Oak Foundation (www.oakfnd.org) commits its resources to address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. With offices in Europe, Africa, and North America, Oak Foundation makes grants to organisations located in 41 countries worldwide. The Environment Programme at Oak Foundation has three areas of focus: Climate Change; Marine Conservation; and Wildlife Conservation and Trade. We hope to contribute to mitigating greenhouse gases emissions in line with the global objective of keeping average temperatures well below 2°C, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors, while promoting low-carbon and liveable cities. In the marine domain, we seek to increase the sustainability of industrial fis