Ali Body
@alibody1.bsky.social
Researcher, advocate & writer
Community action, climate crisis, children & young people, environment, education & social justice.
Head of Impact@Global Action Plan
Author: Latest book: Children as Change Makers
Researcher@UniofKent, Director@LedbytheWild
Community action, climate crisis, children & young people, environment, education & social justice.
Head of Impact@Global Action Plan
Author: Latest book: Children as Change Makers
Researcher@UniofKent, Director@LedbytheWild
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Ali Body
@alibody1.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Last month my new book came out, Children as Change Makers. I am often asked what's the main argument in this book, so here is an extract from the conclusion which I hope summarises it. Currently in hardback, available in paperback in the new year! policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/children-as-...
Democracy is crumbling.
Children are watching.
And philanthropy is still playing it safe.
We don’t need more cake sales. We need civic fire.
It’s time to shift from charity to justice — & put young people at the heart of democratic renewal.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/engagin...
Children are watching.
And philanthropy is still playing it safe.
We don’t need more cake sales. We need civic fire.
It’s time to shift from charity to justice — & put young people at the heart of democratic renewal.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/engagin...
Engaging young people in philanthropy: A pathway to stronger democracy - Alliance magazine
Democracy is at a crossroads. Across the world, right-wing populism is gaining ground, democratic freedoms are being eroded, and human rights are under threat. In the UK, the rise of the Reform Party ...
www.alliancemagazine.org
April 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Democracy is crumbling.
Children are watching.
And philanthropy is still playing it safe.
We don’t need more cake sales. We need civic fire.
It’s time to shift from charity to justice — & put young people at the heart of democratic renewal.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/engagin...
Children are watching.
And philanthropy is still playing it safe.
We don’t need more cake sales. We need civic fire.
It’s time to shift from charity to justice — & put young people at the heart of democratic renewal.
www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/engagin...
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The National Curriculum is under review: Where are the voices of green business?
by @alibody1.bsky.social and I for Business Green: www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
by @alibody1.bsky.social and I for Business Green: www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
The National Curriculum is under review: Where are the voices of green business?
The independent review of Curriculum and Assessment is due to publish its final recommendations in Autumn 2025 - it is crucial that more green businesses help inform the process, write Global Action P...
www.businessgreen.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The National Curriculum is under review: Where are the voices of green business?
by @alibody1.bsky.social and I for Business Green: www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
by @alibody1.bsky.social and I for Business Green: www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
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🌿 Coppicing isn’t just woodland management - it’s a deep, reciprocal relationship between people & nature. Done right, it boosts biodiversity, supports rural heritage & sustains vital habitats. 🌳✨
Read more: ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
#Coppicing #Conservation #Biodiversity #LedByTheWild
Read more: ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
#Coppicing #Conservation #Biodiversity #LedByTheWild
News and blogs
March 2025
Coppicing at Led by the Wild Traditional woodland management is a symbiotic, harmonious relationship between human, woodland and wildlife. The carefully managed process of coppi...
ledbythewild.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🌿 Coppicing isn’t just woodland management - it’s a deep, reciprocal relationship between people & nature. Done right, it boosts biodiversity, supports rural heritage & sustains vital habitats. 🌳✨
Read more: ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
#Coppicing #Conservation #Biodiversity #LedByTheWild
Read more: ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
#Coppicing #Conservation #Biodiversity #LedByTheWild
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Fenland drainage, the climate crisis & intensive agriculture are destroying the fertility of England’s soils.
The Government must urgently review the outdated Agricultural Land Classification system.
Excellent new report from @cprecountryside.bsky.social out today: www.cpre.org.uk/news/uk-farm...
The Government must urgently review the outdated Agricultural Land Classification system.
Excellent new report from @cprecountryside.bsky.social out today: www.cpre.org.uk/news/uk-farm...
UK farmland at risk under system using 1940s data, new report reveals
We are CPRE, the countryside charity. Learn how we're working for a beautiful and thriving countryside that's accessible to everyone - and how to get involved.
www.cpre.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Fenland drainage, the climate crisis & intensive agriculture are destroying the fertility of England’s soils.
The Government must urgently review the outdated Agricultural Land Classification system.
Excellent new report from @cprecountryside.bsky.social out today: www.cpre.org.uk/news/uk-farm...
The Government must urgently review the outdated Agricultural Land Classification system.
Excellent new report from @cprecountryside.bsky.social out today: www.cpre.org.uk/news/uk-farm...
Got great photo of Vidal Sassoon's Latest model today... 👌
February 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Got great photo of Vidal Sassoon's Latest model today... 👌
Really enjoyed this book! Lots of thoughtful writers expertly brought together by the main authors, with lots of food for thought! 🌟
🌍 How do we adapt to a world in crisis- truly, radically, and effectively?
