Investigations

Ecostorm regularly carries out investigations into wildlife and environmental crime

Ecostorm offers a unique and comprehensive range of professional research and investigation services tailored specifically to meet the needs of campaign groups working in the environmental, animal welfare and human rights sphere, and media outlets wanting to cover these issues.

Ecostorm has extensive experience of originating, undertaking and delivering investigative and research assignments for a variety of pressure groups and media outlets, operating both in the UK and internationally. In addition to undertaking investigations, Ecostorm can draw upon its vast knowledge base to advise, carry out training and project-manage investigative and research assignments. We offer:

• Investigators / covert camera operators for short and long term assignments, UK or internationally.
• Researchers for detailed (desk-based) fact finding, using a variety of conventional and covert techniques.
• Video reporters / camera operators for visual assignments documenting (onsite) environmental, animal welfare and human rights abuses.
• Photographers / photojournalists, as above.
  Advice and training on investigative research and evidence gathering techniques.
• Specific instruction in covert filming techniques, video-documentation and other technology-led research mechanisms.
• Project management and consultancy for investigative and research assignments, including legal and security issues and safety in the field.