Back to ThoughtsMeet the women shattering stereotypes to save Indonesia’s rainforestsUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 5 min readDecember 13, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director In the verdant depths of Indonesia’s Aceh Province, a remarkable narrative unfolds—a tale of resilience, courage, and environmental stewardship. Here, in the shadow of the Burni Telong volcano, a group of determined women are redefining the …
Back to ThoughtsDecolonising climate change: A quest for environmental justice and equityUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 5 min readOctober 30, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Without trying to be crass, climate is a hot topic right now. Yet in our haste to alert our slumbering world to the realities the crisis is creating on a daily basis, we seem to …
Plan seamlessly, code confidentlyEnviate 7 Min read Sustainability Stories With product development growing at an ever-increasing pace in today’s digital-first market, we’re seeing a growing disconnect between project management and software development teams, leading to increased waste as a result of inefficiencies and project delays. With a strong background in natural language processing and the power of AI, Enviate created …
Back to ThoughtsSpotlight: Dale VinceUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readOctober 19, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies Stroud. On its surface, the town looks little more than a stereotypically quaint English borough, yet begin to chat to some of the local inhabitants and you will find a sense of purpose …
Back to ThoughtsSpotlight: Archana SorengUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readJune 27, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director While Indigenous communities make up only 5 percent of the global population, they safeguard over 20 percent of Earth’s land and 80 percent of its biodiversity. Indigenous communities have long served as stewards of our planet’s land and biodiversity, with their sustainable …
Back to ThoughtsSpotlight: Helena GualingaUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readJune 13, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director In the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest, Helena Gualinga, a proud member of the Kichwa Sarayaku community, carries on her family’s legacy of environmental activism. As a co-founder of Polluters Out, Gualinga leads a global coalition of passionate young activists who demand …
Back to ThoughtsHonouring the voices of indigenous peoples: Wisdom of the Elders shines a light on native storytellingUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 5 min readJune 1, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Wisdom of the Elders may not be a household name in the UK, but their work is another representation of the incredible efforts being undertaken by many indigenous peoples …
Back to Thoughts“Defenders of the Earth”: How Mitzy Cortés and the Futoros Indígenas are combating climate changeUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readMay 8, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director When I was studying at university just less than a decade ago, climate change was pretty low on the social agenda. Things have changed significantly in recent years, however, as …
Back to ThoughtsBrazil’s illegal mining stance in the Amazon gives hope for the future of Indigenous rightsUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 3 min readApril 17, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director In a decisive move to protect Brazil’s largest Indigenous reserve and its inhabitants, the Brazilian government has launched a campaign to oust tens of thousands of illegal miners operating in …
Back to ThoughtsKung Fu nuns: Breaking barriers and fighting for the environmentUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readMarch 8, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director In the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, there exists a group of devout women known as the “Kung Fu nuns”. The women belong to an 800-year-old Buddhist sect called Drukpa, meaning dragon in Tibetan, …