Arthee Chowdhury is passionate about climate education, community engagement, and creating meaningful opportunities for people to reconnect with nature. With a background in environmental science and active involvement in environmental societies and initiatives, she is committed to making climate education more accessible, engaging, and action-oriented for communities across Australia.
Based in Sydney, Arthee has contributed to a range of environmental and social impact initiatives, including facilitating workshops and supporting education programs that build awareness and empower people to take positive environmental action. Through her work, she brings a strong belief that informed communities are at the heart of meaningful, lasting change.
Arthee continues to volunteer her time with People For Nature, supporting the delivery of Climate Fresk workshops and helping to inspire others to take practical steps towards a more sustainable, nature-positive future.
Caroline O’Brien is a seasoned executive leader with three decades of experience driving innovation, strategy and people‑centred growth across technology and climate‑related initiatives. She serves as an Ambassador for People For Nature, supporting community education and engagement in climate science, systems thinking and biodiversity awareness through interactive workshops and facilitation.
Her background combines engineering, executive leadership and a passion for purpose‑driven work, enabling her to bring strategic insight and collaborative energy to People For Nature’s mission of empowering citizens to understand and act on the interconnected challenges of climate change and ecological decline. Caroline’s involvement helps bridge high‑level strategy with grassroots climate education and community‑level engagement, fostering a more informed and active citizenry.
Daniel Zelli is an executive leader with more than 20 years’ experience in strategy, governance, and enterprise transformation across government, not-for-profit, and higher education sectors. He helps organisations strengthen capability, manage risk, and build resilient, future-ready operations.
Through Better Ideas, Daniel works with boards and executive teams to assess and improve their technology and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) maturity. His Technology and ESG Heatmaps provide clear, actionable insights that support organisations to prioritise environmental transformation, digital modernisation, and long-term sustainability outcomes. He also leads multi-year transformation programs that deliver organisation-wide uplift across digital systems, operational performance, and ESG strategy.
Daniel is also an ambassador of People For Nature, where he supports biodiversity awareness, climate and nature education, and community engagement initiatives that encourage Australians to take meaningful action for the environment.
If you’ve ever looked at a sustainability report and thought, “Where do I even start?” — you’re not alone. And that’s exactly where our ambassador Azra shines.
Based in Melbourne, Azra is a Senior Consultant in the Climate Impact team at Pangolin Associates. Her day-to-day work sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and real-world impact — helping organisations understand their greenhouse gas emissions, define reporting boundaries, and uncover meaningful ways to reduce their climate footprint.
But what really sets Azra apart isn’t just her technical expertise — it’s her ability to make complex climate concepts feel clear, approachable, and even empowering.
Making Climate Make Sense
A big part of Azra’s work is translating the often overwhelming world of climate reporting into something people can actually engage with.
“I spend a lot of time helping organisations feel confident navigating their reporting obligations,” she says. “But more importantly, helping them see that they can take meaningful action.”
That focus on clarity and confidence is at the heart of everything she does — whether she’s working with corporate clients or volunteering in the community.
Passion Meets Purpose
Azra is deeply passionate about climate education and environmental literacy. Not just in a technical sense — but in a human one.
She believes that when people truly understand sustainability, they stop feeling paralysed by it.
Instead, they feel empowered.
“I love helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling capable,” she shares. “That shift is where real change begins.”
Why People For Nature?
For Azra, joining People For Nature was a natural fit.
She was drawn to the organisation’s community-based approach — where learning isn’t just theoretical, but hands-on, social, and deeply connected to the natural world.
“I really value how the program connects people to nature while building understanding,” she says. “It’s such a powerful way to support communities — especially young people — to feel informed, inspired, and part of something bigger.”
Bridging Two Worlds
At the core of Azra’s work — both professionally and as a volunteer — is a simple but powerful mission:
Bridging the gap between technical climate knowledge and everyday understanding.
Whether she’s consulting with organisations, facilitating conversations, or engaging with local communities, Azra is constantly working to make sustainability feel less like a distant concept… and more like something we can all be part of.
And that’s exactly the kind of energy we love to see in our ambassador community 💚
Want to get involved like Azra? Join us in turning knowledge into action — one conversation, one workshop, and one community at a time.
Originally from Brazil, Andreia has called Australia home for the past eight years and is now based in beautiful Queensland with her family.
