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Artist & Biologist | Artwork & Nature engagement through novel tech, EV, ecotourism. Founder @ElectrekE and VR Planet Rewild 🌱⚡🌊

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined December 2009
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#NYClimateWeek was energising! Excited to promote our AI-powered Nature Guide. We're passionate about making it easier for people to connect with nature and support sustainable travel. #NatureTech #SustainableTravel #naturepositive #travel – at Edinburgh, Scotland
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Experience remote landscapes, diverse cultures, and awe-inspiring animals with @ElaineDFord , founder of Planet ReWild. Through 360 film wildlife VR, she fuses art, science, and technology, revealing the unseen wonders of nature. Tune in as she reveals the invisible threads that
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Excited to join European Young Rewilders @RewildingEurope & meet people committed to nature restoration! I’ve worked in environmental protection since I was a teen, using technology, art & policy. Now at @ElectrekE we’re working to connect people with nature & sustainable travel
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Elaine Ford retweeted
.@ElectrekE's #RechargeInNature web app curates electric road trips and E-bike routes in the south of Scotland and Outer Hebrides, helping travellers discover Scotland's most beautiful places with as little impact as possible. electrek-explorer.web.app youtube.com/watch?v=KWK6LK3z…
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Elaine Ford retweeted
Fantastic to see this project now live. Supported as part of #Scotlands #DestinationNetZero work. Download today. Tourism businesses tell your guests - & share their feedback @st_alliance @ScotEntNews @scotgoveconomy – at Edinburgh, Scotland
Electrek Explorer: Recharge in Nature is live! Discover your next Electrek Adventure in the South of Scot and Outer Heb electrek-explorer.web.app/ Big thanks to @nature_scot @southernupland1 @SScotDAlliance @SoSEnterprise @HIEScotland , @scotent @OuterHebs youtu.be/KWK6LK3zBgw
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Big thanks to all who attended the NBA showcase last week. It was a pleasure to pitch Electrek Explorer’s work alongside the other inspiring nature driven entrepreneurs. Excited to see where these conversations will take us next! @TheMeltingPotEd @GCU_RIO @GlasgowCC
Elaine Ford retweeted
Huge thanks @solar_da & team @RiceSpace @NASA_TOLNET for #JFK #space celebrations. Great to meet @BonnieJDunbar IRL!
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Excited to explore the expansion of Electrek Explorer in Switzerland! Switzerland is so well set up for outdoor activities & electric travel. Also fantastic access to nature & vineyards 😜 Looking forward to @E4STech4Impact #showcase2030 meeting @Innovaud & impact companies
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Elaine Ford retweeted
Great piece in @heraldscotland featuring our innovative Recharge in Nature project with @ElectrekE. Have a read (from page 65) ow.ly/U2nB50IsmSb #GlasgowDeclaration #sustainabletourism #RespectProtectEnjoy
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Elaine Ford retweeted
Great news Elaine! 👏 We're delighted to support @ElectrekE, a webapp helping South of Scotland visitors to enjoy nature & wildlife using low carbon travel by providing info to guide them along curated electric car and bike routes🚗⚡️🔌 Find out more: ow.ly/8oqc50Iaes1
Delighted to be in the 35 under 35 Scottish Business Rising Stars! Excited to be building pilot webapp @ElectrekE Recharge in Nature in partnership with @nature_scot in the South of Scotland & Outer Hebrides with support from Scot Gov Net Zero fund and Ideas into Action
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Delighted to be in the 35 under 35 Scottish Business Rising Stars! Excited to be building pilot webapp @ElectrekE Recharge in Nature in partnership with @nature_scot in the South of Scotland & Outer Hebrides with support from Scot Gov Net Zero fund and Ideas into Action – at Edinburgh, Scotland
We've rounded up 35 of Scotland's rising stars aged under 35 years old. These young entrepreneurs share their story so far and who inspired them to get into business. insider.co.uk/news/35-rising…
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🚗 @ElectrekE: Electrek Explorer is an app for an Eco-travel marketplace that will accommodate holidaying in the UK using EVs and low carbon travelling/stays. The project was also highlighted in @COP26 youtu.be/KfCxY2_ohiU Read more: electrekexplorer.com @ElaineDFord
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Visitors to the south of Scotland can now enjoy its nature and wildlife using low carbon travel with the new @ElectrekE web app 📱 Featuring curated electric car, cycle and walking routes, find out more 👉 go.visit.sc/fmY #RespectProtectEnjoy @nature_scot
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Day 11… @Nature_Scot and #ScottishEnterprise funded a #GreenRecoveryChallengeFund study into an app promoting electric vehicles recharging points where you could take a walk while waiting. "Recharge in Nature" will be developed by @ElectrekE for trial in the Southern Uplands
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A new app providing information on South of Scotland charging points for electric cars & bikes - as well as our region's nature & wildlife - has been launched. We are supporting the pilot project by @ElectrekE alongside a range of partners. More info: ow.ly/vmfZ50H6oUY
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A proud moment seeing @NicolaSturgeon at @DataLabScotland #DataSummit21 highlight our work tackling climate change & biodiversity loss. We’re proud to deliver national habitat maps to @scotgov @nature_scot, to better understand & protect our natural capital, & cut emissions. /1
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