What is Dear Earth?
Dear Earth is a project that brings nature to life through illustrated stories and hands-on activities, helping young minds explore the wonders of biodiversity and the challenges it faces. Each story is based in real scientific research, transforming complex topics like climate change and biodiversity loss into exciting adventures that inspire children (and the young at heart!) to protect nature in their daily lives.
We believe everyone deserves access to engaging and inclusive learning. That’s why Dear Earth offers a rich blend of written and visual storybooks, interactive resources, and activities for all. By aligning with national education goals, we support teachers, parents, and guardians in bringing conservation into classrooms and homes – sparking curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for the natural world. Together, we can turn learning into action and help young minds grow into the next generation of conservation heroes!
Dr. Yanet Sepúlveda
Research Fellow at the University of Sussex
and Founder of Dear Earth
Dr. Yanet Sepúlveda
​Yanet is a biologist and Research Fellow at the University of Sussex specialising in the impact of climate change on pollinators. Her work explores how extreme temperatures affect bee physiology, behaviour, and survival, with a focus on informing conservation strategies. She also leads a citizen science project investigating how different bee species respond to heatwaves and which plants support them during extreme weather events.
She is also an Associate Editor at Antenna, the magazine of the Royal Entomological Society, where she helps bring entomology to a wider audience.
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She founded Dear Earth with a simple but powerful goal: to inspire children to love nature, care about biodiversity, and understand the environmental challenges we face. Rather than viewing these issues with fear, she believes young people should feel empowered to take action – because even the smallest hands can help shape a healthier planet.
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