Creating a climate for change – an act of balance

Join two marine data specialists from The Crown Estate, as they share how nature sits at the heart of the Marine Delivery Routemap - The Crown Estate’s collaborative scenario planning platform; an innovative digital tool for the seabed and coastline around England, Wales and Northern Ireland that can dynamically model and map the potential use scenarios over coming decades.

The talk will explore how evidence and data shape the future use of the seabed, balancing ecological protection and restoration with offshore renewable infrastructure deployment.

Through real-world examples, they will show how the Whole of Seabed Evidence base integrates hundreds of datasets: from seabed habitats, to mobile marine species such as seabirds and marine mammals, to seabed geology, climate data and more. You’ll hear how GIS tools and spatial data analysis help identify areas of opportunity, model risk and impacts, and inform planning for offshore sectors.  

The speakers will highlight the challenge and opportunity of delivering net zero while safeguarding marine ecosystems and the need for collaboration across industries, digital innovation, and robust evidence. Their story demonstrates the important of careers in data to support the UK in addressing the climate and biodiversity crisis, ensuring coexistence between industry and nature, and building resilience for future generations.

About the Speakers

Cassie Pepers

BSc Geography (Swansea University) & MSc Climate Change Science and Policy (University of Bristol)

Cassie Pepers is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist at The Crown Estate, specialising in spatial data analytics and planning to support data-driven decision-making. She has contributed to a range of projects, currently working on Marine Delivery Routemap, where she undertakes spatial modelling and provides evidence and outputs to support stakeholder engagement. Cassie is passionate about using GIS to address real-world challenges and promote sustainable development.

Harriet Baldwin

BSc Architecture (University of Bath) & MSc Marine Environmental Protection (Bangor University)

Harriet Baldwin is a Marine Spatial Planning Manager at The Crown Estate, specialising in evidence-based marine planning. She works to integrate spatial data and ecological insights into strategic seabed management, supporting nature recovery while enabling sustainable offshore development. Her role underpins initiatives like Marine Delivery Routemap, ensuring decisions balance environmental protection with the UK’s net zero ambitions.