Coffee & Geography

In this joyful, wide‑ranging conversation, forest ecologist and science communicator Dr Robin Hayward joins Kit Marie for a celebration of trees, identity, science, and storytelling. Robin shares how growing up on Dartmoor shaped their love of horizons, how Malaysian rainforests revealed the long‑term impact of selective logging, and why hugging trees is both a scientific method and a source of soul‑level joy. Other themes include: • Measuring rainforests, from canopy lizards to multi‑decade seedling studies • How restoration succeeds (or doesn’t) across generations • Whether tropical or boreal forests should be prioritised — a playful debate • Star Trek, Thunderbirds, and the magic of weaving sci‑fi into teaching • The social camouflage queer scientists navigate in fieldwork • Creative science communication: live shows, art, code, and cake • Building inclusive fieldwork environments and resources for LGBTQ+ geographers Find Robin everywhere online via https://canopyrobin.com/links, including Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon and LinkedIn. 🔗 Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere & Forest (LEAF) Centre: https://leaf.leeds.ac.uk/gairwood 🔗 Inclusive Fieldwork at University of Leeds: https://inclusivefieldwork.leeds.ac.uk 🔗 ESC (Ecological Site Classification) for UK Tree Suitability GIS tool: http://www.forestdss.org.uk/geoforestdss/ 🔗 South East Asia Rainforest Research Partnership (SEARRP): https://www.searrp.org/ 🔗 SAFE Project, Malaysia: https://atlas.smartforests.net/en/logbooks/safe-project/ Theme music: "Spark of Inspiration" by Shane Ivers (silvermansound.com)

In this rich and eye‑opening conversation, Mexican paleobiologist Omar Regalado Fernández joins Kit Marie to explore how paleontology has been shaped by colonial legacies — and how the field can move toward justice. Omar shares how growing up in the Cuautitlán-Pachuca Valley (with its unexpected Cornish connections!), studying in London, and now working in Germany have shaped his identity as a global citizen. They discuss the difference between paleontology and paleobiology, the mythologised history of the Bone Wars, and how scientific institutions often retell “great man” narratives that hide violence and exclude other ways of knowing. The episode also explores: • Why renaming species (like poinsettia) is more than cosmetic • Why Western science treats Indigenous knowledge as “folklore” • How colonialism functions like an “eldritch horror” • The shift toward qualitative and community‑rooted science • Routes into paleontology for neurodivergent young people • Museums, citizen science, and making science accessible Connect with Omar via Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathchaos.bsky.social and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-rafael-regalado-fernandez/ Links for further exploration: 🔗 Natural History Museum (UK) – Citizen Science Projects: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/citizen-science.html 🔗 Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Frankfurt): https://museumfrankfurt.senckenberg.de/en/ 🔗 The Bone Wars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_Wars 🔗 Our past creates our present: a brief overview of racism and colonialism in Western paleontology: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/paleobiology/article/our-past-creates-our-present-a-brief-overview-of-racism-and-colonialism-in-western-paleontology/79248D87425C01E9D388DA2EFED92866 🔗 Poinsettia/Cuetlaxōchitl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poinsettia 🔗 UNAM – National Autonomous University of Mexico: https://www.unam.mx 🔗 500 Queer Scientists: https://500queerscientists.com/ #CoffeeGeogPod #Paleobiology #DecolonisingScience #STEM #ColonialHistory #Taxonomy #IndigenousKnowledge #CitizenScience #GeographyPodcast #Mexico #Germany #UKScience #GlobalIdentity Theme music: "Spark of Inspiration" by Shane Ivers (silvermansound.com)

