Coffee & Geography

In this lively and thoughtful episode, Kit Marie is joined by Pluto Liu, a marine scientist, artist, self‑described nomad, and PhD researcher studying kelp and Antarctic ecosystems from their home in Aotearoa (colonially “New Zealand”). The conversation ranges across identity, geography, creativity, capitalism, and the slippery boundaries between disciplines.Pluto reflects on growing up in China, moving through Hong Kong and Thailand, and eventually settling in Aotearoa, describing how each place has shaped their sense of self. They speak about linguistic belonging, their deep affinity with Latin America after spending time in Chile, and how identity becomes a patchwork: “a mixture of all different places I’ve been to.”Together, Kit Marie and Pluto discuss the limitations of Western scientific labels, the unnecessary separation of arts and sciences, and the importance of Indigenous and relational understandings of nature. Pluto shares insights into Antarctic policy, the tourism debate, and the realities of capitalism’s encroachment into polar seas. There are stories too — of tattoo artistry, surfing, learning to swim, nearly falling asleep during tattoos, and getting a diving certificate before being able to swim properly!Weblinks for Listeners:🔗 Pluto's BlueSky account: https://bsky.app/profile/plutoxliu.bsky.social🔗 Trade Aid Aotearoa: https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/🔗 Antarctic Treaty Secretariat: https://www.ats.aq/🔗 Baldwin Street – Dunedin: https://www.dunedinnz.com/insiders/baldwin-street2Theme music: "Spark of Inspiration" by Silvermansound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this rich and expansive conversation, Kit Marie is joined by Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, an Ojibwe geographer based in Victoria, British Columbia. Together, they explore identity, movement, Indigenous geographies, the meaning of place, and how our relationships with land — and sky — shape who we become.Deondre shares how his Black, Swedish, and Ojibwe heritage, together with his moves across Minneapolis, Ohio, and now Canada, have influenced his sense of self. He discusses the migration history of Ojibwe peoples and explains how Western cartographic boundaries differ deeply from Indigenous understandings of territory, kinship, and relational land connections.The conversation journeys through NativeLand.ca, the role of stars and constellations in Ojibwe governance, the creation story of Turtle Island, and the responsibilities humans carry as “the least important part of the ecosystem.” Kit Marie and Deondre also bond over the cold of Minnesota versus the wet cold of Victoria, Brexit, decolonisation, nationalism, and the Prime Directive in Star Trek, and discussions about music, memories, and joy — from viola to percussion to the household’s many tarantulas. A thoughtful, gentle, humorous episode that blends Indigenous knowledge, personal geography, and cosmic belonging.Weblinks for Listeners:🔗 Dr. Deondre Smiles – personal website: https://deondresmiles.com/🔗 Native Land Digital / Native-Land.ca: https://native-land.ca/🔗 Anishinaabe Astronomy and Identity: https://ojibwe.net/anishinaabe-astronomy-and-identity/🔗 Star Stories: Ojibwe Indigenous Star Map - An Artist's Rendition: https://www.zhaawanart.com/post/star-stories-part-9-ojibwe-star-map🔗 Ojibwe People’s Dictionary: https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/🔗 Star Trek's "Prime Directive": https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Prime_Directive#CoffeeGeogPod #IndigenousGeographies #Ojibwe #DecolonisingGeography #HumanGeography #PlaceIdentity #TurtleIsland #NativeLand #GeographyEducation #IndigenousKnowledges #Cosmology #StarStories #CulturalGeography #environmentaljustice Theme music: 'Sparks of Inspiration' by Silvermansound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this on‑location special, Kit Marie travels to the east coast of England to spend a spring morning at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, speaking with Principal Dr Catherine Richards about the intersection of community, place‑identity, and sustainability.The conversation blends human geography with practical leadership: the real challenges of Great Yarmouth, the spirit of its people, the region’s shift towards renewable offshore wind, and the ways education can anchor a community in hope rather than decline.Catherine shares how ENSF has become a model for college‑level sustainability — from solar‑panel investment and curriculum change, to innovative food‑chain choices, water‑awareness projects, student‑driven ideas, reprographics reform, composting strategies, and the upcoming near‑net‑zero new building.But the heart of the episode lies in community pride. In the belief that young people in coastal towns deserve world‑class futures. And in the idea that climate education is not separate from subject teaching — it’s woven into each discipline’s responsibility to the future.This episode is a love‑letter to Great Yarmouth, a celebration of local leadership, and a blueprint for what educational institutions can be.Interesting links:🔗 East Norfolk Sixth Form College: To explore EN’s programmes, ethos, and sustainability work. https://www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk🔗 Virtual Campus Tour: https://www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk/Applicants-Students-Parents/Virtual-Campus-Tour🔗 Water Resources East (WRE): Referenced in Catherine’s discussion of water security and the region’s future challenges. https://wre.org.uk🔗 Peel Ports – Port of East Anglia (Great Yarmouth): Relevant to Catherine’s comments about port redevelopment and regional economic strategy. https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/port-of-east-anglia/🔗 Scroby Sands offshore wind farm https://uk.rwe.com/locations/scroby-sands-offshore-wind-farm/🔗 Norfolk FWAG (Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group): Referenced regarding sustainable food choices, deer management, and local ecology. https://www.norfolkfwag.co.uk#CoffeeGeogPod #Sustainability #EducationLeadership #FurtherEducation#ClimateEducation #GreatYarmouth #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind#CommunityEmpowerment #PlaceBasedGeography #NetZeroColleges #ukcoast Theme music: "Spark of Inspiration" by Shane Ivers (silvermansound.