Fred Pearce is the former news editor of the UK-based New Scientist and one of the world’s finest science writers. He is an award-winning journalist who has reported on global environmental issues and popular science from over 80 countries in 25 years. Pearce also writes regularly for the Yale... Read more
Fred Pearce is the former news editor of the UK-based New Scientist and one of the world’s finest science writers. He is an award-winning journalist who has reported on global environmental issues and popular science from over 80 countries in 25 years.
Pearce also writes regularly for the Yale e360 environment web site in the US, and the Guardian and other newspapers in the UK, as well as irregularly for many other outlets, including BBC Wildlife magazine, the Ecologist, and the Washington Post.
Pearce’s most recent book is The New Wild: Why Invasive Species Will Be Nature’s Salvation, listed as one of the “Books of the Year” by The Economist. His other books include: The Land Grabbers, Confessions of an Eco Sinner and When the Rivers Run Dry, which was listed among the all-time Top 50 Sustainability Books by the University of Cambridge’s Programme for Sustainable Leadership.
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You can book Fred Pearce through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Fred's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Fred Pearce's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Fred tailored to your event.
Fred Pearce speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Fred to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Fred Pearce for events worldwide, subject to Fred's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Fred Pearce is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Fred can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Fred Pearce on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Fred can offer.
Fred Pearce delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Fred Pearce's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Fred's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Fred Pearce can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Fred's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Fred Pearce is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Fred Pearce, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Fred's current availability for your dates.