Robson Peisley is a conservation scientist based at the University of Brighton. She is currently researching the socio-ecological factors around the feasibility of urban species reintroductions, utilising interdisciplinary approaches and citizen science.
Outside of academic research, she works on a variety of environmental communication, advocacy, campaigning and policy projects. This involves her Board position with the South Downs National Park Authority and her campaigning and inclusion work with UK Youth for Nature, alongside other short term and freelance commitments.
Robson is motivated by creating positive impact for the environment as well as bringing together people from different backgrounds and identities. A strong believer that nature is for everyone, the power of community, and the role of storytelling, Robson embeds these principles into her work.
The twin climate and nature crises we face can overwhelm many people, a response often being described as “eco-anxiety”. One of our most powerful tools to tackle environmental issues and support our own wellbeing is through community action, creating a supportive network amongst like-minded individuals as well as driving change on a local level. In this talk, Robson explores the transformative power that communities can have for both our planet and our society, taking inspiration from the iconic starling murmurations.
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