Season 6 opens with a rich, engaging conversation with environmental researcher and EDIA advocate Gadfly Stratton, joining Kit Marie from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Gadfly explores how their work on aquatic invasive species intersects with equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, showing why inclusive science produces better research, better engagement, and stronger community outcomes. They explain how invasive species management relies on trust, representation, and public participation — and why the Great Lakes are a fascinating case study in ecology, policy, and human behaviour. The conversation also dives into: 🌎 Place identity (Toronto, Halifax, Northern Ontario) 🌊 Sea lamprey, goldfish invasions, and citizen science ♿ Why accessibility must be part of EDI 🧠 Science denialism & the dangers of exclusion 🐶 Boots & Muffin 🎮 1200+ hours of Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader ✨ And the joy of learning from different lived experiences Find Gadfly at inclusivescience.ca and on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/inclusivescience.ca Links for further exploration: 🔗 Great Lakes Fishery Commission – Sea Lamprey Control: https://www.glfc.org 🔗 USGS Non‑Native Aquatic Species (NAS) Database: https://nas.er.usgs.gov 🔗 Environment & Climate Change Canada – Aquatic Invasive Species: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/ais-eae/index-eng.html 🔗 Inclusive Science (Gadfly’s website): https://inclusivescience.ca 🔗 Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader: https://roguetrader.owlcat.games Theme music: "Spark of Inspiration" by Shane Ivers (silvermansound.com)

🌟 ANNOUNCING SEASON 6 OF COFFEE & GEOGRAPHY! ☕🗺️ Mark your calendars—new episodes return February 7th, 2026! After a powerful Season 5 exploring climate action with incredible #ClimateAmbassadors, we’re thrilled to continue bringing you heartfelt conversations with inspiring people who live and breathe geography in all its forms. Join me as we: ✨ Meet more diverse voices from around the globe ✨ Explore new stories of place, identity, and stewardship ✨ Sip delicious brews and share meaningful connections Whether you're an educator, a geography enthusiast, or just curious about the world and the people in it—this season is for you. Check out the promo video for the news about Season 6. Want to be a guest or know someone who should? Explore our interactive guest map and learn more at: 👉 https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast/ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and let’s keep celebrating the world—one conversation at a time. #CoffeeGeogPod #GeographyPodcast #PodcastLaunch #HumanGeography #Storytelling #NewSeason #GeographyTeachers #ListenAndLearn

A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants, and soil scientists volunteering nationwide. Discover how these diverse experts are transforming climate anxiety into agency through six radical lessons: from starting small ("micro-wins build macro-change") to reframing clean energy as an "upgrade," and why soil health could resolve 30% of emissions. Hear directly from voices like nuclear safety engineer Jonathan Allen dismantling energy myths, marine biologist Ray Butchart's "small cog theory," and Environment Agency expert Amy Shaw's urgent Fens warning: "Compounding impacts at 2°C will hit by 2040-2050... We need to start thinking now." This episode proves climate action isn't a curriculum unit – it's a culture of pragmatic hope. If you enjoyed these snippets, then check out all the previous episodes of the incredible full discussions with Climate Ambassadors all over the country: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/sets/climate-ambassadors-england (audio) and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQO6y3KEGHinU1hSKBpNiYZq8zpycNn39 (video). Learn about the Climate Ambassadors Scheme and how you can become one of the 'small cogs' making a difference: https://climateambassadors.org.uk #ClimateEducation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoAnxiety #GreenCareers #NatureBasedSolutions #SoilHealth #ClimateHope #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #ClimateAmbassadors #CleanEnergy #CommunityAction #PragmaticHope #EducationForSustainability ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

