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Tia Kansara

Chief Executive Officer

Replenish Earth

London, UK

Tia Kansara

Tia’s Biography

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Tia Kansara is a highly regarded businesswoman, advisor, entrepreneur, investor and expert on climate change mitigation.

She is the CEO of Replenish Earth, a socially conscious environmental organisation and the UK's first net-positive certified company, and the Co-Founder of Kansara Hackney Ltd, the UK's first ISO-certified sustainable lifestyle consultancy. She is also Senior Advisor on Environmental Social Governance at Adoreum Partners, a premiere corporate development firm.

Tia is an economist and future cities thought leader, advising the Economic Times of India, the World Happiness Foundation and several think tanks and organisations, including The International Union of Architects (UIA), Dialogue and The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

She onboards governments, businesses and individuals to ESG. A professional keynote speaker, moderator, lecturer and author, Tia's clients include Coca-Cola, Bloomberg, the European Commission, Forbes, Formula 1, MIT, and Siemens.

Tia earned her Ph.D. in Future City Design and Energy Evaluation at UCL's Energy... Tia Kansara is a highly regarded businesswoman, advisor, entrepreneur, investor and expert on climate change mitigation.

She is the CEO of Replenish Earth, a socially conscious environmental organisation and the UK's first net-positive certified company, and the Co-Founder of Kansara Hackney Ltd, the UK's first ISO-certified sustainable lifestyle consultancy. She is also Senior Advisor on Environmental Social Governance at Adoreum Partners, a premiere corporate development firm.

Tia is an economist and future cities thought leader, advising the Economic Times of India, the World Happiness Foundation and several think tanks and organisations, including The International Union of Architects (UIA), Dialogue and The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

She onboards governments, businesses and individuals to ESG. A professional keynote speaker, moderator, lecturer and author, Tia's clients include Coca-Cola, Bloomberg, the European Commission, Forbes, Formula 1, MIT, and Siemens.

Tia earned her Ph.D. in Future City Design and Energy Evaluation at UCL's Energy Institute. Her pioneering work on decarbonising the cities, buildings and occupants has received critical acclaim.

The winner of multiple awards, she is the youngest person ever to receive an honorary fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Tia was also named as one of the Top 100 Most Prominent Leaders in Technology by the Financial Times and Inclusive Boards. She has co-authored several books on economics, sustainability, blockchain, sustainable cities and the ways in which humankind can live in harmony with the planet.

Tia is an energy healer, akashic reader, and regularly advises on space clearing. moreless

Tia’s Newsfeed

Cointelegraph

MENA Climate Week notes blockchain’s potential for climate action

Tia Kansara and her fellow panelists at MENA Climate Week discuss changing policies, technology advancements, and increased awareness and collaboration between the blockchain and climate sectors.

Businesswire

Cymbiotika Appoints New Advisory Board Members as the Company Continues to Grow and Support Demand

Tia Kansara, CEO of Replenish Earth, is appointed as an Advisory Board Member at Cymbiotika.

Tia’s Background

Replenish Earth

Chief Executive Officer

Nov 2016 - Present

London, UK

Replenish Earth guides individuals, businesses and governments on strategy to lower climate risk and increase the regeneration of the natural resources we all share.

Kansara Hackney Ltd

Director

Feb 2009 - Oct 2021

Macclesfield, UK

Kansara Hackney was the first community architecture firm in the UK to develop self-build approaches for expanding sustainable housing. The firm's advisors assisted in the development of strategies to scale up self-builds as well as custom-built homes in order to increase capacity and overall housing supply, as well as make recommendations to government.

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Current Advisory Roles

Adoreum Partners

Senior Advisor – Environmental Social Governance

Feb 2021 - Present

London, UK

Launched as a consultancy business, Adoreum Partners has evolved into a merchant banking platform and members club with a global database of more than 35,000 high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

World Happiness Foundation

Advisory Board Member

Feb 2021 - Present

Bal Harbour, FL, USA

The World Happiness Foundation is a global platform that hosts and amplifies leaders, institutions, and initiatives dedicated to making the world a better place through a comprehensive toolset of training programmes, transformative experiences, policy forums, round tables, community-building efforts and educational resources

Dream Tank

Chief Replenish Officer

Sep 2020 - Present

Boulder, CO, USA

Dream Tank is a social entrepreneurship accelerator and think tank where young people may launch their ambitions and innovations for a brighter future by addressing local and global concerns through the lens of the United Nations SDGs.

dialogues.one

Ambassador

Jul 2020 - Present

London, UK

dialogues.one is a community-based and open-source approach for better listening and communication.

