Join Kit Marie on location at the vibrant Norwich Science Festival 2025 for a special episode of Coffee & Geography! This episode is packed with engaging conversations and insights from the Climate Ambassadors exhibit, featuring a diverse range of topics including adaptation, resilience, biodiversity, climate education, green careers, and decarbonisation.

You can WATCH a special video edit of this episode over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsvBwbg63Y

Listen in as Kit Marie chats with various Climate Ambassadors and experts, such as Eilidh Chapman from THURN Group on passive acoustic monitoring of underwater insects, and Azza Dirar from Norfolk and Waveney Mind on the intersection of mental health and climate change. Discover the innovative ways young people are getting involved in climate action, from creating mini climate action plans to exploring the role of insects in ecosystems.

You'll also hear from Matthew Henderson of Scottish and Southern Energy about the importance of renewable energy and green careers, and Stella Ramey from Colchester Zoo on how connecting with nature can build resilience. Plus, get a glimpse into the fascinating world of offshore wind farms with Diana Ng from ODiGE.

This episode is a celebration of community, education, and the collective effort to tackle climate change. Whether you're a teacher, student, or just passionate about the environment, there's something here for everyone. Grab your favorite brew and join us for a motivating journey through the Climate Ambassadors Exhibit at 2025's Norwich Science Festival!

Education settings in England can get in touch with any DfE-supported Sister Project for support with climate action:

- Climate Ambassadors (www.climateambassadors.org.uk)
- Let's Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/climate-action-advisors/)
- National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/)
- Sustainability Support for Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.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 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
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- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.
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Coffee & Geography 5x06 Climate Ambassadors Exhibit at Norwich Science Festival 2025

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 Dr. Adrian Cooper, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his work with the Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve, and his passion for public engagement with conservation spaces.

WATCH the discussion over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1aVRwGYIUg

Adrian shares insights into his role as the founder and chair of the Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve, where he encourages local residents to allocate parts of their gardens or allotments for wildlife-friendly activities. He also talks about the importance of fair trade, his love for 70s music, and his experiences with public broadcasting.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)
- Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve (https://www.facebook.com/FelixstoweCommunityNatureReserve)
- Felixstowe Fair Trade Forum (https://www.felixstowefairtrade.org.uk)
- Deben Estuary webcam (https://www.camsecure.co.uk/felixstowe%20deben%20webcam.html)
- Furtherfield (https://www.furtherfield.org)
- National Education Nature Park (https://www.nationaleducationnaturepark.org.uk)
- Learning through Landscapes (https://www.ltl.org.uk)
- Kingdom Coffee (https://www.kingdomcoffee.co.uk)
- London National Park City (https://nationalparkcity.london/)

Connect with Adrian via Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dradriancooper2025.bsky.social)

### 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 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 https://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 #ClimateAmbassadors #Felixstowe #CommunityNatureReserve #WildlifeConservation #FairTrade #Sustainability #STEMAmbassador #EnvironmentalEducation #NatureLovers

Coffee & Geography 5x08 Dr Adrian Cooper (East-based Climate Ambassador from Felixstowe)

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 Peter Livey, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his dual roles in the shipping industry and as a pastor, and his passion for community engagement and sustainability.

WATCH this discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WA7KxlY9oKw

Peter shares insights into his work as the Managing Director of HMM Great Britain and Global Sustainability Ambassador, focusing on making global shipping more sustainable. He also talks about his role as Reverend at Christ Church Felixstowe and his involvement in community activities like the Latitude Festival, where he serves as a festival pastor.

Some links to things mentioned in the chat:

- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)
- Latitude Festival (https://www.latitudefestival.com)
- Clean Cargo (https://www.clean-cargo.org)
- B Corp Certification (https://bcorporation.net)
- Felixstowe Community Nature Reserve (https://www.facebook.com/FelixstoweCommunityNatureReserve)
- Town Pastors (https://www.townpastors.org.uk)

Connect with Peter via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlivey/)

#CoffeeGeogPod #ClimateAmbassadors #SustainableShipping #LatitudeFestival #CommunityEngagement #FaithAndSustainability
#GlobalTrade #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenProcurement #FestivalPastor

### 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 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.

Coffee & Geography 5x09 Peter Livey (East-based Climate Ambassador from HMM)

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

Coffee & Geography 5x12 Adrian Ferraro (SW-based Climate Ambassador from The Bioasis)

‘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.

Coffee & Geography Espresso - 8 - Chattanooga National Park City & Slow Ways with Dan Raven-Ellison

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

Coffee & Geography 5x19 Andrew Charlton-Perez (Climate Ambassadors National Co-Lead)

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.

Coffee & Geography 5x22 Royal Norfolk Show STEMM Village and RWE Mini-COP

== About the 'Coffee & Geography' podcast ==

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. We’ll have fun exploring all the myriad of ways that connects your life to geography. Wait – you don’t think you’re a ‘geographer’? Well, that’s ok! If you have a love and passion for the world then you probably are more than you know.

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!

Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod. 

The Coffee & Geography Podcast is a 'Geogramblings' production, hosted and produced by Kit Rackley (they/them). The podcast is supported by generous donations via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley and takes advice from an advisory board of volunteers.

== About Geogramblings ==

Kit Rackley (Geogramblings) spent 13 years as a Geography high-school teacher, and is now freelancing as an educational blogger, author, speaker & trainer. They are a consultant to the Geographical Association (UK) and work through the University of East Anglia to raise aspirations of young people to Higher Education. 

Kit's projects include the Geogramblings.com educational blog, communicating issues through performing arts, the Coffee & Geography podcast and many community-based initiatives.

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