Asian Development BankThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
Caitlin CooperI am a journalist, photographer and filmmaker interested in stories about natural resources, housing, human geography, and women's rights. I am currently seeking a distributor for my first short documentary film, Or(illa), and developing a feature-length documentary on the topic of free and safe abortions in Mexico.
Exactness of expression motivates my work whether it be words, data, or images. I am a passionate learner eager to continue investigating and reporting in diverse environments. I am originally from the USA and currently based in Mexico City, Mexico.
CaptureCapture is a sustainability engagement platform that helps organisations take climate action by promoting behavioural change in their employees.
Capture encourages users to track and reduce their carbon emissions through gamification features, challenges and rewards. Employees also learn about sustainability and how they can take action through interactive digital learning materials.
Based on the collected emissions data, organisations can measure their workforce’s carbon footprint, offset it and introduce green incentives.
CarbonEthicsStarting as a not-for-profit organization, we are branching to Social Enterprise to provide more climate solutions through our services: Carbon Calculation, Carbon Consulting, Carbon Sequestration, Monthly Subscription, Climate-friendly Travel, and provide transparency through our Digital Monitoring System.
Circle EconomyWe are a global impact organisation with an international team of passionate experts based in Amsterdam. We empower businesses, cities and nations with practical and scalable solutions to put the circular economy into action.
Our vision is an economic system that ensures all people and the planet can thrive. Our goal is to double global circularity by 2032.
Climate Change NewsAt Climate Home News, we believe quality climate journalism can change the world for the better. Here’s how we play our part. Climate Home News aims to be the go-to media outlet for a global community of doers and thinkers seeking to understand the political, social and economic drivers of the climate crisis and climate action.
Darina MaulanaDesigner by heart, venture builder by day. To date, Darina has 3 years journey in building impact ventures. She held a master's degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung, majoring in Sustainable Behavior Design.
Development InitiativesDevelopment Initiatives (DI) is a global organisation harnessing the power of data and evidence to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience. Our mission is to work closely with partners to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience
Enviu IndonesiaEnviu, is a global startup studio that develops consumer-driven solutions that are desirable, and viable in the market with local entrepreneurs and venture builders based in the Netherlands. In Indonesia, Enviu's program is called Zero Waste Living Lab (ZWLL), in which the venture that ZWLL is building is designed to focus on making an exponential impact on reducing plastic waste upstream. Founded in 2019, ZWLL launched seven businesses that had an immediate impact and pushing the Indonesian market towards zero-use plastic waste, from the source.
ESCAPThe Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. The ESCAP secretariat supports inclusive, resilient and sustainable development in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge, and by providing technical assistance and capacity-building services in support of national development objectives, regional agreements and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
EscomAs one of the largest B2B Conference Organizers in Asia, Escom Events possess 9 event brands that covers 10+ Asia countries. We do large-scale conferences usually range from 200-1000 attendees per event. All of our conferences are industry-focused and it is limited only to senior-level business executives and government officials. Through years of development, Escom Events had worked with 50%+ of all the global top 500 companies for the participation, sponsorship, partnership or co-organizing of those events. We also work very tightly with government bodies, investment promotion agencies, investors and state-owned enterprises in Asia and we see ourselves as the hub to promote innovations, forge partnerships, bridge cross border investment and establish business cooperations.
Food Navigator AsiaFoodNavigator-Asia provides a 360-degree view of the food and beverage market, spanning everything from investment, incubation and innovation, to ingredients, food science and product formulation, labelling, litigation, regulation, consumer trends, new products and new technology.
Our editorial standards are unsurpassed and we deliver insightful content across multiple channels to the right people wherever they are operating.
Grassroots FutureGrassroots Future is a registered charity in Hong Kong which came out of a desire to help refugee-led initiatives and grassroots organizations working with refugees build capacity.
GreenbizGreenBiz recognizes the inextricable link between climate change and social change and works across its platforms to connect the dots between equity, inclusion and sustainability by centering justice as a cornerstone of a clean economy. We recognize the power of our platform and actively work to be intersectional in our content by prioritizing Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) across our conference programs and editorial coverage.
Our goal is to ensure that GreenBiz Group — and the industry — reflects the world that we live in, and the world we want to see.
GreenieGreenie is a social enterprise established in July 2020 that offers natural fiber-based decorative products for the home furnishing industry, cafe, restaurant and hotel. It has a minimalist and natural design combined with agricultural waste to support carbon emission reduction in furniture. We collect agricultural waste like areca leaf sheath from local farmers and SMEs in Jambi, and recycle that waste into Areca series decorative products along with makers and artisans.
GreenTech FestivalThe GREENTECH FESTIVAL (GTF) was founded by Nico Rosberg and Marco Voigt and is the largest sustainability festival in Europe with the GTF EXHIBITION, GTF CONFERENCE and the GREEN AWARDS. From 15-17 May 2024, more than 250 exhibitors, over 200 speakers and over 30,000 guests are expected at the Messe Berlin to participate in the upcoming transformation of our society with progressive ideas for the future, networking and knowledge transfer. The festival offers a platform for companies, visions and guests from all over the world.
GSMAThe GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing MNOs and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy, tackling today’s biggest societal challenges, underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work, and providing the world’s largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events. We invite you to find out more at gsma.com and follow the GSMA on Twitter.
Gumilang S SuraduhitaWith experiences in working in fast-paced organizations, Gumilang is a hardworking, creative and diligent individual. She is passionate about various forms of arts as well as topics regarding mental health, environmental and social issues.
Hanson ChongHanson is a 19-year-old final year Economics student at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He is passionate about building productivity and knowledge management systems that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and enable knowledge transfer. He founded the EMPOWER Initiative in June 2021 to help college students develop systems that will help them make the most of their tertiary education.
Impact CirclesA platform dedicated to connecting social impact enthusiasts, subject-matter experts and thought leaders, to help tackle our societies’ and planet’s most pressing issues. Our mission is to support meaningful projects with collective insights and networks, creating a ripple-effect to engage larger audiences.
Julia JohnEnvironmental science and policy grad student, environmental journalist, animal lover, indomitable pedestrian. Julia is a science writer with a master's degree in environmental science and policy. She has written about wildlife protection, conservation technology and sustainable food since 2016.
Kanina RamaniyaKanina Ramaniya is a third-year student majoring in Communication Science/writer based in Semarang, Indonesia. She procures her cause in advocating for women and children’s rights as well as environmental caucus. She focuses on resilient safe space for women and children which she actively endorses.
Kasun PathirageKasun Pathirage is a freelance writer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He writes for Offbeat Media as progressive art, theatre, and feminism are his passions.
Leave A NestLeave a Nest thrives to achieve global happiness by enhancing everyday life through science and education for future generation.
Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. started as a science venture company in June 2002 by 15 graduate science students. To resolve science graduate employment problems and the decline in interests for science among the younger generation, an in house training program for university students was developed and workshops in schools were also conducted. Today, we conduct more than 150 workshops per year throughout Japan. We also have a direct network with more than 100 companies, 2,000 teachers and 10,000 researchers. Together with our partners and supporting network, we aim to contribute to the world through Science and Technology by engaging in Science education, human resource training and research development projects.
Left-Handesignleft-handesign® is Singapore's 1st Plantable sustainable stationery & lifestyle brand playfully designed with light & love. We produce and market eco-friendly, sustainable products helping people adopt a greener living. As a trusted stationery brand, we aim to provide transparency for all our users, be accountable for our actions and be committed to preservation. It is all about helping make the world a better place, by providing the right tools and knowledge to help us make better consumption decisions. We believe that we can make a difference in the actions we take now that can help create a better life on land and below water, by tackling plastic consumption, restoring natural terrestrial ecosystems and by minimising waste.
Liberty SocietyLiberty Society is a social enterprise creating eco-friendly & impactful merchandise, apparel, and hampers that empowers marginalized women. We aim to inspire through the stories behind, designs crafted, and causes supported. Every purchase will go towards our 'House of Freedom,' our upskilling center for marginalized women in Serpong, Bogor, and Batam.
Marta MeraujeA lifelong learner and spontaneous traveler from Papua, Indonesia. A consistent storyteller armed with strong knowledge in data analytics and public relations. Combine data, stories, and experiences to raise awareness, bust stigma, and advocate for a better change on mental health, sustainability, and social inequality.
Nanda AnggrainiAn advertising copywriter and an avid novelist. Currently mastering the art of gardening. Her dream is to build her own permaculture farm for sustainable future in her hometown, Bandung, West Java Indonesia.
New Energy Nexus IndonesiaNew Energy Nexus is the world’s leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs, from emerging tech through to clean energy deployment and adoption. In Indonesia, New Energy Nexus builds ecosystems and runs programs that are tailored to support the specific needs of entrepreneurs by providing accelerator services, capital, mentoring, skills and networks to help clean energy and climate innovation entrepreneurs thrive.
ngobralinalam danlingkunganNgobralin is Indonesia-based Podcast sharing stories about various interesting things related to nature, the environment from the children's version of forestry, be it experiences in activities, unique stories that don't usually happen, and simple contributions from our fellow nature and environmental conservation fighters. Podcast episodes are conducted in Bahasa Indonesia
OPPOIt stems from our value of “Benfen”, asking us to do the right thing and keep an open mind as we strive to seek truth. It is also rooted in our product history: from our first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of spreading optimism and inspiration to the world with technology.
“Inspiration Ahead” is OPPO’s attitude towards the current state of the world, and is also shared by the group of people that OPPO wants to empower.
Project therealme(?)Imposter Syndrome is a lonely affliction. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Project therealme(?) aims to redefine Imposter Syndrome amongst Singaporean Students. Our campaign aspires to be a one-stop awareness campaign that targets Upper Secondary to University students suffering from Imposter Syndrome and students who are curious to find out more. Project therealme(?) shares tips and advices for you to get out of the campaign, and information for education. Through sharing of personal stories via different mediums, Project therealme(?) aims to normalise sharing of insecurities online and to build a community of students who finds comfort in knowing that we are not alone in this.
QYOSThe first smart refill system in Indonesia. We make the refilling experience easier, faster, and cheaper. QYOS : Easy Refill, No Plastic Waste. #REFILLution in progress!
Ratri MA diversity and creative catalyst that connects the dots, she thrives on asking the uncomfortable ‘why's - and that's why she started Changemakr Asia. If she’s not binge-watching shows on Netflix, you can find her cycling through the beaten tracks and unexplored terrains around Singapore.
Rhett Ayers ButlerRhett is the founder and CEO of Mongabay, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Beyond Mongabay, Rhett has advised a range of organizations and institutions, from news outlets to philanthropic foundations to development agencies, and his writing and photography have appeared in hundreds of publications. Rhett was the first journalist to win the Field Museum's Parker/Gentry Award from the Field Museum in Chicago
Salsabila AlfajriSalsa is an emerging wordsmith, full of passion and curiosity. With every stroke of her pen, she aims to create captivating narratives that traverse new worlds and resonate with human experiences.
Just beginning her journey in the literary universe, she treats each story as a project of love, pouring in dedication, discipline, and a steadfast commitment to perfect her craft. Salsa sees every critique as an opportunity to grow, constantly pushing her creative boundaries and exploring the expansive landscape of her imagination.
Sebastien Jodoin And Katherine LoftsSebastien Jodoin is an associate professor of law at McGill University.
Katherine Lofts is a senior research associate with the Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Health, and the Environment at McGill University.
ShalimarAs she studies sociology and fights for gender equality on campus, Shalimar also writes for ChangeMakr Asia. She's all about teaching and spreading awareness on sustainable business practices, reducing waste, and living healthier. Together, we can create a fairer, greener world and Shalimar's committed to making it happen.
Shelly SandjayaHaving spent years honing her craft, Shelly is an expert in the field of renewable energy and green economy recovery, with a focus on Asia. Her work has been published in a variety of prestigious publications, and she is highly respected by her peers for her knowledge and insight. From trekking through rainforests to diving in coral reefs, Shelly's adventures have taken her to some of the most breathtaking and challenging environments on the planet. Through it all, she has remained focused on her goal of educating and inspiring others to join the fight for an inclusive and sustainable future.
Sherine DimaduraCopywriter by day, pop culture enthusiast by night; all time advocate of changemakers everywhere.
Sonali ShahSonali Shah presently serves as the Science & Technology writer at Forest Digest. She obtained her Master’s degree in Science Journalism from City University London in 2014. Before joining Forest Digest, Sonali was a Science & Technology freelance writer at The Mirror, where she honed her expertise in the field.
SUCI CUPLive life confidently even on your heaviest flow days with Suci Cup! A reusable menstrual cup that is made of 100% medical grade silicone and FDA-registered, the Suci Cup is safe to use for up to 10 hours and reusable for up to 10 years. Less waste, more comfort - let Suci Cup help you have a Confident Period.
The ConversationThe Conversation is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that in a decade has become the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
All our work is free to read and free to republish under Creative Commons. We do this as a not-for-profit group guided by a clear purpose: to provide access to high-quality explanatory journalism that makes for better decision making.
The Fashion PulpitThe fashion pulpit is a sustainability enterprise that aims to advance circular fashion through educating, swapping, upcycling, thrifting and repurposing globally!
The Partnership For Australia-Indonesia Research(PAIR)The Partnership for Australia-Indonesia Research (PAIR) is a development initiative that focuses on the theme: ‘Connectivity, People and Place’. We seek to better understand the challenges and opportunities presented by Indonesia’s rapid physical and economic development. Over 2019-2022, we focus on a segment of Indonesia’s ambitious Trans-Sulawesi railway network infrastructure. By 2024, the Government of Indonesia plans to complete a new 145-kilometre railway line connecting two major port cities: Makassar and Parepare. The railway line is part of the government’s priority focus on Eastern Indonesia and positioning South Sulawesi as a gateway to the region. Along with the railway line, a new port is being built, new industrial zones emerging and fresh investments flowing.
The Partnership For Australia - Indonesia Research (PAIR) focuses on the new connectivity and communities along the railway line. We investigate what the railway lines mean for local communities, how they respond to change, and how they can take advantage of emerging opportunities.
UN Climate ChangeThe UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention has near universal membership (198 Parties) and is the parent treaty of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The main aim of the Paris Agreement is to keep the global average temperature rise this century as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The UNFCCC is also the parent treaty of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
UN WaterUN-Water coordinates the United Nations’ work on water and sanitation.
There is no single United Nations Agency, Fund or Programme dedicated exclusively to water issues. In fact, over 30 United Nations organizations carry out water and sanitation programmes because these issues run through all of the United Nations’ main focus areas. UN-Water’s role is to ensure that Members and Partners ‘deliver as one’ in response to water-related challenges.
UN WomenUN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UNEPUNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance. Moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does.
Yazmin PadrillaYazmin juggles mothering two sons, writing from the comfort of her balcony with a cup of Earl Grey tea, and attending women's and STEM events. Born and raised in Kenya, Yazmin is ready to call Bangkok her home. She lives there with her family and one dog that rules them all.
Zayed Sustainability PrizeEstablished by the UAE leadership, in 2008, to honour the legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Zayed Sustainability Prize is the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising sustainability and humanitarian solutions around the world.
The Zayed Sustainability Prize acknowledges and rewards global pioneers and innovators who are committed to accelerating impactful sustainable solutions.
Zurich Flood Resilience AllianceThe Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance (the Alliance) is a multi-sectoral partnership focusing on finding practical ways to support communities in developed and developing countries strengthen their resilience to flood risk. The Alliance consists of humanitarian, NGO, research, and private sector partners who work together to increase public and private investment in evidence-informed community-based flood resilience.