With an 18-year career in the IT industry, Andreia has worked as a project and program manager at SAP, helping organisations navigate complexity and deliver meaningful change. More recently, she has combined her technology expertise with his passion for positive impact, founding a business that supports purpose-driven organisations and NGOs to adopt AI safely and responsibly — reducing administrative burden and amplifying their missions.
Over the past three years, Andreia has dedicated significant time to deepening her understanding of climate change, biodiversity loss, ecological restoration and sustainable food systems. She is passionate about regenerative gardening and is currently exploring native plant identification and foraging, discovering new ways to connect with Australia’s unique ecosystems.
Andreia joined People For Nature to support Citizen COP because she believes in the power of community, collaboration and informed participation to create meaningful change. She is excited to contribute her skills, experience and curiosity to a growing movement of people working towards a healthier relationship with nature.
Evelina Lekešiūtė enjoys helping people and organisations navigate complex sustainability challenges by bringing together research, learning, participation, and systems thinking.
She is a sustainability project manager, researcher, climate educator, and community engagement and nature connectedness facilitator.
Based in Sydney, Evelina volunteers with People for Nature, where she facilitates Climate Fresk workshops and is training to become a Biodiversity Collage facilitator. She also leads the Outdoor Office Day Australia movement, inviting people to get up, move, and spend more time outdoors while completing their everyday work tasks, working more efficiently and feeling relaxed.
With experience spanning from civil engineering to non-formal learning, engaging youth, local communities, elderly and migrants,from research agencies and governmental EU institutions to hands-on community engagement, educating and facilitating.
She designs and leads effective educational programmed and experiential activities, and guides people and business towards cross-sector collaboration for a better world.
From revitalising public green spaces and contributing to regional climate adaptation strategies to embedding circular economy principles into vocational education and leading experiential learning in nature, Evelina is passionate about helping people connect, collaborate, and create positive environmental change.
How the People For Nature Ambassador pathway empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders
The challenge: Turning science into action
Climate and biodiversity challenges are complex. While scientific knowledge is growing, many people still struggle to understand what is happening, why it matters, and what they can do.
For Sholihah, the barrier is not a lack of care.
“People often don’t take action not because they don’t care, but because they don’t fully understand the issues at hand.”
With a background in environmental engineering and biology education, Sholihah understood the importance of translating complex science into meaningful conversations that connect with people.
The first step: Experiencing collective intelligence
Sholihah’s journey with People For Nature began as a participant.
Her first Climate Fresk workshop took place in Indonesia in June 2024. Despite having an environmental background, she didn’t know what to expect.
What stood out was that it didn’t feel like a traditional lecture.
Instead, participants worked together to build a shared understanding of climate systems by connecting causes and consequences, drawing on everyone’s knowledge and perspectives.
“It felt like everyone in the room was figuring things out together, and somehow that made the whole thing land so much harder and memorable.”
A few months later, after moving to Melbourne for her Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne, Sholihah joined her first Biodiversity Collage workshop.
The experience reinforced something important: environmental education is most powerful when people are active participants in creating knowledge.
Becoming a facilitator: From learning to empowering others
After experiencing the impact of these workshops, Sholihah wanted to help create the same experience for others.
She trained as a Climate Fresk facilitator and later joined People For Nature’s facilitator community, expanding her skills to deliver Biodiversity Collage and Circular Economy Collage workshops.
“I didn’t want to facilitate because I had all the answers. I wanted to help create the space where people could discover and understand these issues together.”
Through People For Nature, Sholihah found not only training opportunities, but a supportive community of people working towards the same goal.
Building confidence and professional skills
The People For Nature Ambassador pathway gave Sholihah opportunities to move from volunteer facilitation into professional environmental engagement.
After facilitating more than five workshops, she began supporting paid corporate Climate Fresk sessions — adapting workshops for different audiences and organisational contexts.
This experience helped her develop skills beyond environmental knowledge:
Facilitating conversations across diverse audiences
Communicating complex science clearly
Supporting groups through challenging topics
Listening and creating inclusive spaces
Connecting sustainability concepts with real-world action
“When you’re facilitating, your job is to hold space for the group, not to steer it toward your own perspective. That’s harder than it sounds, and it’s something I’m still working on.”
Impact beyond the workshops
Today, Sholihah has facilitated many Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage workshops, reaching diverse audiences including students, communities and corporate teams.
