The Sustainability Leaders Across The Globe – Who are they?

Sustainability Leaders Across The Globe

November 3, 20087:24 pm

Who do we listen to when it comes to Sustainability and environmental topics? Todays post will be about people that are leaders in Sustainability and to whom we listen to.

I believe there are people that make an even greater difference in our world and the Sustainability field then we do (and this should not sound negative as you are making a difference just by reading this). The purpose of this post is to list these people, Sustainability Leaders as I call them.

But as I do not know all the Sustainability Leaders across the globe (obviously!) I rely on YOU to suggest one or more individuals that you think is (are) Sustainability Leaders. Once we have more suggestions I will update the post accordingly.

Sustainability Leaders (in no particular order)

Jonathon Porritt – Founder of the think tank Forum for the Future.

Prince Charles – The Prince of Wales, eldest son of The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is renowed for his charity and work on environmental topics.

Simon Zadek – Founder of the think tank AccountAbility

David Suzuki – A Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist.

John Elkington – Founder & Non-Executive Director of the think tank and consultancy SustainAbility

How else is a Sustainability Leader? Please suggest one or more individuals you think are necessary to be listed here.

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samfw

Hi,

in USA off the top of my head:

Adam Werbach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Werbach

Jeffrey Hollender of 7th Generation

-Sam
samfw

Hi,

in USA off the top of my head:

Adam Werbach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Werbach

Jeffrey Hollender of 7th Generation

-Sam
http://www.epsgd.com/ Anthony Valterra

I think this organization is doing some very innovative work with cities:

http://www.projectdx.com/

Which is funded by

http://www.deainc.com/

So if you want to go with individuals I would nominate David Evans.

Anthony Valterra
http://www.epsgd.com Anthony Valterra

I think this organization is doing some very innovative work with cities:

http://www.projectdx.com/

Which is funded by

http://www.deainc.com/

So if you want to go with individuals I would nominate David Evans.

Anthony Valterra
http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/ Steve

Dr. Karl Henrik Robert founder of the Natural Step http://www.thenaturalstep.org/
http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/ Steve

Dr. Karl Henrik Robert founder of the Natural Step http://www.thenaturalstep.org/
http://burn.dk/talk Christian

My first question, are you looking for contemporaries only?
My second question, where are all the women?

If your answer to the former question is ‘no’, then Gro Harlem Brundtland seems an obvious candidate.
http://burn.dk/talk Christian

My first question, are you looking for contemporaries only?
My second question, where are all the women?

If your answer to the former question is ‘no’, then Gro Harlem Brundtland seems an obvious candidate.
http://www.fabianpattberg.com FabianPattberg

Hi Christian,
Excellent choice. Here is some more information on her. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/brundtland/Gro_Harlem_Brundtland.htm

Re women: I did not intentionally name no women so far. No we have our first one.
http://www.fabianpattberg.com Fabian

Hi Christian,
Excellent choice. Here is some more information on her. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/brundtland/Gro_Harlem_Brundtland.htm

Re women: I did not intentionally name no women so far. No we have our first one.
AnneA

James Lovelock – Mr Gaia theory himself
Aubrey Meyer – contraction and convergence theory
Amory & Hunter Lovins – founders of the Rocky Mountain Institute
Sir Crispin Tickell – self taught expert on sustainability
Sophie Tickell – daughter of Sir Crispin and expert in her own right
Bonnie Nixon-Gardiner – ethical/sustainable supply chain guru from HP
AnneA

James Lovelock – Mr Gaia theory himself
Aubrey Meyer – contraction and convergence theory
Amory & Hunter Lovins – founders of the Rocky Mountain Institute
Sir Crispin Tickell – self taught expert on sustainability
Sophie Tickell – daughter of Sir Crispin and expert in her own right
Bonnie Nixon-Gardiner – ethical/sustainable supply chain guru from HP
http://www.themessagehub.com/ Anita N

I would add Tensie Whelan, President of the Rainforest Alliance, whose organisation has been a leader in the development and promotion of standards for sustainable foretsry, agriculture and tourism.
http://www.themessagehub.com Anita N

I would add Tensie Whelan, President of the Rainforest Alliance, whose organisation has been a leader in the development and promotion of standards for sustainable foretsry, agriculture and tourism.
AnneA

Oh, and how could I forget… Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai
AnneA

Oh, and how could I forget… Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai
Paul Owen

Just a few that I have learnt a great deal from

– Vandana Shiva
– Dennis Meadows, Donella Meadows
An Organisation – as a collective – that understands this better than most – La Via Campesina.
Anotehr Organisation – The Indigenous Environental Network
– John Bellamy Foster
– Ian Angus
– Derrick Jensen
Paul Owen

Just a few that I have learnt a great deal from

– Vandana Shiva
– Dennis Meadows, Donella Meadows
An Organisation – as a collective – that understands this better than most – La Via Campesina.
Anotehr Organisation – The Indigenous Environental Network
– John Bellamy Foster
– Ian Angus
– Derrick Jensen
Eva Vogt

A few to chuck in the ring…..

Jared Diamond – for his academic contribution.
Lord Stern – for his as well.
Ray Anderson – for his vision in the corporate world.
Eva Vogt

A few to chuck in the ring…..

Jared Diamond – for his academic contribution.
Lord Stern – for his as well.
Ray Anderson – for his vision in the corporate world.
Jason

Bill McKibben and Gus Speth, whose work is always challenging, enlightening and thought-provoking.
Jason

Bill McKibben and Gus Speth, whose work is always challenging, enlightening and thought-provoking.
samfw

I strongly second Bill McKibben – he teaches at my alma mater and his work is invaluable. Also Van Jones is an emerging leader in this space (http://vanjones.net)

-Sam
samfw

I strongly second Bill McKibben – he teaches at my alma mater and his work is invaluable. Also Van Jones is an emerging leader in this space (http://vanjones.net)

-Sam