Respect the River: How Business, Nature & Community Restored a Riverbank in George
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In celebration of Earth Day, The Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall spotlights an inspiring environmental partnership between Schroders and Food & Trees for Africa, as they team up to restore the Malchus River in George.
With 475 indigenous trees planted, the “Respect the River” project goes far beyond greening efforts. Robin Hills, Head of Programs at Food & Trees for Africa, joins Sam to unpack how this initiative brings together biodiversity, social capital, employment, and corporate citizenship — all in one meaningful act of restoration.
🌱 What does a riverbank restoration project really look like behind the scenes?
🌿 How do community-driven ecosystems help protect people, rivers, and biodiversity?
🌍 What does shared value mean when it plays out in real life, not just in a boardroom?
💧 And how can other businesses move beyond tick-box CSI to create lasting environmental and human impact?
This conversation is a masterclass in collaborative climate action, showing how when the right people come together with shared purpose, nature and community win.
With 475 indigenous trees planted, the “Respect the River” project goes far beyond greening efforts. Robin Hills, Head of Programs at Food & Trees for Africa, joins Sam to unpack how this initiative brings together biodiversity, social capital, employment, and corporate citizenship — all in one meaningful act of restoration.
🌱 What does a riverbank restoration project really look like behind the scenes?
🌿 How do community-driven ecosystems help protect people, rivers, and biodiversity?
🌍 What does shared value mean when it plays out in real life, not just in a boardroom?
💧 And how can other businesses move beyond tick-box CSI to create lasting environmental and human impact?
This conversation is a masterclass in collaborative climate action, showing how when the right people come together with shared purpose, nature and community win.