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London climate action week

Healthy Futures: Can we thrive if our planet is sick?

kyu House returned with a special pop-up event for London Climate Action to explore just that. 

On June 26, 2024, kyu companies including IDEO, Lexington and Gehl, along with Kite Insights, hosted dynamic and proactive discussions around health-centric environments and greener health systems. 

 

They asked questions like….

  • What would a healthcare system look like if you kept human and planetary health in balance?
  • How can patients drive climate-positive outcomes?
  • Where can we be more impactful in the climate x health space?

 

Later in the week, SYPartners partnered with Elevation Barn to bring together an evening of elevating impact, and ATÖLYE co-hosted a session with Metabolic spotlighting actionable, investable strategies to mobilize the critical funding necessary for a sustainable future.

Co-Founder & CEO, The Conduit

Paul van Zyl

Co-Founder & CEO, The Conduit

Paul van Zyl

Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.

Co-Founder & CEO, The Conduit

Paul van Zyl

Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.

Managing Director, Energy and Environment Program, The Aspen Institute

María Ortiz Pérez

Managing Director, Energy and Environment Program, The Aspen Institute

María Ortiz Pérez

María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Maria served for 11 years at the United Nations in Chile and Lebanon. As the Deputy Chief of Staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, she led the institution’s initiatives on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia, she served in the Executive Office and as a project manager during the “Arab Spring”, leading projects on governance and sustainable development in Iraq and Lebanon. Prior to joining the United Nations, Maria managed the transparency and accountability programs of the Boston-based Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research. Maria has ample experience in strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement and coalition building and has collaborated in several publications on international agreements, sustainable development, public administration, and governance in conflict settings. Maria holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government from Harvard University. She lives with her family in Silver Spring, Maryland and is originally from Mexico City.

Managing Director, Energy and Environment Program, The Aspen Institute

María Ortiz Pérez

María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Maria served for 11 years at the United Nations in Chile and Lebanon. As the Deputy Chief of Staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, she led the institution’s initiatives on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia, she served in the Executive Office and as a project manager during the “Arab Spring”, leading projects on governance and sustainable development in Iraq and Lebanon. Prior to joining the United Nations, Maria managed the transparency and accountability programs of the Boston-based Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research. Maria has ample experience in strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement and coalition building and has collaborated in several publications on international agreements, sustainable development, public administration, and governance in conflict settings. Maria holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government from Harvard University. She lives with her family in Silver Spring, Maryland and is originally from Mexico City.

Former EVP, Marketing and Communications, National Geographic

Chris Albert

Former EVP, Marketing and Communications, National Geographic

Chris Albert

Albert first started at National Geographic in the spring of 2004. During his long career with the company he oversaw the campaign for the Oscar-winning “Free Solo;” was instrumental in the marketing for the Jane Goodall doc “Jane;” and launched the channel’s scripted TV side, which produced “Genius.” The National Geographic team also won PR Team of the Year twice.

As the EVP of marketing and communications, Albert was responsible for developing and executing global strategies for all National Geographic content. That includes the National Geographic magazine, its digital presence and its linear channels, which encompass Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo. This also includes Nat Geo-branded series and specials for Hulu and Disney+.

Former EVP, Marketing and Communications, National Geographic

Chris Albert

Albert first started at National Geographic in the spring of 2004. During his long career with the company he oversaw the campaign for the Oscar-winning “Free Solo;” was instrumental in the marketing for the Jane Goodall doc “Jane;” and launched the channel’s scripted TV side, which produced “Genius.” The National Geographic team also won PR Team of the Year twice.

As the EVP of marketing and communications, Albert was responsible for developing and executing global strategies for all National Geographic content. That includes the National Geographic magazine, its digital presence and its linear channels, which encompass Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo. This also includes Nat Geo-branded series and specials for Hulu and Disney+.

General Manager, Good Housekeeping

Laurie Jennings

General Manager, Good Housekeeping

Laurie Jennings

Laurie Jennings (she/her) is the general manager of the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees business and editorial strategy, leading a team of scientists, consumer product specialists and editorial experts that tests products, creates science-backed content, reports on consumer behavior, assesses items for the GH Seal and much more. Laurie is a sought-after speaker for CES, SXSW and the Global Wellness Summit and a judge for awards from ASME and Digiday. As a HearstLab Scout, she screens startups for investment by Hearst.

General Manager, Good Housekeeping

Laurie Jennings

Laurie Jennings (she/her) is the general manager of the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees business and editorial strategy, leading a team of scientists, consumer product specialists and editorial experts that tests products, creates science-backed content, reports on consumer behavior, assesses items for the GH Seal and much more. Laurie is a sought-after speaker for CES, SXSW and the Global Wellness Summit and a judge for awards from ASME and Digiday. As a HearstLab Scout, she screens startups for investment by Hearst.

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