Telemundo Host Vanessa Hauc Named to TIME100 Climate List
The Emmy winner was recognized for expanding climate reporting to Spanish-speaking audiences across the Americas.
By Victoria Hayes ·
New York. Vanessa Hauc, an Emmy-winning anchor for Noticias Telemundo, has been added to the TIME100 Climate 2026 list. The annual ranking identifies 100 individuals worldwide who drive measurable business actions to address climate change. Hauc was selected for her efforts to broaden public understanding of environmental challenges.
The broadcaster specifically leveraged the high visibility of the 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage to reach millions of viewers. During that summer event, she used the platform to explain the tangible impacts of the climate emergency. Her work focuses on making complex environmental issues accessible to a wider audience through major live events.
Hauc leads Planeta Tierra, the environmental news unit within Noticias Telemundo. This division produces multiplatform coverage on sustainability and climate topics for Spanish-speaking audiences in the United States and Latin America. She also hosts AHORA: Planeta Tierra, a weekly streaming news program. It is the only environmental news show in Spanish available on streaming platforms in the U.S., offering investigative reports and interviews with innovators developing climate solutions.
Hauc has covered environmental issues for more than 15 years. She joined Noticias Telemundo in 2002 and has served as a main anchor since 2020. In 2022, she received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Journalist in Spanish-Language Media. The recognition reflects her long-term commitment to environmental journalism in the Spanish-language broadcast industry.
The full list of honorees for TIME100 Climate 2026 is available on the Time website. The list serves as a guide for leaders influencing corporate and public responses to climate change globally.
