bag charge](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/northern-ireland-launches-a-5p-plastic-bag-charge/) - Customers in Northern Ireland will be charged for each single use carrier bag they take home. Go to http://www.rethinkwasteni.org/at-home/reduce/carrierbaglevy/ to read more. Wales introduced a 5p charge in 2011 and the number of single-use bags being taken home has fallen significantly. The Guardian reports that, in July, supermarkets in Wales reported reductions of 70-96% in single-use plastic
- [David to receive Visionary Award - Engineering & Humanity Week, Dallas Texas](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/david-to-receive-visionary-award-engineering-humanity-week-dallas-texas/) - David de Rothschild, the Plastiki's creator and captain, and Founder and Chairman of Sculpt the Future Foundation, is the recipient of the Engineering & Humanity Week 2013 Visionary Award. Today David will be interviewed by Jeff Ball, Stanford University Scholar-In-Residence and former environment editor for the Wall Street Journal as part of 'Engineering & Humanity Week' (6-12
- [5000 Mile Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/5000-mile-project/) - We have arrived into Bolivia and wanted to give you a quick update and link to a 4 min video to thank you for the grant - utterly indispensable: . We have now run over 3,300 miles whilst pulling our trailer from Cabo Froward, Chile. We’re shattered, but somehow our achy old bones are allowing us to keep
- [FanSHEN](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/fanshen/) - Congratulations to FanSHEN, the latest group to be supported by Sculpt the Future Foundation's Trustees. Details of the project to be posted on this site soon.
- [Welcome](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/welcome/) - A warm welcome from Sculpt the Future Foundation. We hope you find inspiration in the projects supported and motivation to make your own changes – big or small – towards the creation of a sustainable world.
- [A Young Voice In The Climate Change Debate](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/a-young-voice-in-the-climate-change-debate/) - 17 year-old Parrys Raines is part of a new generation redefining Environmentalism.She was climbing glaciers at the age of 10 and involved with the UN by the age of 12. At only 17 years old, Parrys Raines has spoken to thousands of young people about reducing consumption, curbing waste, and leaving the planet a cleaner
- [2nd Food Revolution Day - 17th May 2013](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/jamie-oliver-cooking-a-revolution/) - Jamie Oliver - revolutionizing how we eat, cook, and think about food Note: First published by MYOO.com in 2012 Chef and food activist Jamie Oliver is not one to mince words. From telling McDonalds to “f*ck off” on late night television to warning parents that “your child will live a life ten years younger than
- [Oldest Living Things In The World](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/news/oldest-living-things-in-the-world/) - See Rachel Sussman's new essay on Art, Science & Story for http://Nature.com 's Spot On series now live! You can read in full here.

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## Projects

- [The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-fund/) - The Lost Explorer Mezcal is a multi-award-winning, sustainably crafted mezcal producer, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and economic growth within Oaxaca, Mexico by establishing a Restricted Fund within Voice for Nature Foundation. The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund will support initiatives that help progress Oaxacan projects supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - specifically: Climate Action (SDG 13), Gender
- [Isla Urbana Foundation](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/isla-urbana-foundation/) - One of The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund projects, Isla Urbana is an NGO dedicated to contributing to water sustainability in Mexico through rainwater harvesting, specifically in highly marginalized communities where access to clean water is limited. The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund support will begin with funding an additional four rainwater harvesting systems within the Oaxacan communities of San Jose Tenango,
- [Nature Bar - COP26, November 2021](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/nature-bar-cop26-november-2021/) - Last year, during COP26 in Glasgow, the Foundation supported the creation of The Nature Bar event within the New York Times Climate Hub. A joint production between the Voice for Nature Collective and The Natural History Museum, it was a coming together of curious minds and humble souls to celebrate and be inspired by Nature. Here you
- [Master Noel Martinez’s Artisan Residency Centre](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/master-noel-martinezs-artisan-residency-centre/) - Another of the projects of The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund is Master Noel Martinez’s Artisan Residency Centre (SDG: #8 Decent Work & Economic Growth) - as a state rich in culture and a deep heritage in artistry, Oaxaca remains the most impoverished state in Mexico, resulting in many young people leaving to seek decent work elsewhere. Master Noel
- [Solidaridad Internacional Kanda AC (SiKanda)](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/solidaridad-internacional-kanda-ac-sikanda/) - SiKanda is a non-profit organisation in Oaxaca that promotes sustainable development within marginalised communities, with gender equity as one of its key areas of focus. From October 2021, the Foundation - via The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund - will be supporting SiKanda's WEAVE (Women in Entrepreneurship) programme, by providing seed capital funding to its ‘Make Your