Our director @alibody1.bsky.social reviews Transformative Adaptation by @rupertread.bsky.social & Morgan Phillips, & @mandascott.bsky.social- a powerful call for deep, community-led change.
ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
Our director @alibody1.bsky.social reviews Transformative Adaptation by @rupertread.bsky.social & Morgan Phillips, & @mandascott.bsky.social- a powerful call for deep, community-led change.
ledbythewild.co.uk/new-and-blogs/
News and blogs
February 2025
Each month throughout 2025, our director Ali Body will review a book relating to the environment and climate challenges we face…. The world is in crisis. We can deny it, igno...
ledbythewild.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Really enjoyed this book! Lots of thoughtful writers expertly brought together by the main authors, with lots of food for thought! 🌟
🏃♂️I’m running 100 miles in February to support Led by the Wild—a small but mighty org getting kids & communities outdoors, connecting with nature. 🌿
30 miles down, 70 to go.. so if you fancy sponsoring my suffering for a good cause, I’d be VERY grateful!
👉 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
30 miles down, 70 to go.. so if you fancy sponsoring my suffering for a good cause, I’d be VERY grateful!
👉 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £500 to support Led by the Wild CIC!
Iʼm raising money to support Led by the Wild CIC!. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🏃♂️I’m running 100 miles in February to support Led by the Wild—a small but mighty org getting kids & communities outdoors, connecting with nature. 🌿
30 miles down, 70 to go.. so if you fancy sponsoring my suffering for a good cause, I’d be VERY grateful!
👉 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
30 miles down, 70 to go.. so if you fancy sponsoring my suffering for a good cause, I’d be VERY grateful!
👉 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Reposted by Ali Body
To the crowds cheering Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement:
Do you think you live on a different planet, which climate breakdown does not affect?
Do you imagine only greens and progressives will be harmed by Earth systems collapse?
Do you believe you can win an argument with physics?
Do you think you live on a different planet, which climate breakdown does not affect?
Do you imagine only greens and progressives will be harmed by Earth systems collapse?
Do you believe you can win an argument with physics?
January 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
To the crowds cheering Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement:
Do you think you live on a different planet, which climate breakdown does not affect?
Do you imagine only greens and progressives will be harmed by Earth systems collapse?
Do you believe you can win an argument with physics?
Do you think you live on a different planet, which climate breakdown does not affect?
Do you imagine only greens and progressives will be harmed by Earth systems collapse?
Do you believe you can win an argument with physics?
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What an epic job by our volunteers on Friday, planting 50 fruit trees for current and future generations to enjoy, whilst supporting habitat creation, conservation and biodiversity! Well done all!!! Thanks to the Ashford Community Orchards Fund for the trees! 💚💚💚💚
What an epic job by our volunteers on Friday, planting 50 fruit trees for current and future generations to enjoy, whilst supporting habitat creation, conservation and biodiversity! Well done all!!! Thanks to the Ashford Community Orchards Fund for the trees! 💚💚💚💚
January 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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What an epic job by our volunteers on Friday, planting 50 fruit trees for current and future generations to enjoy, whilst supporting habitat creation, conservation and biodiversity! Well done all!!! Thanks to the Ashford Community Orchards Fund for the trees! 💚💚💚💚
What an epic job by our volunteers on Friday, planting 50 fruit trees for current and future generations to enjoy, whilst supporting habitat creation, conservation and biodiversity! Well done all!!! Thanks to the Ashford Community Orchards Fund for the trees! 💚💚💚💚
💥💥💥Schools are vital hubs for civic learning, action, & support—but inequalities persist. Our ESRC research shows how balancing these roles empowers children as changemakers while addressing systemic barriers. #ActiveCitizenship research.kent.ac.uk/children-as-...
research.kent.ac.uk
January 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
💥💥💥Schools are vital hubs for civic learning, action, & support—but inequalities persist. Our ESRC research shows how balancing these roles empowers children as changemakers while addressing systemic barriers. #ActiveCitizenship research.kent.ac.uk/children-as-...
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🌍✉️ Today, Led by the Wild CIC directors wrote to MPs backing the Climate & Nature Bill. 💚 Let’s align policies with science to protect biodiversity, empower communities & secure a sustainable future. 🌱💪 Join us & take action: www.zerohour.uk #CANBill #ActNow #ClimateAction @zero-hour.bsky.social
Zero Hour - Join the campaign for the Climate & Nature Bill
It's Zero Hour for our Climate & Nature. Join our 50,000+ strong campaign.
www.zerohour.uk
January 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🌍✉️ Today, Led by the Wild CIC directors wrote to MPs backing the Climate & Nature Bill. 💚 Let’s align policies with science to protect biodiversity, empower communities & secure a sustainable future. 🌱💪 Join us & take action: www.zerohour.uk #CANBill #ActNow #ClimateAction @zero-hour.bsky.social
One of my 'many' New Years resolutions, though have to say this one is much more enjoyable than the cutting out chocolate and wine one! This was one of the most thought provoking and engaging books I have read in a while! Thanks @guyshrubsole.bsky.social!