Her environmental engagement work also contributed to her receiving a Highly Commended award in the Student Leadership category at the University of Melbourne Sustainability Awards 2025.
But the impact goes beyond numbers.
Through the Ambassador community, Sholihah has developed confidence, leadership skills and a network of people working across climate and sustainability.
Why the Ambassador pathway matters
Sholihah’s journey demonstrates the power of citizen-powered change.
People do not need to be climate scientists to contribute to solving climate and biodiversity challenges.
They need:
Access to trusted knowledge
The confidence to start conversations
Skills to bring others together
A community that supports their journey
The People For Nature Ambassador pathway transforms participants into environmental leaders who can bring science, dialogue and action into workplaces, universities and communities.
Her message to future ambassadors
“You don’t need to be an expert in climate change or biodiversity to facilitate these workshops. You just need to be curious and willing to listen. The model is built on collective intelligence, which means the group does the work together.”
Interested in becoming a People For Nature Ambassador? Join our growing community of facilitators helping Australians understand, connect with and protect nature.
Tom Borthwick is a Principal Chemical Engineer and passionate sustainability facilitator dedicated to bridging engineering expertise with environmental action. As an Ambassador for People For Nature, Tom brings a unique blend of technical insight and public engagement to support climate and biodiversity education, helping diverse audiences explore systems‑based thinking and collaborative solutions to environmental challenges.
With a professional background in chemical engineering, Tom has led complex technical processes and safety‑critical projects, where analytical rigour, risk assessment and innovative problem‑solving are core to success. He applies these strengths to his facilitation work — guiding workshops such as Climate Fresk that translate climate science into accessible, interactive learning experiences that inspire curiosity and action among participants.
Tom is also active in community‑driven climate initiatives, contributing to People For Nature that bring together citizens, professionals and change‑makers to deepen climate literacy and collective agency. Through his ambassadorial role, he champions inclusive learning environments where people can connect knowledge with purpose‑driven action for a healthier planet.
Aish became a Fresker in 2022. After meeting Laure Legros at a hackathon, she was encouraged to attend a Fresk event in Perth. She went with a friend, and it turned out to be a life-changing experience for both of them.
Aish’s motivation comes from her fascination with science communication, recognising how often we fear what we don’t understand. The Fresk process allowed her to be part of a story that breaks down complex science into something accessible and relatable.
One of Aish’s most inspiring experiences was facilitating a multi-group Fresk with the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce. The event brought together multiple groups, facilitators, and organisations, and the discussions were transformative.
Several participants shared that their understanding of climate science had changed, and they felt inspired to make significant changes in their lives. They appreciated the clarity the Fresk process provided, which made the complex subject matter easier to trust.
When it’s tough to inspire action, Aish reflects on the belief that perfection is the enemy of progress. She believes that even reaching a small portion of the audience is worth it, knowing that every step forward contributes to the larger cause.
Carmelo became a Fresker in April 2023, driven by a desire to engage his students in climate change education.
One of his proudest achievements was facilitating the largest Climate Fresk, held in Australia with more than 120 IGS staff participating in the workshop facilitated by students.
You can read the IGS Climate Freskcase study here.
Today, he also runs Biodiversity Collage workshop; it’s exciting to see him share his knowledge of biodiversity with schools.
When it’s tough to inspire action, Carmelo reflects on the world his students will inherit, striving to ensure he does his part to make it better.
We feel blessed to have Carmelo as part of the team because students are the seeds of the future we want to cultivate.
Bruce became a Fresker in October 2022 after attending a workshop at his office, led by Laure Legros, the Climate Fresk Country Lead at that time.
After a conversation with her, Bruce knew this was a journey he wanted to continue.
Although he was already aware of the climate issues we face, he was deeply moved by the effectiveness of the Fresk delivery and saw how it impacted other participants. It inspired him to contribute in a meaningful way.
One of his proudest moments was when his workshop inspired two of his students, Tim and Erica, to become facilitators themselves. Soon, he’ll be helping them deliver their first workshop, continuing the cycle of empowerment and education.
What keeps Bruce motivated, especially when it’s tough to inspire action, is the thought of future generations who will inherit the world we shape today.
While the challenges ahead are significant, he believes that every small positive impact counts, and we owe it to those yet to be born to do what we can now.
