OUR MEMBERS
OUR MEMBERS
UK YOUTH CLIMATE COALITION
OUR TEAM
Alexa
COP Working Group
Where am I?
From Bath but living in Barcelona in Spain!
Outside of UKYCC!
I live in Barcelona and work as an account manager. I love playing sports on the beach and trying to improve my Spanish!
Where can you reach me?
Indy
Systems Change and Intersectionality & Accountability Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work in advocacy and funding for a think tank! On the weekends you can find me reading, attempting to paint with watercolours and out for walks.
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Amanda
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Central Scotland
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work as a library assistant in a public library and love reading and admiring the clouds.
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Brighde
Operations Working Group
Where am I?
Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
I studied law and have an interest in Renewable Energy and Environmental Law. In my free time, I like to hike, surf and play volleyball!
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Where can you reach me?
Claddagh
COP Working Group
Where am I?
I live in London, but I'm originally from Ireland.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can usually find me failing at my 3,000th attempt at sourdough, museum hopping, or hiking somewhere green.
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Where can you reach me?
Davina
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
From Nottinghamshire and based in London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I study Economics at SOAS and I'm also a member of EcoSikhUK.
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Emma
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Dorset​
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love being in nature and discovering new music. I'm currently working on a few creative climate justice projects!
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Ella
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Falmouth
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Outside of UKYCC!
I spend much of my time in the sea or on long walks.
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Elouise
Community & COP Working Groups
Where am I?
Currently living in Aberdeen after moving up from Canterbury.
Outside of UKYCC!
In spring and summer I'll mostly be gallivanting through forests looking for goshawks.
Where can you reach me?
Anoushka
COP Working Group
Where am I?
London and New Delhi
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work on climate justice for the Global South. In the spring I love going on picnics in the park and watching the baby ducks!
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Emily
Operations Working Group
Where am I?
Devon, but will be moving to Bristol for a work placement soon
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Outside of UKYCC!
Biology student, but I try to be underwater as much as possible: swimming, diving, surfing, you name it!
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Where can you reach me?
Grace
Systems Change and Intersectionality & Accountability Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I'm interested in community building, alternative economics and creative ways to explore climate justice issues.
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Where can you reach me?
George
COP Working Group
Where am I?
From London, now working in Oxford.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love trying new sports (touch rugby, spike ball, lacrosse, etc.), and hosting dinner parties with highly experimental cooking...
Where can you reach me?
@gcarewj
Georgia
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Brighton
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Outside of UKYCC!
I study environmental politics at university and work for a local charity shop. In my spare time I run an arts and crafts social group so love all things cosy and creative.
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Where can you reach me?
Grace
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
I'm currently based in London, but via Birmingham, Cambridge and Cornwall.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me exploring new places, in the sea and cooking up a storm. I also work in local government.
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Hannah
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Bristol
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work for a woodland charity in Wales. I love art and going on outdoor adventures - surfing, wild swimming and hiking.
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Where can you reach me?
Emma
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Oxford
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Outside of UKYCC!
I am a PhD student in sociolgy where I study economic elites and the politics of climate change. She joined UKYCC to take up a more proactive role besides researching how social inequalities intersect with the climate crisis.
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Where can you reach me?
Adelaide
COP and Operations
Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), on large scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. I love yoga and some good food!!
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Where can you reach me?
Inés
Community Working Group
Where am I?
I am from Worcester but currently studying in Leeds.
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Outside of UKYCC!
You'll find me reading in the sun, organising new travel adventures or exploring the local Yorkshire countryside!
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Jeana
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Sheffield!
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work for Hope for the Future, supporting people to talk to their local politicians on climate change.
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Josh
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Liverpool
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I love to roller skate and sometimes do yoga (badly!)
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Kai
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Exeter
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I am a PhD student studying positive social tipping points, and in my free time I love playing football, hiking and eating good food with friends
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Where can you reach me?
Katie
Communications & Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
Surrey originally but now living in Sheffield.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I love singing, cooking and going for long walks in the Peak District.
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Tessa
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Leicestershire
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Outside of UKYCC!
I study human geography at university meaning I love the outdoors, going hiking or anything in nature. I am very creative and love a good trip to my local bakery and charity shops.
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Where can you reach me?
Laura
Community Working Group
Where am I?
Gloucestershire
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Outside of UKYCC!
I’m probably working abroad somewhere and juggling with different time zones!​
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Where can you reach me?
Lily
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
I'm from Surrey originally but grew up in West Yorks and now live in London.
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Outside of UKYCC!
I'm usually out spending time in nature, making art or playing video games.
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Where can you reach me?
lily.whitmarsh@ukycc.org or on Instagram @lilymwhitmarsh.
Olivia
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
I work in communications for an environmental NGO. I love cold water swimming, knitting/crocheting, and cooking!
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Where can you reach me?
Lucy
COP Working Group
Where am I?
Living in London, but originally from Kent
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Outside of UKYCC!