Trillion Trees Coalition

Steering Committee Member

Apr 2020 - Present

London, UK

The Trillion Trees Coalition is an open-source, collaborative group of people and organisations who volunteer their time to help Trillion Trees achieve its worldwide purpose: to plant a trillion trees across the globe.

futur/io Institute

Academic Advisory Board & Curation

Oct 2018 - Present

Hamburg, DE

The futur/io Institute envisions a future in which ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship fuel a regenerative economy that benefits both people and the environment. Its mission is to establish the most influential network of futurists, innovators, business leaders, creatives and activists dedicated to imagining, shaping and debating ideal futures.

The Economic Times

Advisor

Jul 2017 - Present

Mumbai, IN

The Economic Times is an English-language business-focused daily newspaper published in India. It was founded in 1961 and is Asia's largest broadsheet and one of the top three English-language business dailies in the world.

UIA - International Union of Architects

Steering Committee Member

Jan 2008 - Present

Paris, FR

The International Union of Architects was founded in 1948 in Lausanne with the goal of bringing together architects from all over the world. Today, the UIA has grown into a successful non-governmental organisation. It is the only global professional network for architects.

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Previous Advisory Roles

Cymbiotika

Board Advisor

Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

San Diego, CA, USA

Cymbiotika is a supplement company that creates products and components of the highest quality.

Future Strategy Club

Advisor

Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

London, UK

The Future Strategy Club is a non-profit members club that aims to replace fat-cat corporate agencies with a transparent member-driven scalable ecosystem of creative talent focused on craft, quality and concern for one another.

World Economic Forum

Digital Leader of Europe

Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

London, UK

European Digital Leaders are digital specialists and start-up ecosystem builders from all around Europe who are devoting their time, energy, and enthusiasm to transforming their metropolitan city-region into a digital innovation hotspot.

University College London

Bartlett Ambassador for the Gulf Region

Oct 2013 - 2016

London, UK

The Bartlett Outreach Team's goal is to encourage potential students to seek higher education at UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment, The Bartlett.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Ambassador of Biodiversity

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

Geneva, CH

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was founded in 1964 as an intergovernmental organisation to promote developing countries' interests in global trade. UNCTAD deals with trade, investment, and development concerns.

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Media

Dr. Tia Kansara - Homeostasis of Our Inner/Outer World

In Conversation

Mar 2021

London, UK

Tia is in conversation with Chervin Jafareih on his podcast 'Wake the Fake Up' talking about the homeostasis of our inner and outer world.

LCAW + Replenish Earth Live Panel with NOW PARTNERS

Moderator and Panelist

Nov 2020

London, UK

Panelists at London Climate Week explore how the B Corp movement and moving businesses to Regenerative Value Creation might help address the climate challenge.

Dr. Tia Kansara - How the home can be an immersive experience of wellness

Panelist

Jun 2020

London, UK

Tia discusses the benefits of staying indoors and how to make the most of your time there, she looks at how the indoor environment is linked to our noetic evolution.

Adoreum Conversations Podcast

Conversation

Jun 2020

London, UK

In this Adoreum Conversations episode, Tia presents thought-provoking questions about our relationship to our environment, our interconnectedness, and how we might build a better world together.

The Conversation – Tia Kansara

Speaker

Jan 2019

London, UK

Dr. Tia Kansara discusses the various roads mankind could take in the future, and how a good education will lead to informed consent in determining which paths we should take.

Replenish Earth - YouTube

Featured

London, UK

Tia is regularly featured on Replenish Earth's YouTube page. Alongside prominent climate change activists, she is an active contributor to panels, lectures and in conversations surrounding the healthy development of the planet.

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Interviews

Spotlight Series: Tia Kansara - Director Replenish Earth

Interviewee

Nov 2021

London, UK

Tia's work and achievements in the sustainability space are highlighted by South Asians for Sustainability, talking about her inspiration and drive to create a better planet.

Dr. Tia Kansara on why you should think beyond sustainability - Accelerated with Vitaly Golomb - E8

Interviewee

Oct 2020

London, UK

Tia is in conversation with Vitaly Golomb about the concept of "replenishing", how big brands should consider aligning with younger generations, and how consumer purchasing and behaviour will eventually drive more conscious business decisions.

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Features

The Other Society Panels | Topic: Smart Cities

Panelist

Mar 2022

London, UK

On this panel discussion, Tia and her peers discuss what a city-centric future could entail for humanity, looking at how the choices we make now will affect the future.

One Stop Cop - Net Zero Hero

Feature

Nov 2021

Glasgow, UK

Tia shares her insights on how cities contribute to the climate issue and how they are expected to bear the brunt of its consequences.

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Publications

Flourishing Futures From COVID-19: 70 opportunities for turning the current crisis from catastrophe into eucatastrophe

Contributor

Mar 2020

London, UK

Tia contributes to the Flourishing Futures From Covid-19 report, exploring 70 ways to turn the current crisis around.

Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change (Advances in Computer and Electrical Engineering)

Author

Jun 2019

London, UK

Blockchain Technology for Global Social Change is an essential study article that provides insight into blockchain advancements and some prospective applications of the technology that can enhance the lives of individuals in emerging markets.

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Memberships

Dialogue

Senior Advisor

Apr 2020 - Present

San Francisco, CA, USA

Dialogue is a strategic consulting firm helping business executives understand the cross-sector forces at work in their industry. It is a platform for increasing human intelligence through experiential learning. The world's most innovative minds help clients transform and become more curious,

Awards & Recognition

Financial Times - Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology

Award Recipient

Nov 2018

London, UK

Tia is featured on a list – compiled by the FT and Inclusive Boards – of top BAME executives who are propelling the industry forward.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Award Recipient

1999

London, UK

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a youth award programme that teaches core values to participants, instilling confidence, resilience and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and perseverance.

Specialist Courses

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Executive Program - Blockchain Strategy

2018

Oxford, UK

The Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme focuses on game-changing technology surrounding cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based financial systems management.

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Programme

2018

Cambridge, MA, USA

It is the school's mission to generate ideas that advance the practise of management and to develop innovative leaders who wish to improve the world.

Academic Appointments

CEPT University

Visiting Professor

Sep 2015 - Present

Ahmedabad, IN

CEPT University specialises in human habitat knowledge, design, planning, construction, and management. Its education programmes cultivate intelligent professionals, while its research initiatives expand knowledge of human settlements.

Speaking Engagements

RESHAPING THE FUTURE - Impact Investment for Sustainability

Speaker

Dec 2021

London, UK

The conference showcased the successes of the "Impact Incubator for Nurturing Sustainability" project, creating a space where like-minded people who want to make a difference shared their knowledge to alter the future.

Resilience Lab at COP 26: Shifting Mindsets, Shaping the Future

Presenter

Nov 2021

Glasgow, UK

In a presentation at IISD, Tia delivered the opening session at the COP26 Resilience Lab, challenging participants to rethink the concept of "home".

Exponential Tech - Cross Innovation | Dr. Tia Kansara

Speaker

Mar 2019

Tallinn, EE

Tia talks about the importance of limiting waste and the relevance of cross innovation.

Evolution of Cities - Tia Kansara

Speaker

Feb 2019

Mumbai, IN

Tia presents her philosophy and vision for the Evolution of Cities at the Mahindra World City Confluence.

Replenish, The New Economy | Dr Tia Kansara Hon Friba | Talks at Google

Presenter

Jan 2018

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Tia presents the Replenish Earth concept and philosophy at Talks at Google.

The World Replenish Index by Tia Kansara

Speaker

Nov 2017

Thuampui, IN

Tia delivers her speech on 'The World Replenish Index' at the 7th International Conference on Gross National Happiness hosted by the Center for Bhutan & GNH Studies.

Replenish: Giving our Earth more than we take | Tia Kansara | TEDxPenn

Speaker

Jun 2017

State College, PA, USA

Tia Kansara leads the conversation when it comes to sustainability and urban development. At her TEDxPenn talk, she discusses efforts to revamp how urban centres and individuals approach their waste, one piece of trash at a time.

Replenish | Tia Kansara | TEDxSanFrancisco

Speaker

Jan 2016

San Francisco, CA, USA

At her first TEDx talk in San Francisco, Tia discusses the concept of Replenish Earth, giving back more than you consume.

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Community Engagement

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Special Advisor

Apr 2021 - Present

Bonn, DE

The goal of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change agreement is to keep concentrations of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere stable at a level that is not dangerous to the climate system.

Fellowships

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Honorary Fellow

Sep 2018 - Present

London, UK

The RIBA Honorary Fellowships are given to those who are not architects but have made important contributions to the field of architecture. Individuals who have improved the role of architecture in constructing more sustainable communities, as well as those who promote the interests of future generations. The Honorary Fellowship recognises lifetime achievement.

Royal Geographical Society

Fellow

Jan 2008 - Present

London, UK

The Royal Geographical Society is the UK's learned society and professional organisation for geography, along with the Institute of British Geographers. The society promotes geography and provides support to geographers in the United Kingdom and around the world.

Mentoring

British Council

Mentor and Advisor

May 2019 - Present

London, UK

The Government of the United Kingdom established the British Council in 1934. The international organisation for the United Kingdom is concerned with educational and cultural ties.

The Coaching Fellowship

Alumni Committee Member

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

London, UK

The Coaching Fellowship develops and connects the world's most promising young female leaders.

Tia’s Education

University College London

PhD - Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Abu Dhabi

2010 - 2013

The University of Jordan

Arabic Studies

2009 - 2009

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