This November will see an exciting exhibition featuring the work of Land Rover's six Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partners; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Born Free Foundation, Biosphere Expeditions, China Exploration & Research Society (CERS), Earthwatch Institute and Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
From 14 ‑ 18 Nov 2011, the display at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in South Kensington, London, will showcase the invaluable work of the Global Partners and their numerous projects utilizing Land Rover's all‑terrain vehicles, stretching across the four corners of the world. The exhibition is open to the public and entry is free.
In the RGS' Ondaatje Theatre on 15 November, Land Rover ambassador and guest lecturer Ben Saunders will be speaking on the 'Insights of a Polar Explorer'.
Ben Saunders, Polar Explorer said, "I'm delighted to be sharing my experiences and expertise of some of the world's most inhospitable terrain at such a respected institution as the Royal Geographical Society. To do so during the Land Rover in Action exhibition week surrounded by Land Rover's Humanitarian and Conservation partners makes this even more special ".
Mark Cameron, Global Brand Extension Director for Land Rover added; "Land Rover are extremely proud to celebrate the important work of our six Global Humanitarian and Conservation Partners, with everything that has been achieved this year through projects right around the world.
From helping to alleviate the suffering of wild animals and supporting cultural conservation, as well as delivering aid to those most vulnerable around the world, we are very much looking forward to continue supporting all our Global Partners with our all‑terrain vehicles."
PopBangColour's Ian Cook, a UK‑based radio‑controlled car artist will also be in residency to create 'live' artworks of 'Land Rovers In Action' all week. With a passion and enthusiasm for colour and a keen eye for form, Cook uses contemporary processes to create his automotive artworks in the most intriguing way ‑ via remote‑ controlled cars instead of paintbrushes.
The Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partnerships forms part of an integrated approach to sustainability and sit within Land Rovers' Our Planet.
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Media Enquiries:
WaiLo Li, Press Officer for Land Rover Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partnerships
+44 (0)7557847561 or wli@jaguarlandrover.com
Interview opportunities for Global Partners available onTues 15 Nov only.
Notes to Editors:
- Land Rover forms part of an integrated approach to sustainability and the Global Partnership sits with Our Planet (www.landrover.com/ourplanet )
- Land Rover has six Global Humanitarian & Conservation Partners including; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Born Free Foundation, Biosphere Expeditions, China Exploration & Research Society (CERS), Earthwatch Institute and Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- Ben Saunders is a British polar explorer and endurance athlete. He is best known for skiing solo to the North Pole in 2004, and for blogging live from his expeditions. He is the third in history and the youngest by ten years to reach the North Pole alone and on foot. Ben holds the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton, a straight line distance of 1032.3 km.
- Ben Saunders will be speaking on the 'Insights of a Polar Explorer' on 15 Nov ‑ limited public places available, please RSVP LandRoverLecture@grayling.com
- The exhibition opening hours are; Mon ‑ Fri 10:00‑17:00 (except Tues 15 Nov when the exhibition will be open from 10:00‑ 16:00 and 19:30 ‑ 22:00)
- Lecture times for Tues 15 Nov ‑ doors open for public at 18:30, lecture starts 19:25 ‑20:30 (last entry is 19:15, admission is free upon RSVP). Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition space after the lecture on Tues 15 Nov.
- PopBangColour's Ian Cook (www.popbangcolour.com/) has recently been commissioned by Jaguar Land Rover careers (www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com).