Eyesea
Kate McHugh is an accomplished sustainability professional with extensive experience in operationalizing responsible strategies across various sectors. Currently, Kate serves as the Principal at KateMcHugh.net, focusing on helping organizations implement sustainable practices through engagement and strategic thinking. As the Founder of KitchenHand, Kate developed tools for households to minimize food waste. In addition, Kate is an Ambassador for Eyesea, dedicated to mapping global pollution and maritime hazards, and is a Climate Reality Leader with the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Previous roles include Group Sustainability Manager at Qube and EM Sustainable Growth at Suncorp Group, where Kate led initiatives in climate action and sustainable business practices. Educational credentials include a Master's in Communications Management, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor's in Environmental Biology from the University of Technology Sydney.
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Eyesea
Eyesea is a nonprofit organization with a mission to map global pollution and maritime hazards. Without proper data on maritime pollution – what and where it is – effective solutions are hard to find. In 2020 we developed the concept of using geotagged pictures to chart (‘map’ for you landlubbers) maritime pollution. Funding and support have been obtained, and our mapping solution is currently under development. Those who work and play on the ocean care deeply about its health and future. Seafarers, members of the public, recreational sailors, professional mariners, fishermen, surfers, and divers all have unique access to the coast, littoral waters, the vastness of the ‘blue water’ ocean. Anyone with access to the beach can keep an eye on its health. As a community, we can help map and identify pollution simply by taking a picture through the Eyesea App. Images are important because they are quick and easy to take, and because they have a strong impact.