Join Kit Marie at the Denver Complex in the East Anglian Fens—one of the UK’s largest tidal and fluvial management systems, second only to the Thames Barrier yet hidden in plain sight. In this special field episode, Environment Agency experts Louise Wilson (Strategy Advisor, Fens 2100+) and Amy Shaw (Fens Flood Risk Manager & Fens 2100+ Programme Director), alongside Katie Teesdale-Ward (Stakeholder Engagement Manager for Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation, based at Anglian Water), reveal how this 24/7 operational marvel sustains an area of almost half a million hectares; protects infrastructure, people, property and agriculture to the tune of £58bn; and redirects water almost 100 miles into south Essex, against gravity’s pull. We explore: 🔗 Why this 400-year-old plus engineered landscape is a national lifeline, guarding against sea-level rise and water shortages while feeding the UK. ⛈️ The "perfect storm" of climate threats: By 2040, a 2°C temperature rise could trigger compounding floods, droughts, and ecological collapse. 🤝 How the Fens 2100+ partnership pioneers adaptation—balancing farming, biodiversity, and community resilience. 🎓Why educators of all sorts, not just Geographers, must spotlight this hidden hero: "Without Denver, Cambridge would be underwater." Featured Links: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Fens 2100+ Programme (https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/fens2100) - Denver Complex Visualised Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk1Kir8rJqw) - Fens Climate Risk Assessment - Tyndall Centre (https://tyndall.ac.uk/reports/the-uk-fens-climate-change-risk-assessment-big-challenges-and-strategic-solutions/) - Future Fens Integrated Adaptation (FFIA) (https://awinnovationhub.co.uk/project/future-fens-integrated-adaptation-ffia/) - The Ely-Ouse-Essex Water Transfer Scheme (https://greatbradley.weebly.com/water-transfer-scheme.html) Connect with Louise, Amy & Katie via their linked in profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-wilson-7889a472/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shaw-64036734/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-teesdale-ward-4b76929/ #FloodResilience #WaterSecurity #ClimateAdaptation #Fens2100 #EastAnglia #GeographyTeacher #EnvironmentalEngineering #UKInfrastructure #ClimateAction #Podcast #Fens #DenverSluice #ClimateAmbassadors ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

On location at the UK's premier agricultural event! Kit Marie explores how Norfolk's farming heritage intersects with cutting-edge STEM innovation and youth climate action. Hosted by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) – a charity advancing food production and rural education – the STEMM Village's 2025 theme "STEMM in the Food Chain: From Field to Future" showcases vital links between agriculture, science, and sustainability. Discover how soil health, renewable energy, and biodiversity shape our climate-resilient future! Get the full experience of this episode over at YouTube: https://youtu.be/s0tH4Vu07Ws Featured Highlights: 🌊 Tim Fisher (Norfolk Rivers Trust): Working with farmers to protect Norfolk's rivers including globally rare chalk rivers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae6XeifHdWA, just 220 worldwide!) from farm runoff while boosting drought resilience: https://norfolkriverstrust.org/ 🐸 Henry Walker (Norfolk FWAG): "Ponds are biodiversity oases!" – 30+ species in one scoop, restoring medieval habitats. Pond restoration miracles: https://www.norfolkfwag.co.uk/pond-restoration/ 🔄 Dr. Joanna Tippett (Roundview): Why holistic design prevents wind turbines from becoming tomorrow's landfill. Systems thinking toolkit: https://www.roundview.org/ ✈️ Hannah Colledge (Saxon Air): Electric planes, offshore wind shuttles (35k flights/yr!), and the aviation sustainability paradox. Green skies initiative: https://www.saxonair.com/sustainable-aviation/ 🌱 Youth Power: Drake Primary’s recycled school fairs, Roydon’s "Green Crusaders," and Thorpe St Andrew’s soil detectives. Student climate action: https://www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk/page/?title=Sustainability&pid=27 RWE Mini-COP’s 20+ schools debating climate pledges: https://uk.rwe.com/press-and-news/2025-06-19-norfolk-schools-join-mini-cop-2025-initiative/ Previous podcast chat with Dr Sam Fox and husband Simon about the Youth STEMM Award and more: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-408 #FieldToFuture #STEMinAgriculture #ChalkRivers #BiodiversityOasis #SustainableAviation #YouthClimateAction #RoyalNorfolkShow #ClimateEducation #NorfolkInnovation #GeographyPodcast #CoffeeGeogPod #YouthSTEMMAward ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors across the UK! Why did they become Ambassadors? How do their unique backgrounds empower climate action? Joining Kit Marie from the Yorkshire & Humberside region is Ray Butchart, a retired RAF aircraft engineer (22 years) and industry veteran (31 years) with 58 years of scuba diving expertise. Ray shares profound insights from recovering WWII aircraft (like the Halifax bomber in Norway!) to studying marine ecosystems worldwide. Discover how deep observation of nature—from Caribbean coral reefs to Saharan dust storms—fuels his climate advocacy. Ray discusses bridging generational gaps, empowering schools through STEM, and why "being a small cog" matters in the fight for our planet. Key topics: • Engineering the recovery of a sunken Halifax bomber (now at RAF Hendon Museum). • Marine biology mysteries: The escape artist octopus "Inky" and coral reef resilience. • How slow observation combats climate disconnection. • STEM outreach: Teaching semaphore, green-power cars, and underwater surveys. Links mentioned: • Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) • RAF Hendon Museum (https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/) • Inky the Octopus’ Great Escape (https://www.npr.org/2016/04/16/474412283/inky-the-octopuss-great-escape) #GeographyPodcast #ClimateAction #MarineBiology #RAFEngineer #ScubaDiving #STEMEducation #Yorkshire #Hull #EnvironmentalObservation #NatureConnection #ClimateEducation #PodcastInterview #Sustainability #EcosystemConservation #GeographyTeacher ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

