As COVID-19 shut down inessential retail and entertainment venues across the UK, many people channelled their leisure time towards nature – and in varied ways. With lockdowns and social distancing set to persist into 2021, how can brands help facilitate connections with the natural world?

Black cowboys galloped into mainstream culture during the 2020 BLM protests, sparking conversations about the whitewashed history of the Old West and highlighting the diversity of Black identity. How is this embodiment of the ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ helping to reimagine the American Dream?

The North of England had a tough 2020, with the region’s youth feeling the negative social effects of the pandemic most keenly. However, the online lives they’ve nurtured will play an integral role as they re-emerge into a radically altered landscape for education and career opportunities.

A conservation charity aiming to rewild parts of the UK has set up an online network providing advice for anyone wanting to create more green spaces. This comes amid rising concerns about the environment, driving people to take a more proactive approach to tackling climate change.