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United Kingdom David De Rothschild transitioned from polar explorer to a leading voice in environmentalism, advocating for global sustainability and innovative conservation solutions.
Collaboration with Hyundai and IONIQ as an ambassador and advisor on sustainable mobility, aiming to help individuals minimize their environmental impact and find sustainable ways to move. Campaign includes "The Trees Have Stories to Share" and showcasing sustainable materials in IONIQ electric lineup.
Joined the Breitling Explorer Squad, a team of environmentalists focused on fighting to save the Earth and sharing the grim reality facing the planet.
Consulted with Gucci as an ambassador for their sustainability initiatives, advising luxury brands on making their businesses more sustainable.
Born on August 25, 1978, in London, England, David Mayer de Rothschild is a British environmentalist and film producer, and a member of the influential Rothschild family. He is the youngest of three children of Victoria Lou Schott and Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. After attending Harrow School and Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a B.Sc in Political Science and Information Systems in 1996, he furthered his education with an advanced Diploma in Natural Medicine from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, London, in 2002. His early entrepreneurial ventures included starting and selling a music merchandising business by age 20, and purchasing a 450-hectare organic farm in New Zealand in 2001. A turning point occurred when he was invited on a Polar expedition, which ignited his passion for environmental advocacy and eco-adventure.
Rothschild gained prominence through his expeditions to some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems. In 2006, he completed a 100-day crossing of the Arctic from Russia to Canada, making him one of the youngest British individuals to reach both geographical poles. Prior to this, he had traversed Antarctica and was part of a team that set a record for the fastest crossing of the Greenland ice cap. These experiences led him to found the Adventure Ecology organization, which focused on engaging children and youth in environmental issues through expeditions.
His most notable project was the “Plastiki” expedition in 2010, where he sailed a 60-foot catamaran built from approximately 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney. This journey, covering over 8,000 nautical miles, aimed to raise global awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans and showcase innovative uses for waste materials. The Plastiki project earned recognition as one of Time magazine’s 50 best inventions of 2010. Beyond expeditions, Rothschild has authored several books on environmental topics, produced documentaries such as “Playground” (2009) and “Eco Trip: The Real Cost of Living” (2012), and founded organizations like the Sculpt the Future Foundation and the Lost Explorer lifestyle brand, all dedicated to promoting environmental change and sustainable practices.
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