Environmental advocate and biodiversity researcher Erfan Firouzi has received a Private and Confidential letter from Buckingham Palace, written on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, recognising his outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainability, and environmental education.
Dated 10 July 2025, the letter conveys His Majesty’s personal appreciation for Erfan’s work and his deep commitment to protecting the natural world, an area to which The King himself has devoted more than five decades of leadership, advocacy, and action.
Recognition from a Lifetime Champion of the Natural World
In the letter, His Majesty expressed gratitude for Erfan’s thoughtful message and conveyed that he was “immensely touched” to learn of Erfan’s dedication to sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity protection. The correspondence acknowledged a shared concern for the accelerating pressures facing ecosystems worldwide and highlighted the importance of committed individuals working across science, policy, and public engagement.
His Majesty was especially heartened by Erfan’s enthusiasm for biodiversity conservation and recognised the depth and impact of his work, including his engagement in international forums and initiatives that advance global biodiversity advocacy.
Coming from a monarch whose environmental leadership predates much of the modern sustainability movement, this recognition carries profound significance. For more than fifty years, King Charles III has consistently championed ecological balance, sustainable development, and harmony between humanity and nature, often ahead of his time.
A Shared Mission Across Generations
The letter further recognised Erfan’s efforts in educational outreach and youth engagement, noting the importance of inspiring younger generations to protect wildlife and fragile ecosystems. This acknowledgment reflects a shared belief between His Majesty and Erfan: that safeguarding nature is not solely a scientific or political challenge, but a cultural and moral responsibility.
Through platforms such as international climate conferences, biodiversity research, public storytelling, and The Wildlife Focus, Erfan has sought to make complex environmental issues accessible bridging science, policy, and public understanding to drive real-world action.
His Majesty noted that these efforts echo his own lifelong mission to protect nature’s balance and encourage society to think more deeply about how everyday choices affect the planet.
From Global Forums to Public Engagement
Erfan’s journey spanning COP28, TEDx, biodiversity research, and global outreach has focused on one central idea: that effective environmental action must be rooted in both scientific integrity and human connection.
The recognition from Buckingham Palace affirms the importance of this integrated approach. It acknowledges that meaningful environmental leadership today requires not only technical expertise, but also the ability to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities across borders and generations.
A Moment of Honour and Responsibility
For Erfan, receiving personal acknowledgment from His Majesty King Charles III is both an honour and a reminder of responsibility. The letter reinforces the belief that every effort matters, regardless of scale that progress toward sustainability is built through consistent, values-driven action over time.
His Majesty’s closing message encouraged continued leadership in biodiversity conservation and expressed warm good wishes for Erfan’s future endeavours, underscoring the enduring importance of protecting the natural world for generations to come.
Looking Forward: Leadership for a Living Planet
This recognition stands as a powerful affirmation that work grounded in biodiversity protection, youth empowerment, and planetary stewardship resonates at the highest levels. It highlights the growing global understanding that addressing climate and ecological crises requires long-term vision, ethical leadership, and unwavering commitment.
Encouraged by this moment, Erfan remains dedicated to advancing nature-positive solutions, strengthening biodiversity governance, and inspiring others especially young people to see themselves as stewards of a living, interconnected planet.