Joe Murray

Outscape

As a Place Shaping Executive at Outscape, I specialise in providing sustainable access to the outdoors. With a background as the Environmental Officer at Queen's University Belfast, I led initiatives and programmes to drive climate action at a personal to organisational scale. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Planning and Development where I am focusing on urban rewilding, wildlife corridors, and biophilic design. I have observed a lack of environmental priority in Northern Ireland's planning and development sector so I have joined this year's cohort to be a more effective advocate for the natural environment.

I will use the experiences and skills gained from the programme to connect with others, inspire advocates across more sectors, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.