When the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress concluded in Abu Dhabi this month, the applause that filled the room was more than ceremonial. Delegates from around the world had just re-elected Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak to a second term as President of IUCN, solidifying her
Championing Land and Life As Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Andrea Meza Murillo is at the forefront of one of humanity’s most urgent and overlooked battles: the fight to restore degraded land and reverse the spread of desertification. From the halls of international
A Prize for Courage and Conviction In Oslo, the announcement drew a murmur of both surprise and inevitability. María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who for decades has challenged one of Latin America’s most entrenched regimes, was named the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. For many, it was the
When Khaled El-Enany walks through the marble halls of UNESCO headquarters in Paris, he carries with him not only the legacy of Egypt’s ancient past but the hopes of a region that has long yearned to be seen as a guardian of global heritage. A former Minister of Tourism and
From Noble Roots to the Youngest Speaker Lord Fatafehi Kinikinilau Fakafānua grew up with the weight of history on his shoulders. His title, inherited through generations, ties him to the storied estates of Maʻufanga, Ngaʻakau, and Faleloa, and with it, a responsibility to serve both his people and the land.
When Dan Thomas joined the United Nations in 2000, the Millennium Development Goals were just beginning to reshape the way the world thought about poverty and development. He found himself in the center of the effort to craft a shared global narrative, one that could mobilize governments and citizens alike.
Tim Gokey has led Broadridge Financial Solutions since 2019, overseeing its evolution into one of the world’s leading fintech firms powering investing, governance, and corporate communications. Under his leadership, Broadridge has deepened its role as a trusted infrastructure partner for global capital markets while embedding sustainability, governance, and innovation at
Tuvalu’s Voice at the United Nations As Tuvalu marks the 25th anniversary of joining the United Nations later this month, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. Tapugao Falefou, is determined to ensure the milestone is not just a celebration of sovereignty but also a rallying cry for action.
A Corporate Leader on Climate Action Erin Meezan is Chief Sustainability Officer at JLL (Fortune 200, NYSE: JLL), where she plays a dual role—advancing the firm’s ESG commitments, including its ambitious Net Zero 2040 goal, while also serving on the leadership team of JLL’s Sustainability Services and ESG business. Widely
A Career Steeped in Development and Diplomacy When H.E. Ole Thonke was appointed Denmark’s Climate Ambassador and Undersecretary for Development Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the move was widely seen as both a reflection of his personal experience and a statement of Denmark’s global intent. Thonke had already