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this uplifting and heartfelt episode, Kit is joined by Marvee Sambajon, a documentary producer and marine science communicator from the Philippines. What follows is a warm, generous conversation about place, respect, culture, creativity, and the small moments that reveal who we are.Marvee reflects on growing up across several Philippine provinces, moving between communities as a “blank slate” ready to listen. She shares the profound experience of being welcomed by Ifugao Indigenous peoples in the famed rice terraces — a moment of deep humility and gratitude that still resonates years later.The episode travels through her remarkable years documenting marine scientific expeditions: three summers at sea aboard military ships, navigating storms, isolation, hunger, exhaustion — and even the occasional shark. These raw, vivid stories show the human side of science: the patience, courage, improvisation and humour that research crews rarely talk about.Marvee also explains why marine science communication is crucial in an archipelagic nation. From algal blooms to plastic pollution, she highlights the gap between public perception and ecological reality — and why awareness, respect and context‑specific solutions matter.Finally, she shares the comfort she finds in crochet: the counting, the repetition, the making and remaking of garments as both creative outlet and sustainable practice.Connect with Marvee over on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marveeambi.bsky.socialLinks to explore further:🔗 Ifugao Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site): https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722/🔗 Philippine Marine Science Institute (UP MSI): https://msi.upd.edu.ph/🔗 Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) Expedition: https://ph.oceana.org/expeditions/benham-expedition/🔗 Plastic Pollution in Philippine Coastal Waters: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1251582 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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+ geographersFind Robin everywhere online as @canopyrobin, including Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Mastodon and LinkedIn.🔗 Dr Robin's website: https://canopyrobin.com/🔗 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/🔗 SAFE Project, Malaysia: https://atlas.smartforests.net/en/logbooks/safe-project/🔗 The International Society of Nonbinary Scientists: https://atlas.smartforests.net/en/logbooks/safe-project/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 accessibleConnect 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 experiencesFind Gadfly at inclusivescience.ca and on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/inclusivescience.caLinks 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/)- 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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/s0tH4Vu07WsFeatured 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=27RWE 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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘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-dayListen 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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘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/Vuiki0nsdGgLinks:- 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/p829C1-1QmListen back to Dan's previous appearance as a Coffee & Geography post guest here: ### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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=zMt8lPu3nggThey 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘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-PQLinks:- 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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/qnytlHXItzcFrom 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 & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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 & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 speicial episode over at https://youtu.be/PMwo_b3E8nU00:30 Introduction01:55 Immesive VR experiences (Birkbeck, University of London) https://www.bbk.ac.uk/news/climate-learning-with-virtual-reality03:30 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-215:38 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/28:07 Geography specialists and climate action in schools - workshop supported by Climate Ambassadors 1:01:05 Chat with Juanita Shephard from the Department of Education1:06:25 Some other highlights from the Conference (Environment Agency, Emma Rawlings Smith, Hina Robinson, Julia Tanner) https://geography.org.uk/school-flood-risk-checklist/1:10:56 Final thoughts### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Stephanie is the Head of Responsible Investing at Virgin Money Investments, where she focuses on helping people achieve good financial outcomes while using 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)Connect with Stephanie via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gilliver-741141128/)### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & GeographyThe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/i3f8mStUrboAdrian 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)- '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 & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPodPost a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrewRate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackleySwitch 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Amelia Grigg, discussing her journey as a Climate Ambassador, her role as a Sustainability Officer at Central Bedfordshire District Council, and her passion for environmental stewardship and climate education.WATCH this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZA7oGovY9GkAmelia shares insights into her work with tree planting projects, climate education for schools and council staff, and the importance of sustainability in local governance. She also talks about her experiences in educational outreach, her love for outdoor swimming, and her creative hobbies like pottery.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) - Can't See The Wood for the Trees: Rethinking Rainforest Sustainability (https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/blog/cant-see-the-wood-for-the-trees-rethinking-rainforest-sustainability-by-kit-marie-rackley)- Central Bedfordshire District Council Sustainability Initiatives (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/168/sustainability)- Earthwatch Tiny Forests (https://earthwatch.org.uk/program/tiny-forest/)- Eco-Schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk)- Sheffield Showroom Workstation (https://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/)Connect with Amelia and the sustainability team at Central Beds District Council at [email protected] Coffee & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPodPost a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrewRate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackleySwitch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.