Alexandra Cousteau
Keynote Speaker: Environmental Activist, Ocean Advocate & Storyteller; Co-Founder, Oceans2050 & Senior Advisor, OCEANA
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Alexandra Cousteau Biography
Alexandra Cousteau, an environmental activist and filmmaker, carries forward the legacy of her family, building upon more than 60 years of global name recognition to engage people who expect to hear credible environmental information from the third generation of this pioneering family of explorers. The experience of multiple expeditions with her grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and father Philippe Cousteau's crew has shaped her sense of purpose, her connection to the ocean, and her love of adventure. She was one of the few who learned to dive with SCUBA from Captain Cousteau himself at the tender age of seven. The ocean has been her guide ever since.
While Cousteau continues to find inspiration in her family legacy, she has since become a globally recognized advocate on water and ocean issues in her own right, focusing on conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of these resources. She has led countless expeditions to better understand the issues facing our oceans and explore our connection to freshwater resources that are so critical to the health and prosperity of human communities. Notably, she led the Expedition Blue Planet: North America in 2010, a five-month exploration of critical water issues across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In 2014, she led another significant expedition to Canada in partnership with the Ottawa Riverkeeper and Aqua Hacking 2015. She continues to push the boundaries of discovery, adventure, and global problem-solving.
Throughout her career, Cousteau has met with heads of state, industry leaders, fisher communities, and NGOs around the world to find solutions to pressing ocean issues. She co-founded EarthEcho International in 2000 with her brother Philippe Cousteau Jr., emphasizing her commitment to environmental advocacy. She also serves on the board of Neom, a planned cross-border city in northwestern Saudi Arabia, illustrating her global engagement with sustainability issues.
In addition to her expeditions and advocacy work, Cousteau is a skilled storyteller and sought-after keynote speaker on sustainability, conservation, and resilience to climate change. She pioneered the idea of telling real-time stories from her expeditions on social media when Facebook and Twitter were still in their infancy. In 2010, her 5-month expedition around North America was National Geographic’s first-ever “interactive expedition.” By coupling traditional media tours and film with social media platforms, she has helped water conservation programs engage record audiences for action. She has been named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has also received an honorary doctorate from Georgetown University, her alma mater.
Cousteau began developing the Oceans2050 initiative in October 2018 and co-founded it in 2019. This global program aims at restoring ocean abundance by 2050 through a process of ocean afforestation - restoring lost coastal habitats by designing, seeding, and managing marine forests that provide habitat for marine life, reverse acidification and hypoxia, enhance coastal climate resilience and sequester CO2, where she currently serves as president. Cousteau also works closely with OCEANA as a Senior Advisor and has been deeply involved in Oceana's campaigns to curb overfishing in the countries that control about one-third of the world’s wild fish catch in order to win policy victories that can increase biodiversity in our oceans and deliver more seafood to the future.
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Alexandra Cousteau Speaking Topics
Alexandra Cousteau is an explorer of our water planet. And when it comes to authentic and impactful storytelling, expeditions are just as important today as they were when Captain Cousteau first sealed cameras in Bell jars to explore the depths. But exploration is not just about discovery: it’s also about leadership and innovation.
Highlighting the revolutionary inventions made by her grandfather and the cutting-edge ways that Blue Legacy reaches a worldwide audience, speaker Alexandra Cousteau encourages everyone to be an explorer – and protector – of our water planet, because as the primary shareholders who enjoy the dividends of healthy water systems, we are all connected, and we are all in this together.
Cousteau brings audiences on a journey from her earliest memories with her grandfather teaching her to scuba dive to her many adventures today. Along the way, she provides a unique perspective on how important it is to be not only an endlessly curious observer of the world but also an active participant in its preservation. Cousteau is leading communities to “take back” their water and make an investment in their future guaranteed to pay dividends.
On December 7, 1972, the crew of the Apollo 17 spacecraft took a photograph of the Earth at a distance of about 45,000 km. This iconic picture – The Blue Marble – captured what can only be truly appreciated from space: the fact that we live on a water planet. Yet while 70 percent of Earth is covered by water, only a tiny percentage (0.001 percent) of that water is fit for human consumption and accessible to aquatic and terrestrial species. Although the amount of water on the planet has remained nearly the same since the Earth was first formed, human impacts have substantially reduced the amount of water that is available for us to drink, fish from, and swim in.
As our blue planet continues its orbit, environmental advocate and speaker Alexandra Cousteau urges us to view global water issues not as a disparate collection of unrelated problems, but rather through a systems-based approach that recognizes the fundamental interconnectivity of these issues and places renewed emphasis on protecting our planet’s most vital resource.
Cousteau advocates an approach that recognizes how crucial it is to preserve natural water systems while taking into account the numerous demands, threats, and developments within a watershed. From managing resources and addressing pollution to planning appropriately for the placement of cities, factories, and farms, we must focus on careful economic planning and ecosystem-based management to preserve and sustain a healthy Earth for generations to come.
While she has traveled across the globe to the most remote and exotic locations imaginable, speaker Alexandra Cousteau’s greatest discovery was giving birth to her baby daughter. This transformative experience has reinforced her conviction in the importance of protecting our water planet and has given her the chance to reach out to mothers and women everywhere to provide them with a message of inspiration to lead a pioneering life – and to never give up on their dreams.
As women increasingly compete for the highest-level positions in politics and the workforce of the 21st century, they face new challenges balancing the demands of their career and family life.
Yet the new century presents many exciting new opportunities. Highly educated, empowered with technology, and driven by the notion that nothing less than complete equality on all fronts will suffice, women are not only impacting the agenda – they are writing it.
