From Houston to Puerto Rico to the Arctic, communities most affected by climate change are also pioneering some of the most powerful solutions. Whether fighting for clean energy access in vulnerable regions, advancing environmental justice in cities, or applying Indigenous knowledge and stewardship to protect fragile ecosystems, leaders on the frontlines are reshaping what climate justice means in practice. Learn how these trailblazers are building equity, resilience, and accountability in their respective regions. Forbes Deputy Editor Elisabeth Brier sits down with Dr. Robert D. Bullard, Founding Director, Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, Texas Southern University, Wáahlaal Gíidaak, Vice President of Arctic & Northern Waters, Ocean Conservancy, and David Ortiz, Senior Program Director, Puerto Rico, Solar United Neighbors at the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit in New York City.