#ClimateEducation #SustainabilityOfficer #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoSchools #GreenSkills #ClimateAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #ClimateHope #ClimateResilience #UrbanForestry #Biodiversity#ClimateChange #GeographyEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateSolutions #LocalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?A special 'side-step' episode as Kit Marie welcomes back previous #CoffeeGeogPod guest and Espresso co-host Alistair Hamill, discussing his innovative and inspiring approach to teaching climate change through a citizen science GIS project, linked to Northern Ireland's Shared Education programme.WATCH this discussion over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z9RuM_AVmhUAlistair and Kit Marie talk about the importance of teaching climate change as a safeguarding issue and how Alistair devised a GIS project for pupils in the Craigavon area to collect and display data on the quality of trees. This project connects students with the local council, giving them a voice in local decisions and fostering a sense of agency and hope. This is not a discussion to be missed!Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)- Alistair's CoffeeGeogPod episode which includes discussion on the importance of Northern Ireland's Shared Education (https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/coffee-geography-s02e11-alistair-hamill-northern-ireland)- How schools can treat climate change as a safeguarding issue (https://geogramblings.com/2024/12/14/empowering-schools-linking-climate-action-to-safeguarding/)- ‘What counts’ as climate change education? Perspectives from policy influencers by Greer & Glackin (https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10165333/1/Greer%20and%20Glackin_2021_%27What%20counts%27%20as%20Climate%20Change%20Education_Greer%20and%20Glackin_2021.pdf)- Shared Education in Northern Ireland (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/shared-education)- Introductory video to the urban tree survey citizen science project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Z98f8r75Y)- Full video of young people from Lurgan College and St Ronan's College, Lurgan sharing their thoughts on the citizen science project (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alistair-hamill-4aa60b99_in-january-i-had-the-privilege-of-taking-activity-7301555512192446464-1m7w/)Connect with Alistair via Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/ahamill.bsky.social) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-hamill-4aa60b99/).### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/WA7KxlY9oKwPeter 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)Moby Duck (https://www.npr.org/2011/03/29/134923863/moby-duck-when-28-800-bath-toys-are-lost-at-sea)Myth of HMS Friday (https://www.oldsaltblog.com/2021/08/friday-the-13th-repost-the-unlikely-story-of-hms-friday/)Connect with Peter via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlivey/)#CoffeeGeogPod #ClimateAmbassadors #SustainableShipping #LatitudeFestival #CommunityEngagement #FaithAndSustainability#GlobalTrade #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenProcurement #FestivalPastor### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPodPost a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrewRate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackleySwitch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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=J1aVRwGYIUgAdrian 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 & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Jonny Ruffell, discussing his journey as a Climate Ambassador, his work as an energy transition consultant at Opergy Net Zero, and his passion for community-focused sustainability projects.Jonny shares insights into his role at Opergy Net Zero, where he works with businesses, industrial clusters, and communities to develop actionable solutions for reducing emissions. He also talks about the Local Pathways Project, which aims to create sustainable development pathways at the community level, and the People Planet Pint initiative, which brings people together to discuss sustainability over a drink.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)Removing caffine using CO2 (https://library.sweetmarias.com/co-2-decaf-method/) Colchester history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Colchester)Opergy Net Zero (https://opergy.co.uk/)Net Zero Pathways for Caister and other locations in Norfolk (https://opergy.co.uk/caister-nzp/)Net Zero Leiston (https://www.netzeroleiston.info/)People Planet Pint (https://small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-meetup/)Tiddlywinks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiddlywinks)Growing bananas in Iceland (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_production_in_Iceland)Connect with Jonny via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonny-ruffell/)About Coffee & GeographyThe 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 conversationFollow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPodPost a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrewRate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackleySwitch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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=DxsvBwbg63YListen 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 & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Rachel Newell, discussing her journey as a Climate Ambassador, the intersection of social and environmental sustainability, and her experiences in making her home a net-zero passive house.WATCH the chat here: https://youtu.be/FqoGznqeWcERachel is the Social Sustainability Manager at Kier Construction. She has a background in social anthropology and human rights law, and has worked extensively in the charity sector. Rachel shares insights into her role, the importance of green skills in careers, and how young people can make a difference in sustainability.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)- Kier Construction (https://www.kier.co.uk)- Passivhaus Trust (https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk)- UK Government Energy Efficiency Initiatives (https://www.gov.uk/environment/climate-change-energy-energy-efficiency)- Mark Miodownik's 'Stuff Matters' (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/182165/stuff-matters-by-miodownik-mark/9780241955185)- ERRATUM: 3D-printed fish fillets are a thing! (https://www.designboom.com/technology/3d-printed-salmon-vegan-fish-filet-revo-foods-09-18-2023/)Connect with Rachel via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelhnewell/)### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Thulsi Prabakaran, discussing her journey as a relatively new Climate Ambassador, the importance of sustainability in higher education, and the impact of remote working on carbon footprints and the potential and necessity for Geography in school to be positive and solutions-based.Thulsi is a passionate sustainability professional working with the University of Leicester's sustainability team. She engages the staff and student community with the university's sustainability ambitions, actions, and the impact we can all make in our daily lives.