Book Climate Change Speakers

Mary Robinson is Ireland’s first female President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and a renowned advocate for climate justice. She is the Chair of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela. A graduate of Harvard Law School, her talks combine the thought leadership of a head of state with the powerful stories of the thousands she has met globally. As a speaker, she provides a compelling, hopeful call for global cooperation and corporate responsibility, framing humanity’s most daunting threats in solvable terms.

Alexandra Cousteau is a celebrated explorer and conservationist, known for her powerful storytelling and ability to drive policy change for ocean health. She is the founder of OCEANS 2050, a global initiative focused on marine habitat restoration and ocean afforestation. As a speaker, the National Geographic Emerging Explorer and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader shares invaluable, firsthand insights from her global expeditions and policy work with organizations like Oceana. Her talks offer a compelling vision of how communities, corporations, and governments can work together to restore ocean abundance, mitigate climate change, and ensure global food security.

Tom Rivett-Carnac is a political strategist and co-founder of Global Optimism. He was the Senior Advisor to the UN Climate Convention, playing a key role in the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015. As a leading voice on the climate crisis, he is the co-author of the bestselling book The Future We Choose. His keynotes, including a TED Talk with nearly 3 million views, offer a powerful blend of high-level political strategy, data-driven urgency, and stubborn optimism for creating a regenerative future.

Janine Benyus is a biologist and the author of the best-selling book, Biomimicry. She is a leading voice on sustainable innovation and the co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute. Her work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness. A compelling keynote speaker, Benyus provides a clear and intellectual overview of the principles of biomimicry, sustainable innovation, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. She speaks on leadership, design, and the future of business, offering audiences a clear roadmap for success. Her talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Dr. Sylvia Earle, dubbed “Her Deepness,” is a revered oceanographer, former Chief Scientist of NOAA, and a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. She holds the record for the deepest untethered walk on the sea floor. A winner of the 2009 TED Prize, Earle is the founder and Chairman of the Mission Blue/Sylvia Earle Alliance, dedicated to creating a global network of "Hope Spots" for ocean protection. Her keynotes are a compelling call to action on marine conservation and the urgent need to address the threat of climate change on the "blue heart of the planet."

Sony Kapoor is an influential economist, finance professional, and sustainability expert with a two-decade track record in policy and business. He is the Director of the international think tank RE-DEFINE. His leadership in tackling the eurocrisis and promoting financial reform has been widely recognized. As a highly sought-after speaker, he leverages his unique background—including his role as a Special Adviser to the UN on Green Finance—to provide strategic, multi-disciplinary insights into sustainable finance, economic policy, and global development.

Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher, author of the internationally bestselling book The Good Ancestor, and a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University. He explores the power of long-term thinking and empathy to drive societal change. The founder of the world’s first Empathy Museum, Krznaric’s talks and workshops, including appearances at TED Global, inspire audiences to question short-termism and leverage historical wisdom. His presentations offer a powerful toolkit for social entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to create fundamental, positive shifts in their organizations and communities.

Ricardo Lagos is the former President of Chile (2000–2006) and a distinguished economist known for his work in defending democracy and sustainable economic development. He is the founder of the Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo and a board member of the International Crisis Group. His expertise, which includes serving as a UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, is crucial for audiences seeking strategic insights into global security, development, and equality in the Americas and beyond.

Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson is a leading climate strategist and the Co-founder of The All We Can Project. She is a Rhodes Scholar and the co-editor of the bestselling anthology All We Can Save. Named one of TIME magazine’s “women who will save the world,” she is a prominent voice on gender equity and environmental advocacy. Her keynotes provide a unique blend of warmth and rigor, offering transformational frameworks for climate wayfinding and inspiring individuals and organizations to become active participants in the earth's healing.

Sonam Wangchuk is a celebrated engineer and educator who founded SECMOL, a movement that transformed school pass percentages in Ladakh from 5% to 75%. He is the inventor of the "Ice Stupa" artificial glacier, a low-cost, innovative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change. As a speaker, he provides audiences with a whole new perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship that effectively embraces social change.

Andrew Winston is a globally recognized expert and Thinkers50-ranked strategist on sustainable business and megatrends. His bestselling books have sold over a quarter million copies worldwide. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, he co-authored Net Positive with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman, a book recognized as one of the Best Business Books of the Year. As a speaker, he delivers an entertaining message of practical optimism, showing how business has the creativity and resources to solve the world's greatest challenges.

Jairam Ramesh is a leading Indian politician and economist, currently a Member of Parliament. He formerly served as the Minister for Environment and Forests and for Rural Development. An acclaimed author of books including Green Signals and Intertwined Lives, he provides forthright insights into policy, development, and geopolitics. His keynotes offer expert analysis on the Indian Economy, the environment, and the strategic intersection of politics and market forces.