Elspeth Jones is a former London barrister turned leadership coach and adviser. In 2025 she worked with the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales as their Nature Guardian in an innovate pilot - acting as a voice for Nature within the Commission’s governance structure.

With over 20 years’ experience in the legal world –including as an environmental activist and leader at the global environmental law NGO ClientEarth - she understands both the challenges and the huge opportunities for driving change through innovative and impactful law and governance. Her approach isn’t about easy answers, but about building resilience, confidence and clarity in those doing the hard work (something sorely needed in Wales).

With nature in Wales in long-term decline, this is a conversation about the need to be bold, innovative and shift mindsets in law and governance to deliver real-world impact.

Elspeth was born and grew up Wales and is a Welsh speaker. She now lives in Wales with her family, where she enjoys going on adventures and exploring the outdoors.

Simon Hobson is a co-founder of New Wales and an active member of the Welsh diaspora from his home in Québec.

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Episode 41 of Blueprint Cymru.

Recorded on 21 April 2026.

Producer and Editor: Simon Hobson

Assistance producers: Gwern Gwynfil, David Hannington-Smith

Graphic designer: Nigel Cousins

Head of content: Gwern Gwynfil

Executive Producer: Simon Hobson

Music licenced from Envato

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