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)- University of Leicester Sustainability (https://le.ac.uk/sustainability)- The Carbon Literacy Project (https://carbonliteracy.com)- Remote Working and Sustainability (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652621009635)- Green Jobs for Nature - Thulsi Prabakaran (https://greenjobsfornature.org/job-profiles/thulsi-prabakaran/)Connect with Thulsi via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thulsi-prabakaran/)### About Coffee & GeographyThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassdors 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 South-West region is Jonathan Allen, talking about the stereotypes and misconceptions of nuclear energy, balancing energy demand and supply, and more! Jonathan is an engineering consultant working in the nuclear power generation industry. He leads a team of scientists and engineers who solve complex problems faced by our clients, focussing on demonstrating that nuclear power stations are safe to operate and therefore produce carbon free electricity to help the UK in its journey towards NetZero 2050.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk) - NatGeo Kids 'Everything Sustainable Energy (https://geogramblings.com/2022/09/01/bonus-resources-for-nat-geo-kids-everything-sustainable-energy/)- What are the safest and cleanest sources of energy? (https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy)- Take Your Apprenticeship episode about apprenticeships in nuclear engineering (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCMHHIfD1Hg)- National Grid: Live Dashboard by Kate Morley (https://grid.iamkate.com/)- Prof James Lovelock's opinion on nuclear power (https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/james-lovelock-nuclear-power-is-the-only-green-solution-564446.html) - EDF-managed nuclear power stations (https://www.edfenergy.com/about/nuclear/power-stations)Connect with Jonathan via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanallenengineer/)=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.• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassdors 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 Meryl Batchelder, talking about living sustainably in a small field in Northumberland, running micro-music festivals, parody journalism, and more! Meryl is an Environmental Education Consultant and the North East regional coordinator for the Ministry of Eco Education. After a degree in Geology and a PhD in environmental science she gained 15 years of experience as a secondary science teacher before recently leaving the chalkface to focus on developing climate and sustainability initiatives in education. She regularly writes or blogs about climate education and is Climate Ambassador with STEM Learning.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (www.climateambassadors.org.uk)- Case study of linking school Climate Action Plans and safeguarding policy (https://geogramblings.com/2024/12/14/empowering-schools-linking-climate-action-to-safeguarding/)- Leadship for Sustainability by David Dixon (https://www.drdaviddixon.earth/)- Biodiversity stripes (https://biodiversitystripes.info/global)- Earthwards by Katherine Burke (https://www.hawthornpress.com/2024/10/earthwards-book-talk/) - Meryl filming with the RHS (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/meryl-batchelder-a73a659_yesterday-i-was-filmed-by-the-rhs-for-a-training-activity-7255492476835098625-0pVY)- Homestead Gathering Micro-Festival (https://www.facebook.com/homesteadgathering/)- Melody Bird, parody eco-journalist for the North East Bylines (https://northeastbylines.co.uk/author/melodybird)- Leaving social media 'X' guide for teachers (https://geogramblings.com/2024/11/17/teachers-yes-you-can-leave-x-and-not-lose-mostly-everything-youve-collated-heres-how/) Connect with Meryl via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryl-batchelder-a73a659/) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/merylbatchelder.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 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.• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassdors 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 Michael Hardisty, talking about engaging young people in engineering for sustainability, 'Big Bang' Fairs, being a film buff, and more! Michael works for EngineeringUK and is a runner, a reader, and a film-loving environmentalist. His interest in native Americans led him to a career in sustainability, as well as to the game of lacrosse which he played at university and club level for several years. Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Climate Ambassadors (www.climateambassadors.org.uk)- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bury_My_Heart_at_Wounded_Knee)- Visualising Carbon (https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2016/02/visualizing-carbon/)- The Big Bang Fair (https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/our-work-with-schools/big-bang/)- My2050 Interactive (https://my2050.energysecurity.gov.uk/)- RGS My2050 learning resources (https://www.rgs.org/schools/resources-for-schools/my2050)- Kit Marie's Nat Geo Kids resources featuring My2050 (https://geogramblings.com/2022/09/01/bonus-resources-for-nat-geo-kids-everything-sustainable-energy/)- Tackling Climate Change engagement (https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/541219/tackling-climate-change)- Climate Schools Programme (https://eukeducation.org.uk/our-programmes/climate-schools-programme)- Disappearance of Agatha Christie (https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20speople-investigating-the-strange-disappearance-of-mrs-agatha-christie/)Connect with Michael via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hardisty-4bb5551/)=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.• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the West Midlands hub is Emma Baines, talking about influences of youth progression into university, voluntourism and research in the Global South, jiu-jitsu, and more!The first 10 years of Emma’s career has mainly been in the post-16 and post-18 education sector. Before her current role she worked for a Uni Connect Partnership, Higher Horizons, before that she was an academic tutor at Keele University, and before that Emma was a Progress Coach and Futures Curriculum Lead at a local sixth form college. Alongside these roles, Emma has been conducting research for her doctorate in education since 2019. The focus of this is to shed light on the influences on young people's progression to a local university.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/) -Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Regional launch events for Education Settings (https://climateambassadors.org.uk/climate-and-nature-action-in-education/) -Why Protesters Are Squirting Water at Tourists in Barcelona (https://time.com/6995756/barcelona-protesters-water-pistols-tourists/) -Voluntourism (https://www.worldvision.ca/stories/voluntourism-the-good-and-the-bad) -Cada Tanzania (https://mabumbe.com/kb/community-active-in-development-association-cada-details-profile-overview-tanzania/) -English as part of the curriculum in Peru (https://www.britishcouncil.pe/en/programmes/education/english) -Uni Connect Programme (https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-providers/equality-of-opportunity/uni-connect/) -Higher Horizons (https://higherhorizons.co.uk/) -Jiu-Jitsu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu)  Expand your geography network and connect with Emma and the rest of the West Midlands Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected]. If you’re located in the East of England, get in touch with Kit Marie at [email protected].=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the Yorkshire & Humber hub is Zoe Gilbank, talking about California’s redwoods, road tripping, access to green spaces for women, and more!Zoe was born in Leeds and has lived there ever since all through school and during university. She studied Human Geography at the University of Leeds and have gone on to work in various sustainability related roles relating to mental health, student engagement and climate education. Zoe’s joy in life comes from being outdoors in nature, whether that's running, hiking, walking or swimming in the sea. She was lucky enough to travel with her family from a young age which has developed into a deep love of exploring the world and experiencing other cultures and environments, especially on road trips!Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/) -Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Regional launch events for Education Settings (https://climateambassadors.org.uk/climate-and-nature-action-in-education/) -Yorkshire Dales: Malham (https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/malham-2/) -California’s Redwood Parks (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24723) -Sandhill Cranes of Montana (https://fieldguide.mt.gov/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=ABNMK01010) -Example of the issues regarding safe green spaces for women (https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/125703/pdf/) -Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission (https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/) -2024 Solar Eclipse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_April_8,_2024) Expand your geography network and connect with Zoe and the rest of the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected]. If you’re located in the East of England, get in touch with Kit Marie at [email protected].=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the Northeast hub is Stephen Blenkinsop, talking about culture in the Northeast, inequality in the Northeast, his love of Spain, Doctor Who and more!Stephen is Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Newcastle University and their Regional Hub Lead for the Climate Ambassadors scheme. He grew up in NE England and after A-Levels went to work in a bank - Went to uni in his mid-twenties where he did – yes, geography! Followed by a Masters in GIS. Stephen then went to work for a GIS company before doing his PhD at the Climatic Research Unit where he was privileged to study under Professor Phil Jones. Stephen then came back to his native north-east where I have remained since. He has a love of Spain (his husband is Spanish) but is a very slow learner of the language! Lifelong Dr Who geek and snooker fan.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/) -Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2023/04/growingdivideinregionalhealthinequalities/) -Climate shocks and wealth inequality in the UK: evidence from monthly data (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-27342-1)-Kids Actions Through Science (https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/kats/about-kats/about-kats/) -https://www.carbonbrief.org/english-schools-face-overheating-for-one-third-of-year-under-2c-warming/ -WhatCulture Doctor Who Quiz (https://whatculture.com/tv/doctor-who-quiz-what-do-you-know-about-the-doctor) Expand your geography network and connect with Stephen and the rest of the Northwest Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected]. If you’re located in the East of England, get in touch with Kit Marie at [email protected].=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the London hub is Annie Risner. Being connected to the sea, keeping fit using aerial hoops, working with Early Years settings and more!Annie was born in London and grew up in Kent, where she spent most of her childhood in the sea, the woods or her garden. As a kid Annie had a big map of the world on her wall and would pinpoint all the places that she wanted to visit - none of which she has managed to go to! Annie did end up living in five countries though and working in a range of jobs from free-diving fisherwoman to professional actress. She studied Geography and Middle Eastern studies as a joint degree between The School of Oriental and African Studies and Kings in London before moving to Berlin and came back to London to study a Master’s at UCL in climate change which lead her to the work she is doing now.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/) -Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Freediving in Egypt (https://alchemy.gr/post/819/freediving-in-the-heart-of-sinai) -Aerial hoop etc (https://upliftactive.com/blogs/aerial-fitness/aerial-fitness) -Calisthenics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calisthenics)  -British Red Cross supporting Grenfell fire victims (https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/press-releases/press-release---british-red-cross-and-the-grenfell-tower-fire) -London Early Years Foundation Eco-Champions (https://www.leyf.org.uk/our-nurseries/quality/sustainability/)Expand your geography network and connect with Annie and the rest of the London Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected]. If you’re located in the East of England, get in touch with Kit Marie at [email protected].