Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning climate comedian, writer, podcaster and host. He has performed comedy on TV around the world—including on Live At The Apollo (BBC), Conan (TBS), and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (UK).​

His comedy is about the climate crisis—how we can all do more to alleviate our dread and combat our inertia. You’d think it would make you feel worse, but it leaves you feeling impatient and full of energy!​​ My recent climate show, Spoilers, won Best Show 2023 at Leicester Comedy Festival, and was one of the best-reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Stuart's goal is to engage attendees in the important issue of sustainability and climate change—and to send out a call to action and alleviate our collective dread by tackling a very serious subject via an entertaining medium.

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Merlin leads Regen's mission to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon energy system. Under his leadership, Regen has developed into a leading organisation shaping the strategic pathway to a clean energy future.While focusing on the systemic challenges of decarbonising power, heat and transport, Merlin is a leading voice in grid connection reform, chairing NESO's Connections Reform Advisory Group. He also sits on several leading forums, including DESNZ/Ofgem's Connections Delivery Board.

Merlin has spent his career working for solutions to the climate crisis, championing public policies that unlock the power of businesses and communities to transform our energy system. Previously, he was a director of the Environmental Industries Commission, where he worked in Whitehall and Westminster to ensure government support for companies providing environmental solutions. Merlin is also a non-executive director for Communities for Renewables. He is an influential figure in energy policy and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to sustainable energy.

Merlin can often be found attempting yoga or messing about on boats in Devon.