Isabel Bishop, Research Lead Freshwater 

In July 2021, the first ever live-streamed documentary aired. Presented by George Monbiot and directed by Fanny Armstrong, Rivercide presented a disturbing picture of the state of UK rivers. 

Earthwatch Europe uses citizen science to monitor Tiny Forest. By doing this, we’re connecting local schools and communities with their Tiny Forest, helping to communicate the need for more wild spaces for people and nature alike, and collecting valuable data to understand the potential impacts and use of Tiny Forest in urban environments. Kesella Scott-Somme, Learning and Engagement Coordinator, talks through the different stages of a Tiny Forest monitoring day. 

As we are all very aware, COVID-19 has had far-reaching impacts not just on human health, but our way of life, and on the health of our planet. 

David has had an amazing and varied career in wildlife conservation for over 40 years, having been appointed Oxford University’s first Professor of Wildlife Conservation in the 1980s.  David also established the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) in 1986, which seeks to undertake original research to solve practical problems of wildlife conservation and environmental management.