Professor Dr. Johan Rockström

Professor Dr. Johan Rockström is a treasured Swedish scientist, globally recognised for his work on sustainability issues. As the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam, his specialist knowledge is admired by professionals throughout the industry. Having developed over 25 years of experience in the sustainability field, Johan has been recognised as a Laureate of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in 2020. When looking to hire a transformative sustainability speaker to attend your next event, do not hesitate in hiring Johan today.

Whilst studying at Stockholm University to achieve his PhD in 1997, Johan developed a keen interest in systems ecology and natural resource management. Having previously conducted in-depth research into inter- and transdisciplinary topics on water resources and land use management, his remarkable industry knowledge spans a wide range of areas. Beginning his powerful leadership career in 2004, Johan was selected to become the Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute. In 2009, Johan led the development team for the Planetary Boundaries framework, a precondition for facilitating human development. A testament to his transformative mindset, Johan served as the Director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and was later selected to become the joint Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Passionate to educate the next generation of sustainability activists, he works as a Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam.

A leading authority in his field, Johan became a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in 2020. Alongside the world-renowned David Attenborough, he gained the opportunity to appear in the Netflix documentary ‘Breaking Boundaries’ and also released the industry-leading publication ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science Behind our Planet’. Treasured throughout the industry, Johan is a proud member of the Board of the EAT Foundation, the Global Challenges Foundation, the KR Foundation, and a Fellow of Earth League. With a remarkable career behind him, Johan is also a Chair of the Future Earth and Earth Commission. Having been recognised as the Swedish Person of the Year in 2009 for bridging science and society, he has continued to take the industry by storm over recent years and is respected by audiences worldwide.

A profound sustainability specialist, Professor Dr. Johan Rockström is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. A regarded professional, he has gained the opportunity to appear at numerous high-level international meetings, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the General Assembly of the United Nations, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conferences. As the proud Chief Scientist of Conservation International and a member of the European Investment Bank Advisory Board, he has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to hire a passionate sustainability speaker to attend your future events, look no further than Johan.