‘Espresso’ & Geography is a #MiniGeogs #podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine welcomes the wonderful Phil Humphries back to the #CoffeeGeogPod coffeehouse to talk about today (21st June 2025) being #ShowYourStripesDay. What are the climate/warming stripes and how do they help communicate what #ClimateChange actually is and enable action? Links: - #ShowYourStripes: https://www.showyourstripes.info/ - Newcastle University Sonification of the stripes: https://data.ncl.ac.uk/articles/media/Sonification_of_Warming_Stripes/28030463 - Show Your Stripes Day: https://www.reading.ac.uk/planet/events/show-your-stripes-day Listen back to Phil's previous appearance as a Coffee & Geography post guest here: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-s02e03-phil-humphreys-uk ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Willem Buttinger, a retired community organiser and passionate environmental advocate. Willem shares how a sudden spike in his home insurance premium led him to discover the hidden flood risks in his Norwich neighbourhood—and how that moment sparked a new chapter of climate activism. From organising local climate events to supporting schools as a Climate Ambassador, Willem reflects on the power of community, the importance of climate literacy, and why we need a new story for our civilisation—one that nurtures the planet rather than exploits it. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) Environment Agency Flood Risk Maps (https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk) CPRE Norfolk Climate Conference (https://www.cprenorfolk.org.uk/news/norfolk-climate-change-conference/) Sponge City concept (https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24751136.norwich-become-spongy-city-global-flooding-events/) Connect with Willem via the Climate Ambassadors programme. ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #ClimateAmbassadors #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Geography #Education #EnvironmentalEducation #FloodRisk #CommunityEngagement #ClimateChange #GreenLiving #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #Storytelling #ClimateJustice #SurfaceWater #SpongeCity

‘Espresso’ & Geography is a #MiniGeogs #podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine welcomes the fabulous Dan Raven-Ellison back to the #CoffeeGeogPod coffeehouse to talk about news that #Chattanooga, Tennessee has been designated as the third ever #NationalParkCity in the world, joining London and Adelaide. Dan also gives an exciting update to the #SlowWays project - a citizen-made national walking network, connecting all of Britain’s towns, cities and national landscapes. WATCH this chat: https://youtu.be/Vuiki0nsdGg Links: - National Park City Campaign: https://www.nationalparkcity.org/ - Chattanooga becomes a National Park City: https://www.nationalparkcity.org/chattanooga-becomes-the-first-national-park-city-in-north-america/ - Slow Ways: https://beta.slowways.org/ - Slow Ways fundraiser: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways - 'Slow Ways Shout!' poem: https://wp.me/p829C1-1Qm Listen back to Dan's previous appearance as a Coffee & Geography post guest here: ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie for this episode is Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez, co-lead of the Climate Ambassadors Scheme and Head of the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences at the University of Reading. Andrew shares his journey from growing up on a strawberry farm in Wisbech to becoming a leading voice in climate science and education. WATCH the conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMt8lPu3ngg They explore the power of collaboration, the importance of empowering schools and educators, and how the Climate Ambassadors scheme is helping to drive meaningful, community-led climate action. Andrew also reflects on the joy of weather nerdiness, the value of humility in leadership, and why this project is one of the most fulfilling of his career. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - National Climate Education Action Plan (https://www.reading.ac.uk/planet/climate-education/climate-education-plan) - University of Reading (https://www.reading.ac.uk) - Royal Meteorological Society (https://www.rmets.org) - National Bowls Championship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_national_bowls_championships) Connect with Andrew via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-charlton-perez-a7515330/ and https://research.reading.ac.uk/meteorology/people/andrew-charlton-perez/ #ClimateAmbassadors #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Geography #Education #EnvironmentalEducation #CommunityEngagement #ClimateChange #GreenLiving #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #Leadership #Empowerment #Collaboration #STEMEducation #CoffeeGeogPod

