About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the natural and man-made environment and the resources deriving from it, including environmental development and conservation, sustainability, agriculture, food, climate, and energy. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates October 2024 Fellows' update: Michael Jones
Michael Jones' (CF 2015) work on climate change in education earned first prize from STEM for his carbon capture lessons. He is also a finalist in the Climate Change Challenge for his lessons on ocean plastics, with the winner to be announced at COP 29 in November.
By Michael Jones, 2024
Fellows' updates September 2024 Fellows' update: Amelia Dearman
Amelia Dearman (CF 2023) recently transitioned to a full-time role in climate action.
By Amelia Dearman, 2024
Fellows' updates September 2024 Fellows' update: Robbie MacPherson
Robbie MacPherson was quoted in The Guardian in response to Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s climate change speech.
By Robbie MacPherson, 2024
Report Conservation Translocations in a Changing Climate
By Martin Gaywood, 2023
The devastation of coral reefs due to warming seas, pollution, and predation has been a concern since the late 60s, when a group of eminent scientists led by Churchill Fellow Dr Christopher Roads began studying Red Sea coral reefs. We spoke to Dr Roads about his 13 years leading this scientific research group studying tropical marine biology, and his reflections on where we are today.
7 August 2024
Report Bioregional Resilience Through Bast Fibres
By Zoe Gilbertson, 2023
Fellows' updates July 2024 Fellows' update: Leanne Werner
Leanne Werner (CF 2023) has written an article for Co-operative Party on urban agriculture as a transformative force for sustainability and community cohesion.
By Leanne Werner, 2024
Blogs & conversations Planting the seeds of discovery
Over the next few months, I am embarking on a journey around the Pacific Northwest region of the USA and Canada on my Churchill Fellowship, exploring farmer-led, collaborative and dynamic approaches to seed production.
By Holly Silvester, 2024
Report A Dictionary of Plant Fibre and Colour
By Carry Somers, 2023
Fellows' updates May 2024 Fellows' update: John Harrison
John Harrison (CF 2019), founder of Solidarity Farm CIC, has been awarded a Shackleton Foundation grant. Initiated with the support of one of the Fellowship's Activate grant, Solidarity Farm offers transformative programmes for vulnerable children and young people.
By John Harrison, 2024
