Congratulations to the 2024 Planet Forward Storyfest Finalists for Best Video, Best Multimedia Story, and Best Written Story! See who will have the chance to travel with Lindblad Expeditions to the Galápagos or Iceland this summer as Storyfest Winners: planetforward.org/planet-forward…

Have you ever heard of a 'woonerf'? Checkout how GW Sustainability Research fellows are working to make campus greener and safer with the creation of a 'living street.'
planetforward.org/story/woonerf-…
Sustainability at GW
GW University

Storyfest 2024 is now open! Undergrad and grad students around the world are invited to submit stories in Best Video, Best Multimedia Project, and Best Writing. Win a trip with Lindblad Expeditions to either the Galápagos or Iceland. Deadline Feb. 5. Enter here: planetforward.org/storyfest-2024/

Every year, tourists flock to see Iceland's glaciers. But as this ice continues to melt, those who rely on the tourism industry are being forced to plan for alternative attractions. Read more from Storyfest winner Sachi Mulkey's trip with Lindblad Expeditions: planetforward.org/story/icelands…

The high seas need our protection. Planet Forward Correspondent Libby Mohn of Middlebury Institute shares what she has learned about marine protected areas, as the U.N. moves toward enforcement of a new treaty that would expand protections to international waters. planetforward.org/story/high-sea…

Our first Correspondent story of the year is written by Astry Rodriguez of Northwestern! Learn how one organization is working to prevent bird strikes against windows in the city of Chicago and what you can do to make your windows more bird-friendly! planetforward.org/story/bird-col…

Last year, 148 fin whales were killed off the coast of Iceland. This summer, advocates took to the streets of Reykjavik to protest the lifting of a brief whaling ban. Emma Montgomery and Katie Perkins of TTU College of Media & Communication cover the story here: planetforward.org/story/whaling-…

I went to Iceland. I talked with people. I took photos. I ogled some plants. I filled my boots with seawater...
At the end of it all, I wrote an article. Here it is!
planetforward.org/story/surtsey-…

In 1963, an eruption off the coast of Iceland created Surtsey, one of the world's youngest islands. CU Boulder's CMCI masters student Gabe Allen explores the stories told about this unique place. Discover Surtsey by reading more on Planet Forward! planetforward.org/story/surtsey-…

Last month we hosted our MandelaWshFellowship fellow Refiloe Semethe. She worked with our team to create a project action plan and to write a story about the El Niño expected to impact her home country of Lesotho in the coming months. You can read more here: planetforward.org/story/lesotho-…

How do Lindblad Expeditions ships stay so sustainable? Storyfest winner Cassidy Hough of MSU documents the sustainable food practices aboard the National Geographic Resolution off the coast of Iceland! planetforward.org/story/lindblad…

Our first story from Iceland has just posted! CU Boulder 🦬 student Tyler Hickman takes readers on a visual journey through Iceland's fishing industry and the innovations making fishing more sustainable. Thanks to Lindblad Expeditions for making this story possible!planetforward.org/story/evolutio…

Meet the new Planet Forward Correspondents! This school year, their stories will cover everything from food systems to mobility & electrification. Read their bios and stay tuned below! planetforward.org/story/2024-cor…

'My hope is that as recovery turns into rebuilding, conversations around equity are front and center.' Lisa Benton-Short discusses the wildfires in Maui with GW Today, noting climate change as a significant factor in these fires' spread and intensity. gwtoday.gwu.edu/inside-inferno…

Did you know that Iceland imports about 60% of its produce? Cassidy Hough of MSU reflects on what that means for her as a vegetarian during her trip with Planet Forward and Lindblad Expeditions. planetforward.org/story/iceland-…

Puffin populations are declining in Iceland but the South Iceland Nature Research Center is working to support conservation efforts. Storyfest winner and University of Arizona student Halley Hughes reflects on this iconic species from aboard ship with Lindblad Expeditions. planetforward.org/story/iceland-…

Despite the many challenges, creative and committed people are dedicated to making the world a more sustainable place and to tell the stories that inspire. Planet Forward founder Frank Sesno gives his bottom line about our recent trip to Iceland here: planetforward.org/story/planet-f…

Storyfest winner and CU Boulder 🦬 grad student Gabe Allen reflects on the relationship between melting glaciers and our dependence on waterways while playing a tune in Iceland. See more here! planetforward.org/story/iceland-…

Check out The Elliott School student and Storyfest Winner, Vidya Muthupillai's Reflection Post from aboard the National Geographic Resolution with Lindblad Expeditions off the coast of Iceland! planetforward.org/story/iceland-…

Our series from the 2023 Storyfest trip to Iceland is now launching! Thank you to our partners Lindblad Expeditions for this 5th year of support for our Storyfest competition. And thanks too to Icelandair for their travel support for this amazing trip. planetforward.org/transforming-i…