TIME names 100 climate leaders for 2026
TIME's fourth annual climate list honours 100 influential figures driving business action on climate change, from Prince William to energy innovators.
In brief
TIME's fourth annual climate list honours 100 influential figures driving business action on climate change, from Prince William to energy innovators. TIME released its fourth annual TIME100 Climate list naming 100 leaders driving business climate action, with an impact dinner planned for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye on…
TIME reveals fourth annual climate list

TIME has released the 2026 TIME100 Climate list, featuring 100 of the most influential leaders driving business climate action worldwide.
Who made the 2026 list
The list includes Prince William, former NBA player Russell Westbrook, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, philanthropist Wendy Schmidt, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, among others.
Impact dinner planned for COP31
TIME will host the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action on November 10 during COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, featuring speakers including climate activist Xiye Bastida and World Resources Institute president Ani Dasgupta.
At a glance
TIME released its fourth annual TIME100 Climate list naming 100 leaders driving business climate action, with an impact dinner planned for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye on November ten.





