Christiana Figueres is an internationally recognized leader on climate change. She was executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from 2010 to 2016. There Ms. Figueres brought together national and sub-national governments, corporations and activists, financial institutions and NGOs to jointly deliver the historic Paris Agreement on climate change. She is the co-founder of Global Optimism, co-host of the podcast “Outrage & Optimism” and is the co-author of the recently published book, “The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis.”

In his role as UK High Level Climate Action Champion, Nigel Topping drives action from businesses, investors, organisations, cities, and regions to address climate change ahead of UN climate talks, COP26. On World Environment Day 2020, Nigel launched the ‘Race to Zero’ campaign – the largest ever coalition committed to net zero emissions – alongside his fellow Climate Champion, Gonzalo Muñoz. Nigel was the CEO of We Mean Business until December 2019, where he drove radical collaboration for climate action among NGOs working with the world's most influential businesses. Previously, Nigel was Executive Director of CDP, launching new programs and partnerships including supply chain, water, forests and cities. Nigel has 18 years’ experience in the private sector, is a commissioner on the Energy Transitions Commission and has been instrumental in the launch of many collaborative initiatives such as Science Based Targets, Business for Nature and the Global Commons Alliance. He holds an MA in Mathematics from Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK and an MSc in Holistic Science from Schumacher College, Devon, UK

Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on global sustainability issues and led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework for human development in the current era of rapid global change. Professor Rockström is a leading scientist on global water resources, with more than 25 years experience in applied water research in tropical regions, and more than 150 research publications in fields ranging from applied land and water management to global sustainability.

Niklas Heuveldop is the President and CEO of Ericsson North America, serving Ericsson’s customers in the United States and Canada with industry-leading technology and services. Heuveldop most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Group Function Technology & Emerging Business, a new position which combined the Corporate Strategy and Technology functions, Ericsson Research, Business Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Business and focused on the Internet of Things, as well as Information Technology and Ericsson’s Digital Transformation.

Helen joined The Climate Group in 2017 as its Chief Executive Officer. In addition to leading the growing Climate Group team, Helen sits on the board of the We Mean Business Coalition , chairs the Finance & Audit Committee for the Sustainable Development Capital Energy Efficiency Income Trust, and is on the Mission Council for Pukka Herbs. Prior to joining The Climate Group, Helen worked at Forum for the Future where she founded the organization’s US office. At Forum, Helen led work with large US corporations such as Target, Walmart, Nike, Gap, and Levi Strauss & Co. to solve complex sustainability challenges at both the organizational and broader systemic level. Helen joined Forum from Médecins Sans Frontières where she worked on humanitarian missions in countries including Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Pakistan and Nigeria. Helen qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte, and has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Cambridge University, and a master’s degree from Birkbeck College, University of London.

Adnan Z. Amin is the first Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and was granted the honorary title of Director-General Emeritus by the 2019 IRENA Assembly, at the conclusion of his tenure in recognition of his leadership and outstanding service to the Agency. Appointed for an initial four-year term in 2011, Mr. Amin was re-appointed unanimously by the Assembly for a second term in 2015. During his tenure, IRENA became the authoritative voice of renewable energy and a leading player in the global energy transition. The Agency’s membership increased three-fold and now accounts for 160 Members and 24 countries. Before his tenure at IRENA, Mr. Amin enjoined a distinguished career serving the United Nations. He served as Head of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat; led the Secretariat for the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on UN System-wide Coherence; and was the Director of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) New York Office and Special Representative of the UNEP Executive Director.

“I actually wanted to become a chef, but a passion to leave a positive impact on people and planet lead me to sustainability and how it needs to be integrated into business. Thanks to a strong climate commitment at IKEA and an ability to let people grow and develop, I now lead the global climate agenda for the totality of IKEA – a task which I approach with the greatest respect for the positive impact we can have. We are now fully aligned with a 1.5°C target and have a commitment to become climate positive by 2030, without using carbon offsets. Every day, I am amazed by the work of my colleagues and partners and how we together can address this massive challenge – and show it is possible.”

