From Classroom to Cabinet SUVA, Fiji — August 2025: When Baron Waqa stepped into the role of Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum last June, he inherited more than just the region’s top diplomatic post. He assumed stewardship of a political and cultural alliance bound by fragile coastlines, vast ocean
In an era defined by the urgent need for climate solutions and energy transformation, Nick Davis, CEO of GridMarket, is leading one of the most compelling companies at the forefront of clean energy innovation. With a bold vision for a future where energy is clean, resilient, abundant, and free, Nick
The Diplomat Steering the World Toward a Global Plastics Treaty Next week, as delegates from every corner of the globe converge on Geneva for a historic round of negotiations, all eyes will be on one man: Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso, the seasoned Ecuadorian diplomat presiding as Chair of the Intergovernmental
Key Impact Points: From Side Project to Strategy Core Adam Elman, Director of Sustainability for Google EMEA, has nearly two decades of experience embedding sustainability into the world’s most influential businesses. He began his career at Marks & Spencer in the early 2000s, a pivotal time for the brand’s now-famous
Egypt’s Dr. Yasmine Fouad Named UNCCD Executive Secretary, Marks Historic UN Climate Leadership Milestone Two months ago, the United Nations took a significant step in advancing global sustainability leadership with the appointment of Dr. Yasmine Fouad of Egypt as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat
Key Impact Points: Leading with Purpose on Nature and Biodiversity Sarah Nelson, Global Lead Director for Nature and Biodiversity at KPMG International, is at the forefront of advancing how the financial sector understands and manages nature-related risks. Based within KPMG’s Global ESG Advisory Hub, Sarah is helping shape the firm’s
Key Impact Points: A Sustainability Leader at Global Scale Faith Taylor, Senior Vice President and Global Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at Kyndryl, is one of the most recognized transformation leaders in ESG. With decades of experience shaping environmental and social impact strategies across Fortune 500 companies, Taylor has built
“Creativity heals the world.” — Evie Evangelou From couture to diplomacy, Evie Evangelou continues to redefine fashion as a platform for sustainable development, peacebuilding, and global change. At the heart of all her work is a singular belief: style can be a tool for good. Fashion as a Global Force
Key Impact Points: SDG News Spotlight: Ruth Harper, Chief Sustainability Officer, ManpowerGroup Ruth Harper, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at ManpowerGroup, leads global marketing and ESG strategy across 70+ countries and brands including Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in branding, communications, and sustainability,
Key Impact Points: SDG Spotlight of the Week: Marie-Claire Graf, Switzerland Marie-Claire Graf is a climate diplomacy and policy consultant who is helping to reshape how young leaders influence global environmental governance. As Co-Founder of the Youth Negotiators Academy (YNA), Graf is building a pipeline of skilled youth diplomats to
