Addressing climate change and biodiversity loss together
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the biggest challenges facing our world today, and they are intertwined. To create a healthier, safer future, we need solutions that help tackle both at the same time.
Read our expert’s latest report, The Risks of Climate-Nature Silos, or watch our talk, Aligning the nature and climate agendas, which we hosted on 9 June.
Where are our experts?
Throughout the week, our experts will share insights from conservation projects across the UK and around the world, explaining how protecting and restoring nature can support people, strengthen communities and help wildlife recover in a changing climate.
Download ZSL @ Lcaw 2026 PDF
Shining a light on our Marine and Freshwater conservation
With the week sitting in the heart of World Ocean Month and following the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, our experts will be sharing experiences from the fresh waters of the River Thames, all the way to the Mangrove forests of the Philippines and everything in between.
Our latest Marine Case Studies
Nature-based solutions and financing
During London Climate Action Week 2026, our experts will share how nature-based solutions – such as restoring habitats, protecting the ocean, supporting local communities and creating innovative financial systems to support this.
Who are our experts?
Dr Andrew Terry – Director of Conservation and Policy
Leading our Conservation and Policy Directorate, he oversees the delivery of our science-led conservation across major ecosystem programmes worldwide, with the goal of creating new and innovative approaches that engage future conservationists who have traditionally not been included in the process.
Georgina Chandler – our Head of Policy and Campaigns
Driving efforts to ensure that conservation science informs decision-making at local, national and international levels, Georgina works across government and NGOs to advance policies that support nature recovery, climate resilience and sustainable development, helping to translate evidence into action for wildlife and people.
Dr Robin Freeman – Head of our Indicators and Assessments Unit
Leading work on global biodiversity monitoring and measurement. His expertise spans conservation science, data analytics and biodiversity indicators, including the Living Planet Index.
James Pilkington – our Sustainable Finance Programme Manager
Leading our sustainable business finance team, he's working with some of the world’s largest financial institutions to incorporate nature into decision-making, and also with our field teams and local partners to finance the restoration of species and ecosystems.
Bridget Adams – our Senior Sustainable Finance Analyst
Specialising in nature finance and conservation investment, Bridget develops innovative financing approaches that support biodiversity conservation and deliver benefits to local communities.
Fridah Mutili – our Community Technical Manager in Kenya
Fridah oversees community work on the border of Tsavo National Parks, working on livelihood development, human-wildlife mitigation and community banking, helping to identify opportunities for stronger nature financing.
Cat Hickey – our Head of Conservation Education
Cat is a passionate advocate for inclusive and accessible conservation education. She has transformed our education policy to strengthen community partnerships, break down barriers for underrepresented groups pursuing careers in conservation, and champion access to nature as a statutory right for all students.
Our Youth Advisory Board
The ZSL Youth Advisory Board was launched in summer 2023 to bring youth voices to the forefront of shaping our organisation's future. Comprising twelve members aged 16-25, the board advises us on incorporating the needs and perspectives of young people into all their work.
And so many more...
With support from partners, we know that real change happens when people work together. By bringing together local communities, young people, businesses, governments and conservationists, together, we can create solutions that support a future where wildlife thrives, communities are more resilient, and nature helps us tackle climate change. Help us continue to make change by donating.