The Challenge

It seems that many of us have
forgotten that we’re part of the Web-of-Life
and that all beings are sacred.
Perhaps this explains the mess we are in?

Our Solution

Let’s focus on telling a new* story.

Where there is familiarity, connection, empathy, and respect ,
love can grow.
And where there is love, there is care.
With love, we don’t need pleas, incentives, or laws to care.
We simply care because, given half a chance,
that’s what people do.

Our aim is to help people learn more about ecology, biodiversity, and the living world,
and to turn that understanding into practical action for the public good:
from consuming less and supporting conservation, to community participation, advocacy, and hands-on care for nature.

So we started this project 
‘I Stand Beside’
and it starts with a simple idea.
Here it is again…

What if we all chose to stand beside another being?

Showing support could be as simple as wearing a badge or a t-shirt. When you join, we’ll post you a free badge of your being.

Perhaps you could turn up at a Council meeting to speak on your being’s behalf? Check out our Early Adopters’ Gallery to see some of the beautiful ways people are acting as champions.

Each to their ability and desire. Maybe painting a picture, or writing a story or even composing a song?
We can all find unique ways – big or small – to celebrate and advocate for these awesome beings.

Examples of Standing Beside

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Polar Bear Puppetry

Kim Kaos

Earthworm

Jessica Ball

Coralline Seaweed

Julia Barton

River Thames

Anya Gleizer

The Bees

Angelika Lauber

Cross River Gorilla

Ade Adesina

Animalia

Gabrielle Moleta

Fulmar

Torrin - aged 10

The River Wye

Vey Straker - Lady Wye

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If we get this right – the idea will spread,
and with it respect and care for the other beings we share this beautiful Earth with.
Maybe then we’d have a more positive impact on our home?

That would be great, wouldn’t it?!

And that’s it…in a nutshell!