New Perspectives 2021-2023
We teamed up with Ocean City Media to support young storytellers to share their stories as part of the National Parks: New Perspectives bursary scheme
Our National Parks New Perspectives project first launched in 2021, with the aim to give young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to influence and connect with decision makers to change the narratives on who National Parks are for and who has a say in their future. We’ve worked with some incredible young people to share their stories and explore themes close to their heart.
Young people are an under-represented group in National Parks. Just 6% visitors are aged 16-24 and young people are much less likely to live in, work or be involved in National Park decision making.
2024 is the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Countryside Act, and with a future dominated by the nature and climate emergencies, now is the time to engage a new generation of campaigners.
Applications have closed for the first round of entries, follow us on socials to see when the second round opens.
Ruth, 2022/23 New Perspectives young film makerIt’s incredibly important for a diverse range of voices to be heard in the National Parks because how else can you enact change for future generations and those who should have the right to access our National Parks, without having a diverse range of voices represented.
We teamed up with Ocean City Media to support young storytellers to share their stories as part of the National Parks: New Perspectives bursary scheme
Check out the films produced by the New Perspectives winners 2021-2023
We’re pleased to introduce the Future Leaders Course as part of our New Perspectives project. This is for young people who want to make a difference – for National Parks, landscapes, nature and people.