{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/608fcbc77a324837158cc0a7/684b487b7631e3569e044220?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Coffee & Geography 5x20 Willem Buttinger (East-based Climate Ambassador)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/608fcbc77a324837158cc0a7/1749764178167-3e54a5be-6773-4214-a257-1374b59d6380.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Willem Buttinger, a retired community organiser and passionate environmental advocate. Willem shares how a sudden spike in his home insurance premium led him to discover the hidden flood risks in his Norwich neighbourhood—and how that moment sparked a new chapter of climate activism.</p><p><br></p><p>From organising local climate events to supporting schools as a Climate Ambassador, Willem reflects on the power of community, the importance of climate literacy, and why we need a new story for our civilisation—one that nurtures the planet rather than exploits it.</p><p><br></p><p>Some links to things mentioned in the chat:</p><p><br></p><p>Climate Ambassadors (https://climateambassadors.org.uk)</p><p>Environment Agency Flood Risk Maps (https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk)</p><p>CPRE Norfolk Climate Conference (https://www.cprenorfolk.org.uk/news/norfolk-climate-change-conference/)</p><p>Sponge City concept (https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24751136.norwich-become-spongy-city-global-flooding-events/)</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Willem via the Climate Ambassadors programme.</p><p><br></p><p>### About Coffee &amp; Geography</p><p><br></p><p>The aim of ‘Coffee &amp; Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse &amp; intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!</p><p><br></p><p>Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)</p><p><br></p><p>### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation</p><p><br></p><p>- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod</p><p>- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew</p><p>- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.</p><p>- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley</p><p>- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>#ClimateAmbassadors #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Geography #Education #EnvironmentalEducation #FloodRisk #CommunityEngagement #ClimateChange #GreenLiving #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #Storytelling #ClimateJustice #SurfaceWater #SpongeCity</p>","author_name":"Kit Rackley (Geogramblings)"}