‘Espresso’ & Geography is a #MiniGeogs #podcast short where Kit Marie and special guests talk current geographical affairs for a maximum of 15 minutes. This shot of geography-laden caffeine welcomes climate guru, harpist and stereophotographer Dave Wynn back to the #CoffeeGeogPod coffeehouse to talk about news that today, 20th May 2025, is the UK's #OvershootDay. Dave and Kit Marie discuss what this means for us and the planet, and how it can be a useful measure in working towards true #sustainability and living within the means of our biosphere. WATCH the conversation here: https://youtu.be/PW-Vk1xy-PQ Links: - Earth Overshoot Day (https://overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Overshoot_Day) - York University Canada Global Footprint Network Map (https://data.footprintnetwork.org/#/) - UK Gov Environment Agency article on Overshoot Day 2021 (https://environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2021/07/29/earth-overshoot-day-movethedate/) Follow Dave on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/scowlingmonkey.bsky.social, and listen back to Dave's previous appearance as a Coffee & Geography post guest here: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-409 #OvershootDay #Biosphere #EarthOvershootDay #Sustainability #ClimateChange #MoveTheDate #UK #Overconsumption ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the North East region is Dr Elle Young, reflecting on her time as Regional Hub Manager and her next chapter as a postdoctoral researcher at Durham University. Elle shares her passion for empowering young people, building networks of educators, and creating joyful, hands-on climate learning experiences. WATCH this chat! https://youtu.be/qnytlHXItzc From her deep connection to Newcastle and the Northumberland coast to her love of Real Housewives and biodiversity, Elle brings warmth, honesty, and insight to this episode. She also opens up about imposter syndrome, the power of authenticity, and the importance of celebrating small victories. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Opportunity Areas Programme (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-mobility-and-opportunity-areas) - Ministry of Eco Education (https://www.ministryofeco.org/) - Young Green Briton Challenge (https://www.genearth.uk/ygbc) - Real Housewives Franchise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives) Connect with Elle via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-young-389379139/ ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #ClimateAmbassadors #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Geography #Education #EnvironmentalEducation #NorthEastEngland #Newcastle #SocialMobility #CommunityEngagement #ClimateChange #GreenLiving #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #ImposterSyndrome #Empowerment

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie is their London Regional Hub Manager colleague, Lochlann Atack. They discuss identity, inequality, and the unique challenges and opportunities of supporting climate action in London schools. From borough-led strategies to empowering governors and parents, Lochlann shares how collaboration and local knowledge are key to building lasting change. WATCH this chat: https://youtu.be/67zVX_OyfFk Lochlann is based at UCL’s Climate Action Unit. With a background in philosophy and teaching, he brings a passion for social justice and systems thinking to his work. Also in this episode: football stadium quizzes, maps, and reflections on how we frame climate action. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Guinness Storehouse (https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/experiences/guinness-storehouse) - Economic overheating (https://www.centralbank.ie/consumer-hub/explainers/what-does-overheating-in-the-economy-mean) - Lives on the Line (https://jcheshire.com/featured-maps/lives-on-the-line/) - Atlas of the Invisible (https://www.atlasoftheinvisible.com) - StadiumGuesser (https://www.stadiumguessr.app/) Connect with Lochlann via the Climate Ambassadors London Regional Hub team's email (found at https://climateambassadors.org.uk/get-involved/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-green-47650535/) ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #ClimateAmbassadors #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Geography #Education #EnvironmentalEducation #LondonSchools #CommunityEngagement #UrbanGeography #ClimateChange #GreenLiving #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #SocialJustice #SchoolLeadership

