Margot Chevalier
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Investigative Journalist & Environmental Advocate. Margot is a British journalist, graduate of the London School of Journalism, with a focus on major climate and ecological issues. Hailing from Manchester and an avid mountaineer, she began her career with independent outlets in Dublin, covering citizen mobilizations and nature-conservation projects. Since 2018, she has worked closely with Planet Keeper, producing in-depth field reports and investigations on the real-world impacts of climate change.
Over the years, Margot has built a robust network of experts—including scientists, NGOs, and local communities—to document deforestation, plastic pollution, and pioneering ecosystem-restoration efforts. Known for her direct, engaged style, she combines journalistic rigor with genuine empathy to amplify the voices of threatened regions. Today, Margot divides her time between London and remote field expeditions, driven by curiosity and high standards to illuminate the most pressing environmental challenges.
Environmental Governance & Justice
Terraformation’s Reforestation Revolution: Boosting Biodiversity or Masking Greenwashing?
Introduction
Terraformation, a Hawaii-based startup founded to accelerate global forest restoration, positions itself at the intersection of technology and ecology. With a mission to plant...
Environmental Governance & Justice
Amazon Biosphere Reserves Project: Genuine Conservation or Corporate Greenwashing?
Introduction
The Amazon Biosphere Reserves Project, a collaboration between UNESCO and partners like LVMH, targets resilience and biodiversity conservation in the Greater Amazon Basin ....
Environmental Governance & Justice
Plastic Reboot: Can Circular Solutions Truly End Plastic Pollution?
Introduction
The plastic pollution crisis has escalated into a planetary emergency, with over 430 million tonnes produced annually, much of it destined for landfills, oceans,...
Environmental Governance & Justice
MegaFiltros Program: Genuine Innovation or Greenwashing in Latin America’s Water Crisis?
Introduction
The MegaFiltros Program emerged in 2025 as a collaborative effort between Latin American governments, notably Ecuador's under President Daniel Noboa, and multinational corporations to...
Environmental Governance & Justice
Tonga Ocean Management Act 2025: Balancing Conservation and Deep-Sea Mining Impacts
Introduction
The Kingdom of Tonga, a small island nation with an ocean territory spanning over 700,000 square kilometers, has taken a bold step with the...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative: Empowering Communities or Masking Deeper Crises in Reforestation Efforts (2025-2026)
Introduction
Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) represents a bold response to climate vulnerability, rooted in the country's history of environmental degradation. With over 70% of...
Climate Justice & Vulnerable Populations
Is the Chubut Forest Recovery Project a Genuine Ecological Triumph or a Veil for Corporate Exploitation?
Introduction
Chubut's forest restoration initiatives, centered on recovering native ecosystems in areas like the Reserva Provincial Naciente del Río Tigre and Los Alerces National Park,...
Environmental Governance & Justice
Europe’s Open Rivers Programme: Reviving Rivers or Masking Systemic Failures?
Introduction
The Open Rivers Programme, launched as part of the EU's Horizon Europe mission, aims to restore endangered rivers by removing small, obsolete barriers and...
