About us

Ecostorm was launched in 2004 by two British environmental activists and journalists with extensive experience of working on investigative assignments for campaigning organisations and for the media. Ecostorm was created as a direct result of growth in demand for a specialist organisation capable of carrying out professional research and investigations in the fields of environment, animal welfare and human rights.

Ecostorm works on the premise that there are solutions to many of the environmental problems facing the planet – problems such as deforestation, illegal logging, habitat destruction, over-fishing, pollution, climate change and their respective impacts on people and animals. Ecostorm also believes that there is much that can be done to increase protection for animals from direct threats such as the illegal trade in wildlife, trophy hunting, factory farming and exploitation for entertainment.

Using a variety of unique and sophisticated methods, Ecostorm obtains information, film and photos that incontrovertibly reveal the facts about environmental, animal and human rights abuses – who is responsible, how they operate, where abuses are happening, and their impact – and equips campaigners with the material needed to present a compelling case for change.

Since its inception, Ecostorm has successfully undertaken numerous investigations and related research assignments on behalf of a wide variety of pressure groups. This diverse programme of work has seen investigators operate in over forty countries in five continents. From an initial staff of just two, our network has now expanded considerably, comprising investigators, journalists, researchers and support staff, each specialists in their respective fields.

Ecostorm collaborates directly with media outlets on assignments investigating and exposing environmental crime and its impact on people and animals. We have unique and extensive experience of supplying investigative content for print and broadcast purposes and work alongside producers, reporters and editors to obtain compelling material for use in their programmes and articles.

Ecostorm also acts as a film production unit in its own right, working with ethical organisations and pressure groups to develop and produce their campaign films, video news releases (VNRs) and other film-based products. By working with our partners on each and every stage of production, from initial research and treatment, to storyboarding, footage gathering and editing, we enable them to convey new findings and communicate key messages via professional and highly targeted film products.

Ecostorm can operate in the UK, Europe and internationally. Whether it is a short term research project or a complex global investigation spanning many months, Ecostorm has the unique people, skills and expertise to get the job done.