Our History
At the heart of Climate Explorers is a profound life-transforming journey that began with co-founder Isaac’s immersive 40-day unsupported 3000-mile Atlantic Ocean Row expedition in 2019. Whilst navigating the vast ocean, he experienced a transformative and deep connection with nature, realising its immense power to positively impact both physical and mental well-being. This revelation of understanding that all humans are an integral part of nature sparked a mission within him: to protect the very nature that had offered him so much support. It was about recognising that our well-being is intrinsically linked to the well-being of the Earth.
Isaac’s passion led him to deliver a compelling TED talk, diving deeper into the vital connection between human well-being and nature for improved health. During his ocean row, Isaac had a lot of time to think, and it was there that the desire to undertake a cause-driven purposeful adventure to safeguard natural spaces was born — he had just ignited his first act of sustainability leadership.
It began with a simple idea, a vision to pioneer a new era of adventure – an ethos that marries outdoor exploration with environmental responsibility. It was called an ‘eco-adventure’. To launch this eco-adventure, Isaac assembled a team of like-minded individuals and this led him to team up with his good friend and fellow co-founder, Alex, who shared the same frustration about insufficient environmental protection efforts.
Together, we sought to highlight nature’s incredible solutions and embarked on a world-first eco-adventure: an A-B journey, unlike any other, one that prioritised sustainability at every turn, across the UK, exploring climate solutions and promoting inspiring climate action. This project was called ‘Pedal 4 Parks’.
The culmination of our efforts was a carbon-neutral film, a powerful testament to the transformative potential of eco-adventure. Our team cycled across seas (the first to ever do this) and traversed thousands of miles, exploring 30 distinct climate projects across the UK by bike. We partnered with the UK National Parks Foundation, raising over £5,000 to support regeneration activities and climate solution development within the UK’s breathtaking national parks.
Our film’s message was so compelling that it received awards worldwide at renowned film festivals, and graced the screens at the United Nations COP26, standing before world leaders as a symbol of what can be achieved. This was the first eco-adventure of its kind, and it has sparked a wave of inspiration, igniting similar ventures and movements around the globe. The Pedal 4 Parks eco-adventure showed us that our actions can inspire, motivate, and empower countless others to become sustainability leaders in their own right.
The funny thing about sustainability is you have to sustain it; it never ends. As the dust settled and the elation of this achievement ended, a realisation took hold: while we had made a significant impact with the Pedal 4 Parks campaign, the challenges we faced as a planet were far from over. Our planet needed more than just fleeting acts of heroism; it required a shift in culture, a transformation in mindset, and a collective dedication to becoming sustainability leaders.
With this resolve, we have continued our journey as sustainability leaders, not resting on past achievements but pushing forward to be part of the solution and build a culture of sustainability. The demand for eco-adventures has been so significant that we decided to co-found Climate Explorers, a community interest company, in 2021.
Our mission is to make this transformative eco-adventure experience accessible to all, enabling people to reconnect with nature in a meaningful and impactful way whilst actively participating in outdoor recreation and climate solution education.
Our goal is to educate, raise awareness, and facilitate long-lasting environmental culture transformation in organisations, businesses, community groups, and individuals. We aim to lead sustainable behavioural change, by bridging the gap between understanding and action.
At Climate Explorers, we imagine a world where every person on this planet embraces a sustainable lifestyle, one that nurtures and heals our Earth. These collective efforts can turn the tide of environmental degradation. It’s about getting our hands dirty in citizen science projects, restoring natural areas, and picking up plastic waste in our beloved parks, beaches, and rivers.
The journey of Climate Explorers has just begun, and we are committed to building a global community adaptable to the challenges of our time. Our unwavering dedication to restoring the environment and promoting positive change has attracted the support and inspiration of many.
Becoming a B Corporation is a testament to our commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. We know we cannot turn the tide on the degrading three pillars of climate, biodiversity and human well-being alone.
Climate Explorers are seeking partners who share their vision and passion for creating a sustainable and thriving future. By joining forces with Climate Explorers, partners can be part of an extraordinary movement of eco-adventure that drives meaningful change and leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.
We press forward with the unwavering belief that our actions, no matter how small, when multiplied by the collective, can shape a sustainable future, where sustainability culture is not the exception but the norm.
We should never underestimate the power of grassroots efforts and individual changes for inspiration. We strive for creating action and encouraging all to embrace sustainability leadership, for the most significant danger to our planet is the idea that someone else will save it.
Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm; it’s about doing more good and connecting with what gives us life.
We look forward to welcoming each of you on an eco-adventure soon and connecting in a meaningful way!
