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Agamemnon Otero is the founder of Energy Garden, creating cooperatively owned solar and green spaces in London that combine renewable energy, community gardening, and a legacy of collective, cooperative living.
Alex Evans runs Larger Us, where he applies psychology to the climate crisis, helping change-makers bridge divides and unify people for meaningful action. The author of The Myth Gap, he explores how tapping into deep stories can unlock the transformational shift we need.
Bayo Akomolafe is a widely celebrated speaker, posthumanist thinker, Yoruba poet, teacher, author and founder of the planet-wide initiative The Emergence Network, which is helping communities find new ways to respond to the challenges we face as a species.
Britt is an author, researcher, public speaker, and consultant working at the forefront of climate change and mental health. She is the Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, a research and action initiative focused on Community-minded Interventions for Resilience, Climate Leadership and Emotional wellbeing.
Cynthia is a Community Health Assistant who’s all about making healthcare more accessible, especially in underserved communities. She works closely with health teams to provide essential services and support vulnerable groups, while also championing environmental sustainability. For Cynthia, caring for the planet is deeply connected to caring for people—because true wellbeing means looking after our mental, physical, and emotional health together.
Dallas Gudgell, of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, is vice-president of the Buffalo Field Campaign and advocates for Indigenous-led land stewardship and environmental justice.
Elise Buckle is a globally recognized climate and sustainability leader with 25 years of experience building bridges. She is the Founder/CEO of Climate Bridges and a Member of the Club of Rome. Elise has built successful global alliances like the Nature-Based Solutions Coalition and advised the UN and World Bank, supporting collective action for climate and nature.
Elizabeth Wathuti is a Kenyan environmentalist and climate leader, and the founder of the Green Generation Initiative. She is inspiring youth-led climate action, community restoration, and sustainability, and is recognized globally for her advocacy and leadership.
Eve Driver is a writer, energy strategist and poet whose co-authored book: What We Can't Burn, explores coming-of-age in a generation confused and divided about how to save itself, and the power of dialogue to bridge conflicting perspectives of climate justice.
Francis Weller is a retired psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist who has spent over forty years studying the deepest contours of the human heart. He is the celebrated author of multiple books, such as The Wild Edge of Sorrow, and In the Absence of the Ordinary.
Hāweatea Holly Bryson (Hāwea), founder of Nature Knows, is a nature-based indigenous psychotherapist and Māori healing practitioner. Rooted in Ngāi Tahu & Waitaha, she specializes in trauma, transition, and transformation, guiding Rites of Passage to retrieve our Ways of Knowing.
Hazel is DeSmog’s UK Editor. She is also a freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in stories about food justice, climate, and migration. Her work has appeared on BBC radio, in The Guardian, New Internationalist, and the LA Times. She joined DeSmog in February 2022.
Jaden Ramsey is a somatic coach and facilitator, tuning the body to shift striving into presence. He fosters belonging to heal separation and bridge connection back to community and Earth.
Jewel is a lawyer and climate justice advocate from Nairobi, committed to building resilient, sustainable communities. She leads programs on circular economy and climate education at Mviringo Africa, and supports youth civic participation through Kenya Ni Mimi. Grounded in African realities, Jewel combines advocacy, storytelling, and community care to empower young changemakers and strengthen resilience.
Khulan Berger Passionate about bridging people and nature, Khulan Berger is a Director of Development at Climate Bridges, with a multicultural background rooted in Mongolia, shaped in Singapore, and currently based in Switzerland. Combining an academic background in Electrical Computer Engineering and Sustainable Business, Khulan works collaboratively to build a strong local community and lead projects towards greater sustainability.
Kosha Joubert serves as CEO of the Pocket Project. She holds an MSc in Organisational Development, is an international facilitator, author, coach and consultant, and has worked extensively in the fields of sustainable development, curriculum development and intercultural collaboration.
Kosha Joubert serves as CEO of the Pocket Project. She holds an MSc in Organisational Development, is an international facilitator, author, coach and consultant, and has worked extensively in the fields of sustainable development, curriculum development and intercultural collaboration.
Lyla June Johnston is an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective, and ecological healing.
Rio de Janeiro based filmmaker and storyteller Maria Clara Parente uses her art to advocate for multispecies transformation. Her award-winning films and academic work explore how fiction can communicate the climate emergency and inspire coexistence.
