Dame Jacinda Ardern

The Right Honorable Dame Jacinda Ardern has partnered with Conservation International to focus on addressing the most pressing issues affecting the Pacific and Antarctica. While her career in public service spans leadership roles with the country’s Labour Party and various ministerial positions, Ardern is best known for her service as prime minister of New Zealand-Aotearoa from 2017 to 2023. She is a passionate advocate on climate action and a board member of The Earthshot Prize, focusing on scaling up innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Ardern also holds an honorary doctorate from Harvard University.