=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the East Midlands hub is Matilda Crane. Drinking some Dragonfly Tea, they chat about faith and the environment, Jane Austin, and more!Matilda is the Climate Ambassadors East Midlands Regional Hub Manager. She is a tree-hugging, bird-loving, slightly bonkers individual that has a passion for the environment and sharing the wonders of creation with others! Having followed Geography throughout my educational journey, I have worked in a number of different environmental and climate related roles, as well as spent some time in the classroom inspiring young people to be curious about the planet. When I'm not at work, you can find me outside in all types of weather, with my head in a book, or at church, as my Christian faith is a big driver of my passion to look after this world.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/) -Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Hydrogen research in Nottingham and the Midlands (https://www.sustainablehydrogen-cdt.ac.uk/)-Green Hustle (https://www.greenhustle.co.uk/) -Leicester’s Eco-Schools are leading the way (https://news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/2022/november/leicester-s-eco-schools-are-leading-the-way/) -Sustainability at Nottinghamshire Healthcare (https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/sustainability) -FaithInvest (https://www.faithinvest.org/) Expand your geography network and connect with Matilda and the rest of the East Midlands Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected]. If you’re located in the East of England, get in touch with Kit Marie at [email protected].=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special #ClimateAmbassdors mini-series! Learn more about the scheme and get to know each of the England regional teams. Joining Kit Marie from the Northwest hub is Cormac Lawler. They sip a Yorkshire Tea and chat about how Irish life changed during the ‘Celtic Tiger’, staring into ponds, amongst other things!Cormac is the Climate Ambassadors Northwest Regional Hub Manager. He has had a pretty diverse range of jobs and voluntary roles – one might call it a ‘portfolio career’ – connected through the golden thread of ‘community’. Cormac tends to exist in the bridges between things – a sociable introvert, who likes to think he can talk to anyone and find connections between different people. Last year, with his partner and daughter, Cormac moved to the hills outside Manchester to a lovely town called New Mills with a great community spirit – There he is connected with various initiatives, mainly the community orchard. Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk) -Sister project: National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/) -Sister project: Lets Go Zero (https://letsgozero.org/)-Sister project: Sustainability Support Education (https://www.sustainabilitysupportforeducation.org.uk/)  -Celtic Tiger (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Tiger) -Concern Worldwide (https://www.concern.net/) -Carbon Literacy (https://www.mmu.ac.uk/sustainability/carbon-literacy) -Green Schools Network (https://prospecthouse.school/about-us/green-schools-network) -Manchester Environmental Education Network (https://www.meen.org.uk/) -Morecambe Bay Curriculum (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/morecambe-bay-curriculum) Expand your geography network and connect with Cormac and the rest of the North-West Climate Ambassadors regional team at [email protected] you're in the East of England, you can get in touch with Kit Marie about Climate Ambassadors at [email protected]. =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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Will Duffy sit down and discuss science & religion, free-diving, snorkeling, veggie-free diets, amongst other things!Will is a pastor in a small town in Colorado* and the creator of 'The Final Experiment', a venture to bring together prominent #FlatEarth touters and their detractors to #Antarctica. You can find out more by visiting https://www.the-final-experiment.com/ and https://x.com/TFEAntarctica.You can **WATCH** this podcast chat over on YouTube! Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ckN9vIrPos. *Colorado is located on traditional Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) lands, amongst others. Check out https://native-land.ca/ to explore more. =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!==How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation==• Follow us on Twitter/’X’ at www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.• Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.• Donate via ko-fi.com/kitrackley• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Aidah Nakku enjoy a hot chocolate, and chat about climate justice for women and girls in the Global South, logistical language barriers, dancing ears and more!Aidah Nakku is a climate and gender Justice activist from Kampala Uganda. She is the founder of Hold Her Hand Initiative, an Initiative that focuses on empowering women and girls in areas affected by climate change disasters. She is also part of the administration team at Agape Earth coalition. She believes in equality and integrity. Aidah has devoted her free time to making a tangible contribution towards a better tomorrow for all young women and girls affected by the climate crisis. She engages in community engagements through tree planting, climate education ,skills training and training of young leaders at different levels of education. She raises awareness about climate change, climate action through stirring up conversation on social media to reach as many people as possible.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Hold Her Hand Initiative (https://aidahnakku.com/hold-her-hand-initiative/) -Vanesse Nakate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_Nakate) -Agape Earth Coalition (https://agapeearthcoalition.org/) -The Movements Trust: Climate Justice Camp Fund (https://www.themovementstrust.org/cjc) -Cats as carriers of demons in Uganda (https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/cats-bad-rap-hopes-change/) Expand your geography network and connect with Aidah via Twitter/’X’ via https://twitter.com/Aidahhelen and https://twitter.com/HHHInitiative After the release of this episode, the first 10 people who donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley will have 100% of their contribution passed on to Aidah for her work though the ‘Hold Her Hand Initiative’.