IOL Ambassador for Wales, Llysgennad y Sefydliad Dysg Awyr Agored i Gymru
IOL Ambassador for Wales, Llysgennad y Sefydliad Dysg Awyr Agored i Gymru
Iolo Williams is a Welsh naturalist, broadcaster, public speaker and writer who’s worked in conservation for over 30 years. He is most widely known as a popular member of the Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch presenting team and for presenting series such as Wild Wales, Rugged Wales and Great Welsh Parks for BBC 2.
Lun Roberts, IOL Cymru Co-ordinator says:
‘When Iolo Williams spoke at our conference in October of last year he told us he was delighted to meet so many people as committed to caring for the environment and to fostering people’s connection to it as he is. We are now very pleased to announce that he has agreed to become our ambassador and to spread the word about the work we do.’
'Pan fu Iolo Williams yn annerch ein cynhadledd y llynedd, dywedodd wrthym ei fod wrth ei fodd fod cymaint wedi ymroi i ofalu am yr amgylchedd a hybu cysylltiad pobl gyda'r byd o'u cwmpas. Rydym bellach yn falch o allu cyhoeddi ei fod wedi cytuno i fod yn llysgennad ar ein rhan, a rhannu’r hyn yr ydym yn ei wneud gydag eraill'
IOL Ambassador
IOL Ambassador
Matt Healey, a former Trustee of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL), continues to champion the Institute's mission, striving to enhance its international recognition. As a multi-disciplinary postgraduate researcher in the Entrepreneurship and Strategy Department at Lancaster University's Management School, Matt's work is at the forefront of sustainability transitions.
Affiliated with The Pentland Centre, Matt focuses on understanding how new evaluations of nature's worth are translated into new and moral markets. His research spans various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, space, advanced technology, and education, including outdoor learning, aiming to uncover new forms of social and environmental impact.
Matt holds the distinction of Leading Practitioner of the Institute (LPIOL) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). He also earned a Master's degree in Outdoor Education from the University of Wales. Through his work, Matt continues to support and advance the field of outdoor learning, blending academic rigor with practical application to drive meaningful change.IOL Ambassador
IOL Ambassador
A former Royal Marines Commando and member of UK Special Forces, I'am director of Indo Trek expedition company and have previously served as race director for the Indo Ultra marathon event held in Indonesia and Sandbaggers Head of Safety and Expedition guide whilst working in Mongolia. I have led many expeditions and charity treks throughout the world. I draw from a wealth of experience, having operated in some of the world’s most extreme desert, arctic and jungle environments. My passion and commitment for wildlife and conservation has been recognised in receiving awards from leading organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW) and both the Scottish and UK Governments.
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