Such Great Heights

Few things will give you a fresh perspective like climbing to the top of one of the world’s tallest summits.

On 26 January, Project C: Change, a social enterprise founded by Sean Lee-Davies, brought a team of 12 adventurers on an eight-day charity climb to Mt Kilimanjaro’s peak—at an incredible 5,985m above sea level, it is the highest peak in Africa. The goal? To combat illegal wildlife trade and raise awareness about biodiversity loss and the impact it will have on the planet, on humans, and on global economic growth.

“People forget that wildlife is integral to our survival. We are entering an age of mass extinction due to human activity. If we’re not careful, we could lose a lot,” says Lee-Davies. “The purpose of these challenges is to inspire these influential figures to change the way businesses are run. We all have a part to play; everyone has a skill, everyone has a community that they can do something with. There are many things we can do to make our impact on this planet less impactful.”