- [The Hive School - Cabrera, Dominican Republic](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-hive-school-cabrera-dominican-republic/) - Located in Cabrera, in the Dominican Republic, the Hive School is an alternative to school and provides an education for Dominican and International families with its curriculum based around the UN sustainable development goals. Each six-week session looks at a new SDG and children learn how to tackle big ideas and consider essential questions, how
- [Local Nature Lab, NYC](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/local-nature-lab-nyc/) - A donation has been made to NYC’s Local Nature Lab to establish a bird-sparked public storytelling project called CHIRP or Community Hosted Inclusive Radio Program. Local Nature Lab was incorporated as a US 501(c)3 organisation in 2021 but had been working in the field of nature education and biodiversity monitoring in New York City since
- [CENCUDER - Cameroon](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/cencuder-cameroon/) - A grant has been made to Centre for Community Development and Environmental Restoration (CENCUDER) in Cameroon, towards a project o promote community wildlife conservation and regenerative agriculture around the Bakossi National Park. CENCUDER was founded in 2008 as an officially registered NGO in the Cameroon to undertake sustainable agricultural activities to protect the forest and
- [The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund (TLEM) 2022 Projects - SiKanda](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-fund-tlem-2022-projects-sikanda/) - In 2022, The Lost Explorer Mezcal renewed its funding for the Voice for Nature Foundation, specifically for community based projects in the region of Oaxaca, Mexico. Continuation funding was granted to the three projects supported in 2021: SiKanda, Isla Urbana and the Master Noel Artisan Centre. Solidaridad Internacional Kanda, A. C. (SiKanda) - seed funding was
- [The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund (TLEM) 2022 – Isla Urbana](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-fund-tlem-2022-isla-urbana-2/) - Isla Urbana is an NGO dedicated to contributing to water sustainability in Mexico through rainwater harvesting, specifically in highly marginalized communities where access to clean water is limited. The Voice for Nature Foundation (Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund) partnership began in 2021 with supporting four rainwater harvesting systems within the Oaxacan communities of San Jose Tenango.
- [The Lost Explorer Mezcal (TLEM) 2022 - Master Noel Artisan Residency & Mentorship Centre](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-tlem-2022-master-noel-artisan-residency-mentorship-centre/) - Oaxaca is a state rich in culture with a deep heritage in artistry but, as it remains the most impoverished state in Mexico, many young people leave to seek work elsewhere. In 2021 The Lost Explorer Mezcal Fund supported Master Noel, a renowned artisan, craftsman and community leader in Oaxaca, dedicated to mentoring and teaching
- [Centre for Community Development and Environmental Restoration (CENCUDER)](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/centre-for-community-development-and-environmental-restoration-cencuder/) - Founded in 2008 and a registered NGO in the Cameroon undertaking sustainable agricultural activities to protect the forest and natural resources, school and community projects, and provide access to clean and affordable energy. This project is an expanded version of the work supported with a donation in June 2023. The organisation seeks to strengthen
- [Galapagos Conservation Trust](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/galapagos-conservation-trust-3/) - Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) has been working to deliver impactful projects in Galapagos for more than 28 years and is the only UK-registered charity working solely to support the conservation and sustainable development of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. GCT ensures that the projects supported deliver achieve measurable conservation outcomes, improve sustainable livelihoods, and protect the
- [Voice for Nature](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/voice-for-nature/) - The ReWild Yourself (RWY) is a global programme creating opportunities for individuals and communities to connect with nature and wild places, uniting both humanity and Nature’s wellbeing. In 2024 the project launched its RWY Champion Programme with 10 ReWild Champions committed to nature and to using their platform to spread awareness about the importance of nature
- [Wilderlands CIC](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/wilderlands-cic/) - Wilderlands manages ancient forest and land, and is a long term nature rewilding project. It was founded in 2020 to support nature at a time when, all around the world, we are losing our wildlife, natural habitats, our wild eco systems and natural resources at an unprecedented rate. It operates as a farm seeking to
- [Optimistic Foundation CIC - Power Station Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/optimistic-foundation-cic-power-station-project/) - 'We are partnering the relevant expertise to make sure POWER STATION really contributes to retrofitting the UK and beyond'
- [Galapagos Conservation Trust - Urban Family Gardening Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/galapagos-conservation-trust-urban-family-gardening-project/) - The Trustees were pleased to support this UK charity's project to help more local people connect with nature during challenging times and strengthening environmental communications in the community. Falling into both of the Foundation's categories for giving, the project will provide young people and families with the opportunity to participate in creative and practical activities that
- [Galapagos Conservation Trust](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/galapagos-conservation-trust/) - Youth campaign group promoting a culture of responsible plastic usage on San Cristobal island.
