The City of Malibu and LA County Library, in partnership with Pepperdine University, will present climate journalist and author Bill McKibben as the Earth Month special edition of the 2026 Malibu Library Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. at Elkins Auditorium at Pepperdine University.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required.
McKibben, a recipient of the Right Livelihood Prize, is widely recognized as one of the world's leading voices on climate change. His book "The End of Nature," considered the first on the topic written for a general audience, has been translated into 24 languages. Time magazine has called him perhaps the planet's best green journalist, and he has lectured and organized on every continent, including Antarctica.
His recent works include "The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon" and the New York Times bestseller "Falter," which examines both the climate crisis and challenges posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
In his talks, McKibben offers practical, hopeful approaches to climate action, encouraging collective efforts around fossil fuel divestment and renewable energy expansion. Through storytelling, he highlights communities worldwide working toward a more just and sustainable future.
"Bill McKibben has helped shape the way the world understands climate change, and Malibu is proud to bring a global voice on climate action to our community during Earth Month," said Malibu Mayor Bruce Silverstein. "This event reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental leadership, education, and meaningful community dialogue."
The event is part of the City of Malibu's Earth Month programming and Pepperdine's Climate Calling 2026 conference, which is presented in conjunction with the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series and Pepperdine's Center for Sustainability.
For more information on Pepperdine's Climate Calling events, including parking and a campus map, visit pepperdine.edu/climate-calling. For information on all City of Malibu Earth Month events, visit MalibuCity.org/EarthMonth.
Edited by SMDP Staff