With 30 years in body therapy and personal development, Markus Hirzig supports deep awareness of body tensions and energy fields. Supporting others to find the deeper truth in themselves and live a more congruent life in private and public.
Martin Bruders is a seeker, facilitator, and coach. His work draws on sacred wisdom and the power of Mother Earth to inspire the inner shift needed to meet the climate challenge. He co-founded MakeSpaceForGrace to help individuals meet the challenges of the world with wisdom and integrity.
Matthew is a journalist working to show how an understanding of collective trauma can help solve the climate crisis. As global investigations editor at the non-profit climate news service DeSmog, he leads coverage of the global climate crisis, energy politics and global struggles for environmental justice.
Natalie is a recent law graduate and climate advocate from Nairobi. She co-founded Mviringo Africa, a youth-led initiative promoting waste management, circular economy solutions, and climate education. From school recycling programs to community cleanups, Natalie is passionate about giving young people a voice in climate action, while also supporting mental health as a lay provider for high school students.
Nico Forest Heinimann is a holistic practitioner blending spiritual, somatic, and systemic approaches to healing. Her work integrates ancient healing modalities with emerging technology to shape a future oriented toward soul over simulation.
Nora Bateson’s work brings the fields of biology, cognition, art, anthropology, psychology and information technology together into a study of the patterns in ecology of living systems while looking at the inter-relational processes between and among them.
Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a physician and researcher pioneering new ways to heal trauma and chronic pain. She blends Family Medicine with the academic study of psychedelics, emphasizing resilience and community-based mental well-being.
Pat McCabe, or Woman Stands Shining, is a Diné elder blending ceremony and social healing. Trained in Diné and Lakota traditions, she teaches indigenous science and creates art for healing. Her work fosters holistic knowledge and supports future generations for global peace.
Paul Stamets, leading mycologist, researcher and author of Mycelium Running, explores fungi's role in human and planetary health, viewing mushrooms as essential cellular bridges for ecological wellbeing.
Rasada Goldblatt is a Systemic and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. With 30 years of meditation and 15 years in Systems work, he specializes in trauma healing and deep recovery using Family Constellations and Somatic Experiencing.
Rich Wilson is a democratic innovation specialist and Iswe Foundation CEO, working with the UN to establish a Global Citizens’ Assembly, empowering millions in planetary governance.
Shayla uses an embodied approach for deep healing and inquiry. She sees the psyche as a dynamic, multidimensional system, integrating somatic work, relational healing, and practices from Thomas Huebl to cultivate wholeness and coherent consciousness.
Sonita Mbah is a passionate food grower, Permaculture designer and facilitator. She is now combining her role as Communications Coordinator at The Pocket Project with her Masters in World Heritage Studies. She is a passionate food grower, Permaculture designer and facilitator.
Stacy is a youth advocate and counsellor passionate about helping young people activate resilience in the face of today’s challenges. With a background in Counselling Psychology, she works at the intersection of mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and climate justice. Stacy supports school programs, resilience circles, and advocacy that create safe spaces for youth to learn, heal, and lead. She believes that small acts of resilience can spark lasting change.
Steffi Bednarek is a climate psychologist, systems thinker, and trauma therapist. She directs the Centre for Climate Psychology and advocates for a radical reimagining of our place in the web of life and the restoration of Soul in collective culture.
Susanne Ahlendorf is a psychotherapist and healer who unites the human experience with the divine source. She holds space for growth and deep transformation.
Teodora has spent over a decade facilitating deep transformation in intentional communities. Grounded in compassion and fierce truth, she trains leaders in climate dialogue, guides justice processes, and helps others reclaim their vitality. Founder of Pathways Collective and a certified Trauma-Informed Coach.
Thomas Hübl is a renowned teacher, author and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change by integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science.
TJ Jordan is an investigative reporter for DeSmog, focusing on greenwashing, lobbying, and climate communications. Named one of Covering Climate Now's Emerging Journalists of the Year in 2025.
Tom Osborn is a Kenyan social entrepreneur and mental health innovator dedicated to transforming youth wellbeing across Sub-Saharan Africa. Raised in rural Kenya, Tom co-founded Shamiri Institute, a data-driven organization providing accessible mental healthcare to young people.
Wanjîkū J. Kîarîe is a Trauma-Informed Practitioner guiding deep transformation. She weaves together embodied and spiritually grounded healing for wholeness.
