His commitment extends to practical action too as he fights to protect the River Roding, which is quite literally his home – he lives on it on his boat. Paul founded the River Roding Trust to protect and restore this vital London river, and instil a sense of love and care among its local communities. Recent activities include challenging illegal sewage dumping, organising volunteer cleaning and tree planting along. Paul recently completed an extensive mapping project of the river, providing crucial data for its protection, restoration, and the upholding of its rights.

Follow progress on the River Roding here and Paul’s work on his Twitter account.