In September 2021, a diverse group of ordinary people embarked on an extraordinary journey—a 500-mile pilgrimage through the heart of the UK, arriving in Glasgow just as delegates and world leaders gathered for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
In a time of unprecedented peril for our planet and its inhabitants, this pilgrimage was a profoundly hopeful act of creative activism. We walked not just to arrive but to deeply connect—with the land beneath our feet, the species we encountered, and the communities we met along the way.
Moving at the rhythm of the Earth, we listened to the stories held in the landscapes and shared by those we met. Our journey became a reverential exploration of what it means to live in harmony with nature, weaving together threads of care, creativity, and commitment to our planet’s future.
This experience culminated in a performance developed as we walked the ancient Spine of Albion. This piece, shared at COP26, reflected the insights, emotions, and inspirations gathered during our slow and mindful journey.
Discover More:
Watch the performance we shared at COP26.
Explore the video blog documenting our pilgrimage here.
Visit www.pilgrimagefornature.com for more about this transformative journey.
Join us in reimagining activism as an act of connection, creativity, and hope.