Find me popping for a swim, curling up with a good book, or heading on a charity shop hunt.
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Lucy
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
I'm based down in Surrey but spend a lot of my time in London
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me playing violin in orchestra or googling new recipes to try!
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Natalie
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
Scotland!
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Outside of UKYCC!
You'll find me up north among mountains and lochs (when not at my desk!).
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Olivia
Communications Working Group
Where am I?
From Northern Ireland but currently based in Edinburgh
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me hiking, camping, crocheting and consuming endless coffees! I am currently working as a barista before starting on the Civil Service Fast Stream this October after having finished my postgraduate degree in Energy, Society and Sustainability.
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Where can you reach me?
Instagram @springwatch or email communications@ukycc.org
Riya
Communications & COP Working Groups
Where am I?
London
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Outside of UKYCC!
Currently working within the Criminal Justice System and enjoy long walks in my spare time.
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Ruairi
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
Belfast!
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Outside of UKYCC!
I am a Policy Officer in sustainable agriculture for an environmental NGO, and am finishing a Master’s in Sustainable Development at Queen’s University Belfast. I enjoy rowing and sailing on Lough Neagh and playing the fiddle.
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Where can you reach me?
@ruairi_brogan
Shivali
Where am I?
India, currently based in Glasgow
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Outside of UKYCC!
You can find me yearning to be amidst mountains, bingeing on MasterChef AU or true crime, visiting local cafes or reading a children's book!
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Where can you reach me?
community@ukycc.org or LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shivalimoda
Sarah
Systems Change Working Group
Where am I?
From Newcastle, living in London
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I am a climate change manager for a professional body and in my free time you’ll find me binge watching Netflix or checking out an art exhibition.
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Where can you reach me?
Systems Change & Operations Working Groups
Where am I?
I'm from Cornwall but go between Durham and London.
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Outside of UKYCC!​
I'm finishing my undergrad in Natural Sciences. Alongside this I work as a funder at the Blagrave Trust and the OVO Foundation. In my spare time I love to travel and am currently working towards my PADI Divemaster!
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Where can you reach me?
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Community Working Group
Tom
Meet our new Advisors!
Eilidh
Co-ordinator
​Climate area of expertise
“I’ve spent the last 8 years working to resist fossil fuels and industry influence across UK, EU and International policy, building up a range of skills in campaigns, strategy, facilitation, movement building, and leadership.I’ve worked in big NGOs, small NGOs, networks, volunteer organisations and philanthropy, bringing a broad scope of experience to the table.”
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What are you most excited about?
“The climate (and broader left) movement is at a crossroads globally, our current tactics aren’t working and it’s in groups like UKYCC that I think we stand the best chance of re-imagining a new world and new ways to get there. What a privilege to come along for the ride! “
Sean
Campaigning & Policy
Climate area of expertise
“Campaigning for energy transition financing, and against fossil fuel financing“
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What are you most excited about?
“Helping to activate as many young people as possible in the climate movement, and lowering the bar of entry so that everyone feels welcome.”
Einass
General Advisor
Climate area of expertise
“My professional background is in sustainable finance and risk management.
As an independent consultant, I advise organisations through their just transition, integrating equity at the core of their strategies.”
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What are you most excited about?
Einass is a recognised voice in the global climate movement, having spoken at the United Nations, Web Summit, London Climate Week, and Billie Eilish’s Overheated Climate Conference. She was named the UK’s 2024 Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador by the World Bank in recognition of her leadership in climate advocacy. In 2023, she co-founded the Sudan Climate Collective, a nonprofit focused on strengthening climate resilience in Sudan and among its diaspora in response to the country’s ongoing conflict.​
Bella
General Advisor
Climate area of expertise
“I am fascinated by the regulatory aspects of climate change due to my legal background, but l am also interested in climate education."
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What are you most excited about?
“I am excited to increase climate education, encouraging the next generation to engage more with sustainable principles. I can’t wait to share some of my ideas with the wider team to help make a real difference!”​
Nuri
Campaigning & Policy
Climate area of expertise
Nuri is a Campaigns and Policy Advisor.
He currently works at the intersection between economic and climate justice,
while his background spans direct action, digital campaigning, communications, elections, and political advocacy.
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What are you most excited about?
Nuri currently works in economic justice campaigning for War on Want, and is the co-founder of Climate Resistance. He is looking forward to bringing his skills gained from this to UKYCC’s work! His belief in building impactful grassroots movements led him to join the UKYCC Advisory Board in 2025.​
Erica
General Advisor
Climate area of expertise
Erica is a campaigner and organiser with experience shifting government policy and challenging corporations. She has experience diminishing the power of the fossil fuel industry and growing people power for change.
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What are you most excited about?
“I’m excited to be part of UKYCC to support members to retain hope and feel sustained to keep campaigning for a better future. I know that having a deep commitment to climate action can feel challenging and isolating, particularly for those on the frontlines of climate impacts. I want to support others to feel impactful, hopeful and thrive as climate campaigners.”​