Each month throughout 2025, our director Ali Body will review a book relating to the environment and climate challenges we face…. she kicked off with the excellent 'The Lie of the Land' by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social ledbythewild.co.uk/2025/01/02/b...
Book review - The Lie of the Land by Guy Shrubsole
Each month throughout 2025, our director Ali Body will review a book relating to the environment and climate challenges we face….
January 2025
The Lie of the Land
Guy Shrubsole
As someone d...
ledbythewild.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
One of my 'many' New Years resolutions, though have to say this one is much more enjoyable than the cutting out chocolate and wine one! This was one of the most thought provoking and engaging books I have read in a while! Thanks @guyshrubsole.bsky.social!
Love this!! 💚💚
Make 2025 the year of loving nature!
Make 2025 the year of loving nature!
💚Struggling with New Year resolutions?! Our volunteers and some of the children, wrote you a song to inspire you! Make this year, the year about loving nature!💚
💚How many will you commit too, and can you add some of your own? Sing this one with the kids, we promise the tune will be familiar!!💚
💚How many will you commit too, and can you add some of your own? Sing this one with the kids, we promise the tune will be familiar!!💚
December 27, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Love this!! 💚💚
Make 2025 the year of loving nature!
Make 2025 the year of loving nature!
My 11-year-old was set a school challenge of producing/ finding/ taking a photo of 'a lesser known "superhero" in the environmental world'... whilst many others chose very worthy activists, he went out & took this photo, basing his whole project around the humble stag beetle. 🥰
December 14, 2024 at 8:39 PM
My 11-year-old was set a school challenge of producing/ finding/ taking a photo of 'a lesser known "superhero" in the environmental world'... whilst many others chose very worthy activists, he went out & took this photo, basing his whole project around the humble stag beetle. 🥰
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Great to receive a copy of @alibody1.bsky.social’s latest book! Flicking through it right now and enjoying reading about Citizens UK’s work with young people! @mrjlauder.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Great to receive a copy of @alibody1.bsky.social’s latest book! Flicking through it right now and enjoying reading about Citizens UK’s work with young people! @mrjlauder.bsky.social
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Our domestic burning policy pathway is covered by @forbes.com today.
"The report calls for a phase out of wood burning stoves and open fires by 2030 in homes in order to protect people’s health from this concerning source of air pollution."
Read more 🔽 www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Should Wood Burning Stoves Be Phased Out To Protect Public Health?
Some campaigners are so concerned about the possible health risk that they recently urged the U.K. government to phase out of wood burning stoves and open fires in homes.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Our domestic burning policy pathway is covered by @forbes.com today.
"The report calls for a phase out of wood burning stoves and open fires by 2030 in homes in order to protect people’s health from this concerning source of air pollution."
Read more 🔽 www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Thrilled to share our piece in Journal of the Association for Citizenship Teaching, urging a rethink of active citizenship in primary schools. Our @ESRC research shows its benefits when adopted school-wide, yet current delivery is inconsistent. Full report out soon! #Citizenship #PrimaryEducation
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Thrilled to share our piece in Journal of the Association for Citizenship Teaching, urging a rethink of active citizenship in primary schools. Our @ESRC research shows its benefits when adopted school-wide, yet current delivery is inconsistent. Full report out soon! #Citizenship #PrimaryEducation
This was such a lovely evening and so important to say thank you to such a dedicated team of volunteers!
We took some of lovely friends, volunteers and supporters at Led by the Wild out for Christmas dinner as a Thank you for another fantastic year - our work would not be possible without the people around this table (and several others who weren't able to join us!)! 💚
December 7, 2024 at 11:32 AM
This was such a lovely evening and so important to say thank you to such a dedicated team of volunteers!
💚Personal news💚
I’m finishing my time at University of Kent, proud of all I’ve achieved in philanthropy, social justice & amplifying children’s voices.
Now, I’m thrilled to join @globalactionplan.bsky.social as Head of Impact, Insights & Research – ready to drive action for people & the planet!🌍
I’m finishing my time at University of Kent, proud of all I’ve achieved in philanthropy, social justice & amplifying children’s voices.
Now, I’m thrilled to join @globalactionplan.bsky.social as Head of Impact, Insights & Research – ready to drive action for people & the planet!🌍
December 6, 2024 at 8:21 AM
💚Personal news💚
I’m finishing my time at University of Kent, proud of all I’ve achieved in philanthropy, social justice & amplifying children’s voices.
