Amali Tower
Keynote Speaker: Refugee & Migration Expert; Founder & Executive Director at Climate Refugees; Authority on Sustainability, Geopolitics & Intersectionality
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Categories:Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Immigration, Government, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Humanitarian, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, World Affairs, Economy, Non-Profit, Earth Day, Women's History Month, Geopolitics, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Conservation, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Women, Anti-Racism, Influential Women, Business, DEI, College, Belonging, Human Resources, Ethics & Integrity
Amali Tower Biography
Amali Tower is a global expert in refugee protection, refugee resettlement, and forced migration, with a career spanning humanitarian operations, public policy, and advocacy across multiple continents. Her work centers on strengthening communities, fostering belonging, and advancing institutional responsibility in response to displacement driven by conflict and climate change. Having worked with numerous NGOs, the UN Refugee Agency, and the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, Tower brings deep operational and strategic experience to complex, high-stakes environments.
Years spent interviewing refugees fleeing conflict revealed a growing and underrecognized driver of displacement: climate change. These stories led to the founding of Climate Refugees, an organization rooted in community improvement, social cohesion, and accountability across public and private sectors. Tower has led country and regional research on climate-induced displacement in urban and camp settings, including in the Lake Chad Basin in Africa’s Sahel, where her work on climate, conflict, and displacement was presented as evidence of loss and damage at COP26 in Glasgow.
Tower’s work emphasizes inclusive systems that protect human dignity, promote workplace safety in humanitarian and operational contexts, and reflect the realities of diverse, displaced populations. She is a member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network in Migration, Human Rights & Humanitarian Response; the UC Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law (Climate Refugees and Immigrant Justice Working Group); and serves on the advisory board of The Center for Climate and Security in Washington, D.C. In 2023, she spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative on Forced Migration and Climate Change in a fireside chat with David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former UK Foreign Secretary. Her fieldwork on desertification and displacement in Morocco is also featured in an episode of PBS’s "Evolution Earth".
From responding to Afghan evacuations to overseeing UNHCR operations for Syrian resettlement to the United States, Tower is frequently consulted for her expertise in rapid deployments, humanitarian leadership, and high-profile advisory roles. She also works with organizations and leaders on human rights, advocacy, legislation, and public policy, helping institutions embed equity, safety, and corporate responsibility into their decision-making. Tower serves displaced populations as a dedicated defender and her clients as a trusted partner and advisor.
Her professional ethos is shaped by lived experience—growing up amid instability, navigating life across multiple countries, and identifying as an immigrant and migrant herself. This perspective informs her commitment to building environments where people feel safe, valued, and included. Tower holds a Master of International Affairs in Human Rights from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a BA in International Development Studies from UCLA. She resides in New York City.
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Amali Tower Speaking Topics
- Peace & Security
- UN Affairs
- Environmental Racism
- Human Rights
- Climate Justice
- Border Policy
- Asylum
- Human Security
- Immigration
- Climate Change
- Forced Displacement
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How much does it cost to book Amali Tower for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Amali Tower speak about?
Amali Tower is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Immigration, Government, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Humanitarian, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, World Affairs, Economy, Non-Profit, Earth Day, Women's History Month, Geopolitics, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Conservation, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Women, Anti-Racism, Influential Women, Business, DEI, College, Belonging, Human Resources and Ethics & Integrity.
Where does Amali Tower travel from?
Amali Tower generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Amali Tower?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amali Tower for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amali Tower for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Amali Tower or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Amali Tower is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Climate Change, Environmental Science and Environment. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Amali Tower generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Winona LaDuke and Jamie Margolin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amali Tower for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Amali Tower Speaking Topics
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International and Humanitarian Affairs
- Peace & Security
- UN Affairs
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Environmental Justice
- Environmental Racism
- Human Rights
- Climate Justice
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Refugee Protection and Resettlement
- Border Policy
- Asylum
- Human Security
- Immigration
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Climate Migration and Displacement
- Climate Change
- Forced Displacement
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Amali Tower Videos
REVIEWS
Amali Tower Reviews
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Amali is an incredible human and we loved having her with us to share her knowledge.
Center for the Education of Women+, University of Michigan - May 19 2023 -
The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. The team was kind and responsive, and Amali was an excellent speaker!
NYU Global TIES for Children - May 19 2023 -
I had the pleasure of hosting Amali during the Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum in 2022, for the panel ‘Decolonising Climate Change Responses.’ She spoke clearly and movingly about forced displacement caused by the climate crisis, offering detailed expertise in her prepared speech and responses to the moderator. She aptly handled a hostile audience question with honesty and grace. It was an honour to learn from her, and many audience members praised her excellent contributions to the event in our feedback survey.
University of Cambridge - May 15 2023 -
Amali gave her presentation from a podium with no visual aid but kept the audience engaged throughout her talk. She was thoughtful, incredibly knowledgeable, and fielded questions from the audience in a professional and lively manner. In our smaller student conversations, she was candid and offered both great insights into her career experiences and knowledge base, but also the lessons she’s learned along the way, as well as making herself available to student and faculty questions and interactions after her visit was completed. Overall, she was a delight to interact with and work with and I’m incredibly grateful for her sharing her time and expertise with us.
University of Texas at Austin - May 08 2023 -
Amali Tower contributed enormously to the panel “Balancing the Green Transition: Achieving Environmental Justice for All” organized by the Student Sustainability Associate team at Harvard Business School. Amali provided concrete and moving examples that allowed the audience to better understand what implications climate change has on already vulnerable communities, especially in conflict zones. Amali’s emotions, urgence for action and deep humanity touched the whole audience. I would highly recommend Amali Tower as a speaker for any in-person and virtual meeting.
Harvard Business School - May 04 2023
NEWS
Amali Tower News
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Q&A: Amali Tower on Climate Migration and 'Evolution Earth'
Amali Tower, founder of Climate Refugees, a non-profit organization dedicated to tackling the worsening climate refugee crisis through their research and advocacy.
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Watch Amali Tower on PBS new Climate Change Series, "Evolution Earth"
Travel to the hottest and driest extremes to see animals go to extraordinary lengths to survive. From the Sahara Desert to Australia, animals provide new clues about our changing planet and what it will mean for the future of our heating world.
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Climate exodus: The unfolding crisis of climate displacement
Around the world, climate change-induced extreme weather events and environmental changes are driving more and more people to flee their homes. However climate refugees remain invisible in international frameworks that protect other displaced people.
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Clinton Global Initiative: Fireside Chat with Amali Tower
Forced migration and climate change: how we can empower communities to cope with climate-induced displacement.
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Migrant workers toil in perilous heat to prepare for Cop28 climate talks in UAE
“The story of migrant workers in the Gulf region is a story of climate injustice,” said Amali Tower, executive director of the non-profit Climate Refugees.
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How do I book Amali Tower to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Amali Tower for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Amali Tower, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Amali Tower or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Amali Tower for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Amali Tower, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Amali Tower, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Amali Tower speak about?
Amali Tower is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Immigration, Government, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Humanitarian, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, World Affairs, Economy, Non-Profit, Earth Day, Women's History Month, Geopolitics, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Conservation, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Women, Anti-Racism, Influential Women, Business, DEI, College, Belonging, Human Resources and Ethics & Integrity. -
Where does Amali Tower travel from?
Amali Tower generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Amali Tower?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amali Tower for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amali Tower for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Amali Tower or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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