Sir Peter Gluckman ONZ KNZM MBChB DSc FRSNZ FTWAS FMedSci FRS FISC is president of the International Science Council (ISC) (2021-2024). He was foundation chair of the International Network of Government Science Advice (INGSA) (2014-2021). Sir Peter originally trained as a paediatrician and biomedical scientist and holds a Distinguished University Professorship in the University of Auckland where he heads Koi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures which focuses on the future of society, human flourishing living with change and informing policy. From 2009-2018 he was first Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was made a Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2009, made a member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ, 2015, the highest civilian honour in NZ limited to 20 living New Zealanders) and received the Rutherford Medal (New Zealand’s highest scientific award) in 2001. He holds honorary chairs at the University College London, University of Southampton, and National University of Singapore. He has published over 800 scientific papers in human and experimental sciences related to human development, neuroscience, metabolism, and evolutionary biology. He chairs the reviews on the future of the NZ science and innovation systems and the University sector for the NZ government.

Karen Danenhauer originally hails from the US, and trained in Emergency Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. She moved to New Zealand with her family 8 years ago, and has practiced in Taranaki ever since. She recently completed a sabbatical investigating efforts in sustainability in healthcare around the world, and is passionate about motivating health care professionals to take climate action. In her spare time, Karen enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, gardening and tramping.

GP, Climate Advocate Rebecca trained in Otago/Wellington and was drawn to the human connection of general practice. She continues to work as a GP in Wellington and, like many, experiences how societal and environmental problems adversely affect human health. Rebecca served for ten years on the executive board of OraTaiao: NZ Climate & Health Council. OraTaiao has consistently led advocacy and provided evidence-based submissions, research and briefings on the inter-relationship between climate change and health. Rebecca co-developed the 'Greening Your Practice Toolkit (2010)' and a carbon-offset forest for health workers, and campaigned to reduce the huge carbon-footprint of medical procurement and pharmaceuticals. She was fortunate to work with others on establishing a green-group at Wellington Hospital, leading to the creation of its inaugural Sustainablity Officer position, and then collaborating with other DHBs to found the Sustainable Healthcare Aotearoa National Network.