Global Issues
Environment & Sustainability
Environment & Sustainability:
First-Ever White House Climate Advisor
The first-ever White House National Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator under President Obama, as well as leading the White House’s newly formed Climate Policy Office under President Joe Biden for nearly two years, Gina McCarthy is one of the nation’s most respected voices on the environment and public health.
First Female Prime Minister of Norway
Former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization, speaker Gro Brundtland has dedicated herself to making the world a better place.
Former President of Ireland & Former Chair of The Elders
One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.
Executive Producer & Host of “Living on Earth
With issues of pollution and global warming dominating the public agenda, Steve Curwood explores these topics and more as executive producer of NPR's "Living on Earth."
Explorer & Ocean Advocate
Continuing the mission of her grandfather, Jacques and father, Phillipe Cousteau to protect the world’s oceans, Alexandra is a National Geographic "emerging explorer," filmmaker and gifted storyteller.
Editor in Chief & Host of Naturally, Danny Seo
From the award-winning magazine to his Emmy-winning TV show Naturally, Danny Seo, & bestselling products that bear his name, Danny Seo is who America turns to for fresh ideas on healthy, eco-friendly living.
Founder, Life Edited
As founder and CEO of LifeEdited, environmental speaker Graham Hill helps people design their lives to include more money, health, and happiness with less stuff, space, and energy.
Former Chief Sustainability Officer for Persefoni AI
Tim Mohin has worked to embed sustainability into business for more than 35 years. He began his career in the policy arena with US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Senate working on issues like the Clean Air Act.