Environmental Investigation Agency

40-Year Anniversary

An illustration of a research or expedition ship on a glistening sea, sailing into the horizon at sunrise or sunset, with three people visible at the bow and birds flying overhead.
An illustration of an orangutan sitting on a jungle vine, calmly eating leaves in a lush tropical rainforest, with filtered sunlight creating a serene ambiance.
An illustration of a baby elephant mourning beside its lifeless mother, lying in a dusty savannah landscape with visible tusk wounds and blood, under a sombre sunset sky.

40 Years of Environmental Impact

For over 40 years, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has exposed environmental crime, from illegal wildlife trade to deforestation and climate threats. To mark this milestone, we created a compelling animation that highlights EIA’s global impact, showcases key victories, and inspires continued action to protect ecosystems, endangered species, and the planet’s future.

An illustration of a close-up view of a man's face peering through binoculars, with the reflection of a harpoon in each lens, indicating he's watching a whale hunt.

A Legacy of Environmental Action

EIA’s legacy is built on investigation, exposure, and action. To honour their work, we developed a visually engaging animation that takes viewers through four decades of ground-breaking environmental campaigns. Using a mix of  compelling storytelling, and dynamic visuals, we highlighted EIA’s key successes, from securing bans on ivory trade to tackling the illegal timber industry and climate-harming refrigerants. With a blend of illustration and cinematic storytelling, the animation connects with both long time supporters and new audiences, inspiring action for the future.

An illustration of a whale bleeding in the ocean, viewed through binoculars, its body pierced by a harpoon as red blood spreads across the water’s surface.
An illustration of a lone parrot perched on a branch in a sunlit forest, with soft rays illuminating its green and grey feathers and a peaceful valley backdrop.
An illustration of a split-screen scene showing a tiger navigating a forest on the left, and a family of elephants walking across a savannah under a blue sky with whales swimming above, blending land and ocean life.