Cousteau tells a story about going against the grain – taking chances in life and following her own vision – in order to demonstrate why women are so critical to shaping the future that we – and our precious children – will inhabit.
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What topics does Alexandra Cousteau speak about?
Alexandra Cousteau is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Adventure, Women, Personal Growth, Technology, Environmental Policy, Ethics & Integrity, Energy, Sustainability, Authors, Government, Reproductive Rights, Environment, College, Political, Commencement, Television & Film, Food & Beverage, World Affairs, Entertainers, Motivational, Athlete, Influential Women, Business, Environmental Activism, Science, Literary, Celebrity, Sports, Leadership, Climate Change, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Female Leadership and Women in Tech.
Where does Alexandra Cousteau travel from?
Alexandra Cousteau generally travels from Angers, France and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Alexandra Cousteau?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alexandra Cousteau for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alexandra Cousteau for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alexandra Cousteau or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Alexandra Cousteau is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Sports Motivation and Adventure Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alexandra Cousteau for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Alexandra Cousteau generally travels from Angers, France and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Sylvia Earle and Michael Shellenberger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alexandra Cousteau for an upcoming event.
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Alexandra Cousteau Speaking Topics
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How To Be A Lifelong Explorer: Innovation & Leadership Through the Lens of Exploration
Alexandra Cousteau is an explorer of our water planet. And when it comes to authentic and impactful storytelling, expeditions are just as important today as they were when Captain Cousteau first sealed cameras in Bell jars to explore the depths. But exploration is not just about discovery: it’s also about leadership and innovation.
Highlighting the revolutionary inventions made by her grandfather and the cutting-edge ways that Blue Legacy reaches a worldwide audience, speaker Alexandra Cousteau encourages everyone to be an explorer – and protector – of our water planet, because as the primary shareholders who enjoy the dividends of healthy water systems, we are all connected, and we are all in this together.
Cousteau brings audiences on a journey from her earliest memories with her grandfather teaching her to scuba dive to her many adventures today. Along the way, she provides a unique perspective on how important it is to be not only an endlessly curious observer of the world but also an active participant in its preservation. Cousteau is leading communities to “take back” their water and make an investment in their future guaranteed to pay dividends.
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This Blue Planet: Restoring Natural Abundance & Diversity to the Earth
On December 7, 1972, the crew of the Apollo 17 spacecraft took a photograph of the Earth at a distance of about 45,000 km. This iconic picture – The Blue Marble – captured what can only be truly appreciated from space: the fact that we live on a water planet. Yet while 70 percent of Earth is covered by water, only a tiny percentage (0.001 percent) of that water is fit for human consumption and accessible to aquatic and terrestrial species. Although the amount of water on the planet has remained nearly the same since the Earth was first formed, human impacts have substantially reduced the amount of water that is available for us to drink, fish from, and swim in.
As our blue planet continues its orbit, environmental advocate and speaker Alexandra Cousteau urges us to view global water issues not as a disparate collection of unrelated problems, but rather through a systems-based approach that recognizes the fundamental interconnectivity of these issues and places renewed emphasis on protecting our planet’s most vital resource.
Cousteau advocates an approach that recognizes how crucial it is to preserve natural water systems while taking into account the numerous demands, threats, and developments within a watershed. From managing resources and addressing pollution to planning appropriately for the placement of cities, factories, and farms, we must focus on careful economic planning and ecosystem-based management to preserve and sustain a healthy Earth for generations to come.
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Explorer, Filmmaker, Advocate & Mom: The Challenge of Being a 21st-Century Woman
While she has traveled across the globe to the most remote and exotic locations imaginable, speaker Alexandra Cousteau’s greatest discovery was giving birth to her baby daughter. This transformative experience has reinforced her conviction in the importance of protecting our water planet and has given her the chance to reach out to mothers and women everywhere to provide them with a message of inspiration to lead a pioneering life – and to never give up on their dreams.
As women increasingly compete for the highest-level positions in politics and the workforce of the 21st century, they face new challenges balancing the demands of their career and family life.
Yet the new century presents many exciting new opportunities. Highly educated, empowered with technology, and driven by the notion that nothing less than complete equality on all fronts will suffice, women are not only impacting the agenda – they are writing it.
Cousteau tells a story about going against the grain – taking chances in life and following her own vision – in order to demonstrate why women are so critical to shaping the future that we – and our precious children – will inhabit.
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Alexandra Cousteau to support sustainable fisheries reforms in Philippines visit
Conservation advocate Alexandra Cousteau, senior adviser to Oceana, is visiting the Philippines from August 29 to September 11 to promote awareness on sustainable fisheries management and the global fight against illegal fishing practices.
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Ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau to youth: Earth's future lies with you
Inspirational marine explorer and conservation advocate Alexandra Cousteau tells the youth that the future of conservation is in their hands
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How do I book Alexandra Cousteau to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alexandra Cousteau for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alexandra Cousteau, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alexandra Cousteau or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Alexandra Cousteau for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Alexandra Cousteau, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alexandra Cousteau are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alexandra Cousteau, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Alexandra Cousteau speak about?
Alexandra Cousteau is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Adventure, Women, Personal Growth, Technology, Environmental Policy, Ethics & Integrity, Energy, Sustainability, Authors, Government, Reproductive Rights, Environment, College, Political, Commencement, Television & Film, Food & Beverage, World Affairs, Entertainers, Motivational, Athlete, Influential Women, Business, Environmental Activism, Science, Literary, Celebrity, Sports, Leadership, Climate Change, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Female Leadership and Women in Tech. -
Where does Alexandra Cousteau travel from?
Alexandra Cousteau generally travels from Angers, France and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Alexandra Cousteau?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alexandra Cousteau for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alexandra Cousteau for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alexandra Cousteau or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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