Inés Yábar is a storyteller, changemaker, and community builder. She has been recognised as a Stellar Storyteller by Canva, an eco-hero by CNN, and an inspiring young leader by the UN. Inés has been leading, sharing and supporting sustainable solutions for over 10 years. At 15 years old she built... Read more
Ines Yabar: Sustainable Activist, Co-founder Ensemble Pour TECHO, YOUTHTOPIA Circle of Youth
Inés Yábar Interview – UN Foundation Next Generation Fellow
Inés Yábar is a storyteller, changemaker, and community builder. She has been recognised as a Stellar Storyteller by Canva, an eco-hero by CNN, and an inspiring young leader by the UN.
Inés has been leading, sharing and supporting sustainable solutions for over 10 years. At 15 years old she built houses in shanty towns which led to building an NGO at 19. At 18 she led a national beach cleanup in Peru which resulted in a law establishing a single-use plastic bag ban in her country.
She currently serves as the Lead Next Generation Fellow at the UN Foundation supporting young leaders to achieve the SDGs through local and global actions. Inés is also the Curator of Global Shapers Lima, a World Economic Forum initiative, and a board member for multiple organizations based in Peru, the Netherlands, and Kenya.
Her fierce belief in responsible stewardship of the world has taken her to multiple COPs – from the Conference of Youth in 2014, where she served as an interpreter just ahead of the historic Paris Agreement, to being part of the Peruvian delegation at COP25 and COP28 and representing the Missing Majority at COP26 and COP27. The pioneering storyteller has addressed, amongst others, the United Nations, Unilever, The World Bank, UN Youth Envoy, TEDCountdown, UN SDG Action Campaign, Plan International UK.
Drawing from her experience in facilitating discussions with prominent global leaders – including the President of Costa Rica, the Prime Minister of Sweden, and Laurent Fabius, former Prime Minister of France and architect of the Paris Agreement – Inés ignites conversations that inspire meaningful change through the power of storytelling. Bridging gaps across generations Inés can confidently sit between decision makers and grassroots advocates generating space for meaningful conversations and inspiring action.
Her journey has taken her to Sierra Leone (focusing on youth-led solutions to Education), Lebanon (linking the refugee crisis and the garbage crisis), Japan (sharing her love for nature with children), France (helping social entrepreneurs at the start of their journeys) and online as a mentor to solutions for the sustainable development goals around the world.
Whether as a fire starter, consistent leader, or creative solution builder, Inés is at the forefront of inspiring change across borders – “it’s not because we cannot do everything that we should do nothing. We should always do something, anything.”
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Inés Yabar'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 Inés tailored to your event.
Inés Yabar speaks on Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Entrepreneurs. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Inés to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Inés Yabar for events worldwide, subject to Inés'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 Inés Yabar 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 Inés can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Inés Yabar 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 Inés can offer.
Inés Yabar delivers keynotes in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish. 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.
Inés Yabar's areas of expertise include Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Entrepreneurs. To get a clear sense of Inés'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.
Inés Yabar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Cities & Environment, Climate, Diversity, Entrepreneurs is relevant. Details of Inés'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 Inés Yabar 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 Inés Yabar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Inés's current availability for your dates.