Lantern donates 1% of revenue to rewilding and urban nature projects
Nature is in crisis. In just 50 years, we have lost over two-thirds of our wildlife. As a member organisation of 1% for the Planet, we’ve partnered with Rewilding Britain and Earthwatch Europe, to support initiatives working to improve lives for people, nature and the climate.
As a member of 1% for the Planet, we’re committed to donating 1% of our revenue to support global environmental organisations. Created by Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard, 1% for the Planet helps to support environmental and social justice across the world. This year, we’ve chosen to support charities in Europe working to rebalance nature and provide valuable access to – and education in – biodiversity for younger generations.
Creating a wilder Britain
Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of ecosystems to the point where nature can take care of itself. It seeks to reinstate natural processes and, where appropriate and when the time is right, reintroduce missing species – allowing them to shape the landscape and its habitats. Rewilding offers hope and the opportunity to give nature (and us) a fighting chance – bringing it back to life, saving wildlife, tackling climate breakdown, and benefiting people and communities. It’s about moving from nature protection to recovery and restoration.
Rewilding Britain is a charity working to restore ecosystems across the UK. Their approach involves letting nature take charge by rewilding land and reintroducing missing species. This can involve planting native trees, allowing woodlands to grow naturally, and even bringing back predators like lynx, ultimately benefiting wildlife, people, and the climate.
Rewilding Britain isn't just about restoring nature, it's also about creating a wilder Britain that people can enjoy – supporting projects that encourage communities to engage with the land and see the benefits of rewilding.
Reversing the decline of nature
84% of the UK population now live in urban areas. While urbanisation is increasing, UK urban green space is on an alarming downward trend. This means that people living in urban spaces have less and less access to the natural world. In fact, the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and ranks bottom in Europe for nature connectedness. Our lack of provision of good-quality, biodiverse urban green space will continue to exacerbate these problems.
Earthwatch Europe is an environmental organisation dedicated to helping communities reverse the decline of nature in their cities, countryside and rivers. Focused on citizen science, they connect people with ongoing environmental research projects, empowering them to participate in data collection and scientific discovery. This hands-on experience fosters a deeper understanding of environmental issues and inspires action.
Earthwatch Europe also offers educational programs and resources to build knowledge and motivate people to protect the planet. They support communities and organisations by providing tools and fostering collaboration to address environmental challenges.
It was Earthwatch’s work in education that really inspired us. Since 2020, their Tiny Forests programme has worked with partners and communities across the UK to plant over 200 Tiny Forests – bringing the benefits of a forest right into the heart of our cities and urban spaces. Meanwhile, their Green Earth Schools programme transforms school grounds into nature-rich spaces for exceptional outdoor learning and play. Developed in partnership with LEGO® Build The Change, the programme collaborates with schools in highly deprived areas to create the optimal nature features for their grounds to support outdoor learning, helping to build a strong connection to nature and inspire solutions-based approaches to environmental challenges.
Donating 1% of revenue in 2024
We’ve renewed our membership to 1% for the Planet for 2024 and look forward to supporting more organisations through the year ahead. If you’re interested in becoming a member, visit the website.