Gabrielle Walker

Gabrielle Walker is an expert strategist, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping businesses address global challenges, particularly in sustainability, climate change, and net-zero strategies. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from Cambridge University and has taught at both Cambridge and Princeton Universities. Her extensive career includes roles as Climate Change Editor at Nature and Features Editor at New Scientist. She has also written for prominent international publications such as The Economist, Prospect, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Walker is a TED speaker and a Global Ambassador for Client Earth. She works at C-suite and boardroom levels with a diverse range of global companies. She is also the co-founder of two organizations: CUR8, a leading market maker for carbon removals, and Rethinking Removals, an influential policy and market intelligence unit. These organizations aim to accelerate action in carbon removals and influence market rules, working with key bodies like SBTi, ISO, and VCMI to foster growth in voluntary and compliance carbon removal markets. She also founded Valence Solutions, an advisory firm.

Author of four books, including the bestselling “The Hot Topic: How to Avoid Global Warming While Still Keeping the Lights On,” which was co-written with David King and praised by Al Gore as “a beacon of clarity.” Her book “Antarctica: An Intimate Portrait of a Mysterious Continent” showcases her connection to research and exploration, stemming from over a dozen trips to the poles. She has explored the Amazon rainforest, observed marine life, engaged with volcanic activity, and experienced zero-gravity flights, demonstrating a hands-on approach to understanding the natural world.