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie is their Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Hub Manager colleague, Ruth Green. They discuss the joys and challenges of nature-connected parenting, the importance of sustainability education, and her passion for music. Ruth shares her journey from growing up in the Lake District to her current role as a regional hub manager for the Climate Ambassadors Scheme, balancing her work with raising three young children. Ruth give sage advice about how schools can learn from each other when taking climate action. Ruth is passionate about sustainability, education, and science, with over 10 years of experience as an educator before joining the University of Leeds. She brings her love for nature and music into her work, inspiring others to connect with the environment and take meaningful climate action. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Merlin Bird ID App (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org) - 'Where the Forest Once Stood' by Julie Hare (https://www.literacyshed.com/store/p49/WhereTheForestOnceStood.html) - Kenning method (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/education/glossary/kenning) - The potential of religion for Earth Stewardship (Hitzhusen & Tucker, 2013) (https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1890/120322) - Case studies of education settings taking climate action through the Climate Ambassadors scheme (https://climateambassadors.org.uk/case-studies/) Connect with Ruth via the Climate Ambassadors Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Hub team's email (found at https://climateambassadors.org.uk/get-involved/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-green-47650535/) ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #SustainabilityEducation #NatureConnected #Parenting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #MusicLovers #Geography #ClimateAmbassadors #Podcast #GreenLiving #CommunityEngagement #Yorkshire #LakeDistrict #Education

A special on-location episode recorded at Oxford Brookes University for the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2025 (https://geography.org.uk/events-cpd/ga-annual-conference-and-exhibition/). Part of our season-long special focusing on #ClimateAmbassadors, Kit Marie explores the multitude of talks, workshops, resources and exhibits that focused on climate action in the education sector and how the #GeographyTeacher community can use their knowledge, expertise and passion to drive real change in their education settings. WATCH this special episode over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU 00:30 Introduction 01:55 Immesive VR experiences (Birkbeck, University of London) https://www.bbk.ac.uk/news/climate-learning-with-virtual-reality 03:30 Powerful resources for cross-curricular climate education (Dr Andrew Lee, University College London) 09:30 Rivercraft - A #Minecraft Education tool on flood management (Susie Syme, Environment Agency) https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/rivercraft-2 15:38 Using GIS with the National Education Nature Park (GA ICT SIG - see https://www.youtube.com/live/AM8gYNDo4V4 for the full session) 21:46 Using Climate Ambassadors for careers education (GAConf25 #Teachmeet) 26:22 Megawatt - a card game promoting energy literacy (Miguel Trenkel Lopez, CurieUs Games) https://megawatt.game/ Geography specialists and climate action in schools - workshop supported by Climate Ambassadors: 28:07 Context, climate action plans and the role of the sustainability leads 33:54 How the Sister Projects can support efforts 36:27 #ClimateAmbassadors and their role (Aideen Foley and Claire Gilbert) 38:30 Example of meaningful and impactful local climate action through the #Geography currculum - mapping trees in Lurgan (Alistair Hamill, Lugan College) 52:20 Using Climate Ambassadors to embed careers education in the Geography curriculum 55:22 Designing a sustainable school activity 57:04 Next steps for Geography specialists - becoming climate literate through local contextual data and becoming or supporting the Sustainability Lead 1:01:05 Chat with Juanita Shephard from the Department of Education 1:06:25 Some other highlights from the Conference (Environment Agency, Emma Rawlings Smith, Hina Robinson, Julia Tanner) 1:10:56 Final thoughts ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Stephanie Gilliver, discussing the beauty of Norfolk's Broads, the critical role of sustainable finance in driving positive change, and her passion for heritage apple trees and cider making. WATCH this chat over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WgmHUBmdzgE Stephanie is the Head of Responsible Investing at Virgin Money Investments, where she focuses on helping people achieve good financial outcomes with the potential to use their money as a catalyst for positive change. She shares insights on the importance of sustainable finance and how it can support climate action. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Octopus Energy (https://octopus.energy/friend-referral/) - Strumpshaw Fen (https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/strumpshaw-fen) - Sustainably Support for Education: Funding (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/funding) - DfE guidence on climate action plans and sustainability leadership in schools (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sustainability-leadership-and-climate-action-plans-in-education) - Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics (https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/) - Newton’s Space Saplings; can you give them space to grow? (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/newtons-space-saplings-can-you-give-them-space-to-grow) - Mother Tree - how green are your finances? (https://www.mymothertree.com/) - Earth Day (https://www.earthday.org/) Connect with Stephanie via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gilliver-741141128/) ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #SustainableFinance #NorfolkBroads #ClimateAction #HeritageApples #GreenTravel #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureLovers #ClimateAmbassadors #Podcast #Geography #ClimateChange #EcoFriendly #GreenLiving #CommunityEngagement