“There are a lot of people – a lot of generations – that have not yet been born. There is little doubt that the world that they face is going to be worse by almost every measure than the one that we live in. But it is not a binary outcome. It will not be a matter of success or failure. Any small impact we can make is positive. And we owe it to those who have no voice because they have not yet been born to do what we can.“
Daniel joins the Citizen COP team to help lead Government Engagement and Impact Reporting.
Based in Brisbane, he brings a strong background in technology, innovation, and stakeholder engagement, with experience spanning AI, product development, and cross-sector collaboration.
Passionate about translating complex ideas into real-world impact, Daniel is focused on strengthening connections between policy, community, and innovation to help maximise the reach and effectiveness of Citizen COP.
Ewa became a Fresker in June 2022 through the WorkForClimate Academy, where the Climate Fresk workshop played a pivotal role in her training. She is also a Biodiversity Collage facilitator. She has co-facilitated many workshops, reaching hundreds of participants.
Her motivation to get involved came after the birth of her son, when she realised the challenges future generations would face due to climate change. Unsure where to begin, she connected with Laure, the Climate Fresk Country Coordinator at the time, who recommended the Academy. This led her to become a Climate Fresk facilitator.
Ewa is passionate about raising awareness in Australia and volunteers at local markets while also contributing to the creation of communication tools for Climate Fresk Australia’s social media. With a background in marketing communications, she enjoys using her skills to further the mission.
“Being part of this community is a reminder that our collective voice is stronger. I also prefer to focus on what I can do rather than being discouraged by the inaction of others.”
Fien Van den Steen is a former international investigative journalist specialising in environmental issues, now working as a Sustainability Manager for tech start-ups. She applies her strengths in communication and sustainability to help amplify positive impact across companies, services, and clients, bridging the gap between global environmental policy and local practice.
Driven by a deep commitment to systemic change, Fien has founded and contributed to several impactful initiatives, including the award-winning UniSC Enactus club and the co-founding of the Upskilling Sustainability Initiative. Her work extends into global and national policy spaces, including contributions to the UN Summit of the Future, alongside leadership and speaking roles with the United Nations Young Professionals. She also serves as an Earth Charter Commissioner for UNAA Queensland.
As part of the People For Nature Youth Voices support team, Fien brings her expertise, energy, and systems-thinking approach to empower young people and strengthen collective action for nature.
Masha Kondrasheva is a sustainability practitioner and casual academic at the University of Newcastle, with a Master’s in Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development. Her work sits at the intersection of disasters, waste and climate – she’s genuinely drawn to the “messy”, multidisciplinary space where these challenges overlap.
As a People For Nature Ambassador, Climate Fresk and Circular Economy Collage facilitator, Masha’s approach is pretty straightforward: meet people where they are. Whether that’s a community group or a university classroom, she’s interested in activities that are accessible, grounded, and genuinely useful. Masha is committed to creating space for people to engage with complex environmental topics, bringing the same curiosity and practicality to everything she does.
Matt joined us last year as a volunteer, supporting the delivery of AlterCOP Australia and helping behind the scenes to bring the event to life. He also trained as a Climate Fresk facilitator, strengthening his ability to support climate education through collaborative and accessible learning.
He is now part of the Support Team behind Citizen COP 2026, continuing to contribute his time, energy, and practical support to help the movement run smoothly.
Matt brings a deep interest in understanding the causes, impacts, and solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises, and is curious about the transformational changes unfolding across our societies, economies, places, and environment in the coming decades.
He has strong expertise in managing large multidisciplinary teams and complex planning projects, with a proven track record in strategic infrastructure master planning, program and project development, and business sustainability leadership. His approach is grounded in placing the needs and experiences of end users at the heart of infrastructure planning, supported by extensive stakeholder engagement across government (all levels), regulators, industry, contractors, and communities.
Matt is also a compassionate leader with a strong focus on the wellbeing, development, and achievement of his team members.
We are grateful for his steady presence, analytical strengths, and commitment to both people and systems change, which continue to strengthen the work behind Citizen COP.
Audrey joined us at AlterCOP last year as Chair of our biodiversity panel, where she guided a rich and thoughtful discussion across science, policy, business, and community perspectives. She is also a Biodiversity Collage facilitator, bringing systems thinking and participatory learning into the spaces she works in.
A Social Ecologist with over 30 years’ experience, Audrey works across education, business, policy, and community sectors to contextualise sustainability in real-world settings. Her expertise spans sustainability strategy, ESG and corporate social responsibility, systemic thinking, and industry engagement, with a strong focus on translating complex principles into meaningful, practical outcomes—particularly within the built environment.
