Christiana Figueres — former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, architect of the Paris Agreement, and internationally recognized Costa Rican climate leader — joins host Giulia Foscari for an urgent and inspiring conversation from Voice of Commons’ Planetary Embassy, in Venice. Together, they explore the architecture of planetary governance, the legacy and future of the Paris Agreement, and the bold shifts needed to safeguard the Global Commons ahead of COP30 in the Amazon. Drawing on her vision of collaboration, courage, and stubborn optimism, Christiana calls for reimagining governance beyond borders, defending biodiversity, and advancing intergenerational justice. A powerful episode on choosing a just future for All-kind in this decisive decade for our planet.

Christiana Figueres is an internationally recognized leader on climate change. She served as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (2010–2016), where she oversaw the delivery of the historic Paris Agreement. She is the co-founder of Global Optimism, co-host of the podcast Outrage & Optimism, and co-author of the bestselling book The Future We Choose. Previously, she represented Costa Rica in the international climate negotiations, bringing a unique perspective to global climate diplomacy. Christiana Figueres remains a driving force for rapid action toward a sustainable and equitable future. She was born at 314 parts per million carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Christiana Figueres hosted by Giulia Foscari.

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