Tropical Forest Leadership Summit – Yale University

In February 2026, Kartiki Gonsalves was invited as a keynote speaker at the Tropical Forest Leadership Summit at Yale University—a globally respected forum convening some of the most influential voices shaping the future of tropical forests and climate leadership. Hosted by the International Society of Tropical Forestry at the Yale School of the Environment, the summit brings together a highly selective group of leaders operating at the intersection of policy, science, finance, and global impact.

The speaker faculty represents a rare concentration of global authority, including CEOs of leading environmental organizations, senior United Nations representatives, pioneering researchers, and Indigenous leaders driving change on the ground. Institutions such as the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the Global Environment Facility have been represented—underscoring the summit’s position at the forefront of international environmental dialogue.

Within this distinguished lineup, Kartiki Gonsalves was recognised as one of the standout voices—bringing a perspective that cut across disciplines and challenged conventional thinking. Their keynote contributed a sharp, human-centered lens to conversations often dominated by systems and policy, offering insight into the leadership, mindset, and behavioural shifts required to drive meaningful, lasting change.

Bringing together participants from over 20 countries, the summit is designed not simply as a conference, but as a catalyst for action—where ideas are tested, alliances are formed, and the next generation of global leadership is shaped.