Bill McKibben: Pioneering Climate Activist and Founder of 350.org Bill McKibben is an individual who has consistently led efforts to draw attention to climate change in the United States. He has led the efforts of the international organization 350.org since 2008 and has been a public speaker and activist in various capacities on numerous occasions....
Dr. Emily Shuckburgh: Cambridge Zero Director and UK’s Leading Climate Strategist Dr. Emily Shuckburgh is one of the UK’s leading climate scientists and a prominent voice in bridging scientific research with real-world policy change. As Director of Cambridge Zero, the University of Cambridge’s climate change initiative, she plays a pivotal role in shaping a future...
Prof. Dr. Güray Çelik: Leading Turkish Environmental Engineer and Champion for Sustainable Climate Solutions Professor Dr. Güray Çelik is a full professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Uludağ University (Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi) and holds her post-doctoral degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and Universidad de Sevilla. Her academic background spans over...
Antonio Cerrillo: Leading Spanish Environmental Journalist Exposing Climate Challenges Antonio Cerrillo holds a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of Barcelona and was awarded the National Environmental Journalism Prize in 2004. Antonio is one of the pioneering journalists in environmental reporting in Spain, a fact highlighted by the award jury, although his beginnings in this...
Professor Debra Roberts: South Africa’s First Female African IPCC Co-Chair and Sustainable Cities Expert Professor Debra Roberts is one of the most influential figures in South African climate change research. Professor Roberts is a Durban-based climate researcher who currently holds the Co-Chair position in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II. As...
Dr. Malak Al-Nory: Saudi Researcher and Advocate for Women in Clean Energy Dr. Malak Al-Nory serves as an advisor on sustainability and climate change within the Saudi Ministry of Energy. She is an expert in integrating clean energy and clean water, developing innovative solutions, and strategic planning. She is an established researcher with published research...
Dr. Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo: Architect of Sustainable Solutions for Mexico and Beyond As the world faces a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, nations like Mexico find themselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity. Despite ambitious goals, global progress on emissions reduction has slowed, and Mexico is no exception. To reignite momentum...
Dr. Yukari Takamura: Bridging Law, Policy, and Science to Accelerate Emissions Reductions As global efforts to combat climate change encounter a significant slowdown, Japan’s foremost environmental law expert, Dr. Yukari Takamura, advocates for a transformative approach to climate governance that integrates legal accountability, evidence-based policymaking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Takamura, a professor at the University...
Dr. Masyita Crystallin: Driving Indonesia’s Equitable Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy One prominent Indonesian expert on climate policy and emissions reduction is Dr. Masyita Crystallin, who serves as the Special Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Indonesia on Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy. She is also Indonesia’s Sherpa to the Coalition of Finance Ministers for...
Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte: Leading French Climate Scientist and Advocate for Urgent Global Action Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte is one of France’s most prominent climate scientists. A senior researcher at the Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l’environnement (LSCE), she co-chaired Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 2015 to 2023....
