Dr Tara Shine has dedicated over 20 years of her life to the pursuit of fairness between people and between people and the planet.

Tara’s passion for and knowledge of climate change, the environment and development issues has taken her across the seven continents of the world in many different capacities. 

Whether she is on a podium, on air or on a panel she is committed to highlighting and addressing the difficult truths about our impact as human beings on the planet and on each other.

Vision

To help people to create and realise a positive vision for the future based on respect for rights, sustainability and equity.

Mission

To highlight and address difficult truths about our impact on the planet and on each other. 

To bring hope and inspiration to people and to shine a light on the changes that will help us transition to new ways of living that are inclusive, sustainable and fair.

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“Tara uses all her energy and expertise to highlight the impacts of climate change on people and their rights, as well as on our planet home.”

Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice.
Chair of The Elders.

Work

Author

Tara’s new book, ‘How To Save Your Planet One Object at a Time’ is out now. Finding a solution to the crisis facing our planet menas we have to change everything – even the objects we use on a daily basis.

 ‘an unpreachy guide […] free of jargon and full of often surprising information.’ The Times 

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Public Speaker

With extensive experience of public speaking and story telling combined with expert insights into the geopolitics of global decision-making, Tara is often called upon to moderate, facilitate and host events worldwide. As an inspirational speaker and a recognised science communicator she brings passion to her subject matter, effectively engaging her audience and delivering the message.

Tara can talk about everything from making change locally to making systemic change and she uses stories from the people she has met and the places she has visited to keep the whole audience engaged.

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Explorer

From the deserts of Mauritania to the rainforests of Borneo, Tara enjoys exploring wild places and meeting people, hearing their stories and learning from their wisdom.

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TV Presenter

As an environmental scientist and a wildlife enthusiast, Tara has presented documentaries for national and international broadcasting companies like RTE and the BBC network.

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Social Entrepreneur

Tara is a co-founder of an award winning social enterprise, Change by Degrees, which educates and inspires people to live more sustainability at home, at work and in their community.

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Science and Policy Advisor

Tara has advised world leaders and international organisations on climate change and sustainable development for over 20 years. She is an accomplished thought leader and policy influencer with experience spanning development cooperation, climate justice and resilience. Tara has a PhD in Environmental Science and uses science to inform climate and environment policy internationally. She has advised world leaders and international organisations on climate change and sustainable development for over 20 years. She combines scientific, research and policy analysis with an ability to communicate complex information in an accessible manner.

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Core Values

Integrity

Honest with strong principles.

Fairness

Committed to justice and equality for all.

Curiosity

Desire to learn, to know and to explore.

Respect

Values difference, listening and human dignity.

“My work on climate change and the environment has taken me across the world. I want to use my passion and influence  to make a real difference.”

TARA SHINE

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