Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

After a long career in journalism and publishing, Chris Anderson became the curator of the TED Conference in 2002 and has developed it as a platform for identifying and disseminating ideas worth spreading.

Lindsay Levin has dedicated her life to reshaping what leadership looks like, exploring our collective humanity through vulnerability and listening.

Johan Rockström works to redefine sustainable development.

António Guterres is at the forefront of fighting the climate emergency and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Angel Hsu is a professor and data geek who applies data-driven methods to solve challenging environmental issues.

Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

John Doerr is an engineer, acclaimed venture capitalist and the chairman of Kleiner Perkins.

A United Nations Young Champion of the Earth, Miao Wang prefers to be underwater or in the sky.

Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

In collaboration with vast networks of ecologists across the world, Tom Crowther works to address the global threats of biodiversity loss and climate change.

How can we feed every member of a growing global population a healthy diet while preserving the planet?

As mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is committed to addressing her city’s challenges using an inclusive, data-driven approach to urban development.

We need to reduce emissions now, as we are already committed to a warmer climate and extreme events from past and current emissions.  Terrestrial ecosystems, mostly forests, remove about 30% of the annual carbon emissions from all sources

There are proposals for technological solutions to reduce emissions, but they are costly and a long way from being implemented, and some have unintended consequences.

We need both climate adaptation and mitigation with respect to forests. For example, the recent large fires on the west coast US were driven by extreme drought, heat and wind. Adaptation strategies in terms of wildfire first require us to acknowledge that reducing fire fuels does not prevent fire occurrence and will not change wildfire trends. We need to focus fuels reduction around residences and to harden homes to make them more resistant to fire, and prevent new developments in fire prone areas. This means shifting resources and management.

Most scientists agree we need to focus mitigation efforts on natural climate solutions. Although technological advances have been suggested, they are costly, some have negative consequences, and are not yet ready for implementation. Whereas, we need to let forests to continue the good job they are doing by removing 30% of the emissions from the atmosphere. It is the low hanging fruit. Letting forests grow and establishing forest carbon preserves, and reforesting areas that have experienced stand replacing disturbances are the most effective means.

Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

Myles Allen studies how human activities and natural drivers contribute to changes in global climate and risks of extreme weather.

Karen Scrivener researches how to make cement and concrete more sustainable.

Tom Schuler has spent three decades advancing sustainable innovation across global industries.

Monica Araya works with leaders in government, business, philanthropy and activism to accelerate the shift toward emissions-free transportation.

This project brings distributed solar power to Puerto Rico through community-based networks.

Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

David Lammy is the first Black MP to hold the Justice post in British parliament, either in government or opposition.

Ursula von der Leyen believes that green and digital transformations hold the key to Europe’s future prosperity and resilience.

Rose M. Mutiso works with a global network of experts finding solutions for energy deficits across Africa and Asia. She is also helping African women become scholars and thought leaders.

Zelalem Adefris’s work in public health addresses racial health and wealth disparities, policy development and climate resilience in low-wealth communities of color.

Rahwa Ghirmatzion is deputy director of People United for Sustainable Housing, a membership-based community organization committed to social and climate justice.

Often unrecognized as a serious social concern in our region, Turville’s film Our Voice, Our World, Our Future focuses on how climate change impacts the lives of Portland’s most impoverished and vulnerable people.

In this talk, Jane will share the insights she gained by talking with high school students from Rosemary Anderson High School as they examine climate change through the lens of local public opinion, pollution, health, economy, community impact, and homelessness.

Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.

Jesper Brodin believes in values-based leadership and togetherness. With passion, drive and a team of sustainability professionals.

Pia Heidenmark Cook leads the sustainability agenda for the Ingka Group.

Kara Hurst leads the development and evolution of sustainability and social responsibility at Amazon.

Dave Clark leads Amazon’s global supply chain and logistics operations.

To combat climate change, Varun Sivaram seeks to scale up clean energy technologies and cultivate innovation ecosystems spanning industry, academia and government.

Liz Ogbu is a global expert on engaging and transforming unjust urban environments.