Achim Steiner is a Brazilian-German environmentalist who currently serves as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme after being nominated by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Through his career, Steiner has become an expert on political issues as well as environmental issues and he is a specialist on climate change, water, sustainable development, green economy, and the future of mobility. Steiner... read full bio
After graduating from the University of Texas and pursuing his medical degree, Alex Chacón sold all he owned to ride a motorcycle across more than 200,000 kilometers, 70 countries, 80 borders, and six continents in order to actively support and create awareness for charity causes. In addition to being an inspirational speaker, he is a professional photographer, a social media... read full bio
Andrew Bowerbank is a Canadian businessman known for his green buildings and sustainable community management. He is also a Canadian professor certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education; a member of the Ontario College of Teachers; a respected authority of Japanese martial arts and culture; and a national certified sports coach where he has trained elite athletes to compete at... read full bio
Andrew Winston is a globally recognized sustainability expert. He works with large companies to determine how they are able to develop sustainable options. His first book, ‘Green to Gold’, was the top-selling green business book, selling over 100,000 copies in seven languages. Winston is a founder of Winston Eco-Strategies, providing information sought after by Boeing, HP, Kimberly-Clark, PepsiCo, and more.... read full bio
Antonia Juhasz is a leading oil and energy expert. She is an award-winning policy-analyst, author, and journalist, covering all aspects of oil and energy policy with a specialization on the role of oil in conflict, particularly the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Juhasz has written three books: Black Tide: the Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill, a searing... read full bio
Brian Nattrass is an author, speaker and corporate responsibility expert. He is the coauthor of Dancing With the Tiger - Learning Sustainability Step by Natural Step. It focuses on the dynamics of innovation, organizational transformation, and the integration of more sustainable business practices. He also coauthored Community Sustainability Toolkit, a manual for community sustainable development, and The Natural Step... read full bio
Caroline Alexander Lewis is an educator, author, speaker, consultant, and founder of The CLEO Institute, a non-profit that works on environmental issues and advances civic engagement on these issues which mainly focuses on climate change. The CLEO Institute also focuses on topics which include clean energy, sea level rise, loss of biodiversity, and many more. Lewis works as a senior... read full bio
Chris Laszlo is a partner and co-founder of Sustainable Value Partners, Inc., a firm helping companies create value for shareholders and stakeholders. He is the author of three books, including The Sustainable Company: How To Create Lasting Value Through Social And Environmental Performance (Island Press). Laszlo received his Ph.D. with distinction in Economics and Management Science from the University of... read full bio
Dan Chiras' last power bill was in 1996. Rather of rejecting power and contemporary amenities, he uses the sun and wind to suit his family's requirements. Former college lecturer Dan created a state-of-the-art rammed earth tire and straw bale home in Evergreen, Colorado, in 1995. A year later, he added a wind generator to the roof. Dan has spent 30... read full bio
Darcy Hitchcock is the head of a consultancy firm that specializes in the adoption of sustainable business practices. She applies her more than 25 years of expertise assisting organizations in transition (total quality management, self-directed work teams) to guiding them toward sustainability. Hitchcock oversees the Zero Waste Alliance's sustainability assessment program as a senior associate. Together with the International Sustainable Development Foundation and... read full bio
Professor of Ethics at the University of San Francisco, David Batstone. He is the creator and CEO of the global social initiative company Right Reality. The two most recent novels by Batstone are Saving the Corporate Soul and Not For Sale (HarperSF) (Jossey-Bass). He founded the SojoMail e-zine, worked for six years as executive editor of Sojourners magazine, and was... read full bio
Mike Magee, MD, is a physician, lecturer, and author noted for linking health and environmental issues, CSR, and health system reform in the U.S. He wrote Health Politics: Power, Populism, and Health. After hosting Health Politics with Dr. Mike Magee for several years, he established Health Commentary. Award-winning program created 180 films about obesity and global warming for 200,000 users.... read full bio
Dr. Williamson has spent a lifetime working with companies, organizations, agencies, students, business executives, entrepreneurs, and everyday hard-working people. While his down-to-earth, hilarious delivery style encourages contact and audience participation, his ability to create and design enthusiastic audience-centered presentations that are topical and relevant is on par with some of the greatest. Dr. Williamson works with groups to maximize time... read full bio
Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker is co-chair of the UNEP-founded International Panel on Sustainable Resource Use and co-chair of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development's (CCICED) Task Force on Economic Instruments for Energy Efficiency and the Environment. He served as the Dean of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and... read full bio
Although Forrest Galante was born in California, he relocated to Harare, Zimbabwe, within the first few months of his life. He was raised on a successful farm that produced exotic fruits, high-end alstroemeria flowers and a wide variety of domestic and wild African animals. Galante's favorite childhood activities included rearing guinea pigs, capturing snakes, fishing in the dam and playing rugby. His... read full bio
In addition to being a well-respected financial counselor, Hal Blackwell is also the author of the best-selling book Secret of the Skim, which is about the wealth management industry in the United States. Blackwell, who is now a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, correctly foresaw the global financial meltdown that occurred in 2008 in his work. He safeguarded his customers'... read full bio
Ian Somerhalder is best known for his role on CW’s The Vampire Diaries. He is also known for his work on the show Lost on ABC. The actor is passionate about global conservation and green energy. He has started his own foundation eponymously called the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. His foundation seeks to end animal cruelty, as well as help with... read full bio
American environmental activist Isra Hirsi is well-known for her important contributions to the youth-led climate movement. She played a key role in organizing young people around the country to demand climate action as the co-founder and former co-executive director of the U.S. Youth Climate Strike. The daughter of Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi and Ilhan Omar, a Somali-American member of Congress, Hirsi was... read full bio
Jarod Miller is a young naturalist, zoologist, host, and producer who has worked with animals for 20 years and produced television for 15 years. Miller has given speeches everywhere from universities and wildlife parks to the White House. He was the youngest accredited zoo director in the United States at the age of 25, and he was also the former... read full bio
Joan has devoted most of her life to working with animals and advocating for the preservation of their natural environments. Her public TV appearances, frequently featuring incredible animals, and in-person appearances at several charity fundraisers have delighted millions of people worldwide. She is a skilled trainer and equestrian as well. She founded the Pillsbury Ranch in Lakeside, San Diego, with... read full bio
