2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Peter Tavolacci's story In 2012, when HSBC Senior Manager Peter Tavolacci took part in the Earthwatch/HSBC sustainable coffee farming programme in Costa Rica, he felt as if... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Alex Liu's story Alex Liu, a lecturer in palaeontology and sedimentology at the University of Cambridge, doesnt usually anticipate tears in his lectures. But theres one slide... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Ken and Jenny Sparrowhawk's story Ken and Jenny Sparrowhawk first encountered the work of Earthwatch by chance after reading an advert in a Sunday paper while Ken... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Lynda Thompson's story Lynda Thompson first became aware of Earthwatch when she was working for an outdoor activity company near Ullswater in Cumbria. She cut out the... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Rima Chai's story Rima Chai, AKA Tyre Lady, started dragging her signature tyre as part of a gruelling training regime for a polar expedition in 2006. When... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Helena Sims' story In 2009, Helena Sims became one of the first recipients of the new Earthwatch Shulman Awards, created by conservationist Neville Shulman CBE. Helena realised... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Daniel Santos' story Daniel Santos noticed that while Cape Verde was vulnerable to the effects of climate change, local communities didnt always understand the complexities. After receiving... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Daniel Letoiye's story Competition between local pastoral communities in Samburu, Kenya and the endangered Grevys zebra has long presented a challenge for conservationists. In 2012, Daniel Letoiye... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Zoavina Randriana's story Whilst studying veterinary studies at the University of Antananarivo, Zoavina Randriana contacted Luke Dollar, who was leading Earthwatchs Carnivores of Madagascar project, expressing her... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Jonah Ratsimbazafy's story Madagascars famous lemurs are on the verge of extinction but one man is on a mission to protect the iconic creatures. Jonah Ratsimbazafy has... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Damian Ryan's story In 2020, Damian Ryan joined his local Naturehood group to help create a local environment that maximises the benefits of nature to both people... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Adrian Bland's story Adrian has been on a number of Earthwatch expeditions and is always keen to learn new skills and have new experiences. During an Earthwatch... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Amanda Bergin's story When Amanda moved away from her country roots to work for an insurance company in the City, she became increasingly aware of environmental change and... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: John Gimlette's story In 1999, acclaimed travel author John Gimlette won a place on Earthwatch's Australian Platypus expedition after winning a travel writing competition in Wanderlust. John... Read more
2nd September 2018
Earthwatch at 50: Jon Moulton's story How does a Venture Capitalist find himself studying Climate Change at the edge of the Arctic? This is where Jon Moulton found himself in 2009... Read moreCopyright 2025. All Rights Reserved