Dame Jacinda Ardern will headline a sustainability conference in Ireland next month alongside comedian Trevor Noah.
Allied Irish Banks is holding its annual sustainability conference in November with Dame Jacinda and Noah announced as the main guest speakers.
A press statement says it will be the first event Dame Jacinda has spoken at in Ireland since she resigned as New Zealand's Prime Minister in January.
"At a time when the sustainability agenda is coming under increased scrutiny and pressure, it is more important than ever to reiterate the urgent action needed, reflected in our theme - It’s Time to Act," said AIB chief executive Colin Hunt said.
"The 7th annual AIB Sustainability Conference gives a platform to global thought leaders, imparts practical advice and supports businesses as we all seek to transition to a net zero economy. Climate change is a challenge of huge proportions, and impacts our everyday lives, and I’m delighted to welcome Dame Jacinda Ardern and Trevor Noah to share their thoughts."
A biography provided for the former Labour leader says that she "faced the challenges of a live streamed domestic terror attack against New Zealand’s Muslim community, a volcanic eruption and the COVID 19 pandemic".
"While in office, New Zealand reached 50 percent representation of women in parliament, and on government appointed boards. She decriminalised abortion, improved pay equity laws and extended paid parental leave to six months. She is a passionate advocate on climate action and is a board member of The Earthshot Prize, focusing on solutions to climate change and environmental issues"
Dame Jacinda is currently a senior fellow at Harvard University as well as a Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call.
This isn't the first conference Dame Jacinda has attended recently.
Last month she was heckled on the street in Montreal, Canada by a videographer for the far-right Rebel News outlet. She was in the city for the Global Progress Action Summit, which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
During her valedictory speech in Parliament in April, Ardern spoke about needing to "take the politics out of climate change".
