Emily Stott

Emily studied Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Cambridge and has spent 10 years working in sustainability and research with NGOs and industrial partners, in areas such as low impact housing, fibres and textiles, completing Masters degrees in Sustainable Business and Sustainable Textiles. Emily works in the Department of Biology coordinating a global network of universities who have signed up to start a Nature Positive journey, in collaboration with UNEP and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Emily developed the Nature Positive Pledge which has been taken by 135 universities to address the biodiversity impacts of their campuses, operations and supply chains, set targets and prioritise actions for nature. This is complemented by a Student Ambassador programme, whereby students around the globe work together to take action for nature on their campuses.  Emily is interested in the concept of Nature Positive to communicate the challenge and journey required to restore ecosystems, species and habitats to complement urgent transitions to zero carbon, and believes everyone has a part to play.