The thread running through my career has been a focus on and belief in the value of partnership to effect change and I’ve spent a lot of time with organisations that promote North South partnerships such as Crossroads International and BirdLife International. And while “partnership” is one of those jargon words that can sometimes ring hollow, and while making “partnerships” work practically can be challenging, I continue to believe we do more when we bring together our different strengths and take action together.