=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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Dr Adam Brett with some Yorkshire Tea chat about hetero- and cis-normativity in education spaces, spatial representation, cat puns, and more!Adam is a former secondary school teacher and leader, and now researcher and lecturer at the University of Derby. He is the co-founder of Pride & Progress which works to support schools to be LGBT+ inclusive. Most of Adam's research is focussed around LGBT+ inclusion within education.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-The Midlands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlands)-Henri Lefebvre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Lefebvre) -Space, surveillance, and stress: a Lefebvrian analysis of heteronormative spatial production in schools, using a photo elicitation method with LGBT+ teachers (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681811.2023.2296473)-Under the spotlight: exploring the challenges and opportunities of being a visible LGBT+ teacher (https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9y446/under-the-spotlight-exploring-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-being-a-visible-lgbt-teacher)-Pride & Progress (https://www.prideprogress.co.uk/) -Department for Education proposed guidance for schools and colleges: gender questioning children - consultation response by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/DFE-guidance-schools-colleges-gender-questioning-consultation-response) -Draft guidance for Relationships, Sex, & Health Education – Pride & Progress view: (https://www.prideprogress.co.uk/platform/rse-draft-guidance)-WPATH and USPATH comment on the UK Cass Review (https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/Public%20Policies/2024/17.05.24%20Response%20Cass%20Review%20FINAL%20with%20ed%20note.pdf)-Cat puns (https://whiskerstotailspetsitting.com/2017/05/purr-fect-list-cat-vocabulary-not-kitten-around/) If you have experience as a Primary, Secondary or FE educator and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and wish to get involved with Adam’s current research, or simply looking to expand your geography network, then get in touch with Adam via various means accessible via his LinkTree (https://linktr.ee/DrAdamBrett). =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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Andy Funnell sip some fresh orange dilutin’ juice, and chat about learning from who you meet to cover blind spots, working in partnership with young people, Bluey and more!Andy is a Geography Teacher and head of department in Northern Island. A ‘GIS convert’ and an unexpected blend of Cheshire, Yorkshire, Nottingham, Qatar, Slovakia and Northern Ireland. Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-Shared Ed Northern Ireland (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/what-shared-education) -‘Students as partners, not just stakeholders’ (https://geogramblings.com/2020/11/26/students-as-partners-not-just-stakeholders/) -Pastoral roles in schools (https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/blog/pastoral-roles-critical-schools) -Bluey Quiz! (https://www.bluey.tv/make/bluey-super-quiz/) Expand your geography network and connect with Andy via Twitter/’X’ via https://www.twitter.com/GeogAndy and https://earthcasestudies.wordpress.com/ =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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Katie Hall enjoy some Yorkshire Tea and chat about accents, using GIS to enhance access to nature, archaeology, table-top role play games, and more!Katie rambled their way into a career with GIS via archaeology and geography teaching! Katie stills look at their feet when they are out field walking as grubbing in the dirt turns out to be a hard habit to break. But mostly these days Katie work indoors, either at their desk making resources for teachers looking to bring GIS into their curriculum, or out and about working with teachers to do the same! Katie loves their job but does try and make time outside of being 50% of the EsriUK school's team to run about a bit, walk their lovely greyhound Esker, and parent their rambunctious little one! Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-A brief guide to British accents and dialects (https://www.studiocambridge.co.uk/a-brief-guide-to-british-accents-and-dialects/) -National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/)-‘Hidden Nature Challenge’ (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/resource/hidden-nature-challenge) -‘Habitat Heroes’ (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/resource/habitat-heroes) -Survey123 (https://survey123.arcgis.com/) -What is micromorphology? (https://research.ncl.ac.uk/earthslides/about/whatismicromorphology/) -West Stowe Anglo Saxon Village (https://www.weststow.org/) -Dimension 20 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_20) -Archaeologists in Israel left red-faced after it transpired that a unique 'ancient' inscription was carved last summer (https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-ancient-inscription-bearing-name-persian-king-not-authentic-2023-3)  -Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1453/)Katie and Kit Marie would like to make you aware of the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid where it is needed most. Access to essential resources like food, clean water, and healthcare is severely limited. Urgent action is needed. With your support, we can continue this vital work, ensuring that the over one million children of Gaza receive the urgent care they need and deserve. Donate today at https://www.pcrf.net/.Expand your geography network and connect with Katie via Twitter/’X’ via https://www.twitter.com/geogologue and Teach With GIS UK (https://teachwithgis.co.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 Twitter/’X’ at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie is joined by previous guest Hermione Miao, for a special mash-up between the 'Coffee & Geography' and 'Mapping Inspirational Women' podcasts!You can *watch* this discussion between Hermione and Kit Marie over on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm9xVNjsHd4'Mapping Inspirational Women' is a project to discover inspirational women and their collate their stories or work in blogs, and locate these on world maps. You can check out the blog here: https://mappinginspirationalwomen.wordpress.com/Explore the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1ZMY1hVgZqGqLBGgwSvyqusekgSg6VeU&ll=0%2C0&z=2And catch up on all the 'Mapping Inspirational Women' podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Z-xBIByvgYHJVmpaoWpftmSV5TDnXvR=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 Twitter at www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.• Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.• Donate via ko-fi.com/kitrackley• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Miriam Lancewood grab some thyme to brew from outside and chat about being ‘place-centred’ rather than ‘time-centred’, travelling and living in the wild with husband Peter, busking, and more!Miriam Lancewood lived for 7 years with her husband Peter in the wilderness of New Zealand. They roamed around like nomads, cooked on a fire, slept in a tent, and Miriam learned to hunt with bow and arrow. They lived like our hunter gatherer ancestors. Miriam is author of books such as ‘Woman in the Wilderness’ and ‘Wild at Heart’.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-What is ‘placed-based education’? (https://promiseofplace.org/) -UK DfE Climate Change and Sustainability education strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainability-and-climate-change-strategy)-National Education Nature Park (https://www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/)-Clean Air for Schools (https://www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/schools)-Miriam’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@miriamlancewoodinthewild)-Māori Pūtōrino (flute) (https://www.haumanucollective.com/putorino/) Expand your geography network and connect with Miriam via her website (https://miriamlancewood.com/). Stay tuned to the end of the episode for the song “Freedom is for free”, written and sung by Miriam (watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5YOySKJlGA) =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 Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Regan Mudhar chat about the power of music to evoke emotion, diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Royal Meteorological Society, PhD research into how Arctic warming is changing weather patterns and more!After doing an MSci in physics with astrophysics in Bristol, Regan worked in finance for a couple of years. But they returned to academia in 2021, looking at the so-called “stratospheric pathway” and its far-flung influences on mid-latitude climate and weather extremes for their PhD. When Regan is not sitting behind a laptop, you can find them sharing science with the public around Exeter and beyond – including supporting the RMetS as their science engagement fellow for youth and early careers since June 2023. Some links to things mentioned in the chat:-RMetS Youth & Early Career Special Interest Group (https://www.rmets.org/special-interest-groups/youth-and-early-career) -Diverse Voices RMetS Series (https://www.rmets.org/events/all?keys=Diverse+Voices) -Biffy Clyro (band) (https://www.biffyclyro.com/) -Sudden Stratospheric Warming – Met Office video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnlFFaF_l7I)-14-year-old scientist Heman Bekele on his quest to fight skin cancer with soap (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/14-year-old-scientist-heman-bekele-on-his-quest-to-fight-skin-cancer-with-soap)Expand your geography network and connect with Regan via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-m-620696219/) or the University of Exeter (https://mathematics.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?web_id=rm811) =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 Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.•Rate, review (https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform. •Donate via https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley •Sponsor us! See https://bit.ly/CoffeeGeogSponsor for details.•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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 100th episode (well, technically, the 100th upload!) of the Coffee & Geography podcast! We've been on an incredible journey, with Kit Marie speaking to over 100 people from over 22 countries. The weekend of the 100th release coincided with the weekend after the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2024, so Kit Marie took the opportunity to grab as many previous podcast guests, in person, for a quick chat and a 'We are all Geographers' baton chain! Kit Marie also gives their introspective thoughts on the milestone.Let's catch up with:- Hina Robinson (1x09) https://on.soundcloud.com/sCd67FQmKCLH3TRG9- Jen Monk (3x14) https://on.soundcloud.com/iZYi1j7Awa8AyDw59- Chantal Mayo-Holloway (1x21) https://on.soundcloud.com/FRkbJzpVkacUPvk59- Daryl Sinclair (2x05) https://on.soundcloud.com/7ntwhEmeAao55iQZ8- David Alcock (1x03) https://on.soundcloud.com/W3LCC9YaJV1MVbwP9- Catherine Owen (1x02) https://on.soundcloud.com/4o1bM7QvqwsadLuJ8- Hermione Miao (3x10) https://on.soundcloud.com/cvepx199PMKrbmDc8- Bob Digby (3x15) https://on.soundcloud.com/1JxpAjVucN7NW8NP8- David Preece (3x19) https://on.soundcloud.com/C1qSDsvADoPr4Sd27- Alistair Hammil (2x11) https://on.soundcloud.com/CZ7iTf7RDHxshuSW9- Denise Freeman (GA President 2023-24)=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 Twitter at www.twitter.com/CoffeeGeogPod.• Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.• Donate via ko-fi.com/kitrackley• Sponsor us! See bit.ly/CoffeeGeogPod for details.• 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Marie and Ayesha Tandon brew up a hot drink and chat about the social factors that impact migration, culture and identity through food, early careers and diverse voices in science, climate journalism, being sporty in a sporty family, and more!Science journalist at Carbon Brief. Ayesha is the 3rd generation of woman to study physics in her family. But the first person in 3 generations not to get a PhD! Stepping away from research (with full support from my family) was a big decision for Ayesha, but definitely the right one. Her work in climate science communication is a much better fit! As well as writing, Ayesha am super lucky that I get to go to conferences, meet cool scientists, and even did some fieldwork in Thailand last year. She has also worked on improving global south representation in climate journalism.Some links to things mentioned in the chat:- Carbon Brief (www.carbonbrief.org/)- Extreme Event attribution map (www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how-clim…ound-the-world/)- Global South Climate Database (www.carbonbrief.org/global-south-climate-database/)- Habitable migration study project (habitableproject.org/)- RMetS Youth & Early Careers SIG (www.rmets.org/special-interest-g…h-and-early-career)- Kuthu Indian dancing (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dappankuthu)Expand your geography network and connect with Ayesha via Twitter (twitter.com/AyeshaTandon) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/ayesha-tandon-4a9918128/)=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/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.