Ben works both as a fundraiser for (RSPB), and in sustainable development for the North East region. In his spare time he's an actor & presenter. His work is driven by a belief that the natural environment is vital for all of us, but that it is undervalued in our society.  Ben’s friends and family would describe him as a passionate communicator, a funny and charming speaker, who can be both challenging and motivating. He is very interested in the role the arts can play in mass communication.  He believes the arts can be used to reach people on an emotional level where science has previously struggled. He would like to increase public awareness of climate change issues and wants to use communication to help build an atmosphere of urgency and change on carbon and peak oil.”