Introduction to Nature Advocacy

As an advocate, your role is not to speak for non-human beings in a literal sense but to stand beside them, amplifying their significance and translating their place in the world for others. You are both an interpreter and a bridge—connecting those who can act with the beings and ecosystems that need their attention.

This role demands humility, responsibility, and empathy. Advocacy is not only about speaking powerfully; it’s also about listening deeply, to the best of your ability, to the beings and systems you represent. You need to balance the use of knowledge (both scientific and traditional), emotional resonance, and spiritual insight while recognising the limitations of human perspectives.

A range of skills can be learned to help you advocate better – and in due course we will be offering free training online and/ or in person. In the meantime, here are some resources and links:


The Works That Reconnects Embercombe