Coffee & Geography 5x11 Amelia Grigg (East-based Climate Ambassador from Central Beds Council)

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/ZA7oGovY9Gk Amelia 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 begreen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk About Coffee & Geography The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink! Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/) How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod 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. #ClimateEducation #SustainabilityOfficer #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoSchools #GreenSkills #ClimateAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #ClimateHope #ClimateResilience #UrbanForestry #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #GeographyEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateSolutions #LocalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation