Speaker and Master of Ceremony
Melissa Tan
TV Host, Actress, Climate Action & Sustainability Advocate
Speakers
Our diverse lineup of speakers include conservation experts, researchers, climate justice activists, indigenous representatives, artists, innovators and subject matter experts. With a broad range of expertise, they offer a strong take home message to empower youth with the tools, knowledge and courage to deliver change.
Bethany Luhong Balan
Graphic Designer, Visual Artist & Poet
Dr.
Ahmad Zafir
Conservation Biologist & Programme Director of The Habitat Foundation
Diwigdi Valiente
Sustainability Advocate, Indigenous Leader, and Expert in Sustainable Tourism and Climate Policy
Elaine Chan
Head, Climate Change and Reporting Unit, SD Guthrie
Dr.
Erika Cuellar Soto
Award Winning Conservation Biologist, Educator, Author and National Geographic Emerging Explorer
Izzy Sasada
Multimedia Journalist & Human-Centred Environmental Storyteller
Joshua Belayan
UNDP Consultant & National Geographic Young Explorer 2024
Dr.
June Rubis
Director of Building Initiatives in Indigenous Heritage (BiiH), Macquarie University & Council Member for the international Consortium for the ICCA
Maryam Evetovics
Yoga Instructor & Environmentalist
Max Han
Co-founder of Youths United for Earth (YUFE)
Mitzi Jonelle Tan
Convenor and international Spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines
Noelle Ong
Ecologist & Scientific Illustrator
Olivier Bourdon
Middle School Science Teacher & Specialist, Green School Bali
Prachi Shevgaonkar
Climate Innovator & Founder of Cool The Globe
Rob Ruha
Renowned Māori Artist, Cultural Leader; Indigenous and Youth Advocate
Tashi Lhazom
Indigenous Climate Justice Activist, Academician and Filmmaker
Theron Then
President, AZAM Young Souls
Varsha Yajman
Race, Mental Health and Climate Justice Advocate
Zoya Miari
Peace Ambassador, Storyteller & Founder, Waves to Home
Moderators
Astrid Empacher
Justine Vaz
Malcolm Wong
Sugitha Kanniaseelan