Climate Fresk and Circular Economy Collage Facilitator, NSW
Lisa became a People for Nature Ambassador in 2025. She’s a Climate Fresk and Circular Economy Collage Facilitator based in Sydney.
Lisa draws on her background in biotechnology research and education to inspire citizen science and drive collective climate action. As a scientist, educator, and advocate, Lisa champions evidence-based innovation and community engagement to tackle environmental challenges—from ocean health to climate resilience.
I believe the true solution lies in empowering individuals through education and fostering collective responsibility for a sustainable future.
Made famous by the animated film Finding Nemo, the Clownfish is one of the world’s most recognisable marine species and a fascinating example of the remarkable life found on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Also known as the Eastern Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula is a small, brightly coloured fish that lives among coral reefs and shallow lagoons, where it forms a unique partnership with sea anemones.
It is a reminder that some of nature’s most extraordinary relationships can be found beneath the ocean’s surface.
Why it matters
The Clownfish plays an important role in the health and functioning of coral reef ecosystems.
🐠 It forms a mutualistic relationship with sea anemones, with both species benefiting from the partnership
🧼 It helps provide nutrients to its host anemone and keeps it clean
🪸 It is part of the intricate web of relationships that support the biodiversity of coral reefs
🌊 It highlights the importance of healthy reef systems that sustain thousands of marine species
Through its relationship with sea anemones, the Clownfish demonstrates how interconnected life in the ocean truly is.
Fun facts
🤓 Clownfish can live safely among the venomous tentacles of sea anemones because they have a protective coating on their bodies
🤓 They live in groups organised around a dominant female
🤓 All Clownfish are born male
🤓 If the dominant female dies, the dominant male can change sex and take her place within the group
A deeper reflection
The Clownfish challenges the idea that survival in nature is always based on competition.
Its partnership with sea anemones shows that cooperation and interdependence are also powerful forces that shape the natural world.
Yet the future of this remarkable species is closely tied to the health of coral reefs, which are increasingly under pressure from coral bleaching, habitat loss and rising sea temperatures.
In a country with more than 600,000 native species, many found nowhere else on Earth, the Clownfish is a reminder that protecting biodiversity means protecting the relationships that sustain entire ecosystems.
How we respond to the challenges facing our oceans will shape the future of one of Australia’s most colourful and charismatic marine species.
From Wonder to Action
Learn & understand
Explore how biodiversity, climate, and land systems are deeply connected through our workshops with People For Nature.
Create your Nature Oasis
Plant native species to restore habitat and support the insects, birds, and wildlife that depend on them.
Join citizen science
Record native species around you on iNaturalist and contribute to real conservation data.
(Special thanks to Simon Andrews, Ambassador for People For Nature, for helping shape this story)
References:
Australian Museum. Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion percula).
Climate Fresk & Biodiversity Collage Facilitator, Sydney
Jonathan has been a Climate Fresk facilitator since 2022 and a Biodiversity Collage facilitator since 2024.
He is driven by a strong will to prove to his children that we can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. His aim is to expand climate and biodiversity literacy as wide as possible to help create that critical mass of responsible people who will shift the system and challenge the status quo.
Being an ambassador for People For Nature offers me an amazing platform to spread awareness on the climate and biodiversity crisis whilst being supported by an incredible bunch of people. I love being part of this community. It brings me strength and perseverance to keep pushing when it sometimes feels like we are not making any progress.”
Found across much of Australia, the Banksia is one of the country’s most recognisable native plants, known for its striking flower spikes and distinctive woody cones.
With 173 species occurring across a wide range of habitats, from coastal regions and tropical areas to deserts and sub-alpine environments, the Banksia demonstrates the remarkable adaptability of Australian flora.
It is a reminder that Australia’s biodiversity is not only found in its animals, but also in the plants that support entire ecosystems.
Why it matters
Banksias play an important role in supporting wildlife and ecological health across Australia.
🌸 Their flowers provide food for birds, insects and other pollinators
🍂 Many species flower during autumn and winter when food resources can be limited
🌰 Their cones provide food for species such as cockatoos
🌿 They help support biodiversity across a wide range of Australian landscapes
Through these interactions, Banksias help sustain the complex relationships that keep ecosystems healthy and functioning.
