Lower Eighth Students Attend Whitley Awards

On Monday 6 November, seven students in the Lower Eighth had the opportunity to attend the 30th Whitley Awards. During this event, they had the privilege of listening to prominent figures like David Attenborough, Stanley Johnson, and Deborah Meaden, along with numerous other experts who shared their insights on topics such as conservation, sustainable development, and the future of our planet.

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK fundraising and grant-giving charity, which supports conservation leaders working in their home countries across the Global South. Over 30 years they have channelled £20 million to more than 200 conservationists in 80 countries.