Impact Ambassadors

At Journeys With Purpose, our Impact Ambassadors are a diverse group of passionate individuals with a shared commitment to conservation, sustainability, and the protection of the natural world.

Their collective experience spans across wildlife conservation, eco-tourism, rewilding, and innovative media platforms dedicated to raising awareness. Whether working to protect endangered species, promoting sustainable development, or fostering a deeper connection between people and nature, they bring invaluable expertise and vision to JWP’s mission.

These ambassadors not only inspire positive change but also provide transformative travel experiences that highlight the importance of safeguarding our planet for future generations

Andrea Egan

Andrea Egan, formerly of UNDP, managed global climate and nature portfolios, focusing on human rights and sea-level rise in the Pacific. She documents conservation in over 140 countries, translating science to champion local communities achieving UN SDGs.

Prof. Alastair Driver

A leading conservationist, Prof. Alastair Driver has dedicated his career to nature recovery, serving as the UK Environment Agency’s Head of Conservation for 15 years. Now at the forefront of rewilding efforts, he travels globally as an advocate for large-scale ecosystem restoration.

Lorna Buchanan-Jardine

Lorna’s journey spans photography, luxury safari management, and community conservation across Kenya, Indonesia, and beyond. With experience in sustainable tourism and women’s empowerment, she now divides her time between Costa Rica and the UK.

Sam Sutaria

As CEO of WaterBear Network, Sam drives impact-driven storytelling, merging entertainment with environmental activism. With experience at The European Nature Trust and BBC’s Natural History Unit, he is dedicated to fostering the next generation of conservation storytellers.

Sarah Woodhead Bacon

A passionate advocate for intact ecosystems, Sarah co-founded the Leuser Ecosystem Action Fund to protect Sumatra’s rainforests. She collaborates with Space for Giants and Panama Wildlife Conservation, championing eco-tourism and conservation initiatives worldwide.

Sophie Gandet​

A passionate conservationist, Sophie leads community efforts to connect people with nature through rewilding and education. With global experience and roots in the South African bush, she champions grassroots initiatives that foster biodiversity and lasting environmental stewardship.

"The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved."​

Stories from the wild

best walking safaris in africa

Wandering in the Wild: Five of the Best Walking Safaris in Africa

Discover the best walking safaris in Africa, from the Serengeti to South Luangwa, for immersive wildlife encounters and meaningful conservation-focused adventures.
One-horned rhino on an Asia safari

From Peaks to Reefs: The Best Safari Experiences in Asia

From the snow-dusted plateaus of Ladakh to the coral gardens of Raja Ampat, the best safaris in Asia redefine what it means to explore the wild.
Houses on the side of a mountain in Bhutan

Our Guide to Bhutan: Culture, Spirituality, and Conservation

For travellers seeking meaning, this Bhutan guide is less a manual and more an invitation: to listen, to reflect and to experience a nation that has never separated culture from nature, or spirituality from sustainability.
Elephants playing in a river

Purpose in Motion: Reflecting on Our 2024 Impact

Our 2024 Impact Report captures a pivotal year of growth, one defined by connection, regeneration and hope.

At a Glance: Fundación
Rewilding Argentina

1,850,000

…acres (or 750,000 hectares) of land protected.

264,000,000

…metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent sequestered.

370,658

…acres donated for new parkland creation.

OUR FOCUS - THE IBERÁ NATIONAL PARK:

This extraordinary wetland, the largest in Argentina, is home to 30% of the biodiversity in the country including endangered species such as the pampas and marsh deer, the maned wolf and grassland birds like the strange-tailed tyrant.

In 2005, what was to become one of the largest rewilding programs in the Americas was started, with the goal of restoring keystone species that had been extirpated from Iberá through hunting and habitat loss and were extinct in the region, the Province or, in some cases, the country. 

As the rewilding program developed, the cultural identity of Iberá began to recover alongside the ecosystems and natural processes, impacting a total population of 100,000 people who surround the park.

Today, Iberá stands as one of the world’s most successful ongoing conservation missions.

Restoration and Regeneration in the Scottish Highlands

Through forest bathing, nature therapy, yoga, pilgrimage walks and hands-on encounters with Scottish craft, the journey offers an immersion in nature, to nourish the spirit and inspire collective action for the health of our planet.

4 – 8th May 2026

Limited places - apply above to join the journey!