I work with people and organisations who want to make a positive difference now and for future generations - not only for the planet but for the people who depend on it.
Helping You Achieve Positive Environmental Impact, One Project at a Time
With a focus on marine conservation and environmental policy, I provide a range of freelance services designed to support your projects from start to finish. My goal is to deliver research-driven insights and communicate them effectively, empowering you to make a meaningful difference.
I believe that protecting our natural environment is a shared responsibility, and that informed, evidence-based action can create real, positive change.
Whether it’s contributing to a community-led conservation project, drafting a policy analysis, or documenting a successful marine initiative, I’m committed to advancing solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
Gain a deeper understanding of your project’s impact and potential. I offer detailed analyses of environmental initiatives, focusing on marine conservation and sustainability. Whether you’re evaluating the success of a marine reserve, assessing biodiversity initiatives, or planning a coastal restoration project, I provide:
Impact Assessments: Evaluate the effectiveness of your conservation activities.
Data Analysis: Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities based on data collected.
Recommendations: Offer actionable suggestions for improvement, scalability, and long-term success.
Research is at the heart of effective environmental solutions. I provide comprehensive research and writing services that communicate complex ideas in a clear and accessible way:
Policy Briefs & Reports: Simplify complex regulations and policies, translating them into practical guidance for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Technical Research: Dive deep into scientific studies, synthesising data and findings for use in reports, proposals, and presentations.
White Papers & Position Papers: Craft authoritative documents that help build your organisation’s thought leadership on critical environmental issues.
Capturing real-world experiences and lessons learned is key to driving meaningful change. I specialise in conducting qualitative interviews and developing case studies that provide depth, context, and valuable insights into marine conservation efforts:
Qualitative Interviews: Engage with key stakeholders, experts, and practitioners to extract rich narratives, uncover challenges, and pull out genuine insight to solve real world problems.
Case Studies: Document the journey behind successful projects, detailing challenges, strategies, and measurable outcomes to inspire action and share best practices within the field.
Hello! I'm Louise. I'm an environmental freelance consultant with a specialized background in environmental law and policy and a passion for marine conservation, I work at the intersection of science, policy, and communication to support impactful environmental initiatives.
For 10 years, I've had the good fortune to work on the cross section between environmental law and policy in the Scottish Government and for local and international environmental lobby groups. I have researched and written articles published in Ecologist and the Fair Observer covering current affairs on human rights, climate change and environmental issues. And over 2 years I worked as a freelance copywriter including for the Highlands & Islands Environmental Foundation and podcast productions on human rights and legal services.
I have a Masters in International Environmental Law from the University of Edinburgh through which I specialised in the governance of GMO foods and the impacts on human rights and environmental protections. I have expertise in marine conservation law and policy in Scotland, the UK and internationally under OSPAR, learning first hand the urgency with which ecosystems are in peril, as spelled out in the recent scientific assessment of the marine environment of the North East Atlantic, the Quality Status Report 2023.
I love to connect and work with people who share the same drive to make a difference. If you think our values align and you'd like to talk about environmental project analysis or writing services - I'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for an experienced, passionate partner to help you tackle environmental challenges and create impactful stories, I’d love to connect.Let’s work together to protect our planet.