Topic - Sustainability

Sustainability Speakers

38 keynote speakers, curated by Speaker Ideas

World-Class Sustainability Speakers

Meet our Curated Sustainability Speakers

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Eleni Gabre-Madhin

Founded Ethiopia's commodity exchange, reshaping how smallholder produce reaches market, focusing on food systems, agricultural markets and economic development.

Dee Caffari MBE

Ocean sustainability through first-hand experience of round-the-world sailing, marine conservation and campaigning on plastic pollution, including a campaign boat dedicated to the issue.

KEYNOTE THEMES

Key Topics Covered by Sustainability Speakers

Sustainability speakers can approach the subject through climate science, economics, circularity, innovation, policy, investment or organisational leadership. That breadth makes the event brief especially important.

Climate and environmental systems
Circular economy and resource use
Sustainable business and innovation
Energy and transition
Policy and regulation
Finance and investment
Leadership and organisational change

Choose the lens before the speaker

A science-led conference, a leadership offsite and an industry event may all use the word sustainability while needing very different sessions. Speaker Ideas can distinguish between speakers who explain the evidence, those who work on policy or transition, and those whose experience is closer to business strategy, innovation or organisational change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which themes can a sustainability keynote explore?

A sustainability keynote can address climate, the circular economy, sustainable business, innovation, leadership, transition, regulation, resources and the relationship between environmental and commercial priorities. The right focus depends on the organisation, industry and level of knowledge in the audience.

Who can bring different perspectives to a sustainability event?

Speakers may have backgrounds in science, business, economics, policy, innovation, climate, the circular economy, investment, campaigning or organisational leadership. A scientific or policy perspective may suit one event, while another may need a speaker who connects sustainability more directly with business strategy and innovation.

How can a sustainability keynote be tailored for a corporate audience?

A corporate sustainability keynote can place more emphasis on leadership, strategy, innovation, transition or commercial implications, provided the brief clearly sets out the audience and the issues that matter to the organisation. The speaker should still remain within their genuine area of expertise.

When is a broader sustainability speaker more suitable than a climate specialist?

A broader sustainability speaker can be a better fit when the brief includes business strategy, circular economy, resources, innovation or organisational change as well as climate. A climate specialist may be more appropriate when climate science, climate policy, decarbonisation or the energy transition is the main focus.

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