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Choose a concrete issue
Work with people affected by a problem to define a useful outcome, such as better waste separation, more accessible events or stronger local environmental awareness.
CREATIVITY AS A PATHWAY TO
Environmental and social impact
Use creativity to make change understandable, participatory and measurable.
Our VisionExplore the pathways
9 / 10THE OPPORTUNITY
Use creativity to make change understandable, participatory and measurable.
Art, design and storytelling can make environmental and social issues easier to engage with. Impact claims should be backed by clear evidence, not simply added to a product label.
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Design for participation
Invite contributors into the brief and review process. Provide accessible formats, consider safety and obtain informed consent when representing people’s experiences.
03
Measure what changes
Record the materials used, activities delivered and feedback received. Explain limitations openly and avoid claiming an item is eco-friendly without evidence about its materials and production.
CREATIVE MERCHANDISE
Ideas rooted in the pathway
Proposed merchandise concepts informed by the guidance below. These are not stocked products or confirmed offers; scenes are illustrative. Maker permission, cultural context and production feasibility must be checked before manufacture.
Merchandise concept
Mangrove ecology poster
Scientifically reviewed artwork connecting mangroves, waterways and community livelihoods.
Merchandise concept
River-care reusable tote
Original local artwork and checked educational messaging, without unsupported carbon-neutral or restoration claims.
Merchandise concept
Environmental-memory zine
Consented testimony with clearly dated scientific context. Do not harvest contaminated materials for production.
CONNECTED PROGRAMMES
Explore the ecosystem
RESEARCH & FURTHER READING
Start with trusted guidance
The 2011 assessment examined more than 200 locations over 14 months and engaged over 23,000 people in community meetings. It connects drinking-water, land, creek and mangrove contamination with health and restoration needs. These are historical findings, not current pollution measurements.
Research reviewed 19 October 2026. External resources do not imply endorsement, partnership, funding eligibility or current product availability.
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