- [Galapagos Conservation Trust](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/galapagos-conservation-trust-2/) - A small grant has been awarded to the Galapagos Conservation Trust for the project 'Addressing the root cause of plastic pollution: using storytelling as a tool for behaviour change'. The grant will help the charity deliver a bilingual education resource, centered around storytelling, to inspire students’ awareness of the environmental consequences of individual actions. The
- [Goliath Frog Conservation, Cameroon](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/goliath-frog-conservation-cameroon/) - A donation has been provided to support Voice of Nature (VoNAT) - a Cameroon community based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organisation - to initiate a project to educate young people on the conservation of the Goliath Frog. The world's biggest frog, Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath) are found only in the tropical rainforest of
- [Atelier Aquatic CIC](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/atelier-aquatic-cic/) - This is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that uses art as a porthole to the marine world - using art as a creative tool to engage communities in marine life, conservation, and positive change for citizens of the planet above and beneath the surface of the seas. A grant has been awarded to its 'Submerging
- [Atelier Aquatic CIC](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/https-www-youtube-com-watchvhy3n3ab_luo/) - This CIC’s aim is to use creative solutions to engage communities in education and marine conservation. The organisation uses art to communicate science, to create emotional connections to conservation issues as art transcends language and cultural boundaries. The organisation has been provided with a grant towards its ‘Art on Barton’ turtle-inspired marine murals - using
- [Asociación Hippocampus - Plumbum Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/asociacion-hippocampus-plumbum-project/) - Founded in 2007 in the Region of Murcia, in Spain, the Hippocampus Association is a non-profit organization of volunteers working to study and help enable the recovery of the Mar Menor seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) populations. Since the organisation's establishment, several thousand m2 of seabed have been sampled in the Mar Menor lagoon and other places
- [The Watchtower Project - Jamaica](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-watchtower-project-jamaica/) - The Watchtower project is seeking to tell the story of the Jamaican Environmental Advocates, the ecosystems they are trying to protect, and to build the capacity of aspiring youth and community-based photo and video journalists in the art and skill of storytelling through video shooting, photography for advocacy, and diplomacy. Young entrepreneur, Adrian Watson, seeks
- [Old Vic Theatre](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/old-vic-theatre-go-for-green-community-project/) - 'Go for Green' Community Project, London
- [Smart Art](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/smart-art/) - Trash to Treasure competition
- [Architecture for Humanity](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/architecture-for-humanity-container-studio/) - Container Studio project
- [Bushey Meads School, Hertfordshire, UK](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/bushy-meads-school-hertfordshire-uk-can-crushing/) - Can-Crushing and Plastic Recycling projects
- [Marin Country Day School](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/message-in-a-bottle/) - The world's first satellite tracked message in a bottle
- [Plastiki Pod](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/plastiki-pod/) - Help for Kiritimati islanders to address their waste management challenges
- [Walking The Amazon](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/walking-the-amazon/) - Ed Stafford's adventure - walking the length of the Amazon River in South America from the source to the sea
- [Greennovate Environmental Challenge For Kids Outreach](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/gecko-greennovate-environmental-challenge-for-kids-outreach/) - Project to inspire children in China to become environmental ambassadors to their communities
- [Beat Waste Challenge](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/beat-waste-challenge/) - Award for businesses and social enterprises that reduce or eliminate waste
