John Englander’s customized approach and unique ability to demystify the science and provide insights into the future, resonates with community and business leaders. Avoiding doomsday scenarios, he lays out the serious challenges and hidden opportunities that can allow organizations to thrive in the face of the major changes ahead. He brings the diverse points of view of an industry scientist, entrepreneur and executive, having served as CEO for such noteworthy organizations as The Cousteau Society.
John is a masterful storyteller. He will entertain, educate and inspire your audience with anecdotes about standing on the edge of melting glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica, to humorous encounters with polar bears in the High Arctic, to inspirational recollections of private discussions with Jacques Cousteau. He will bring your event to life with his thought provoking and inspiring presentations.
John’s engaging presentations allow any audience to easily “connect the dots” on the latest science of sea level rise and climate change, the impending impacts and the potential solutions.
Sample Presentation and Keynote topics
Changing Climate, Melting Ice, Rising Seas… the New Reality
This is the story of the century. We have entered a new era where extreme storms, high tides, unprecedented rainfall and sea level rise are combining to cause devastating flooding. John clearly explains the latest science, paints a vivid picture of what we can expect in the future and shares how organizations and communities must begin “intelligent adaptation” now.
Sea Level Rise Fact & Fiction: What Every Business Needs to Know
Businesses need to have the latest information about how our changing climate and rising seas are going to impact an organization’s bottom line. John shares the surprising facts and exposes the myths about rising seas. Seeing what lies ahead can reduce risk and identify potential new business opportunities.
Rising Seas: City Planning for the New Era
Sea level will rise for centuries regardless of our success with sustainable and “green” initiatives. John shows how coastal communities must begin adaptation planning now to build resiliency into their cities.
Looking Over the Horizon: the Military Strategic View
Rising seas will impact military bases and operations around the world. John exposes the new reality on the horizon leading to better strategic planning and improved future operational capability.