Plant Heroes

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIST AND INVENTOR

Overcoming the most extreme societal barriers, Carver developed novel techniques to improve soil quality. By suggesting systematic crop rotation as a method to replenish soil nitrogen content, Carver changed the agricultural industry.

PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

Professor Dinneny has remarkably altered our modern understanding of plant adaptations to stress. His research on plant root traits has led to significant advancements in our understanding of water - related stress responses. The implications of his work have changed modern biology.

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENTIST AND PROFESSOR

In order to bridge the gap between scientific fact and broader societal narratives, Hayhoe has worked to better inform the public on the climate. Her reports has allowed climate communication to gain greater public traction.

CLIMATE POLITICIAN

Mia Mottley is currently the Prime Minister of Barbados and is renowned for her establishment of the Global South Climate Partnerships. She has gathered politicians, scientists and policy makers to further action on climate change.

BIOLOGIST AND PHYSICIAN

Most notable for creating our current naming system for living organisms, Linnaeus was one of the fathers of plant biology. A keen botanist, he raised public and academic interest about the field and founded the Royal Swedish Academy of Science.

ACTIVIST AND LEADER

Nenquimo successfully prevented oil drilling in the Ecuadorian Amazon, which has protected the biodiversity of the region. As an advocate for both ecological integrity and Indigenous voices, Nenquimo has been justly awarded the UNEP's 2020 'Champion of the Earth' award.