Katharine Wilkinson

We often refer to it as climate change, but in reality, it's a transformation affecting every aspect of our world. The consequences of a warming planet are already visible, and science confirms that addressing this crisis demands a fundamental shift. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasizes, we must implement “rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented” changes across society—within this decade. Achieving this requires bold, transformational leadership in every sector. In this talk, climate expert Katharine Wilkinson presents a dynamic framework for leading through change. By integrating core principles, ecological wisdom, and inspiring real-world examples, she highlights the power of “life-force leadership” and empowers audiences to embrace it with clarity, courage, and actionable solutions.

More and more companies are reevaluating their purpose beyond just profit. If business is about more than short-term gains, what deeper mission should it serve? Climate strategist Katharine Wilkinson emphasizes that answering these questions requires recognizing the urgent realities of our planet. When organizations overlook this, their impact remains limited—but when they embrace it, their purpose reaches new heights. In this keynote, Wilkinson challenges businesses to redefine their “why” by aligning their mission with climate action and planetary regeneration. With sector-specific insights, she helps audiences craft a purpose that is meaningful, transformative, and essential for the future.

Inclusive climate leadership isn’t just about fairness—it’s about effectiveness, says author and strategist Katharine Wilkinson. Research shows that solving the climate crisis requires the strongest, most diverse team possible, with the voices and leadership of women at its core. In this keynote, Wilkinson builds on insights from her widely viewed TED Talk and the acclaimed anthology All We Can Save, which she co-edited. She highlights how climate challenges and solutions must be seen through a multifaceted lens, emphasizing that no matter your skills or background, there’s a vital role for everyone in this dynamic movement for change.

Climate change is becoming an ever-present reality, weighing on both our minds and hearts. More people than ever want to be part of the solution, yet understanding where we stand—and where we need to go—can feel overwhelming. In this engaging and insightful talk, climate leader Katharine Wilkinson offers a clear snapshot of the present while painting a vision of a future that is both inspiring and achievable. She outlines practical ways to restore balance between humanity and the planet’s living systems. Climate change, Wilkinson argues, is not the root problem but a signal—one that calls for bold, transformative solutions to heal both our world and ourselves.