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In this special COP27 episode we discuss our experiences at COP as observers, as the talks come to a close. Sarah presents the podcast from Sharm El Sheikh with Martin Baxter, IEMA’s Director or Policy, Chris Seekings, Transform Deputy Editor and Tom Pashby, IEMA’s digital journalist
Martin works in the UK and internationally to support the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient and sustainable economy. Martin leads IEMA’s policy and external engagement activity with government and business. A strategic thinker with the capability to lead and influence others, he has national and international experience in developing and negotiating global and European standards and developing capacity for effective and widespread implementation. Martin is head of the UK delegation to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) on environmental management and chairs the ISO environmental management systems committee of ~100 countries. Martin has experience of networking and communicating at all levels – including with senior parliamentarians, Government officials, business leaders and academia. He is an acknowledged expert on environmental management and a regular spokesperson on corporate sustainability. Martin is a Board member of IEMA and the Society for the Environment (SocEnv).
Tom Pashby is a Digital Journalist at IEMA, working alongside the Head of Media Abigail Simmons, and the Digital Communications Officer Tim Farmer. Tom previously worked in the corporate communications team at EIT Climate-KIC, in the parliamentary office of Caroline Lucas MP, for a think tank called Policy Connect, and for the wind energy industry group RenewableUK. They also set up an All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Role of the House of Lords, and an LGBTQIA+ campaign called Include Mx. They are currently studying for a Masters in Global Political Economy at the University of Sussex and volunteers for the campaign for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill.
Chris Seekings is the Deputy Editor of IEMA’s Transform magazine, which is published biomonthly for IEMA members. Chris’s role involves writing sustainability-related news, features and interviews, as well as helping to plan and manage the magazine’s other day-to-day activities. He also helps communicate and promote the broader work of IEMA and its members online, working alongside the Head of Media, Abigail Simmons, the Senior Media Officer, Tim Farmer, and Digital Journalist, Tom Pashby.
