I am the Founder and CEO of Pipal Tree, a UK registered charity that supports vulnerable and marginalised communities in Nepal through environmental and social projects. I have been working in Nepal for over 20 years, starting with The Esther Benjamins Trust, which I founded in memory of my first wife and which rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of trafficked and abused children. I am also an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), awarded for my services to the Nepalese people in 2023.My current mission is to fight climate change and poverty in Madhesh province, the most neglected and populous region of Nepal. I partner with the Mithila Wildlife Trust (MWT), a local NGO that leads community-based reforestation, rewilding, education, and livelihood initiatives, and with the female empowerment social enterprise, Lily's Leaves. Together, we enable local people to protect and restore their natural resources, adapt to the changing climate, and improve their well-being and resilience. We also provide humanitarian relief during disasters, such as the COVID-19 lockdowns that affected 29,000 people in 2021.