Changemakers in Conservation & Sustainability

Stories That Connect and Inspire

Behind every conservation success are people and projects working tirelessly for nature. Many of their efforts remain unseen, yet their solutions can inspire global change.
“Heroes” exists to bring their work into the spotlight, making their impact visible and accessible. It’s a place to share hope and a reminder that protecting nature is something we can only achieve together.

Header image for Project Hiu on Tides and Roots, spotlighting ocean conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Project Hiu

Project Hiu transforms Indonesia’s shark trade by turning hunters into ocean guardians. Through ethical tourism and community conservation, it reduces shark fishing, supports local livelihoods, and safeguards marine biodiversity—showing how people-first ocean protection creates lasting change.
Endangered Hawaiian monk seal resting peacefully on the beach in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, among the world’s largest MPAs, shelters 7,000+ species. Co-managed with Indigenous leadership, it shows how giving nature space to heal restores life. A powerful, hopeful model for global ocean conservation.
A woman in a TerraCycle safety vest observing a conveyor belt filled with used toothpaste tubes and hard-to-recycle plastics at a recycling facility

TerraCycle

TerraCycle tackles hard-to-recycle waste worldwide with bold solutions like Loop and Zero Waste Boxes. By empowering individuals and businesses, TerraCycle drives the circular economy and inspires practical action toward a more sustainable, waste-free future.
Two male volunteers from the Honu Movement sorting marine debris using a net, filling a large white collection bag labeled with the Honu logo on a boat.

The Honu Movement

The Honu Movement combats ocean plastic in Southeast Asia through hands-on cleanups, local recycling, and environmental education. Their mission goes beyond waste—by empowering communities, they create sustainable solutions that protect marine life and support long-term change.
Header image showing Wasser 3.0’s microplastic removal process and commitment to clean water through science and education.

Wasser 3.0

Wasser 3.0 is a German non-profit using innovative, low-cost technology to remove microplastics from water. Their filter-free, sustainable approach supports circular solutions, while education and citizen science help scale impact globally.
Aerial view of Mo’orea’s lush mountains and fringing reef where Coral Gardeners operate.

Coral Gardeners

Coral Gardeners restores reefs with resilient super corals, cutting-edge technology, and global education. Born in Mo’orea, they’re now leading a worldwide movement to protect marine ecosystems and inspire action through reef restoration, innovation, and powerful storytelling.
Divers sorting marine debris and plastic waste on a boat as part of the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program in Koh Tao.

NHRCP

NHRCP protects Koh Tao’s coral reefs through restoration, species monitoring, and marine education. From coral nurseries to conservation diving courses, they combine hands-on action with research and training to preserve marine ecosystems and inspire a new generation of ocean advocates.
View from a green boat on the Kinabatangan River, surrounded by misty rainforest in soft morning light.

Mr. Aji

Mr. Aji leads ethical wildlife safaris in Borneo’s Kinabatangan River region, raising awareness about deforestation and palm oil’s impact on endangered species. Through education and immersive experiences, he empowers visitors to protect the rainforest and its unique wildlife—like his favorite, the proboscis monkey.
Group of Trash Hero volunteers celebrating a successful beach cleanup, standing with collected waste bags on the sand in front of green trees.

Trash Hero

Trash Hero is a global volunteer movement reducing plastic pollution through cleanups, education, and reusable alternatives. With over 23,000 cleanups and millions of bottles and bags avoided, they inspire communities worldwide to take practical, local action for a cleaner planet.

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