Ben Rawlence

To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a 'nursery for terrorists'; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort. Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable desert of northern Kenya where...

A powerful blend of reportage, nature, travel and science writing, deeply researched and beautifully written, underpinned by a startling and urgent message for our time. A ground-breaking and beautifully written investigation into the Arctic Treeline with an urgent environmental message. Evocative, wise and unflinching — Jay Griffiths, author of Wild The Arctic treeline is the frontline of climate change, where...

How to parent in a climate emergency? Through a series of inspiring letters written to his daughters, climate activist and writer Ben Rawlence finds new ways to open conversations and navigate the uncertainty of our changing times together. "Beautiful and thought-provoking" — Cal Flyn "A delightful and important book. Every parent should read this" — Merlin Hanbury-Tenison How do we...