Colin Butfield, a leading environmental storyteller and producer, captivated students at Bohunt School last week with insights into his work alongside Sir David Attenborough and Prince William. He shared the challenges and creative decisions behind crafting compelling climate narratives, emphasising the importance of storytelling in driving global awareness.

Students then participated in an interactive project based on his upcoming collaboration with Attenborough, stepping into the role of a production team to experience first-hand the complexities of bringing these urgent environmental stories to life.

An internationally recognised environmentalist, Butfield is the Executive Producer of The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet and former Director of Campaigns at WWF. With decades of experience tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, he has been instrumental in leading global campaigns to protect nature and address climate change.

The event was part of the Bohunt Scholars’ Speakers series, run by Bohunt Scholars’ Lead Owen Godfrey, where leaders and innovators from various fields are invited to speak to students on a range of topics.

Butfield said: “What happens in the next 20 years will determine the future stability of our planet. It was a privilege to speak with students who are both knowledgeable and passionate about their world. When they enter the workplace, most careers – from science to finance, from healthcare to construction – will, in some way, be connected to how we tackle climate change and restore the natural world. It’s encouraging to see Bohunt providing opportunities for students to explore and discuss these crucial issues.”

Randall Jull, Head of School, added: “My thanks go to Colin for giving his time so willingly and for being so inspiring to the next generation, who are custodians of this fragile but

Thanks to the talk, student Arabelle, now plans to look for a career that can improve the environment and protect wildlife.