Mike Berners-Lee
Game-Changing Author, Thinker & Global Voice on Climate Leadership
Mike works at the intersection of climate science, business strategy and societal change. His message is clear: the climate emergency is not solely an environmental issue – it is a leadership issue with implications for every organisation, sector and community. He is the bestselling author of ‘There Is No Planet B’ and ‘A Climate of Truth’, influential works that have informed business leaders, policymakers and individuals around the world. Through his writing and advisory work, Mike challenges conventional thinking and encourages a deeper understanding of the systems, decisions and behaviours shaping our future. The Founder of Small World Consulting and a Professor at Lancaster University, Mike is one of the world’s leading thinkers on climate change, sustainability and the role of leadership in shaping a better future. An internationally renowned researcher, speaker and author, Mike is known for helping leaders make sense of complex global challenges and translating them into practical, evidence-based action. Coming from a family known for changing the world – his brother, Tim Berners-Lee, invented the World Wide Web. Mike brings the same spirit of big thinking to the climate challenge. Combining scientific rigour with clarity, optimism and practical insight, Mike equips leaders to navigate uncertainty, make better decisions and play a meaningful role in building a resilient, prosperous and sustainable future.

Richard Shotton
World-Renowned Behavioural Scientist & Best-Selling Author
Richard is one of the world’s most influential voices on how behavioural science shapes decision-making, leadership and change. An internationally recognised author, speaker and consultant, Richard has helped leaders and organisations across the globe better understand what drives human behaviour and how small shifts in thinking can create meaningful impact at scale. He is the bestselling author of The Choice Factory and The Illusion of Choice, books that have become essential reading for leaders seeking to apply evidence-based insight to strategy, culture and performance. His work draws on decades of behavioural research and translates complex ideas into practical actions that influence how organisations lead, communicate and deliver change.
At a time when the climate emergency demands not only technological solutions but shifts in mindset, behaviour and collective action, Richard brings a distinctive and timely perspective. His work challenges leaders to think differently about influence, decision-making and the conditions required to inspire lasting change – recognising that climate leadership now reaches far beyond environmental policy into every aspect of business, society and everyday life. Through engaging storytelling, rigorous evidence and practical insight, Richard equips leaders to understand one of the defining challenges of our time: how to lead people through meaningful change in an increasingly complex world.