Synchronicity Earth

Could you be one of our new trustees?   We are looking for two new trustees who share our values and vision to add to our small and dedicated board of six trustees.   In addition to governance and leadership experience, we are looking for individuals with experience of any of the following:   🏞️ Environmental policy   🌍 Expertise/lived experience aligned with our programmes    📈 Organisational growth    💻  Systems integration, ethical AI use, and/or other relevant technologies    📖  Effective capacity building Charity trustees cannot be paid in the UK by law, so these are voluntary roles. However, we provide trustee expenses for travel, accommodation, and any other activities necessary for delivery of the role. Trustees are appointed for a four-year term.   Our recruitment is being run in partnership with Perrett Laver, please visit their portal (reference 8108) to apply or download more information.   The deadline for applications is Monday 1 December 2025. https://lnkd.in/eZvp5wFs #Trusteeship #Governance #CharityGovernance #Trustee

👏 An incredible moment to see The High Seas Treaty winning The Earthshot Prize! Our partner, the High Seas Alliance have been recognised for their critical contribution to the High Seas Treaty, the first-ever global legal framework for protecting biodiversity on the High Seas, which took nearly two decades of advocacy, including five years of negotiations. The High Seas Alliance is a coalition of more than 70 civil society groups who worked tirelessly alongside governments, communities, and scientists to mobilise international support to great success – the treaty has now been ratified and will come into force in January 2026. The next stage of this vital work to protect our oceans is about implementation. As Rebecca Hubbard, Director of the High Seas Alliance, says, "This is not just a moment of celebration however – it’s a powerful catalyst for action to secure a thriving ocean for generations to come.” Synchronicity Earth is proud to have supported the High Seas Alliance in their work towards this goal for over a decade. https://lnkd.in/dYb-9RMc

Nobody wants to talk about paperwork. But ways to reduce paperwork? It's a win-win. Our latest issue of Reimagining Philanthropy is a quick checklist of ways trust-based philanthropy can reduce the administrative burden for grant recipients, without funders missing out on key information. Have you got other ideas or examples of how funders can make their partners' lives easier? Let us know in the comments!

"It’s an extraordinary gathering that represents some of the best of human nature; collaboration and challenge, listening and learning, hearing the latest research and voicing possibilities." Our Co-Chair Catherine Bryan reflects on the IUCN World Conservation Congress as an opportunity to meet our partners, stimulate further conversations on reimagining philanthropy, and learn more about the role IUCN and its members play in the global conservation landscape. https://lnkd.in/eSh4VyFA Environmental Funders Network #IUCNCongress #IUCN [ID: Jean Bihini Won wa Musiti, Sophie Grange-Chamfray, Catherine Bryan, and Sreejan Dutta smiling for a group photo in the Reimagining Philanthropy Pavilion at the IUCN Congress.]

📣 We are hiring! Looking to grow your finance career while contributing to global environmental impact? We’re hiring a Finance Officer to join our London-based team. You’ll help with day-to-day finance operations and gain hands-on experience across accounting, reporting, and financial due diligence. This role could include apprenticeship support – perfect if you’re progressing through your ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification. If you’re detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date: 13 November 2025 10am Apply now: https://lnkd.in/euqCQByj [ID: Graphic with text: We are hiring: Finance Officer. £30,000 - £35,000 full-time; Critical role as part of our Finance team ensuring the smooth running of an impactful environmental organisation; Benefits include healthcare, volunteer days, & enhanced parental leave; Guaranteed Interview Scheme for people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities. Apply now. Image of people working in Synchronicity Earth office with leaf and pangolin illustrations.] #FinanceOfficer #JobAd #CharityJob

“We sail to carry the solutions from our territories to COP30.” More than 50 Indigenous leaders and representatives from over 60 organisations have joined the Yaka Mama (meaning ‘mother water’ in Kichwa) Amazon flotilla on a historic 3,000 km river journey. The Amazon Flotilla connects and is led by Indigenous Peoples, organisations, movements, and coalitions of territorial defenders, including our partners at Quipa, and Alexis and Jessica Grefa. Their route has been strategically planned, with stops to bring awareness to the scars that oil extraction has left on the Amazon river, but also workshops and ceremonies to share stories of strength and resistance from the communities they meet on the way. Sailing from the Andes to the Amazon – through Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia – the crew will finally arrive in Belem, Brazil, where COP30 takes place. The aim is to carry voices from their territories to the centre of climate decisions, and to demand justice. Add your name/organisation to their global call and explore the Amazon Flotilla website to follow about their journey: https://lnkd.in/eM6Z6mcZ Photos: Collaborative coverage from the river. #AmazonFlotilla #YakuMama #AndesToTheAmazon #RoadToBelem #ClimateJustice #COP30

💭 What if saving hundreds of species started with just one idea? Join us on 13 November at 1 PM GMT as Mike Baltzer, Georgie Bull, and Michael Edmondstone from SHOAL Conservation share how their 1000 Fishes Initiative is bringing the world’s most threatened freshwater fishes back from the brink — with innovation, collaboration, and hope. 💧 👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/T7bEWef

Philanthropy is evolving – and intermediaries are at the heart of that change. From FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund’s flexible grantmaking, to Mama Cash’s bold support for grassroots activists – good intermediaries build bridges to the communities driving impact through trust and mutual accountability. We explore what makes an effective intermediary in this week’s issue of Reimagining Philanthropy. If you have further thoughts about what makes a good intermediary, or examples of good intermediaries you think deserve a shoutout, let us know in the comments! #Philanthropy

Has it been a week since the IUCN World Conservation Congress already?   As our travelling conservationists settle back into their day-to-day, lots of us participating (both in person and online) are reflecting on shared wisdom, following up on new connections, and pursuing new areas of interest after the exciting chaos that made up our crammed Congress schedules.    Our new Co-Executive Director (Programmes and Engagement), Helen Tugendhat, has taken time to think about the highlights of the Congress as her first time meeting lots of our partners and representing a funder organisation.    https://lnkd.in/e6gPt8pW   #IUCN #IUCNCongress