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the London region is Chris Churchman, discussing the hidden green spaces of London, the critical importance of soil health in offsetting climate change, and his solo 400-mile walk from Lowestoft to Pembrokeshire to raise climate awareness. Chris is an ex-landscape architect and the director of cquester, a company focused on the importance of sequestration in driving towards net zero. He shares insights on the value of nature-based solutions and the often-overlooked role of soil in climate mitigation. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - Green Ground Map by Helen Illis (https://greengroundmap.com) - National Food Strategy (https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org) - Fenland Soil Partnership (https://fenlandsoil.org.uk) - cquester (https://www.cquester.co.uk/) Connect with Chris via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-churchman-a956531ba/) ### About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) ### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation - Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod - Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew - Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. - Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley - Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #SoilHealth #GreenSpaces #London #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureBasedSolutions #NetZero #CarbonSequestration #SoloWalk #ClimateJourney #Podcast #Geography #ClimateEducation

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action? Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Adrian Ferraro, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his work with The Bioasis, and his passion for ethical tourism and conservation education. WATCH this episode over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i3f8mStUrbo Adrian shares insights into his latest venture, The Bioasis, a low-carbon residential adventure programme aimed at igniting planet-positive behavioural change in schools and organisations. He talks about his experiences in ethical tourism, having run an overseas school expedition company that took over 8000 young people to destinations like Ghana, Venezuela, Israel, and the Himalayas. Adrian also discusses the importance of respecting local cultures and environments, and how tourism can be a force for good when done responsibly. Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - #ClimateAmbassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) - Owens Organic Coffee (https://www.owenscoffee.com) - Crew's Brew and Devon Air Ambulence (https://www.daat.org/news/articles/2024/10/fuel-our-crew-when-you-buy-our-brews/) - 'Shadow Cities' by Robert Neuwirth (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196503.Shadow_Cities) - Kit's chat with students they took on a fieldtrip to the USA (https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-s01e22-usa-2012) - STC Expeditions (https://www.thestc.co.uk/) - The Bioasis (https://www.thebioasis.com/) - National Education Nature Park (https://educationnaturepark.org.uk) - Learning through Landscapes (https://www.ltl.org.uk) - Soul of the City Gospel Choir Exeter (https://www.soulofthecity.co.uk/) Connect with Adrian via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-ferraro-18048814/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thebioasis) === About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://www.geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) === How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. #CoffeeGeogPod #Sustainability #EthicalTourism #ConservationEducation #CommunityEngagement #GreenSkills #ClimateHope #WildernessExperience