Chris Turner
Keynote Speaker: Sustainability & Global Cleantech Expert; Author of "How to Be a Climate Optimist"
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Chris Turner Biography
Chris Turner is recognized as a leading Canadian voice on climate change solutions and the global energy transition. Turner has reported extensively on clean energy, sustainable industry, and green design, building a body of work that spans journalism, nonfiction books, and public speaking. His feature writing has appeared in publications including The Walrus, The New Yorker, and The Guardian, earning him 10 National Magazine Awards. Turner has also received the President's Medal for General Excellence, the highest honor in Canadian magazine writing.
Turner is the author of several nonfiction books that have contributed to public discourse on sustainability and energy. His works include "Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation" and "Geography of Hope: A Guided Tour of the World We Need," which was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award and the National Business Book Award and was listed on The Globe and Mail's Globe 100 list of best books. Additional titles include "The War on Science," which received the Freedom to Read Award, and "The Leap," both National Business Book Award finalists.
"The Patch: The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands" received the National Business Book Award. "How to Be a Climate Optimist: Blueprints for a Better World" was awarded the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing. Turner also published a collection of essays and feature writing, "How to Breathe Underwater." Across these works, Turner is known for combining in-depth reporting with an accessible perspective on environmental challenges, renewable energy, and climate policy.
Drawing on two decades of experience covering climate solutions worldwide, Turner presents a case for optimism in the global response to climate change. His reporting on renewable energy, cleantech, and urban design offers insights into sustainable development and the evolving green economy. Turner has served as a Berton House writer-in-residence in Dawson City, Yukon, and as a Paul D. Fleck Fellow at Banff Centre. Alberta Venture Magazine named him one of Alberta's Next 10 Most Influential Albertans.
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Chris Turner Speaking Topics
We are living in the first truly urban century, and the way we build cities today will determine whether we survive and thrive in the sustainable economy. “The Urban Leap” shows how the Copenhagen and other cutting-edge urban models of livable urban design can help us build our brightest possible future and how “tactical urbanism” provides the quick and inexpensive toolkit of to get started. The Urban Leap surveys the state of the art in urban sustainability from Melbourne to Montreal and Dallas to Dawson City.
Chris Turner is one of the world’s leading voices on climate change solutions and the global energy transition, who draws on recent breakthroughs in state-of-the-art renewable energy and urban design to paint a vivid portrait of a new, sustainable world order that will allow individuals and businesses alike not only to survive but to thrive in the twenty-first century economy. Come and hear Mr. Turner as he speaks about ways that we can embrace the challenge of climate change and develop a more sustainable local economy.
The global economy is undergoing the greatest transformation since the dawn of the industrial age as it shifts from an energy regime built on fossil fuels to one run by clean, renewable power. Award-winning author and sustainability strategist Chris Turner has been documenting this energy transition for more than a decade, and his presentation combines insights from his bestselling books on the cleantech revolution, The Leap and The Geography of Hope, as well as analysis of the transition’s impact on the conventional energy economy drawn from his most recent book, The Patch. Turner explains where the energy transition leads, what our energy future looks like, and what it means for the strategic decisions businesses and organizations need to make to survive and thrive in the new energy economy.
Chris Turner Videos
How to Be a Climate Optimist: Blueprints for a Better World
The Patch: The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands
How to Breathe Underwater: Field Reports from an Age of Radical Change
The Leap: How To Survive And Thrive In The Sustainable Economy
The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need
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How much does it cost to book Chris Turner for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Turner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Turner are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Turner, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Chris Turner speak about?
Chris Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Finance, Conservation, Science, Sustainability, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism and Business.
Where does Chris Turner travel from?
Chris Turner generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Chris Turner?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Turner 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Turner 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 Chris Turner 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.
Chris Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Energy, Environment and Climate Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Turner for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chris Turner generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Chad Pregracke and Joel Makower. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Turner for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Chris Turner Speaking Topics
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The Leap in the City
We are living in the first truly urban century, and the way we build cities today will determine whether we survive and thrive in the sustainable economy. “The Urban Leap” shows how the Copenhagen and other cutting-edge urban models of livable urban design can help us build our brightest possible future and how “tactical urbanism” provides the quick and inexpensive toolkit of to get started. The Urban Leap surveys the state of the art in urban sustainability from Melbourne to Montreal and Dallas to Dawson City.
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Taking the Leap: Embracing the Sustainable Economy
Chris Turner is one of the world’s leading voices on climate change solutions and the global energy transition, who draws on recent breakthroughs in state-of-the-art renewable energy and urban design to paint a vivid portrait of a new, sustainable world order that will allow individuals and businesses alike not only to survive but to thrive in the twenty-first century economy. Come and hear Mr. Turner as he speaks about ways that we can embrace the challenge of climate change and develop a more sustainable local economy.
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Tracking the Global Energy Transition
The global economy is undergoing the greatest transformation since the dawn of the industrial age as it shifts from an energy regime built on fossil fuels to one run by clean, renewable power. Award-winning author and sustainability strategist Chris Turner has been documenting this energy transition for more than a decade, and his presentation combines insights from his bestselling books on the cleantech revolution, The Leap and The Geography of Hope, as well as analysis of the transition’s impact on the conventional energy economy drawn from his most recent book, The Patch. Turner explains where the energy transition leads, what our energy future looks like, and what it means for the strategic decisions businesses and organizations need to make to survive and thrive in the new energy economy.
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Chris Turner Videos
BOOKS
How to Be a Climate Optimist: Blueprints for a Better World
The Patch: The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands
How to Breathe Underwater: Field Reports from an Age of Radical Change
The Leap: How To Survive And Thrive In The Sustainable Economy
The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need
REVIEWS
Chris Turner Reviews
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Chris was a great guest and a polished speaker who clearly knew his stuff.
Great Decisions of Wayne County - Mar 12 2025 -
We appreciated Chris Turner's willingness to support the event and his flexibility as well!
Pepco - May 25 2022
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How do I book Chris Turner to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Turner 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 Chris Turner, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Turner or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Chris Turner for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Turner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Turner are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Turner, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Chris Turner speak about?
Chris Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Finance, Conservation, Science, Sustainability, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism and Business. -
Where does Chris Turner travel from?
Chris Turner generally travels from Calgary, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Chris Turner?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Turner 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Turner 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 Chris Turner 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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