Ivy Leung, Executive Director of CarbonCare InnoLab, envisions the just transition by connecting climate change and social services to protect and respect the vulnerable communities in Hong Kong. She has participated in various international climate conferences, exchanging experience and knowledge on climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience, to explore the impact of climate change on Hong Kong.

Beginning her career as a journalist, Ivy had worked in Hands On Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and Hang Seng Bank, where she gained an in-depth understanding of the different responsibilities of NGOs, funders and corporates in sustainable development.

Dr. Winston Chow is the Co-Chair of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II and Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University (SMU). He researches urban climate change risk and heat island adaptation, and holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Arizona State University and Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from the National University of Singapore.

Engr. Bequillo currently serves as a Project Development Officer II in the City Planning and Development Office of the City Government of Muntinlupa. He is the focal person for the City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program and working on local projects covering the environmental management sector. Early in his career, he experienced working in manufacturing and construction industry, particularly building and renovation of healthcare facilities across the country.

He holds a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila, and currently pursuing Master Degree in Energy Engineering from the University of the Philippines – Diliman.

Dr. Mirza Huda is Lead Researcher at the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme (CCSEAP) of the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. His research interests include energy transion and climate change in south-east Asia. In 2023, he led one of the first independent studies on the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integraon Project (LTMS-PIP), which used more than 30 interviews with policymakers and GIS mapping to examinethe implicaons of the "pathfinder" project on the ASEAN Power Grid. Prior to joining ISEAS, Mirza worked on energy transion issues in Central Asia and South Asia at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Nanyang Technological University.

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Kevin Li has more than 20 years’ experiences working with development and environmental non-governmental organisations covering the issues of water, land, climate change and poverty reduction. He also experiences in taking different roles, ranging from research, grant-making, online communications to working with partner organisations on development projects in Asia region.

Akansha is the India Lead for Energy Access Explorer, currently the only digital public good dedicated to climate-friendly energy transitions. She also oversees AI and data research for the platform. With a background in geospatial analytics, Akansha contributes to advancing data-informed energy planning across diverse contexts. Her work focuses on making sustainable energy access more equitable, affordable, and evidence-driven, particularly in underserved regions.

Masaru Yarime is an Associate Professor at the Division of Public Policy and the Division of Environment and Sustainability and the Co-Director of the AI Ethics and Governance Lab at HKUST. He has appointments as an Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy at University College London and a Visiting Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo. He serves on the editorial board of journals, including Sustainability Science, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, Frontiers in Sustainable Cities - Innovation and Governance, and Data & Policy.

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After obtaining his BSc (Engineering) degree, CC started his career as graduate trainee in CLP Group. He then moved around different technical and non-technical department within CLP. Before retiring in 2019, CC was involved in the evaluation of emerging clean energy technologies, and supporting energy yield assessment and performance monitoring of utility scale solar and wind projects at Group level. CC obtained the MBA and MSc (Renewable Energy) degrees, and IET membership during his career life.

Ardhi Arsala Rahmani is the Research and Development Director at Youth for Energy Southeast Asia, a youth-led collective that serves as a platform to empower, advocate and connect youth to bring a just and sustainable energy future in the region. He also works in the communications team at Ember, a global energy think tank focused on accelerating the the transition to a clean, electrified energy future. Ardhi holds a PhD in environmental health and a master’s in public policy, combining research, advocacy, and communications to bridge youth voices with energy policy across the region.

Kha Nguyen is an emerging voice in Southeast Asia’s clean energy landscape, with a strong focus on inclusive energy transition andyouth engagement in climate policy. She currently serves as Energy Transition Coordinator at AMPERES, the Vietnam-based arm of AlluviumConsulting Group, where she supports regional research and multi-stakeholder initiatives aimed at accelerating equitable access to renewableenergy. Kha’s portfolio spans technical analysis, policy outreach, and project coordination across Vietnam and the broader Mekong subregion.Her work reflects a commitment to integrating social equity into solar energy deployment and advancing a just, climate-resilient future for all.

Phil Napier-Moore is Mott MacDonald’s Energy Sector Leader for Asia, responsible for the Group’s regional support to clients on the global energy transition.

Working across the energy value chain for over 20 years, he has supported diverse international stakeholders on low-carbon power. With a focus on utility-scale solar and wind power, he has supported more than 80 GW of projects in Asia, including several hundred plants now successfully in operation, and ongoing gigawatt-scale ‘firmed’ projects using energy storage and subsea interconnections.

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Energy Institute, he obtained his Masters of Engineering from Oxford University.

Ringo Mak, Co-Founder and Director of APAC SEP Ltd., supports social startups and co-founded 350HK, the local chapter of 350.org. He chairs TOYPA’s Climate & Environment Committee, is Hon Treasurer of the Golden Age Foundation, and serves on the Design Council of Hong Kong and HK Design Institute. He advises social enterprises like Urban Spring and Food Grace. An Outstanding Young Person (1984), he chaired TOYPA (2009) and TOYPA TRUST (2013-2019). With a Master’s in International Marketing (University of Strathclyde), he is a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and Chartered Society of Designers, with 25+ years in industrial leadership.

