Speaker Bio

Laura Clarke OBE is CEO of ClientEarth. The environmental charity uses the law to protect life on Earth, with a mission, to increase dialogue and constructive engagement with Governments, businesses, and regulators to help them act on the climate and biodiversity crisis.

After two decades in government, public policy and diplomatic roles including being the British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Laura has worked extensively on climate, environmental and sustainability issues. She is a determined optimist when it comes to tackling climate change and believes there is no room for defeatism.