I’ll be there throughout the summit in my role as a PhD researcher in Climate Resilience and ambassador for @tearfund.bsky.social , engaging with discussions on how we can build a more sustainable and just future.

If you’re attending #COP30, I’d love to connect — please do reach out!

We discussed its aims, the challenges ahead, and the wider issues of accessibility for climate conferences held in remote locations.

A marketing gimmick that’s making pointless knitted hats that don’t have a purpose? There are instructions of how to post it back…but are people really doing that?

I chatted to Jamie Gathercole from the Environment and Sustainability team to hear about how they plan, design, monitor and operate alongside wildlife both here in Aberdeen, and further afield!🌍

Excited to continue my work, just under a new name!

I know BlueSky isn’t really the place for gushy personal posts, so I’ll keep it brief. But if you are interested in how I made my wedding as sustainable as possible (from the dress to the décor, flowers to food, and travel to toasts), I’ve shared lots of posts about it over on Insta.

It was great to see both local sightseers, international tourists, and locals just going about their day on the bus service. 

#CatchTheBusMonth #ImATrossachsExplorer

Along the Trossachs Explorer Bus route you'll find other major sightseeing and active spots like Ben A'an, Ben Venue, Ben Ledi, Go Ape, Aberfoyle, Brig O'Turk and much more!

Today, I went with my Mum to Loch Katrine for a day out on the Sir Walter Scott steamboat and for a cycle around the Loch. We loved the Nature Activity Journal which helped us stop and connect to the beautiful nature around us.

It's been running throughout summer, and continues until the 5th of October!

Why is the council refusing reusable cups? Why aren’t mugs available if you’re sitting in? And how on earth is this policy helping make a dent in Scotland’s cup mountain?

This isn’t just disappointing—it’s backwards.

Glasgow has been piloting the BorrowCup scheme with local cafés to cut down waste. Meanwhile, North Lanarkshire seems to be dragging its heels, actively discouraging the simplest, most obvious way to reduce single-use waste.

No mugs for sit-in customers either. How does that square with any kind of sustainability plan?

Seriously? In 2025, when 388 million single-use coffee cups are used in Scotland every single year, the council’s policy is to flat-out refuse reusables?

After the keynote there was an interview with @talatyaqoob.bsky.social and it was great to discuss several topics from campaigning, to communication, and the role of large NGOs.

Yes, bans one-by-one are labour intensive — but they help keep plastic in the spotlight, and push the conversation forward. 💥

This is the next cotton bud. Let’s not wait until it’s everywhere.