Christiana Figueres

Christiana Figueres

politician Costa Rica

Christiana Figueres is a prominent Costa Rican diplomat and climate change advocate, best known for her role as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2010 to 2016. She played a crucial role in the negotiation of the Paris Agreement in 2015, which aims to limit global warming and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Figueres has been instrumental in mobilizing international cooperation on climate action and is recognized for her efforts in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. Her leadership has made her a key figure in the global climate movement.

Born on Aug 07, 1956 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,543
Power
976$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
Totals 1 67,886,011 24,543 $2,700,000 976$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Christiana Figueres, chair of the board of Earthshot trustees, has led a number of negotiations on international climate accords. 8

BBC: Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil

Venezuela Venezuela: Christiana Figueres was a key figure in the historic negotiation of the Paris Agreement in 2015. 9

El Nacional: Cuatro mujeres latinas que destacan en la lucha contra el cambio climático

Portugal Portugal: Christiana Figueres is the former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and was involved in the historic Paris Agreement. 9

Público: Metade das emissões globais de origem fóssil estão ligadas a apenas 36 empresas | Crise climática

Germany Germany: Christiana Figueres, as a former UN climate commissioner, was significantly responsible for the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. 9

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Klimakrise: 36 Energiekonzerne verursachen Hälfte der weltweiten CO₂-Emissionen - Wissen

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Christiana Figueres was the UN’s climate chief when the landmark 2015 Paris agreement was delivered. 8

The Guardian: Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows | Fossil fuels

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Christiana Figueres led the Paris Agreement aimed at transforming the climate situation. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Entre el negacionismo y la acción por el clima