Book Dr. Britt Wray for your event

Dr. Britt Wray is one of the most recognised voices exploring the intersection of climate change, mental health, and human resilience. Through her research, writing, and international speaking engagements, she helps audiences understand the emotional realities of living in an era defined by ecological disruption while offering practical and meaningful pathways forward.

Her work investigates how the climate-ecological-biodiversity crisis impacts psychological wellbeing, communities, and society at large. At the same time, she focuses on how resilience can be cultivated in ways that support both human health and the environment. This combination of scientific depth, emotional intelligence, and compelling storytelling makes Dr. Britt Wray a sought-after speaker for organisations, conferences, leadership forums, universities, and global summits.

Dr. Wray is the Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, a research and action initiative within the Stanford School of Medicine dedicated to climate change and mental health. She is also the founder of Unthinkable, a non-profit organisation supporting individuals and communities facing climate-related distress and trauma.

Internationally recognised author and researcher

Britt Wray is the author of two acclaimed books that have shaped public conversations around climate emotions and the future of humanity.

Her bestselling book Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety became a national bestseller and was shortlisted for Canada’s Governor General’s Award. In the book, she explores the psychological effects of climate change while examining how people can move from despair and paralysis toward purpose, courage, and collective action.

Her earlier book, Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics and Risks of De-Extinction, was named one of the best books of the year by the New Yorker in 2017. The book examines the scientific and ethical questions surrounding attempts to revive extinct species, opening broader conversations about technology, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with nature.

Dr. Wray’s work has received international recognition and several prestigious honours, including:

• American Climate Leadership Award
• Canadian Eco-Hero Award
• US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Top Prize in Science Communication Excellence, awarded in partnership with Schmidt Futures

She holds a PhD in Science Communication from the University of Copenhagen and completed postdoctoral training in Human and Planetary Health at Stanford University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Climate anxiety, resilience, and hope

One of the reasons audiences connect so strongly with Dr. Britt Wray is her ability to address difficult topics with clarity, empathy, and honesty. She speaks openly about climate anxiety, ecological grief, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm without losing sight of human agency and possibility.

Her talks help audiences better understand:

• Climate anxiety and emotional resilience: How climate change affects mental health across generations, workplaces, and communities – and what individuals and institutions can do to respond constructively.
• The psychology of climate communication: Why facts alone are often not enough to inspire action, and how communication rooted in emotion, trust, and connection can drive engagement and change.
• Human and planetary health: How environmental systems and human wellbeing are deeply interconnected, and why protecting one depends on protecting the other.
• Finding purpose in uncertain times: How people can navigate fear, grief, and uncertainty while building meaningful, values-driven lives and organisations.

Dr. Wray combines evidence-based insights with deeply human storytelling, making complex scientific and emotional topics accessible to a broad range of audiences.

From research to global stages

Before focusing fully on research and writing, Britt Wray built an accomplished career in broadcasting. She hosted and produced several science podcasts along with national radio and television programmes for the BBC and CBC. This background contributes to her dynamic stage presence and ability to communicate complex ideas in engaging and relatable ways.

Her expertise and commentary have been featured in leading international publications including:

• The New Yorker
• The New York Times
• The Washington Post
• The Guardian
• Financial Times

As an international keynote speaker, Dr. Wray has appeared at some of the world’s most influential stages and gatherings, including TED and the World Economic Forum.

Whether addressing business leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, sustainability experts, or students, she creates conversations that resonate long after the event has ended.

A speaker who inspires action and reflection

Booking Dr. Britt Wray means bringing a speaker who combines rigorous scientific expertise with emotional insight and exceptional communication skills. Her talks encourage audiences to think differently about resilience, leadership, wellbeing, and collective responsibility in a rapidly changing world.

She offers a rare perspective that bridges climate science, psychology, public health, ethics, and storytelling — helping organisations and individuals better understand the challenges of our time while identifying ways to move forward with courage and purpose.

For audiences seeking a speaker who can address climate anxiety, resilience, mental health, and the future of human and planetary wellbeing with intelligence and authenticity, Dr. Britt Wray delivers an experience that is both deeply thought-provoking and genuinely empowering.