Motivational Speakers

Anika Molesworth

Climate change advocate, agricultural scientist and sustainability leader helping shape the future of food and farming

Overview

Dr Anika Molesworth is an internationally recognised agricultural scientist, climate change advocate and keynote speaker dedicated to building resilient food systems and sustainable farming communities. Combining scientific expertise with firsthand farming experience, Anika helps organisations understand the challenges and opportunities created by climate change, food security and environmental sustainability. Her inspiring presentations empower audiences to think differently about resilience, leadership and the future of agriculture in a rapidly changing world.

Who is Dr Anika Molesworth?

Raised on a family farm during Australia's devastating Millennium Drought, Anika witnessed firsthand the impact of climate variability on farming communities. These experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how agriculture can adapt and thrive in a changing climate while continuing to feed a growing global population.

Anika holds a PhD in International Agricultural Development and has become one of Australia's most respected voices on sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and food security. Her work has taken her across every continent, including Antarctica, where she has engaged with farmers, scientists, policymakers, business leaders and royalty on some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

In 2014, Anika founded Climate Wise Agriculture, a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge and solutions around climate change and food systems. She also played a key role in establishing Farmers for Climate Action, which has grown into one of Australia's leading farmer-led climate advocacy organisations. Through her research, speaking and advocacy work, Anika continues to champion practical solutions that support both healthy ecosystems and thriving rural communities.

Career Highlights

• PhD in International Agricultural Development
• Founder of Climate Wise Agriculture
• Co-founder of Farmers for Climate Action
• Author of the award-winning book Our Sunburnt Country
• 2015 Young Farmer of the Year
• 2017 NSW Young Australian of the Year Finalist
• Winner of the NSW Young Achiever Award for Environment and Sustainability
• Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year (2022)
• Named among Australia's Top 100 Green Power Players
• Recognised as a Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review
• International speaker on climate resilience, food systems and sustainability

Key Speaking Themes

• Climate change and agricultural resilience
• Sustainable food systems and food security
• Environmental leadership and sustainability
• Innovation in agriculture and farming
• Adapting to uncertainty and change
• Rural communities and regional development
• Creating positive impact through collective action

What Your Audience Will Gain

Anika helps audiences better understand the relationship between climate, food systems, sustainability and human wellbeing. Through powerful storytelling, scientific insight and practical examples, she provides actionable strategies for navigating environmental challenges while identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. Audiences leave feeling informed, empowered and optimistic about the role they can play in creating a more sustainable future.

Ideal For

• Sustainability and ESG conferences
• Agriculture and agribusiness events
• Leadership and innovation forums
• Environmental and climate summits
• Government and policy conferences
• Education and future-focused events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Dr Anika Molesworth speak about?
Dr Anika Molesworth speaks about climate change, sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental leadership, resilience and the future of farming.

Who is Dr Anika Molesworth?
Anika is an agricultural scientist, climate change advocate, author, keynote speaker and founder of Climate Wise Agriculture.

What is Dr Anika Molesworth known for?
She is known for her work helping farmers, businesses and communities adapt to climate change while building more resilient and sustainable food systems.

What is Climate Wise Agriculture?
Climate Wise Agriculture is the platform founded by Anika to share knowledge, research and practical solutions relating to climate change and agriculture.

What book has Dr Anika Molesworth written?
Anika is the author of Our Sunburnt Country, an award-winning book exploring climate change, resilience and Australia's future.

What awards has Dr Anika Molesworth received?
Her achievements include Young Farmer of the Year, Young Australian of the Year finalist, Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year and recognition as a Women of Influence.

Why is Dr Anika Molesworth a sought-after keynote speaker?
She combines scientific expertise, real-world farming experience and inspiring storytelling to make complex environmental challenges practical, relatable and hopeful.

