The executive vice president for a clean, fair and competitive transition from the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, has been chosen as One of the 100 most influential people in the world By the American magazine Time. In this way, it is the only Spanish figure to appear on the list, published on Wednesday.
The former ecological transition minister of the Government of Pedro Sánchez has been included in the list by her Key role in the fight against climate change and its leadership capacity at a critical moment for the planet. The executive director of the UN Environment program, Inger Andersen, has been in charge of writing the text with which the magazine justifies its inclusion in the ranking.
“Science is clear: if we do not act quickly, the world will lose the opportunity to effectively combat climate change,” says Andersen. “Teresa Ribera is a leader who not only deeply understands these challenges, but also He knows how to unite people in difficult times “he adds.
According to Andersen, Ribera represents a committed leadership model, capable of promoting a clean and fair energy transition. “I have accompanied her in negotiations and I have seen her firm approach to ambitious solutions that benefit people and the planet“He explains.
In his opinion, this transformation would not only benefit the environment, but would position the European continent as a world reference in sustainable innovation. “A Europe with a vibrant green economy, which promotes employment both nationally and internationally, It benefits not only Europe, but also to the world, “says the High UN official.
“If someone can boost a clean and fair transition that addresses climate change and makes competitive Europe in a fractured world, That is Teresa Ribera“The text concludes.
Time’s list Recognize the figures that are molding the present and future of global society. In the 2025 edition, together with Ribera, there are political leaders such as the US president Donald Trump; Argentina, Javier Milei, Venezuelan opponent María Corina Machado or the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, among others.
