Hillary Institute of International Leadership

Founded in 2007, Hillary Institute of International Leadership is a charity based in Christchurch, New Zealand working on environment & climate.

The Hillary Institute of International Leadership is a New Zealand registered charitable trust, founded in 2007 and inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary. It searches globally for exceptional mid-career leaders working on challenges such as climate change, poverty, disease, peace and justice, and recognises and supports them through the annual Hillary Laureate award. Its wholly owned social enterprise subsidiary, the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, runs a fellowship programme that brings impact-driven entrepreneurs, investors and startup teams to New Zealand to build global impact ventures. The Institute is based in Christchurch, New Zealand, and its work is globally focused, with a strong commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.