On the Line was a millennium project that explored and celebrated the lives of people who live in the eight countries lying along the zero degree meridian line: Togo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Algeria, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom.

A partnership of Channel 4, WWF-UK, and Oxfam GB, On the Line aimed to make the millennium more than just a moment in time, and to add an international dimension to the year 2000 celebrations. On the Line worked with individuals, schools and community groups, using media, music, arts and formal education to explore environmental and developmental issues.

Most of the content from the On the Line website was transferred to Oxfam's Cool Planet in 2002, following the completion of the On the Line project. Thanks to all of the On the Line partners who gave permission for these popular, web-based materials to continue to be available to internet users.

The exploration section offers virtual journeys through meridian line countries, as well as environmental features. In the schools area, you will find exciting teaching activities and resources. You may also be interested to look at our French and Spanish language sections.

The On the Line Trust was established as a registered charity, number 1073841.

Oxfam Education website (for teachers)