- [Akaroa Harbour Marine Society](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/akaroa-harbour-marine-society/) - Help towards establishment of a no-take marine reserve in Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand
- [Waimea Ocean Film Festival](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/waimea-ocean-film-festival/) - Educational and environmental project to create a sculpture from the debris washed up at Kamilo Beach, Hawaii
- [Royal Geographical Society](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/royal-geographical-society/) - Programme of live events with world-renowned public speakers raising awareness of the rapidly changing environmental challenges
- [Straw Wars](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/straw-wars/) - Campaign to reduce the use of plastic straws in restaurants
- [Rachel Sussman](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/rachel-sussman/) - Oldest Living Things in the World Photography project
- [Portslade Community College](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/portslade-community-college/) - Year 7 project to deliver a paperless curriculum
- [Jamie Oliver Foundation](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/jamie-oliver-foundation/) - Campaign to change the way America eats
- [10:10](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/1010/) - Lighter Later Campaign in Scotland
- [5000 Mile Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/5000-mile-project/) - Adventure to inspire environmental action
- [Living On One](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/living-on-one/) - Engage, inspire and motivate young people to take action
- [Surfrider Foundation Europe](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/surfrider-foundation-europe/) - Environmental and artistic workshops – exhibitions, lectures, workshops
- [fanSHEN 'Invisible Treasure' - systems and power, agency and energy](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/invisible-treasure-project-about-systems-and-power-agency-and-energy/) - ‘Invisible Treasure’ is an allegorical play-space project where young people experience their own agency, a highly interactive story about shaping the world you want to live in. The work is aimed at KS 2 children (7-11) and spans live and digital realms, offering opportunities for online activity and learning before and after the live experience.
- [Roz Savage - Blue Frontier Campaign](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/roz-savage-row/) - Indian Ocean Row
- [University of St Andrews](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/university-of-st-andrews/) - Oceans Initiative - Amazon River Dolphin project
- [Natural History Museum](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/natural-history-museum/) - Natural History Museum - I Love Dippy Appeal
- [GreenandPleasantLand - FanSHEN](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/greenandpleasantland-fanshen/) - FanSHEN performing arts charity
- [Touch the Earth Lightly - Green Shack Initiative](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/touch-the-earth-lightly-green-shack-initiative/) - 'Green Shacks' helping people 'wait with dignity'
- [The World We Made](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-world-we-made/) - Website-based project to inspire young people to be 'visionaries'
- [Bottle Schools - Trash for Education](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/bottle-schools-trash-for-education/) - Hug It Forward builds 'Bottle Schools' in partnership with local communities using “eco-bricks”: plastic bottles stuffed with inorganic trash.
- [My Shelter Foundation - Global Lighting Project](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/my-shelter-foundation-global-lighting-project/) - The 'Liter of Light' project uses recycled plastic bottles as solar light bulbs. The project provides energy to poor families in the Philippines and enables them to be ‘green’ as the technology is very simple and sustainable and the light is free.
- [The Lonely Himalayas](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/the-lonely-himalayas/) - A small grant has been made to produce a documentary to explore climate change, industrial farming and urban migration on remote Himalayan landscapes.
- [Wild Peace Alliance Wolf OR-7 Expedition](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/wild-peace-alliance-wolf-or-7-expedition/) - By foot and mountain bike, the expedition team of 5 will travel from northeast Oregon into northern California following the GPS track of Wolf OR-7 to raise awareness, educate and connect with communities.
