Dr. Peter Edwards is a marine scientist and environmental economist dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for Jamaica's coastal ecosystems. Serving as a council member of the Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals and the environment sector lead for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, Dr. Edwards advocates for urgent action on critical environmental issues, particularly the growing threat of plastic pollution and the need to protect Jamaica's coastal ecosystems.

Emily is a Jamaican diasporan based in the UK. She is an artist by training and is a Founding member and the Chair of Royal College of Art Association of Black Students, Alumni & Friends. 

Within the art sector, her focus is primarily on painting, and she sees art as having a huge potential for awareness-raising and community engagement on climate action. Emily is interested to explore the connections between climate action and art to promote effective climate communication.

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Elizabeth is a Jamaican diasporan based in the UK. She is an environmental consultant with background in hydrogeology, who has years of experience in providing expert advice on climate policies to low- and middle-income countries across the Caribbean.  She is currently the Managing Director of Maya Blue, which is an environment management consultancy focusing on water, energy and land issues.