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 May 2025 Fellows' update: Nikki Taylor
Nikki Taylor presented at the 2025 European Cetacean Society conference in the Azores, highlighting international case studies of successful bycatch mitigation gathered during her Churchill Fellowship.
By Nikki Taylor, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Jason Williams
Jason Williams collaborated with students from Manchester Metropolitan University to create Cloudscape: Rain or Shine, an installation for the 2025 Manchester Flower Festival inspired by his Churchill Fellowship research on urban greening in Europe and Asia.
By Jason Williams, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Jason Williams
Jason Williams joined the BBC presenting team for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
By Jason Williams, 2025
Fellows' updates May 2025 Fellows' update: Adam Weymouth
Adam Weymouth (CF 2013) will publish his new book Lone Wolf with Penguin on 29 May 2025.
By Adam Weymouth, 2025
By Jon Macleod, 2019
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Zoe Gilbertson
Zoe Gilbertson (CF 2023) has been featured in a BBC article about a new pilot project addressing textile waste in Highland schools.
By Zoe Gilbertson, 2025
Fellows' updates February 2025 Fellows' update: Philip Seaton
Phillip Seaton has co-authored a new book, Saving Orchids: Stories of Species Survival in a Changing World, written alongside his friend Lawrence W. Zettler of Illinois College, USA.
By Philip Seaton, 2025
Fellows' updates February 2025 Fellows' update: Robbie MacPherson
Robbie MacPherson has recently contributed to several national media outlets on Labour’s climate and energy policy.
By Robbie MacPherson, 2025
Blogs & conversations A deep dive into marine planning with Duncan Vaughan
In this interview, Churchill Fellow Duncan Vaughan reflects on his Fellowship journey exploring marine planning and protection. From Europe to the USA, Duncan discusses his experiences with experts and the insights he brought back to influence marine management in the UK.
By Duncan Vaughan, 2025
By Susie Talbot, 2023
