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Our Vision for a Globally Responsible Wales
At Size of Wales, we believe Wales can be a global leader in tackling the climate and nature crisis. As Wales approaches the next Senedd elections in May 2026, our manifesto sets out our vision for a globally responsible Wales,…...
New Report Exposes Hidden Link Between Welsh Food, Brazilian Deforestation and river pollution in Wales
A new report has revealed that everyday food choices in Wales are contributing to the destruction of tropical forests, human rights abuses, and pollution, from the Amazon to the rivers in Wales. Published jointly by Size of Wales and WWF…...
Size of Wales welcomes new Chair: environmental campaigner Tim Birch
Size of Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Birch as its new Chair. Tim is a leading environmental campaigner with decades of experience at some of the world’s largest nature conservation NGOs, including Greenpeace, the RSPB and…...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025
Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 🌱 Indigenous Peoples are the original guardians of the Earth — protecting forests, rivers, and biodiversity for generations. Though they make up less than 5% of the world’s population, they safeguard…...
Size of Wales Stands in Solidarity with the Wampís Nation After Armed Attack in Defence of the Amazon
Size of Wales stands in solidarity with our partner, the Wampis Nation of northern Peru following a violent ambush that highlights the urgent threats facing Indigenous Peoples around the world. On 12 July 2025, a patrol of 60 Wampis community guards…...
Empowering communities in Uganda through beekeeping
Beekeeping plays a vital role in tropical regions by supporting both nature and people’s livelihoods. Bees help pollinate plants and crops, keeping forests healthy and boosting the growth of fruit, vegetables and nuts. This is especially important in tropical areas…...
Advancing Gender Equality for Climate Change Resilience
Size of Wales’ partner, the Mount Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise (METGE) is equipping women in Mbale, Uganda with skills in making reusable sanitary pads. The initiative is good for the environment, enhances personal hygiene and serves as a business venture…...
FAW and Size of Wales Unite with Indigenous Women to Protect Forests and Inspire Wales
In a powerful act of solidarity and global responsibility, Size of Wales and the Football Association of Wales (FAW) have united to support Indigenous women defenders of the world’s tropical forests—coinciding with the Cymru Women’s National Team’s preparations for UEFA…...
‘Time Is Water’- Welsh artists song release to raise awareness of environmental issues
Wales’ leading talent development programme, Forté Project part of Beacons Cymru, has partnered with Size of Wales, a charity dedicated to combating climate change by protecting tropical forests, to create a project that harnesses youth voices to amplify environmental concerns…...
A window into Guarani M’byá food culture
This blog was originally written by Synchronicity Earth. You can find the link to their website here: https://www.synchronicityearth.org/ Guarani peoples – native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Uruguay – were one of the first peoples contacted after Portuguese and…...
Ugandan tree growing project celebrates 25 million tree milestone with Welsh Partners
Welsh climate change charity, Size of Wales, is celebrating after the Welsh Government funded Mbale Trees Growing Programme hits the 25 million trees target by 2025 in Uganda. To celebrate this huge achievement, Size of Wales will welcome Deborah Nabulobi,…...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Welsh climate change charity, Size of Wales, is celebrating after the Welsh Government funded Mbale Trees Growing Programme (METGE) hits the 25 million trees target by 2025 in Uganda. To celebrate this huge achievement, Size of Wales will welcome Deborah…...
Guarani People celebrate land victory
On the 4th December the Guarani People, celebrated the demarcation of Morro dos Cavalos Indigenous Land, with the signing of the decree approved by President Lula. This comes after more than 20 years of struggle to get their land rights…...
Restoring Mount Elgon National Park
Uganda has one of the highest rates of forest loss in the world. Between 2001 and 2020, the country lost 918,000 hectares of tree cover, a 12% decrease. Based on current trends, it risks losing its entire forest cover by…...
Meet Irene Nabulobi
Irene is a Gender Champion for a project working with community members in the village of Lukuma, Manafwa District in Eastern Uganda. The project aims to ensure the tree growing programme integrates a gender-inclusive approach and ensure women are more…...
Welsh Government Extends Support to Bulambuli Landslide Survivors
In November 2024, heavy rains triggered landslides in Buluganya sub-county, Bulambuli District, resulting in the displacement of over 1,000 people and the tragic loss of at least 38 lives. The landslides, exacerbated by climate change and heavy rains, destroyed homes,…...
Monmouthshire County Council becomes Wales’ (and possibly the world’s) first Deforestation Free Champion Council
Size of Wales’ Deforestation Free Champions Campaign had a huge boost at the start of January 2025 as Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has taken a significant step towards combating climate change and protecting biodiversity by becoming the world’s first Deforestation…...
Our Trees Our Future – Sustainable Livelihoods
Part 2: A photo essay about the Mbale Trees Programme. This is part 2 which looks at the sustainable livelihood benefits. Part 1 looks at the tree planting....
