Christiana Figueres

San José

Co-Host at Outrage and Optimism Podcast

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

@OutrageOptimism co-host. Global Climate Leader. Mother. Dedicated to the protection and regeneration of our web of life. **This account is no longer active**

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Articles

3 Lessons from the Japanese Art of Kintsugi

1 week ago | tricycle.org | Christiana Figueres

Excerpted from “Personal Leadership in Times of Political and Ecological Despair,” presented at Tricycle’s 2025 Buddhism & Ecology Summit. Many, if not all, of us feel like we are living in a broken world. We are perceiving broken trust, broken systems—political, economic, and social—broken promises, and broken hearts about so much injustice and violence.
Pope Francis had the moral courage to stand up for the Earth and its people

1 month ago | ncronline.org | Christiana Figueres |Christopher White

We find ourselves at a profound juncture in human history, where spiritual leadership intersects with the most pressing ecological challenge of our time. Pope Francis stood as a beacon in this critical moment, embodying the urgent need to transform our relationship with the planet we call home. The significance of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio's choice of "Francis" as his papal name cannot be overstated.
Tending to the broken bones

2 months ago | illuminem.com | Christiana Figueres

We find ourselves at a time of profound gravity. Last year, our planet crossed the 1.5°C threshold for the first time– not a mere statistical milestone, but a stark reminder of our rapidly closing window for action. While greenhouse gas emissions continued their relentless rise in 2024, we witnessed over 40 nations going to the ballot box, including the United States.
Earth’s Average Temperature Climbs Beyond 1.5 °C - What It Means for Our Future

Jan 13, 2025 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Christiana Figueres |Tom Rivett-Carnac |David Wallace-Wells

What does Earth surpassing 1.5 °C mean for our future? How did the fossil fuel industry mislead the public on climate change? Are ultra-processed foods and plastics the new battlegrounds of misinformation? Why is lobbying delaying meaningful climate action? What can be done to ensure a sustainable future for the next generations?
It has become clear that constructive, supportive ideas developed some…

Nov 14, 2024 | linkedin.com | Christiana Figueres

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Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution

Oct 21, 2024 | fortune.com | Ellen MacArthur |Christiana Figueres

This November, our governments face a historic moment to tackle a pressing global challenge. A UN treaty to end plastic pollution will enter its final round of negotiations in Busan, Republic of Korea. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the root causes of plastic pollution, but despite significant public and business support, there is a real danger of letting this chance slip away. Governments must find a way to overcome their divisions and unite to get the job done.
Governments have just 5 weeks to end plastic pollution. A global, binding treaty is the only solution

Oct 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Ellen MacArthur |Christiana Figueres

This November, our governments face a historic moment to tackle a pressing global challenge. A UN treaty to end plastic pollution will enter its final round of negotiations in Busan, Republic of Korea. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the root causes of plastic pollution, but despite significant public and business support, there is a real danger of letting this chance slip away. Governments must find a way to overcome their divisions and unite to get the job done.
What To Do with Eco-Anxiety in the Midst of Climate Chaos

Oct 3, 2024 | innerself.com | Emma L Lawrance |Christiana Figueres |Tom Rivett-Carnac |David Wallace-Wells

Connecting Climate Minds, CC BYIn this Article:What is eco-anxiety, and how is it different from climate anxiety? How does climate change impact mental health globally? Are the emotional responses to the climate crisis justified or overblown? What is the mental health toll on communities in the Global South? How can people cope with eco-anxiety, and what can be done to address it?
Be the planet’s turning point

Sep 19, 2024 | theclimatepledge.com | Kara Hurst |Christiana Figueres

When Amazon and Global Optimism launched The Climate Pledge in September 2019, we envisioned a future in which the private sector would play a key role in leading the charge against climate change, taking bold and ambitious action to revolutionize industries around the world. In just five years, hundreds of companies have answered the call.
We can power our future by breaking free from the tyranny of fossil fuels

Sep 4, 2024 | carbonnews.co.nz | Christiana Figueres

OPINION: The upcoming Summit of the Future is an opportunity to shift our path away from fossil fuels and build a better world for our children.