Media & TV
A pioneer in my earlier media career, I was the first UK TV Environment Correspondent, a presenter of the first organic gardening series on TV and only the second woman to present and produce BBC Radio 4 Farming today.
Environment, Nature, Gardening & Farming
Rebecca Pow, former UK Environment and Nature Restoration Minister (2019–2024), is a respected champion of the environment, farming, and nature restoration. With a scientific foundation in rural environmental science and practical experience in agriculture and gardening, she merges policy expertise with hands-on advocacy.
Speaking, Events & Chairing
Rebecca Pow is an inspiring speaker and seasoned communicator with a lifelong dedication to environmental advocacy, strategic policy-making, and public engagement. She is an experienced chair person and her natural, personable approach makes her an ideal choice for conduction fireside interviews and hosting a range of events.
Political, Advocacy & Campaigning
Rebecca Pow is a dedicated environmental advocate and seasoned leader bringing her political experience as a former Environment Minster and Member of Parliament for Taunton Deane to bear in her work across public charitable and non profit sectors.
Hello!
Rebecca is a life-long environmentalist with a background in media, advocacy & politics. Former Environment and Nature Restoration Minister (2019-2024) where she steered the Environment Act through the UK Parliament, the largest legislation in two decades.
Highly experienced environmental advocate with extensive chairing and trustee experience across public, charitable, and non-profit sectors. Recognised for leadership in environmental policy, legislation, and public engagement. Listed in the ENDS Report Power List 2024 among top political green change makers. Former MP Taunton Deane (2015 – 2024).
A pioneer in her earlier media career, she was the first UK TV Environment Correspondent and a presenter of the first organic gardening series on C4. A persuasive communicator with a record of influencing change, and running campaigns and projects that deliver.
About RebeccaPow Highlights
Success has been underpinned by knowing how to engage with the public, understanding policy, and a determination to deliver on issues which have national and organisational outcomes.
Rebecca has been involved in numerous successful marketing, communications and engagement campaigns though her comms business. These include campaigns with organisations and businesses on a range of areas from agriculture to food, horticulture and heritage issues.
Rebecca has produced and presented a wide range of media productions;
- First environment correspondent in UK on TV
- C4 presenter: Loads More Muck & Magic
- C4 Garden Club series
- BBC Farming Today R4
- Discovery / ITV series Roots & Shoots; All Gardens Great & Small
- BBC Somerset; What’s Growing On
- Range of environmental, gardening and arts documentaries
- Ran Pow Productions PR & Marketing with clients specialising in environment, farming, horticulture, gardening.
Throughout her career Rebecca has championed key campaigns on many environmental issues and for the community at large. Her political experience had enabled her to navigate legislative processes to secure successful outcomes.
- Steered game-changing Environment Act through UK Parliament
- A UK Ban in microbeads/plastics in wash-off care products
- Restoration of the famous Wellington Monument
- New hospital theatre complex at Musgrave Hospital
- Secured survival of 40 Commando Royal Marine Space, Taunton
Growing up on a working Somerset farm instilled in Rebecca an understanding of the balance between people and nature which has shone though her working life, as a journalist, a politician and through her work with a range of organisations.
- Made soil relevant and interesting – farmers now paid to manage soil sustainably
- Extra protection for rare ancient woodland habitats
- Instigated major changes to the water industry
- Headed the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, to generate jobs and restore nature during COVID
- Led UK and Oversea Territories Biodiversity Strategies
- International work on plastic, oceans & chemicals
- Rebecca runs a nature friendly garden, open for charity
With over two decades of experience as a broadcaster, journalist, and political leader, Rebecca brings expertise and passion to every speaking engagement. She is also an experienced chair-person and events host.
- City of London water debate 2025
- International Women’s Day speaker
- Land Alive events host
- The Making of a Monument latest lecture on the restoration of the Wellington Monument
- Making environmental policy lecture based on Rebecca’s experiences
- Agricultural background; environmental science degree, NFU – policy/ campaigns, Gloucester University – research.
- Broadcast media career – 25 years specialising in environment/sustainability, farming
Communications /PR business – 2005 – 2015 - MP Taunton Deane 2015 – 2024
- Arts, Heritage, Culture, Tourism Minister
- Environment & Nature Minister (2019 – 2024) / Overseas Territories Minister
Current Leadership and Governance:
- Chair of the Environmental Industries Association Environment Committee.
- Trustee / acting chair – Hestercombe Gardens Trust; Council Royal Bath & West Agricultural Society, CHASE Africa Ambassador. Parish Councillor. Lecturer.
