My background is in biological anthropology. I am fascinated by how people interact and engage with their environments and fellow species, and how to harness motivation to tackle our global challenges such as climate change, social justice and biodiversity loss. I believe everyone has a part to play, and we need artists, communicators, educators, scientists and nature champions in all parts of society to challenge ‘business as usual’ and rethink our place in the world.

I have worked in sustainability for almost ten years with environmental group Bioregional, helping to develop the innovative “One Planet Living” framework to communicate the impacts of lifestyle choices and consumption on nature. I also worked in research and development of low impact housing and alternative paper and fibre sources, such as hemp textiles and straw paper. I have led the Nature Positive Universities programme for 2.5 years from its inception, developing the Nature Positive Pledge, Student Ambassadors programme, webinar series and production of guidance to help universities all over the world take action for nature at all levels.