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Hailing from the North of England, Nick supports We Don't Have Time with a focus on international strategic communications and advice. Nick graduated from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, with a Bachelor of Science. Previously with the Times Newspaper London, the U.N. Environment and the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, Nick was the Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the Paris Agreement of 2015. More recently, he has served as the Director of Communications for the Global Climate Action Summit that took place in San Francisco in September 2018 and as the International Strategic Communications Director for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020. A passionate fan of English football team Burnley, Nick is also often seen warbling backing vocals at concerts for the German pop singer/songwriter Bernadette La Hengst.

Official “eco-warrior” according to The Sun and “Mark ZuckerVert” according to FranceTV2, Ingmar is serial entrepreneur and nominated for a DI Gasell Award, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year, Veckans Affärer Supertalent, Sweden’s Environmental Influencer 2018, and International Gamechanger of the Year. He’s a member of Al Gore’s Climate Reality and European Climate Policy Task Force.

Hosting this broadcast is Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, an expert moderator, lecturer, and devoted workshop-leader in facilitating sustainable development. Catarina moderates for the EU Commission, the Swedish Government, corporations, local municipalities, and universities. She lectures based on the UN Sustainable Global Development Goals internationally and has TV-skills from her background as a television program host at SVT, Swedish Public Television. She is also content director at A Sustainable Tomorrow and chairwoman of the independent think tank Global Utmaning (Global Challenge).

Mats is Head of Sustainability at Ericsson with responsibility for climate action, circular economy, energy performance and triple bottom line impact of products, services and company operations. Taking this role after restructuring the Health & Safety organization in the company. During mats leadership the company has set targets that are accepted to be on a 1.5°C by the Science Based Target initiative. Mats has initiated and participated in various research projects e.g. as a member of the steering group for the Exponential Climate Action Roadmap report as well as the ICT & SDGs Report with Columbia University on how information technology has the potential to accelerate halving of global carbon emissions as well as reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. Before rejoining Ericsson, among several other leading roles e.g. Head of Sustainability at Sony Ericsson launching the Green Heart brand for mobile phones and accessories.

Maria Fernanda Garza is a Mexican business woman. Her interest in improving the business environment by advocating for Corporate Social Responsibility and Anti-Corruption in Mexico made her a prominent leader at a young age. Maria Fernanda Garza was Chair of ICC México from 2014 – 2020, and she is currently First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Regional Coordinator for the Americas and President of ICC’s Board Committee, NetCom. She has participated in various Climate Change events such as Green Solutions, CEPAL’s Public-Private Dialogue and the Sustainability Summit.

Jonas is a businessman and business executive with extensive experience of leadership in technology based growth companies, especially in renewable energy. He has been involved throughout the chain from founding a company based on university research to IPO and to sell a profitable company to investors. He has experience both from large listed groups and small entrepreneurial units but mainly from companies with an international operation. He also has extensive experience from international sales of complex technical systems. Jonas has worked with all processes in a technology company, especially with innovation, product development, and transformation of innovation into commercial success and global market expansion. Jonas became CEO of Azelio in 2015.

Dorothee D'Herde leads the sustainable business team at Vodafone Group – supporting the delivery of Vodafone’s Purpose agenda (including the “Planet” pillar) and contribution to the SDGs, as well as ensuring sound responsible business practices and transparent reporting. She joined a year ago after 10 years at McKinsey & Company, most recently as Director of sustainability and social impact, with responsibility for the firm's responsible business practices and its contribution to society.

Jennifer Artley was appointed managing director of Technology, Life Sciences, and Business Services in October 2018, a role she holds concurrently while also serving as President, BT in the Americas. Artley has been a member of the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), a non-profit, nonpartisan, business-led public policy organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions to our nation’s most critical issues. An avid proponent of sustainability, Artley represented BT at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as well as at regional WEFs in Latin America. She also participated in the CEO roundtable discussion at the 2018 United Nations General Assembly. In addition, she has published several thought leadership pieces to raise awareness around a sustainable future. Finally, as BT Global’s recent Digital Impact and Sustainability executive sponsor, Artley will be working closely with our sustainability team to develop a platform ensuring that BT achieves its environmental targets.