We are grateful for her contribution and the depth, clarity, and systems lens she brought to our biodiversity conversation.
Heidi joined us through AlterCOP last year and returns as part of the Citizen COP 2026 team. She was also a speaker at last year’s event, where her insights and hands-on experience deeply resonated with our community.
Heidi is a civil and humanitarian engineer passionate about nature-based solutions, circular economy, and inclusive development. Her work spans Indonesia, Nepal, and Australia, with a focus on improving access to safe drinking water, reducing plastic waste and emissions, and advancing sustainable menstrual health solutions.
Currently a water engineer at GHD, Heidi’s career has been shaped by field experience, including work in Indonesia exploring the impacts of limited access to clean water, and research in Nepal on innovative, low-impact materials for menstrual products. She has also worked with local NGOs to support the development of biodegradable menstrual pads and improve product quality on the ground.
Heidi brings a grounded, practical perspective to systems change, and we are grateful for her continued involvement, energy, and commitment to amplifying youth voices and advancing more equitable, sustainable development.
Valentine has been instrumental in shaping our social media strategy and strengthening how we communicate impact and purpose. She was part of the core team behind AlterCOP 30 Australia and returns as part of the support team for Citizen COP 2026.
Since joining People For Nature, she has also chosen to deepen her commitment to education and collective action by becoming a Climate Fresk facilitator.
Founder of Green Socials, she works with purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits around the world, helping them rethink how sustainability and ethics are communicated in a way that actually connects with audiences.
Her work challenges a key question: how do we cut through noise and hyper-consumerism without relying on doom-and-gloom messaging—and instead inspire real engagement and action?
We’re grateful to have her insight, creativity, and strategic thinking helping shape this movement.
Florian Gautron is an Environment & Sustainability Engineer with a special focus on biodiversity and nature‑positive solutions. Based in Sydney, Florian brings both technical expertise and a passion for environmental education to his role as an Ambassador for People For Nature.
Florian facilitates science‑based workshops such as Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage, helping diverse audiences connect climate systems in action‑oriented ways. His approach blends environmental engineering insight with a belief in the power of collective action to drive positive ecological change.
He actively participates in events and runs awareness initiatives, including supporting community engagement like City2Surf fundraising event and the AlterCOP 30 movement in 2025.
Luna Renaud is a passionate volunteer coordinator and sustainability advocate driving people‑centred climate action across Australia.
As an ambassador and our Volunteer Coordinator for As ambassador and a key member of the CitizenCOP — a grassroots climate movement running alongside the UN’s COP agenda — Luna brings relationships management, volunteer coordination and events delivery skills. At People For Nature, Luna helps to rally diverse contributors, from first-time volunteers to new partners, around collaborative climate initiatives that inspire action, community resilience and change.
Before her work in the climate sphere, Luna built a strong foundation in coordinating complex projects and stakeholder relationships through roles in entertainment and large international events, including major contributions to the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Vivid Sydney.
Her background in entertainment and retail equips her with exceptional organisational skills and a people‑first approach to project delivery in fast‑paced environments.
Sébastien Colette is a seasoned technology and business leader with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations harness data, drive digital transformation and enable ESG‑aligned outcomes.
He is the Founder and Director of S2C Professional Services, a Brisbane‑based consulting firm specialising in data‑driven decision‑making, digital innovation and sustainability advisory.
As Ambassador for People For Nature and as a key member of the AlterCOP Australia core team, Sébastien brings strategic thinking, partnership development and community engagement.
He supports the organisation’s mission to empower citizens to take action on climate and biodiversity challenges by advancing fundraising efforts, building partnerships, and fostering collaboration between business, civic, and grassroots communities on climate education and people‑powered sustainability initiatives.
Sarah Woolmington is a seasoned sustainability engagement leader and founder of Impact Dragonfly, a consultancy dedicated to helping organisations embed sustainability into culture, strategy and everyday practice. With more than 25 years of experience in coaching, facilitation and training, Sarah specialises in inspiring behaviour change that empowers teams across business, government, not‑for‑profit and education sectors to embrace sustainability with clarity and purpose.
