Sam Alford

Sam Alford is Head of Nature Connections at the Eden Project in the United Kingdom, where he leads the design and implementation of innovative programmes that strengthen the connection between people and nature. In this role, he promotes educational, cultural and community experiences that integrate human wellbeing, health and conservation.

At the Eden Project, he has developed far-reaching initiatives aimed at reconnecting communities with ecosystems, combining scientific approaches with creative and participatory practices. His work promotes social inclusion and equitable access to the benefits of nature as an essential part of everyday life.

He has represented the Eden Project at international meetings, such as the International People Plant Symposium 2024, sharing the British experience in nature-based connections programmes. His career is characterised by articulating science, education and culture in projects that show how the relationship with nature can positively transform collective health and well-being.