- [Swim the Eden - August 2015](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/swim-the-eden-august-2015/) - Three brothers, Jack 23, Calum 25, and Robbie 27, from Cumbria, England are planning to become the first people to swim the entire length of the River Eden in Cumbria (90 miles). The brothers grew up in a small village called Langwathby and spent their days roaming the countryside and swimming in rivers. They have
- [Mountain Caribou Initiative - Conservation Challenges, an exploration](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/mountain-caribou-conservation-challenges-an-exploration/) - Mountain caribou are on the brink of disappearing across most of their range in the Pacific Northwest of the USA and Canada. David took part in the Wolf OR 7 Expedition, supported by StFF in 2014 and has now launched a new initiative to explore the world of mountain caribou and the conservation challenges faced to sustain them and the unique mountain landscapes they depend on.
- [Artsadmin - Climate Symphony (London, 17 June 2017)](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/artsadmin-climate-symphony-london-17-june-2017/) - What is the sound of a dying planet? Climate Symphony turns hard data on climate change into a symphony, telling the story of what climate change means through sound.
- [Youth-led plastic reduction project on San Cristobal Island](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/youth-led-plastic-reduction-project-on-san-cristobal-island/) - A grant has been made under the Creativity for Change priority to the Galapagos Conservation Trust to support youth-led Action against Marine Plastics in Galapagos. Research conducted by the Galapagos Science Centre and Galapagos National Park Service reported that of 30 randomly chosen marine and terrestrial sites, every single one contained macro and/or microplastics. The
- [Trail Visionaries 2017](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/trail-visionaries-2017/) - The mission’s aim was to document a global dialogue about trails while out on trail with an incredibly diverse group representing trails for around the world - the aim is to chart a way forward for trails in the future.
- [GreenShoots Foundation](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/greenshoots-foundation/) - Food, Agriculture & Social Entrepreneurship (FASE) programme in Cambodia.
- [Ecosytem Restoration Camps](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/ecosytem-restoration-camps/) - Ecosystems Restoration Camp - Camp Altipano - in Spain. Volunteers working to restore degraded ecosystems.
- [Urban Street Forest Foundation](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/urban-street-forest-foundation/) - This Dutch non-profit organisation uses vertical greening in cities as a tool to plant as many trees as possible in developing countries for the benefit of large-scale landscape restoration in the fight against desertification. For every tree planted by children, neighbors, local shops, and local organisations on the balconies of high-rise city apartments, the charity
- [Celine Cousteau - Tribes on the Edge](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/celine-cousteau-tribes-on-the-edge/) - A grant has been awarded towards the educational work of Celine Cousteau's 'Tribes on the Edge' - impact film and educational campaign. On the border of Brazil and Peru, the Javari Valley is home to the largest concentration of vulnerable uncontacted tribes in the entire Amazon - at risk because of an encroaching developing world.
- [Plastiki 2020](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/plastiki-2020/) - 2020 is the 10 year anniversary of Plastiki's iconic voyage, but the adventure continues!
- [United World Challenge - solo row from California to Hawaii](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/united-world-challenge-solo-row-from-california-to-hawaii/) - A grant has been awarded to the United World Challenge under the Creativity for Change category. Tez Steinberg, a former Circular Economy Fellow in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will row solo from California to Hawaii. This is a journey only seven people have done before and Tez will cross the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The
- [Environmental Justice Foundation](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/environmental-justice-foundation/) - The charity works to secure a world where natural habitats and environments can sustain, and be sustained by, the communities that depend upon them for their basic needs and livelihoods. The charity operating method is to combine film-led investigations and evidence gathering from the frontlines of environmental destruction with high-level, targeted advocacy. A small grant
- [Atelier Aquatic](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/atelier-aquatic/) - The Trustees have awarded a small grant to Atelier Aquatic towards the cost of the workshop and education sessions of its project, ‘Art Ocean Adventure’, designed to engage young people of Port Barton in marine life education, creative art workshops, and a Sea Adventure to experience for themselves. The Sea Adventure Project will run for
- [Urban Rivers](https://voicefornaturefoundation.org/projects/urban-rivers/) - Founded in 2013, this is a Chicago-based nonprofit working to improve the water quality of urban waterways and increase the natural habitat within their banks by turning urban riverways into urban sanctuaries. Working in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, community groups, large corporations, and local businesses the organisation has

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