As a facilitator for Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage and Circular Economy Collage , Sarah brings systems thinking and creativity to complex topics, enabling diverse audiences to connect insights with action. She also appears as a speaker and judge at events focused on sustainable innovation and community transformation, contributing her expertise to conversations that bridge strategy, behaviour and real‑world outcomes.
At People For Nature, Sarah champions community‑centred engagement and practical learning, reinforcing our organisation’s mission to empower individuals and teams to act with confidence in the face of climate and biodiversity challenges.
With expertise in digital systems, machine learning, and impact dashboards, Andres develops websites, apps, and digital assets that enhance community engagement and measure conservation outcomes.
Currently focused on applied analytics, machine learning, and AI, he empowers People For Nature to leverage technology, brand, and data for impact.
Peter Netherclift is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. His work spans multiple sectors—including mining, rail, airports, water, and building engineering—bringing deep expertise in planning, feasibility studies, and project delivery across complex environments.
Alongside his engineering career, Peter has cultivated a strong interest in sustainable living and regenerative practices. He has completed training in natural building, permaculture, and holds a Diploma of Sustainable Living from the University of Tasmania.
As an Ambassador for People for Nature, Peter brings a practical, solutions-focused perspective and a passion for integrating sustainable approaches into how we design, build, and live.
Anne-Laure has a background in corporate sustainability and now works in the public sector.
She is passionate about the role businesses and communities can play in the transition to net zero, with a strong interest in reducing emissions across agriculture and food supply chains.
She enjoys facilitating Climate Fresk, 2 Tonnes, and Biodiversity Collage workshops.
Ginny Parisot is a certified environmental consultant with over 15 years’ experience in the recycling industry.
She came to Australia in 2015 and spent three months volunteering in a wildlife sanctuary in QLD, an experience that sparked her commitment to protecting biodiversity.
A few years later, Ginny participated in a Climate Fresk workshop, which was a revelation in connecting knowledge with action. Inspired, she became a facilitator and continued to expand her expertise through 2Tonnes and Circular Economy workshops.
Aye Verckens brings over 20 years of international experience in communications and marketing, having worked across Europe and Australia in B2B technology and corporate environments.
In recent years, she has shifted her focus towards sustainability—driven by a strong belief in the power of communication to inspire change and accelerate climate action.
As Communications Lead and Ambassador at People For Nature, Aye plays a key role in amplifying our mission to reconnect people with nature. She is passionate about making complex environmental challenges accessible and engaging, helping individuals and organisations move from awareness to meaningful action.
Himanshu is a recent Master’s in IT graduate from Monash University and a software engineer based in Melbourne. Outside of coding, he loves getting outdoors and exploring nature with friends, drawn to Australia’s stunning landscapes. For Himanshu, spending time in nature isn’t just recreation — it’s what makes you truly want to protect it.
He strongly believes that technology can be a powerful force for conservation. “With the right tools, we can monitor ecosystems, track wildlife, and turn data into meaningful action,” he says. By harnessing tech for good, Himanshu hopes to help build systems that not only understand the natural world but actively contribute to saving it.
Joining People For Nature was a natural step for Himanshu.
“I wanted to contribute my skills to a mission that is critical for our survival,” he explains. For him, technology and nature aren’t opposites — they can work together. With purpose-driven tech, he believes we can create a future where both thrive.
Himanshu’s passion reminds us that innovation and conservation go hand in hand, and that the next generation of environmental action will be powered by people who can think in code and in ecosystems.
Mandy started her Climate Fresk journey at her current workplace, Airbus, in May 2024. She decided to become a facilitator herself as she felt she could do more to expand climate literacy within her company and among the general public.
As a facilitator within her company, Mandy admits it can be challenging to stay up to date with two sets of materials: one pack of Climate Fresk cards focusing on the aviation industry, and one for the general public. At the same time, she is excited about the number of people her workshops can reach.
I believe that increasing climate literacy in Australia is incredibly important. By being a part of People For Nature, I’m able to reach more people from all walks of life.
Mandy joined People For Nature as an ambassador and is excited to continue spreading climate education among everyday citizens, and within her workplace.
I’m excited to be a part of People For Nature, as we not only work on climate education but also advocate biodiversity conservation and rescue activities for our precious native wildlife.
As a psychologist Gaye believes that our wellbeing is inseparable from the health of the Earth.
I want to help people reconnect with the natural world and nurture the emotional resilience and care needed to protect our planet in the face of climate change.
