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Achim Steiner

Achim Steiner

Keynote Speaker: Director of the Oxford Martin School; Former Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme

Achim Steiner Biography

Achim Steiner became UNDP Administrator on 19 June 2017 and will serve for a term of four years. The United Nations General Assembly confirmed his nomination by Secretary-General António Guterres. He is also the Vice-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, which unites 40 entities of the UN system that work to support sustainable development.

Over nearly three decades, Steiner has been a global leader on sustainable development, climate resilience and international cooperation. He works tirelessly to champion sustainability, economic growth and equality for the vulnerable, and has been a vocal advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Prior to joining UNDP, he was Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College, University of Oxford. Steiner has served across the United Nations system, looking at global challenges from both a humanitarian and a development perspective. He led the United Nations Environment Programme (2006-2016), helping governments invest in clean technologies and renewable energy. He was also Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Steiner previously held other notable positions including Director General of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and Secretary General of the World Commission on Dams.

Steiner has lived and worked in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the United States. He graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (MA) from Worcester College, Oxford University and holds an MA from the University of London/School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

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Achim Steiner Videos

Humanity's planet-shaping powers -- and what they mean for the ...
The alliances needed to rebuild the developing world | Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner, Administrator, UN Development Programme

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What topics does Achim Steiner speak about?

Achim Steiner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Environmental Science, Professors, Agriculture, Futurism, Innovation, Creativity, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, TED, Energy and Big Think.

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Achim Steiner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism and Environmental Science. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Achim Steiner generally travels from Oxford, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Trent, Marcelo Mena Carrasco and Bob Kopp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Achim Steiner for an upcoming event.

Achim Steiner Videos

Humanity's planet-shaping powers -- and what they mean for the ...
The alliances needed to rebuild the developing world | Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner, Administrator, UN Development Programme
Achim Steiner's Remarks to the Executive Board

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