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Since the beginning of our time on Midgard …

… We have explored the length and breadth of our planet

But now that it’s discovered … and under threat

What can WE do?

The Midgard Expedition is a group of ‘global-change’ citizens led by Bjorn Heyerdahl who are exploring models of intelligent sustainable human habitation and applying it to their own lives, careers and communities.

Inspired by genius in efficiency, design, earth friendly materials and the zero waste of viking longboats, and the courage of the intrepid Vikings who built and sailed them, the research vessel ‘Midgard Herron’ will travel the globe with a crew of diverse scientists, explorers and sustainability specialists, studying the three integrating institutions of the small pockets of real sustainable development to be found:

The Science of Knowing The Magic of Doing The Mysticism of Being.

Building the Viking Longship

We are handcrafting an original Viking longship with sustainably harvested timber and natural nontoxic sealants.

The Expedition will start in Southern Africa and will explore key sustainability touch points around South Africa, Lesotho and Mozambique.

Midgard African Route

The Expedition will then move to the Northern Hemisphere and will explore key sustainability touch points starting in Oslo, Norway and follow the original Viking routes across the North Sea to the Orkneys, Ireland, England, the Straits of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and onto the Black Sea.

Viking Route

Sponsorship Opportunities

Benefits of being a sponsor:

• Brand association with the most important venture of our time, led and crewed by some of the

most accomplished, influential and experienced explorers of our day.

• Exposure on multiple media platforms, including documentary and TV film series, multiple social

media platforms, radio, print media, books and scholarly articles, public events and education programmes.

• Knowledge that this is the most responsible, efficient and impactful spend of social responsibility

money possible. The Midgard Expedition fulfils the mandate of the Sustainable Development Goals, Earth Charter and the Paris Agreement.

• Contribution towards the regeneration of our ailing planet by educating the global population on

how to become proactive, informed co-creators of a robust, diverse system of life.

• Sponsors will receive an educational on how to create a more sustainable business environment,

including zero waste policies, recycling and how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sponsorship Packages

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Sponsor an expedition leg (USD 30 000) Sponsor a crew member (USD 12 000) Midgard Company Endorsement (USD 20 000) ** Sponsorship Level 1 (USD 10000) Sponsorship Level 2 (USD 5000)

Co-naming rights for the leg *

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Endorsement of the company

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Custom Video Content

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Branding of the crew member

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In-video branding & product placement

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Banner on every page of website ***

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Banner on sponsorship page of website ***

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Radio exposure

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Magazine exposure

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Print exposure

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Educational branding and exposure

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• Sponsorship Opportunities
• * Example of naming rights:


The Midgard Viking Expedition: “Name of Organisation” around the Cape of Storms The staff of the organisation will receive a free leadership 'viking cruise’ with an educational on global leadership in sustainability & custom footage of the experience.

• ** Endorsements:



 Subject to product and company evaluation and audit of the cradle to cradle process.

• *** Banners:



 Please see website for examples: www.midgardexpedition.com 
 


Educational Bursaries

A student sponsorship is USD 2900.
 
 Sponsor a local student or group of students through comprehensive certificate programme (online and onsite in a climate park). The 12 week programme includes a learnership in global citizenship and leadership for change through the online Earth Charter Programme and onsite training through ICCS in integrated sustainable systems, regenerative ecology, food and water security, sustainable building and leadership. Organisations sponsoring individuals will also get media exposure. www.integralclimatechangesolutions.com Student Testimonials Leadership Programme

Media exposure for the project

• Documentary series


A documentary production team will be following the expedition every step of the way. Short videos of the expedition will be uploaded onto the website on a regular basis.


• Radio


An extensive radio campaign is being set up all over South Africa and globally to bring awareness to the expedition and drive people to the website so they can follow the journey as it unfolds.

• Website


URL: www.midgardexpedition.com
 Includes details of the journey, a full profile of all the crew members, key sustainability touchpoint at various locations and an ongoing blog. Sponsors will have exposure on the site on each page, depending on their contribution.

• Print


Various newspapers and journalists have agreed to write updates on the journey.

Media exposure for the project

• Magazines


Certain magazines will be interviewing the crew and will be publishing the story.

• Educationals


Midgard will host educational events including public speaking engagements, student workshops and apprenticeships, as well as corporate leadership courses

• n the viking ship. Sponsors of the expedition will be mentioned at all these

forums, and advertising, including banners etc may be displayed in the venues.

• Books


Robert Torkildson is an experienced publisher, who will, along with various members of the crew, write about the journey. Sponsors of the expedition will be credited.
 


What can you sponsor?

• Equipment
• Sustainably

grown, organic food and beverages

• Navigation
• Life boats
• Emergency

beacons

• Satellite phone
• Ship radio
• Drones
• Cameras
• Sound

recording equipment

• Safety

equipment

• Specialist

clothing

• Airfares
• Boat yard rental
• Crew accom
• Licence fees
• A crew member

seat

• The support

vessel

• Student

apprenticeships

• Elements of a

climate park

• Planting of a

tree in a climate park

• Seed packages

to be planted

• n the way
• School

sustainability programmes

• Corporate

leadership programmes

In Summary

This is a unique opportunity to have your company associated with the most important venture of our time. The vikings are coming …