The people behind our stories

DAVE GOULSON

Biologist Dave says of his latest book The Garden Jungle: “My dream is that we can turn the UK’s gardens into a vast network of tiny nature reserves, where butterflies and bumblebees can thrive”. See p18.

MATI WARWICK

Student Mati has just finished her GCSEs. Inspired by Greta Thunberg, she joined the recent school strikes. “I hope I can be more like her,” she says. “I hope we can all be more like her.” See p36.

BAYARJARGAL AGVAANTSEREN

Environmentalist Bayarjargal has created a 7,284km² nature reserve for snow leopards. “The Mongolian government was persuaded to prohibit all mining within the protected area,” she says. See p53.

PARAS CHANDARIA

Wildlife photographer Paras has been taking pictures of the wildlife of Nairobi National Park. “The park is packed with wildlife,” he says. “But the animals face constant pressure from development.” See p76.