José María Figueres served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998. Elected to office aged 39, he was the youngest President of a Latin American country in modern times. Today his work revolves around the issues of climate change and sustainable development, serving as CEO of Concordia 21 and Chairman of the Carbon War Room, an initiative with Sir Richard Branson that develops market-driven solutions to mitigate climate change. He is also a member of the United Nations Secretary General's Advisory Group on Energy and Climate Change.

"We have to get it right the first time - we can only have a plan A because there is no planet B"

In detail

Prior to serving as President, he was Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister of Agriculture. He pioneered the linkage between sustainable development and technology, in the realms of business, public service, and non-profit organisations. He helped create and lead the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force and is the founder of the Fundación Costa Rica para el Desarrollo Sostenible in Costa Rica. In 2000, he joined the World Economic Forum and became its first CEO in 2003.

What he offers you

As the former President of Costa Rica, and former CEO of the World Economic Forum, he offers a unique perspective into the global world of international affairs and development. He also speaks knowledgeably, and passionately, about how changes in the world's climate are influencing the global economy and is able to advise and inspire organisations on the steps necessary to tackle climate change.

How he presents

José María Figueres uses his wide expertise to advise decision makers on future trends in an informative and thought provoking manner. Passion is undisputedly one of his strengths, but so is validity of message. His inspirational presentations are both well researched and compelling.

Languages

He presents in English and Spanish.

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