Caring for our natural environment

Caring for our natural environment

In this programme, we are seeking applications that aim to protect, restore and enhance our natural environment. You can find out more in this programme brief.

Applications are currently closed. We will re-open on 2 September 2025. You can sign up for application alerts at the bottom of this page.

Joshua Powell sitting next to a lake
Joshua Powell (CF 2017) researched approaches for conserving islands Download 'Natural environment_Joshua Powell.jpg'

Who should apply?

We are particularly interested in:

  • Practical solutions to address nature degradation, its causes and effects, and how our natural environment can be improved.
  • Applications that seek to increase understanding, appreciation and engagement by stakeholders and wider society, for example through education, communication, participation or policy initiatives.
  • Projects that address the impact of changes in how we use and value our natural environment.
  • Projects that seek fair and equitable access to nature’s benefits for all UK communities.

We recognise that our two environment-themed programmes – climate change and caring for our natural environment – are linked, and as such we welcome applications which straddle these two themes.

Examples of previous Fellowships

Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. You can explore their impact stories on Our Impact page.

Joshua Powell sitting next to a lake
Joshua Powell (CF 2017) researched approaches for conserving islands Download 'Natural environment_Joshua Powell.jpg'

Who should apply?

We are particularly interested in:

  • Practical solutions to address nature degradation, its causes and effects, and how our natural environment can be improved.
  • Applications that seek to increase understanding, appreciation and engagement by stakeholders and wider society, for example through education, communication, participation or policy initiatives.
  • Projects that address the impact of changes in how we use and value our natural environment.
  • Projects that seek fair and equitable access to nature’s benefits for all UK communities.

We recognise that our two environment-themed programmes – climate change and caring for our natural environment – are linked, and as such we welcome applications which straddle these two themes.

Examples of previous Fellowships

Fellows awarded in previous years have carried out projects in this area. You can explore their impact stories on Our Impact page.

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