Now, I’m thrilled to join @globalactionplan.bsky.social as Head of Impact, Insights & Research – ready to drive action for people & the planet!🌍
I’m finishing my time at University of Kent, proud of all I’ve achieved in philanthropy, social justice & amplifying children’s voices.
Now, I’m thrilled to join @globalactionplan.bsky.social as Head of Impact, Insights & Research – ready to drive action for people & the planet!🌍
The very best way to see the world on a winters morning... Merlin and I managed two minutes of moderate weather before being soaked in the rain 😆
December 1, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The very best way to see the world on a winters morning... Merlin and I managed two minutes of moderate weather before being soaked in the rain 😆
This is an important article by Benaifer Bhandari @thirdsector.co.uk. I argue the same in my work, when teaching & encouraging children & young people to be 'charitable' it should be about more than the sticking plaster, it should be about powering social change www.thirdsector.co.uk/benaifer-bha...
Benaifer Bhandari: Embracing charities’ expertise is key to positive social change
For too long, charities have been relied upon almost solely to act as the UK’s fourth emergency service. It’s time this changed
www.thirdsector.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:38 AM
This is an important article by Benaifer Bhandari @thirdsector.co.uk. I argue the same in my work, when teaching & encouraging children & young people to be 'charitable' it should be about more than the sticking plaster, it should be about powering social change www.thirdsector.co.uk/benaifer-bha...
Last month my new book came out, Children as Change Makers. I am often asked what's the main argument in this book, so here is an extract from the conclusion which I hope summarises it. Currently in hardback, available in paperback in the new year! policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/children-as-...
November 26, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Last month my new book came out, Children as Change Makers. I am often asked what's the main argument in this book, so here is an extract from the conclusion which I hope summarises it. Currently in hardback, available in paperback in the new year! policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/children-as-...
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English translation:
Greta Thunberg warns #COP29 is "about to agree to a death sentence"
"The COP processes are not only failing, they are part of a system built on injustice, designed to sacrifice current and future generations so that a select few can continue to reap unimaginable profits."
Greta Thunberg warns #COP29 is "about to agree to a death sentence"
"The COP processes are not only failing, they are part of a system built on injustice, designed to sacrifice current and future generations so that a select few can continue to reap unimaginable profits."
Greta Thunberg alerta q #COP29 está "prestes a concordar com sentença de morte"
"Os processos da COP não estão apenas falhando, eles fazem parte de um sistema construído sobre a injustiça, projetado para sacrificar gerações atuais e futuras para que uns poucos continuem com lucros inimagináveis."
"Os processos da COP não estão apenas falhando, eles fazem parte de um sistema construído sobre a injustiça, projetado para sacrificar gerações atuais e futuras para que uns poucos continuem com lucros inimagináveis."
November 23, 2024 at 2:32 PM
English translation:
Greta Thunberg warns #COP29 is "about to agree to a death sentence"
"The COP processes are not only failing, they are part of a system built on injustice, designed to sacrifice current and future generations so that a select few can continue to reap unimaginable profits."
Greta Thunberg warns #COP29 is "about to agree to a death sentence"
"The COP processes are not only failing, they are part of a system built on injustice, designed to sacrifice current and future generations so that a select few can continue to reap unimaginable profits."
In my 'spare time' I'm a Director of this wonderful organisation... & I simply love this video. Led by the Wild relies on the efforts of our volunteers, supporters & friends to deliver conservation, sustainability, education, heritage & wellbeing projects to 100s of people every year! 💚
Thanks to our volunteer @gbob73.bsky.social for this video of our beautiful woodland in Autumn bloom! 💚💚💚
November 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM
In my 'spare time' I'm a Director of this wonderful organisation... & I simply love this video. Led by the Wild relies on the efforts of our volunteers, supporters & friends to deliver conservation, sustainability, education, heritage & wellbeing projects to 100s of people every year! 💚
🌍👩🔬 Hey BlueSky! New here!👋
I’m an academic researcher exploring the power of community action, children & young people’s voices in tackling environmental & social injustice. Passionate about building a better world through social & climate action, conservation, & protecting our natural spaces. 🌱🌳
I’m an academic researcher exploring the power of community action, children & young people’s voices in tackling environmental & social injustice. Passionate about building a better world through social & climate action, conservation, & protecting our natural spaces. 🌱🌳
November 22, 2024 at 9:42 AM
🌍👩🔬 Hey BlueSky! New here!👋
I’m an academic researcher exploring the power of community action, children & young people’s voices in tackling environmental & social injustice. Passionate about building a better world through social & climate action, conservation, & protecting our natural spaces. 🌱🌳
I’m an academic researcher exploring the power of community action, children & young people’s voices in tackling environmental & social injustice. Passionate about building a better world through social & climate action, conservation, & protecting our natural spaces. 🌱🌳