Christiana Figueres, a visionary leader and Costa Rican citizen, served as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2010 to 2016.
During her transformative tenure, she united an extraordinary coalition of governments, corporations, activists, women’s groups, scientists, spiritual communities, financial institutions, and NGOs to achieve the historic 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This landmark accord saw 195 sovereign governments commit to limiting global warming to well below 2°C—and strive for 1.5°C—to safeguard the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
Renowned for her groundbreaking approach to collaborative diplomacy, Christiana’s work has been globally recognized with numerous awards. Her leadership continues to inspire action and hope in the global fight against climate change. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with a true pioneer who redefined what is possible.
