After Dinner SpeakersTom Heap is a BBC Countryfile presenter and host of Sky News’ Daily Climate Show, as well as a sought-after conference host and environmental speaker.
Tom is also the principal voice of ‘Costing the Earth’ on Radio 4, the nation’s only dedicated environment series.
He is also a regular Panorama reporter covering food, farming, energy and wildlife.
He presented the long-running BBC 1 daytime series Animal 24:7, which remains popular with regular repeats.
Tom Heap started his career at Sky News as a sound man and worked his way up through the BBC News Trainee scheme to BBC News Correspondent specialising in Rural Affairs, Science and the Environment.
In 2003, Tom led a broadcasting team to cover the 50th anniversary of the ascent of Mount Everest ‘Everest Live’ for the BBC with regular broadcasts and hosting a live 30-minute programme from base camp.
The Daily Climate Show
Tom Heap fronts Sky News’ weekend editions of The Daily Climate Show.
These extended 30-minute editions of the climate programme on Saturdays and Sundays are intended to provide audiences with insight and in-depth analysis into the week’s climate stories.
Tom’s programmes will promote people-centred journalism, hear from individuals and communities, tell the stories of those impacted, and adapt to the climate crisis.
39 Ways to Save the Planet by Tom Heap
In his book ‘39 Ways to Save the Planet‘, Tom reveals real-world solutions to climate change that are happening right now.
From tiny rice seeds and wind turbine robots to grazing elk and floating solar farms, each chapter reveals the energy and optimism of those tackling the fundamental problem of our age.
With chapters on energy, nature, farming, society, transport, waste and industry, ’39 Ways to Save the Planet’ is a fascinating exploration of the achievements and possibilities in building a better future, one solution at a time, and the inspiring people behind them.
Land Smart: How to Give People and Nature the Space to Thrive
In Tom’s new book ‘Land Smart‘ he tours the British countryside, meeting the farmers, scientists, conservationists and even warehouse managers who are solving the most pressing challenges facing our countryside and the world.
We need land to meet so many of humanity’s growing needs, such as food, renewable energy, carbon storage, and housing. Traditionally, we’ve stolen from nature, but this has exacted a mounting toll of extinction and pollution that is now punishing us. So, as there’s no land left to take, how do we get more from the same, or preferably less?
If we use land wisely, it can give both humanity and nature the space to thrive on a single planet. If not, we’re in trouble.
Environmental Presenter and Keynote Speaker
Tom is a very versatile presenter. He has warmth and affability, which have proved a success in daytime TV, whilst also having the journalistic nous and credibility to be a regular on both Panorama and BBC Radio 4.
Tom Heap has hosted and spoken at many environment, science and rural affairs events.
His style is informal and informative. He seeks to engender a lively atmosphere and useful knowledge for the audience.
His journalistic pedigree gives him the confidence and ability to chair a good discussion and get to the heart of the matter.
Clients include the Renewable Energy Association, Syngenta, the Policy Foresight Programme, the General Synod, the National Non-Foods Crop Centre, LEAF, the British Science Festival and the Science Media Centre.