Fun facts
🤓 There are 173 Banksia species and all but one occur naturally only in Australia
🤓 Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks, who collected the first specimens in 1770
🤓 Each flower spike is made up of hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of tiny flowers
🤓 Indigenous people in south-western Australia traditionally enjoyed Banksia nectar and used flower spikes to make a sweet drink
A deeper reflection
The Banksia reminds us that plants are often the overlooked foundation of biodiversity.
While animals frequently capture our attention, native plants create the habitat, food and ecological connections that support life across entire landscapes.
Many Australian plant communities now face pressures from land clearing, habitat fragmentation, invasive species and a changing climate.
In a country with over 600,000 native species, most found nowhere else on Earth, the Banksia is a reminder that protecting biodiversity begins with protecting the ecosystems that sustain it.
How we care for native plants today will shape the future of the wildlife that depends on them.
From Wonder to Action
Learn & understand
Explore how biodiversity, climate, and land systems are deeply connected through our workshops with People For Nature.
Create your Nature Oasis
Plant native species to restore habitat and support the insects, birds, and wildlife that depend on them.
Join citizen science
Record native species around you on iNaturalist and contribute to real conservation data.
(Special thanks to Simon Andrews, Ambassador for People For Nature, for helping shape this story)
Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, and Circular Economy Collage Facilitator, NSW
Oscar is an experienced sustainability educator, passionate about demystifying the science behind climate change through gamification.
He is a Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage, and Circular Economy Collage Facilitator, based in Sydney, NSW.
Oscar believes education is key to driving real change in the way we treat our only home.
“I love the energy of being among people keen on protecting our earth. At People For Nature I see the passion and creativity required to make an impact using education. It’s why I love being here.”
Carole is an experienced Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage Facilitator based in Sydney, NSW.
With over 15 years of experience driving improvement and leading high-performing teams across diverse sectors, Carole brings a deep understanding of what it takes to create meaningful change. Her climate journey is rooted in a belief that education is the first step towards action.
Carole channels her passion for learning into empowering individuals and organisations to take informed climate action. Whether she’s delivering workshops or mentoring others, Carole is helping build a future where climate knowledge leads to confident, collective action.
Jenni is an experienced circular economy collage facilitator, who believes in the power of collective intelligence and action.
Day to day, she works on changing the overall economic system with government and private organisations where she co-develops and implements circular economy initiatives. She also volunteers as Co-Chair of the Infrastructure & Precincts Taskforce at Circular Australia bringing industry, government and academia together to advocate and activate place-based circularity.
Her focus is on educating and enabling circular economy actions from the ground up, at a community level.
We need to transform our mindset and systems, and it will take all of us to move toward a regenerative, life-centered society.I joined People For Nature as an Ambassador to contribute to grass-roots citizen change, which is another critical part of the ecosystem.
In her personal time, Jenni loves being in nature and meditating. She also dedicates a lot of time researching, volunteering and attending events about regeneration, first nations knowledge, decolonisation and community engagement.
The three pillars that are core to People For Nature, “learn, act, impact” totally resonate with me. To make changes we need to gain knowledge on the climate and biodiversity crisis that we are in. But, also, it is essential to harness our strength and identify how / where we can take action so we can truly make an impact. People For Nature does exactly that, translating science-based knowledge into accessible and engaging learning experiences and offering tangible actions that we can all make a difference.
Virginie is a Climate Fresk facilitator in NSW. She joined the Fresking community a few years ago and has loved being a part of it ever since.
“I’m passionate about how climate education can spark change even for those who already have a strong knowledge of climate science. There’s always another layer to uncover. Every workshop leaves me inspired by the rich, honest conversations that unfold. They help all of us (me included) see more clearly the paths we’re on, and the choices we can make, together or individually, for a more sustainable future.”
“I’m genuinely excited to guide others through these workshops and share what I’ve learned, so they leave feeling empowered, just as I do after every single session, to take on more climate action.
I’m equally excited to keep learning alongside this caring community, who bring such a wealth of ideas and perspectives. It’s a powerful group from all over Australia, with different mindsets and backgrounds, coming together to turn knowledge into meaningful action, one step at a time”
