The John Ellerman Foundation ‘s People and Planet funding scheme

John Ellerman Foundation’s People and Planet funding scheme.

Launched to promote a healthier environment for both people and nature, the scheme prioritises projects that enhance ocean health through stronger marine protected areas, community engagement, and reduced overfishing; build healthier ecosystems on land and in freshwater through sustainable management, habitat restoration, and landscape-scale conservation; and address the impact of human activities like climate change and pollution on air, land, and water. The focus is on the UK and UK waters. However, the Foundation is also keen to support land and marine-based work in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.

What we are looking for:

Organisations that do some of the following:

• seek to improve the natural environment
• understand both the significance of habitats for human wellbeing, as well as the impact of people on nature
• look for sustainable solutions by ensuring that the livelihoods and economic needs of local communities are integrated into their thinking and strategy
• work collaboratively
• seek to take an evidence-based approach
• tackle underlying causes as well as symptoms.