Liz Bonnin has presented over 40 primetime programmes, ranging from wildlife documentaries, such as Super Smart Animals and Animals in Love, to hard hitting environmental reports such as Drowning in Plastic, which investigated the ocean plastic crisis and successfully raised the level of public debate on the important topic. Liz... Read more
Liz Bonnin: The problem with plastic - and how science can solve it
Sir David Attenborough in conversation with Liz Bonnin.
Drowning in Plastic | Liz Bonnin | Huxley Summit 2018
Liz Bonnin has presented over 40 primetime programmes, ranging from wildlife documentaries, such as Super Smart Animals and Animals in Love, to hard hitting environmental reports such as Drowning in Plastic, which investigated the ocean plastic crisis and successfully raised the level of public debate on the important topic.
Liz Bonnin has a Masters degree in wild animal biology from the Royal Veterinary College and Zoological Society of London, but her route into science and wildlife presenting was certainly not premeditated. After university, Liz travelled to sing with a band, and was soon hosting music award shows in Ireland, before presenting cult-classic Top of the Pops. She soon returned to her first love though beginning work on BBC One’s popular science magazine show, Bang Goes the Theory – which continued for eight series.
Since then, Liz has worked on BBC Two’s Museum of Life, Horizon, Tomorrow’s World, and BBC One’s Meat: A Threat to our Planet? Liz presented the award-winning Galapagos – a three part series which saw her join a team of scientists to carry out ground-breaking research and undertake her first submersible dive to 1km beneath the waves, the deepest anyone had gone on the Archipelago.
Liz’s most recent series, Our Changing Planet began airing on BBC One during spring 2022. The series is a definitive seven-year diary, documenting the fight to save our planet’s most threatened ecosystems. The Island: 1.8 billion years in the making will also be airing on RTE and BBC NI in early autumn 2022.
In addition to her television work, Liz Bonnin presented What Planet Are We On? for BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Live. The podcast series looked at the impact we are having on our planet and the practical solutions we can adopt. Guests included Sir David Attenborough, Idris Elba and Christiana Figueres.
Liz Bonnin also regularly speaks at and hosts science and natural history events across the country, including the National Science and Engineering Competition, the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of Year Awards, New Scientist Live and Blue Dot Festival. She was also recently awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the British Science Association and was elected the first female president of The Wildlife Trusts.
Liz Bonnin was born in France to a French father and Trinidadian mother of Indian and Portuguese descent, and moved to Ireland when she was nine years old. She loves to challenge herself and continue to push the boundaries of how stories are told.
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Liz Bonnin'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 Liz tailored to your event.
Liz Bonnin speaks on Cities & Environment, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Liz to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Liz Bonnin for events worldwide, subject to Liz'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 Liz Bonnin 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 Liz can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Liz Bonnin 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 Liz can offer.
Liz Bonnin 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.
Liz Bonnin's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Liz'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.
Liz Bonnin can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Facilitators & Moderators, Inspirational Women, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Liz'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 Liz Bonnin 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 Liz Bonnin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Liz's current availability for your dates.