ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Humanity is entering a new climate era.
The peril and promise of record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented investments in clean energy and a growing public recognition of the effects of global warming are shaping the future of the planet. Join Washington Post Live for a compelling and high-powered summit with policymakers, innovators and civic leaders examining the tipping points at this critical moment.
WATCH ON DEMAND
The White House’s senior advisor on clean energy and veteran Democratic strategist talks about the Biden administration’s climate priorities domestically and globally
The WTO’s top leader discusses the intersection of international trade, development and the climate crisis.
The marine biologist and world-renowned photographer shares her work to document and explain the effects of climate change on the oceans.
A perspective on how corporate sustainability can go hand-in-hand with profitability to both meet climate goals and create a competitive business advantage.
The Post’s climate advice columnist explains how individuals can be “entrepreneurs of norms” in their everyday lives and how solar panels have become more widespread in acceptance.
Maryland’s governor outlines his agenda to pursue a cleaner and growing economy and the key environmental questions arising from the Baltimore bridge collapse
A dialogue with entrepreneurs about the role of technology in innovative industry solutions and new business models that could usher in a low-carbon economy.
Hear from a company using cutting-edge materials science and technology to advance decarbonization, energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable infrastructure.
Two young activists detail how they’re telling the story of climate change and how the next generation is making their voices heard.
The Post’s columnist covering the future asks about what it takes to implement large-scale change and what a greener century could look like.
Featured Speakers
John Podesta
Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Director General, World Trade Organization
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D)
Cristina Mittermeier
Photographer & Co-Founder, SeaLegacy
Matt Rogers
Co-Founder & CEO, Mill
Jennifer Holmgren
CEO, LanzaTech
Rajiv J. Shah
President, The Rockefeller Foundation
Leah Ellis
Co-Founder & CEO, Sublime Systems
Quannah ChasingHorse
Land Protector & Model
Maya Penn
Environmentalist and Founder & CEO, Maya’s Ideas
Juliet Eilperin
Deputy Climate and Environment Editor, The Washington Post
Bina Venkataraman
Columnist, The Washington Post
Michael J. Coren
Climate Advice Columnist, The Washington Post
Brady Dennis
National Environmental Reporter, The Washington Post
David J. Lynch
Global Economics Correspondent, The Washington Post
Robin Givhan
Senior Critic-at-Large, The Washington Post
Shannon Osaka
Climate Zeitgeist Reporter, The Washington Post
Joe Yonan
Food & Dining Editor, The Washington Post
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Gayle Schueller
Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, 3M
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Torie Clarke
Executive Vice President & Chief Public Affairs Officer, 3M
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Tiffany M. Atwell
Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Ecolab
