Policy and Advocacy

With expertise in ecology, conservation, and rural community development, Hannah leads on policy and research at Cool Earth, alongside her role as Deputy Director. Working directly with communities and our in-country teams, she is the Safeguarding lead for our organisation.

Specialising in environmental issues, biodiversity, and conservation, Hannah has a PhD in Ecology-Zoology from Imperial College London.

As Policy and Advocacy Lead, Martin’s goal is to talk about Cool Earth projects and all things rainforest, from its abundant biodiversity to its critical role in the fight against climate change. Above all, what drives his work is the incredible social and cultural diversity that can be found in the rainforest. The people who live there – who we too often forget – that have shaped and stewarded that ecosystem and kept it healthy.

Having been privileged enough to have seen the rainforests of Central and South America and its peoples, his background includes working with small producer associations, ethical chocolate businesses and grassroots environmental charities.

Martin’s interests span from climate justice; the diversity (and complexity) of human cultures; Indigenous rights and current affairs.

Natalie drives Cool Earth’s advocacy and engagement, delivering campaigns and communications that influence high-level policy change to protect rainforests and secure direct climate financing for Indigenous and local communities. She also acts as a spokesperson at events and in the media, amplifying the voices of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.