Jeffrey Sachs

Jeffrey Sachs

Keynote Speaker: Economics Professor, Bestselling Author, Sustainable Development Expert

Jeffrey Sachs Biography

Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development. He has significantly contributed to various fields, including poverty alleviation and economic strategies for sustainable development.

Sachs serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the rank of University Professor, the university’s highest academic rank. He was Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University from 2002 to 2016. Sachs holds the positions of Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development and Professor of Health Policy and Management. He is also President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University, and SDG Advocate for UN Secretary General António Guterres. From 2001-18, Sachs served as Special Advisor to UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan (2001-7), Ban Ki-moon (2008-16), and António Guterres (2017-18).

Sachs has authored and edited numerous books, including three New York Times bestsellers: "The End of Poverty" (2005), "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet" (2008), and "The Price of Civilization" (2011). Other books include "To Move the World: JFK’s Quest for Peace" (2013), "The Age of Sustainable Development" (2015), "Building the New American Economy: Smart, Fair & Sustainable" (2017), "A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism" (2018), "The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions" (2020), and most recently, "Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development" (2022).

Sachs is the 2022 recipient of the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development and was the co-recipient of the 2015 Blue Planet Prize, the leading global prize for environmental leadership. He has been named twice among Time magazine’s 100 most influential world leaders. Sachs has also received 42 honorary doctorates, and his awards include the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the Republic of France and the Order of the Cross from the President of Estonia. Prior to joining Columbia, Sachs spent over twenty years as a professor at Harvard University, most recently as the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Sachs received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees at Harvard.

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Jeffrey Sachs Speaking Topics

Global markets

Global development

The Price of Civilization

Jeffrey Sachs Videos

What Are The Biggest Threats To Economic Stability: Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs on China's Push for Multipolar World to End U.S. Domination
U.S. Policy & "West's False Narrative" Stoking Tensions with Russia, China

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What topics does Jeffrey Sachs speak about?

Jeffrey Sachs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Generational Issues, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, World Affairs, Environment, Sustainability, Inspirational, Aging, Political, Liberal, Economy, Author, Public Health, Virtual, Finance, Social Media, Business, Jewish Heritage, Health & Wellness, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

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Jeffrey Sachs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Generational Issues, Social Activism and Social Justice. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeffrey Sachs for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Jeffrey Sachs 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 Joseph Stiglitz, Anil Gupta and Ian Bremmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeffrey Sachs for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/11/2025.

Jeffrey Sachs Speaking Topics

  • Global markets

  • Global development

  • The Price of Civilization

Jeffrey Sachs Videos

What Are The Biggest Threats To Economic Stability: Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs on China's Push for Multipolar World to End U.S. Domination
U.S. Policy & "West's False Narrative" Stoking Tensions with Russia, China
Prof Jeffrey Sachs - Building Back Better: Sustainability Post-COVID ...

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  • How do I book Jeffrey Sachs to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeffrey Sachs 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 Jeffrey Sachs, 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 Jeffrey Sachs or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jeffrey Sachs for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jeffrey Sachs, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeffrey Sachs are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeffrey Sachs, 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 Jeffrey Sachs speak about?

  • Where does Jeffrey Sachs travel from?

    Jeffrey Sachs 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 Jeffrey Sachs?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeffrey Sachs 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 Jeffrey Sachs 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 Jeffrey Sachs 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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