Bringing nature back to urban South Wales – Earthwatch Europe & Admiral Group

9th September 2025

From greening schools to planting urban trees – our partnership with Admiral Group has inspired communities in South Wales to help build a greener future.

Through our Nature in Cities programmes, we work to create greener, healthier cities and improve access to nature-rich spaces.

Together for a greener future

In 2024, Admiral Group became Wales’ first corporate supporter of our Green Earth Schools and Tiny Forest programmes, perfectly aligning with their purpose: “to help more people look after their future.” This pioneering partnership has already brought to life ten Green Earth Schools and two Tiny Forests across Port Talbot, Swansea, and Cardiff, engaging over 2,200 children in its first year alone.

South Wales is a key focus due to its industrial legacy and the inequality in access to green space. According to Public Health Wales, those living in the most disadvantaged communities have the least access to good-quality natural spaces. This partnership is helping close that gap, reintroducing nature into the places that need it most.

We get a lot of different nature-based solutions into cities to counter some of the issues due to climate change. That is something we are trying to do here in South Wales, getting communities together, getting nature into these urban pockets.

Divya Kumar, Community Engagement Manager at Earthwatch Europe

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  Green Earth Schools

  Transforming urban school grounds into nature-rich spaces where pupils can learn and thrive. Students build a quality green space in their school grounds and take positive action for our planet. The programme also equips teachers with resources to conduct outdoor education, inspire curiosity of the natural world, and build a foundation of environmental knowledge for children.

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  Tiny Forest

  Bringing the benefits of woodlands into the heart of our cities and urban spaces: connecting people with nature, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change, as well as providing spaces to support wildlife. Tiny Forests are about community. They are planted, maintained and monitored with the help of local volunteers, businesses and schools. The latter can use their Tiny Forest as an outdoor classroom.

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Our collaboration with Earthwatch Europe perfectly aligns with our approach to sustainability, as we strive to deliver the best possible outcome for our society. Through education and environmental action, we can sustain and enhance our green spaces for future generations.

Michelle Leavesley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Admiral Group

How this partnership has made a difference

Through Green Earth Schools, we collaborate with educators and students to transform grey school grounds into thriving outdoor classrooms. These nature-rich spaces support hands-on learning, boost biodiversity, and foster a deep connection between young people and the environment.

Thanks to Admiral’s support, 92% of students reported a better understanding of how to protect urban nature. Over 70 teachers have taken part in the training. 100% of teachers said their skills and confidence in environmental education have grown.

At the heart of this impact are the schools, their communities, and Admiral’s commitment. This proves the power of partnership in creating greener, healthier, and more equitable cities for generations to come.

It makes us proud that we have a really healthy school, and we learned so much about nature that we didn’t know.

Pupil from Adamsdown Primary School, Cardiff