Dr. Edda Aradóttir is the CEO of Carbfix, a company that mitigates climate change by turning CO2 emissions into stone underground. Prior to taking on her current role, Edda was the Head of Innovation and Strategic Planning at the department of Research and Innovation at Reykjavik Energy while also being the project manager for the international Carbfix project. Edda has extensive experience in research related to reservoir management and engineering, chemistry and hydrology as well as project management in the field of renewable energy. Edda received a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iceland in 2004, a M.Sc. in Theoretical Chemistry in 2006 from the University of Iceland and a Ph.D. in Reservoir Engineering in 2011 from the University of Iceland in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

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Marie-Claire is a Swiss youth advocate and change maker for just sustainable development and ambitious climate action through her diverse engagement in several initiatives around all dimensions of sustainability on a local, national and international level. It’s her aspiration to inspire and empower youth to take meaningful, impactful and positive actions to create a momentum for change. She was initiating and is leading several associations snd movements in the fields of climate action, sustainable development, youth and women empowerment as well as education such as the Sustainability Week International. Recently she was awarded by the United Nations as Youth Climate Champion of Switzerland and is currently serving as Focal Point of YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency to the UNFCCC.

Henrik Henriksson joined Scania 1997. Two decades later, 2016, he was appointed President and CEO. Entrepreneurial at heart, Henrik joined Scania to explore global business and has stayed thanks to Scania’s strong customer focus, the delegated responsibility and the constant aim to do better. The transport industry accounts for a significant share of the global CO 2 emissions. Henrik’s passion and fierce advocacy for sustainability has become a beacon in the shift towards a fossil free transport system. Henrik is an advisor to the Swedish Government and part of their delegation for the Agenda 2030; the UN’s sustainable development goals. He leads Scania from Sweden where the political commitment to decarbonize, power of innovation and competition within a strong heavy commercial vehicle cluster has enabled significant progress. With a new defined purpose for the company, Henrik continues to position Scania as a role model in decarbonizing the heavy commercial vehicle sector.

Green entrepreneur Dale Vince has dedicated his life to building a greener planet. From starting Ecotricity, the world’s green energy company with one windmill in 1995, the company now supplies over 200,000 homes and businesses across Great Britain. His ventures all focus on the same big issues – Energy, Transport and Food and how we change the way we live to get to zero carbon. Dale built the pioneering Nemesis electric car in 2008, and founded Europe’s first national EV charging network, The Electric Highway in 2010, and owns vegan food business Devil’s Kitchen – which creates vegan school dinners, free of all allergens. Rescuing Forest Green Rovers football club in 2010 – it now follows his principles and is now recognised as the world’s greenest football club by FIFA. His first book, Manifesto – published by Penguin goes on sale worldwide this November.

Simon Holmström is the environmental activist who became the youngest Member of Parliament on Åland because of his frustration over the climate crisis. He represents a new Ålandic party which now is part of the regional government. Simon has a Master's degree in environmental psychology from Surrey University and has since then taken a leading role in the Ålandic sustainability work. He is also co-founder of the youth movement ReGeneration 2030 which works for Agenda 2030 in the Nordics and the Baltic Sea region. As a new member of the Nordic Council from Åland, Simon has taken the initative for a member proposition for an end date of the use of fossil fuels. According to him, this is a way of planting a seed for a new international movement.

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Susanné Wallner is business manager for Mariestad municipality, a UNESCO model area for sustainable development in Sweden. Mariestad’s unique ElectriVillage is testing and demonstrating sustainable transport and energy systems to meet climate goals. ElectriVillage includes renewable energy systems, like Sweden's fifth hydrogen station, and sustainable transport, with different types of fully electric vehicles and charging technology being tested. Logistics and purchasing are also a part of the concept, with a logistics hub that replaces heavy transport in the city with smaller, electric distribution cars.

Majda Dabaghi is the Director of Inclusive & Green Growth at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – the instituational representative of 45 million companies in over 100 countries. Majda heads ICC’s work on sustainability, climate action and biodiversity, leading business engagement that promotes inclusive economic growth in line with the UN Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals. Majda is also the UNFCCC Focal Point for business and industry non-governmental organisations, promoting the private sector commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement by demonstrating private sector leadership and action and providing constructive policy input from business to the UNFCCC process.