Is Dr Anika Molesworth available for keynote presentations and conferences?
Yes. Dr Anika Molesworth is available for keynote speaking engagements, sustainability forums, leadership events and agricultural conferences throughout Australia and internationally.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS

Anika Molesworth

Climate change advocate, agricultural scientist and sustainability leader helping shape the future of food and farming

Overview

Dr Anika Molesworth is an internationally recognised agricultural scientist, climate change advocate and keynote speaker dedicated to building resilient food systems and sustainable farming communities. Combining scientific expertise with firsthand farming experience, Anika helps organisations understand the challenges and opportunities created by climate change, food security and environmental sustainability. Her inspiring presentations empower audiences to think differently about resilience, leadership and the future of agriculture in a rapidly changing world.

Who is Dr Anika Molesworth?

Raised on a family farm during Australia's devastating Millennium Drought, Anika witnessed firsthand the impact of climate variability on farming communities. These experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how agriculture can adapt and thrive in a changing climate while continuing to feed a growing global population.

Anika holds a PhD in International Agricultural Development and has become one of Australia's most respected voices on sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and food security. Her work has taken her across every continent, including Antarctica, where she has engaged with farmers, scientists, policymakers, business leaders and royalty on some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

In 2014, Anika founded Climate Wise Agriculture, a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge and solutions around climate change and food systems. She also played a key role in establishing Farmers for Climate Action, which has grown into one of Australia's leading farmer-led climate advocacy organisations. Through her research, speaking and advocacy work, Anika continues to champion practical solutions that support both healthy ecosystems and thriving rural communities.

Career Highlights

• PhD in International Agricultural Development
• Founder of Climate Wise Agriculture
• Co-founder of Farmers for Climate Action
• Author of the award-winning book Our Sunburnt Country
• 2015 Young Farmer of the Year
• 2017 NSW Young Australian of the Year Finalist
• Winner of the NSW Young Achiever Award for Environment and Sustainability
• Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year (2022)
• Named among Australia's Top 100 Green Power Players
• Recognised as a Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review
• International speaker on climate resilience, food systems and sustainability

Key Speaking Themes

• Climate change and agricultural resilience
• Sustainable food systems and food security
• Environmental leadership and sustainability
• Innovation in agriculture and farming
• Adapting to uncertainty and change
• Rural communities and regional development
• Creating positive impact through collective action

What Your Audience Will Gain

Anika helps audiences better understand the relationship between climate, food systems, sustainability and human wellbeing. Through powerful storytelling, scientific insight and practical examples, she provides actionable strategies for navigating environmental challenges while identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. Audiences leave feeling informed, empowered and optimistic about the role they can play in creating a more sustainable future.

Ideal For

• Sustainability and ESG conferences
• Agriculture and agribusiness events
• Leadership and innovation forums
• Environmental and climate summits
• Government and policy conferences
• Education and future-focused events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Dr Anika Molesworth speak about?
Dr Anika Molesworth speaks about climate change, sustainable agriculture, food security, environmental leadership, resilience and the future of farming.

Who is Dr Anika Molesworth?
Anika is an agricultural scientist, climate change advocate, author, keynote speaker and founder of Climate Wise Agriculture.

What is Dr Anika Molesworth known for?
She is known for her work helping farmers, businesses and communities adapt to climate change while building more resilient and sustainable food systems.

What is Climate Wise Agriculture?
Climate Wise Agriculture is the platform founded by Anika to share knowledge, research and practical solutions relating to climate change and agriculture.

What book has Dr Anika Molesworth written?
Anika is the author of Our Sunburnt Country, an award-winning book exploring climate change, resilience and Australia's future.

What awards has Dr Anika Molesworth received?
Her achievements include Young Farmer of the Year, Young Australian of the Year finalist, Australian Geographic Young Conservationist of the Year and recognition as a Women of Influence.

Why is Dr Anika Molesworth a sought-after keynote speaker?
She combines scientific expertise, real-world farming experience and inspiring storytelling to make complex environmental challenges practical, relatable and hopeful.

Is Dr Anika Molesworth available for keynote presentations and conferences?
Yes. Dr Anika Molesworth is available for keynote speaking engagements, sustainability forums, leadership events and agricultural conferences throughout Australia and internationally.