A Climate Fresk facilitator, Gaye played a key part in bringing the Youth program for AlterCOP 30 to life in Brisbane in November 2025.
Being part of a community helps tackle climate change by turning individual concern into collective action – sharing knowledge, changing habits together, and building the momentum needed for real, lasting impact and change.
Some people work on climate solutions in boardrooms. Others bring them to life in circles of conversation — where citizens become part of the solution.
Meet Mélanie Ducros.
Originally from New Caledonia and now based in Victoria, Mélanie is deeply committed to climate action across the Pacific region. Her work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: when people are informed and empowered, they become a driving force for change.
Mélanie is a process, energy and environmental engineer, with nine years of experience working on international development projects across West and North Africa and the Indo-Pacific. Her work has focused on the intersection of renewable energy, sustainable water access and climate adaptation — where technical solutions meet real human needs.
Today, she continues this journey through her work on energy transition with the French–Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition (FACET), helping shape conversations around a more sustainable future between France, Australia and the broader region.
But one of her most meaningful contributions happens in a very different setting: a room full of people, markers on tables, and a Climate Fresk unfolding through shared discovery.
She shares:
“Being an ambassador for People For Nature inspires me because I am convinced that citizen-led initiatives like P4N are essential to driving real change. Facilitating Climate Fresk workshops gives me the strong feeling that I am contributing to meaningful impact. It is also incredibly enriching — I always leave each workshop inspired and energised by the conversations and insights shared by participants. As ambassadors, we receive as much as we give.”
This is what citizen-powered change looks like: not distant, not abstract — but shared, participatory, and deeply human.
And it grows every time someone steps into the conversation.
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.
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.”
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”
Tom is a seasoned, pro-trained Climate Fresk facilitator for business, based in Sydney.
He also volunteers as an ambassador with People for Nature, supporting climate education and engagement across the community.
Through his firm, EcoProsper Consulting, Tom helps leaders navigate the converging crises of climate, ecology, and economic disruption, transforming uncertainty into strategic clarity and action.
He supports businesses and mission-led organisations across Australia to become more regenerative, resilient, and future-fit, using globally recognised tools like Climate Fresk, the Doughnut Economics Design for Business tool, and the En-ROADS climate simulator.
“Fresking is one of the most effective ways to build shared understanding and motivation for action, whether in the community or inside an organisation. It’s fun, team-building, and evidence-based. Action on climate is urgent, and helping more people experience a workshop like Climate Fresk is part of how we scale awareness and action.”
Tom is available to deliver Climate Fresk workshops for organisations during business hours, Australia-wide.
Melissa is a Climate Fresk, Biodiversity Collage and Circular Economy Collage facilitator based in Tasmania.
She joined People For Nature as an Ambassador because she firmly believes in our mission to empower citizens through engaging educational experiences.
Melissa is the founder of Wild-Built, a boutique consultancy offering strategic, cross-disciplinary expertise to help businesses align with future, real-world challenges. Melissa blends 20 years of marketing, brand, business and sustainability skills to help business leaders activate their strategic imagination and their humanity, in service of a liveable future.
“Participating in the workshops offered by People For Nature has changed the trajectory of my life, and I’m inspired to be part of the movement to make that happen for others. We have a rapidly closing window to act on the climate crisis and biodiversity crisis – which are symptoms of our consumerist, extractive way of life.”
“We simply will not see this action from governments and businesses alone – we need to come together, form community and create a shared vision of the future – with a revived reverence for nature – if we’re to create a liveable future for all. People For Nature provides the ideal platform to engage and empower citizens to do just that.”
Stéphane became a Fresker in March 2024, with his first workshop held at International Grammar School in April.
Motivated by curiosity and a desire to put his professional skills to use, Stéphane transitioned to ClimateTech after a 10-year career in Customer Success, where he honed his ability to convince organizations and people to change.
One of his proudest moments was launching the concept of Fresk at the pub. In search of a venue to host a workshop with friends and contacts, he remembered that public houses are community hubs, where the atmosphere of food and drinks fosters connection and conversation.
What keeps Stéphane inspired is the “light bulb” moment he witnesses in every workshop – that powerful instant when someone fully grasps the scope and consequences of climate change. Being the catalyst for that realization is what keeps him going.
“There is not a single workshop without a light bulb moment for one or several attendees. That special moment when someone “gets” the full picture of climate change and the consequences. Being the trigger of that moment keeps me going!”
