WFP with Isobel Mercer

Often in our lives there are defining moments that set us on a path. For Isobel, one came while riding on the back of a motorbike through miles of decimated palm oil plantations. When she finally arrived in the lush rainforest beyond, the stark contrast between destruction and life hit her hard, and left an imprint that shaped her future.

Originally from Devon, Isobel moved to Edinburgh in 2008 to study politics and quickly fell in love with the city. For over a decade, she has dedicated her career to climate and nature policy, working to persuade politicians and policymakers to take urgent action on the nature and climate crisis. Today, she leads political engagement in Scotland for Uplift, a non-profit focused on ensuring the UK transitions away from oil and gas in a way that protects workers, communities, and our shared climate.

A much-loved member of the Tribe community, Isobel is often joined at Tribe by her Jack Russell, Tattie, who has his own fondness for lunchtime walks on the beach.