Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humankind, as rising sea levels and record-breaking temperatures threaten the Earth's ecosystem. It is up to every individual, business and organisation to protect our planet, through recycling programs and renewable energy sources. When hired for events, climate change speakers supply a how-to guide for sustainability, making them essential figures at corporate conferences.
Climate Change Speakers
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Climate change, a pressing global issue, is characterised by significant global temperature increases. Since 1850, Earth's temperature has risen by approximately 0.11° per decade, but this has alarmingly accelerated to 0.36° per decade since 1982. With the global temperature having tripled, passionate climate change activists have hastened their mission to combat climate change. Today, climate change keynote speakers are hired to educate, inspire and mobilise action. They provide their expertise on environmental impacts, offer solutions and highlight the urgency of the climate crisis. Hire a climate change speaker today to foster a collective response towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Steve Howard
Former Chief Sustainability Officer of Ikea & Co-founder Of WE MEAN BUSINESS
Beth Healey
Space Medicine Medical Advisor at Blue Abyss & Part of the Research Team that Worked on the Space Analogue Flight Concordia
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces
Former President of the UNGA - The Only Latin American Woman to Hold this Position
Helga Flores Trejo
Vice President & Head of International Affairs at Bayer & Seasoned International Relations Expert
Natalie Fée
Founder of City to Sea & Recipient of the Sunday Times Volvo Visionaries Award
Johan Rockström
Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and former Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute
Sophia Kianni
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Cardinals and Co-Founder of Phia
Nigel Topping
UNFCCC Global Ambassador for Race to Zero and Race to Resilience and UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP26
Joycelyn Longdon
Founder of Climate in Colour, Founder and Creative Director of BLACKONBLACK and PhD Student at the University of Cambridge
To protect our planet, we must take action – and quickly. Climate change poses a grave health threat, potentially causing an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050 - widely due to the effect climate change has on nutrition, disease and heat stress. Hire a climate change guest speaker for 2024 events, to promote urgent action and prevent the devastating impact on global health.
What is Climate Change?
Climate change is a long-term alteration in Earth's temperatures and weather patterns. While natural factors like solar activity and volcanic eruptions can contribute, human activities since the 1800s, particularly burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, are the primary drivers. These activities release greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, creating a heat-trapping "blanket" around the planet, leading to temperature rises - with a record high of 37.55 GtCO₂ emitted in 2023. These emissions stem from various sources, including transportation, energy production, industrial processes, deforestation, agriculture, oil extraction and gas operations. Addressing climate change is critical due to its profound impact on the environment, human health, and the future of our planet.
Source: United Nations
How Can I Take Action Against Climate Change?
Below is a collection of ways that you can take action against climate change:
- Lower energy consumption
- Support sustainable local businesses
- Reduce waste
- Minimise air travel and opt for alternative modes of transport, such as public transport, cycling or walking
- Advocate for climate policies by making your voice heard or hiring climate change keynote speakers
Source: Imperial College London & UN Environment Programme
Why is Hiring a Keynote Speaker Beneficial in Combatting Climate Change?
Taking a public stand is a powerful way to communicate your sustainable intentions, so why not hire a climate change speaker to empower action against global warming?
There are a variety of awareness events aimed toward climate change and sustainability, all providing dedicated days to raising awareness of pressing issues that put the future of our planet in jeopardy. See a collection of such events below:
- World Wildlife Day - 8th March
- Earth Day - 22nd April
- Plastic Free July - 1st to 31st July
If you need guidance on who the best speakers to inspire climate change action are, take a look at our official selection of the Top Climate Change Speakers Pioneering Sustainable Business Practices!
If you are interested in hiring a climate change speaker for your corporate event, function or conference, simply contact The Motivational Speakers Agency by filling in our online contact form or calling a booking agent directly on 0207 0787 876.
