Global Issues
Environment & Sustainability
Environment & Sustainability:
Visionary Sustainability Expert, Award Winning Author & Entrepreneur
Maxine Bedat is a renowned expert in sustainability, the future of business, and an acclaimed author known for her groundbreaking book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment.
Writer, Filmmaker & Adventurer
Writer, filmmaker and adventurer, Jon is a six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council. One of the Society’s ‘Ocean Heroes,’ his first assignment for National Geographic Magazine was documenting a 3,741 mile crossing of Antarctica by dogsled.
Marine Biologist, Ocean Advocate & Environmental Storyteller
Carissa is a CEO, published marine biologist, Harvard-recognized content creator, and climate activist.
President of Colombia (2010-2014; 2014-2018)
Recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the world, Juan Manuel Santos was the President of Colombia, from 2010 to 2018, where he ushered in a new era of prosperity, peace, equity, and education throughout Colombia during his 2x tenure.
Canada’s 1st & Only Female Prime Minister
The first and only female prime minister of Canada, the RH Kim Campbell has spent her ground-breaking career shattering barriers for women, cultivating the next generation of leaders, and speaking out on human rights and the impact of climate change.
World Adventurer, Sportsman & Explorer
Lebanon’s foremost sportsman and adventurer, Maxime Chaya was the first person from his country to hoist its flag atop Everest (2006).
Award-Winning Lawyer Specializing in International Law & Human Rights
Amal represents clients before international courts including the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.
Environmental Activist, Documentary Filmmaker & Host
Céline Cousteau is an environmental activist, international speaker, documentary filmmaker, facilitator, and author committed to sharing the vital message of interconnectivity between humans and the natural world.