David de Rothschild

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Adventurer & Environmentalist

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    Climate Change & Sustainability
    Adventure & Exploration

    David de Rothschild: Biography at a Glance

    • David de Rothschild is a renowned explorer and environmentalist, having dedicated over twenty years to traveling the world and raising awareness for urgent global environmental issues through his Voice for Nature Foundation.
    • His expeditions to remote and fragile ecosystems and impactful storytelling spotlight innovative solutions and inspire collective action.
    • David’s groundbreaking Plastiki project, in which he designed a fully recyclable catamaran out of 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles and sailed 8,000 miles across the Pacific, highlights the devastating effects of single-use plastics.
    • He has documented his experiences in books, produced a Sundance Original TV series, and earned accolades such as being named a Climate Hero by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and an Emerging Explorer by National Geographic.
    • David partners with major brands like Hyundai and Breitling, helping them integrate environmental and social responsibility into their corporate strategies.
    • He has also advised brands such as Levi’s, Nike, and T-Mobile on how to incorporate sustainability into their consumer conversations, leading 360° campaigns that emphasize environmental values.
    • With over two decades of experience in environmental communications, David's expertise and creative media strategies have reached millions worldwide, including through conferences, keynotes, and various media productions, making him a trusted and influential figure in environmental activism and communication.

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    David de Rothschild is a renowned explorer, environmentalist, and eternal optimist who has dedicated the past twenty years to traveling the world. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for the natural world, he has embarked on numerous global expeditions to remote and fragile ecosystems, aiming to bring attention and innovative solutions to urgent global environmental issues through his foundation Voice for Nature. 

    David has documented his experiences in books and produced a Sundance Original TV series. His impactful work in film has earned recognition from the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), who honored him as a Climate hero, and National Geographic, who named him an Emerging Explorer.

    In addition to his environmental pursuits, David serves as a global brand ambassador for Hyundai and Breitling. His adventurous spirit and commitment to action have generated widespread media attention and inspired tangible solutions to urgent global environmental issues.

    David is deeply committed to leveraging exploration and creative media to promote powerful environmental awareness campaigns. With over 20 years of experience in environmental communications, he is a trusted expert in the field.

    Beyond advocating for environmental causes, David supports global brands in integrating corporate social and environmental responsibility into their strategies. He believes in placing these values at the heart of consumer conversations, offering insights, and strategy, and executing 360° campaigns for brands such as Levi’s, Nike, T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, Kiehl’s, IWC, Breitling, and Hewlett Packard.

    Overall, David de Rothschild is an individual who uses his passion for exploration and creative media to drive environmental awareness and inspire positive change. His extensive experience, accolades, and collaborations with global brands make him a prominent figure in the realm of environmental activism and communication.

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