Hsin Hsuan Sun is the Director of Corporate Accountability and International Affairs at the Environmental Rights Foundation, an environmental legal non-profit based in Taiwan, where she works on issues related to corporate accountability and environmental rights. Prior to this role, she was a news assistant at CNN New York. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University, School of Journalism. In her current position, she conducts legal and value chain research, engages in policy and investor advocacy, and performs field investigations, working closely with communities impacted by Taiwanese investments and business activities both domestically and internationally. Her recent work has focused on the effects of the nickel and petrochemical industries on local communities, environmental and climate change issues, and the role of Taiwanese businesses within these sectors. Her current areas of focus include ESG legal frameworks, supply chain concerns, business and human rights, and climate change and just transition.

Matthew Burnett Stuart is a Programme Offi cer at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), where he leads initiativesaddressing organized crime, corruptions risks in supply chains, and climate security. He contributes to research, capacity building, and multilateral dialogue aimed atstrengthening Member States’ responses to crime prevention and emerging global security challenges.

Pochoy Labog is the Southeast Asia Programme Manager and Representative of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. Prior to joining the Resource Centre, he was the Legal Services Coordinator of the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center or Friends of the Earth - Philippines where he led the litigation of cases aimed to advance the rights of indigenous peoples and upland, rural, poor communities. Pochoy holds a JD from the Ateneo Law School and a LLM in International Legal Studies, with a Certificate on International Human Rights Law from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Mr. Kwok Hiu Chung obtained Bachelor of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong. He has been working in local and international non-government organisations for more than 10 years with rich experiences in different social issues. He joined CarbonCare InnoLab in 2022, focusing on promotion of CarbonCare Label and corporate social responsibility. He also participated in COP27 as an NGO observer.

Makoto Tajima is a Board member of Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP) and Head of Secretariat at Japan Community Power Association (JCPA). With an MSc in agronomy from the University of Hawaii, he has over 25 years of experience in international development, including work with NGOs and JICA. He advises JANIC on disaster risk reduction and serves on boards such as Japan Solar Sharing Federation (JSSF), CWS Japan, and Women’s Eye. His current focus is international R&D in agrivoltaics and district heating. He is a member of the AgriVoltaics International Conference Scientific Committee and the India Agrivoltaics Alliance Principal Action Committee.

Yuping Chen is co-founder and the Executive Director at Taiwan Environment and Planning Association, an independent non-profit organization since 2020. With a multidisciplinary background in Biodiversity & Conservation and Environmental Sciences, she has many years' experience in environmental planning and impact studies. Initially involved in campaigning and developing mitigation tools to address conflicts arising from solar development, she later led her team to analyze issues and opportunities within the water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus in Taiwan, to explore innovative approaches to the co-existence of agriculture and photovoltaics, with an emphasis on supporting community empowerment toward a just and sustainable energy future.

I possess 25 years of professional experience in forestry, natural resource management, climate change, ecosystem-based adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. Currently serving as Chief Technical Advisor at UNDP Laos. Previously, I worked with UNEP, World Bank, USAID, and ADB on biodiversity conservation, climate strategies, and policy development, including the National Adaptation Plan and NDC 3.0 and preparing the climate change strategy and action plans in Nepal. I have led projects, conducted research, and evaluated programs in disaster management and climate change. Holding a Doctorate in climate change adaptation and livelihoods, I bring extensive expertise in resilience building and sustainable development with international organizations.

Prof. Andrew Mak, Professor of Engineering Practice at HKUST's Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, has 30+ years of industrial experience, including roles at Air Products & Chemicals, BHR Group, and DuPont. His expertise spans multiphase fluid flow, process design, energy systems, and product commercialization. He has authored 70+ technical papers, serves as editor for three journals, and frequently reviews and chairs conferences. Prof. Mak holds a Law degree (Peking University), a Master’s and PhD in Chemical Engineering (Leeds, UCL), and an MBA (Open University of HK). He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Mr Jinlei Feng is Programme Officer, Policy Advice in the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC) of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), based in Abu Dhabi. His research work at IRENA is focused on policies for the deployment of renewable energy in end uses, including heating and cooling and transport sector, policies for sustainable bioenergy, circular economy of renewables, renewables in cities, as well as environmental impacts of renewables. He has more than 17 years of experience in renewable energy, climate change, and sustainable development. He holds a master’s degree in management from the Renmin University of China.

With 25 years of experience in Waste Management and Recycling, specializing in WEEE, Plastics, MSW, and Waste to energy inThailand. Proven track record in driving business growth through strategic partnerships and initiatives in manufacturing management withinMNCs. Skilled in setting up green field plants, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for profitability. Proficient in Lean, TQM,TPM, and Kaizen methodologies, leading large teams to achieve organizational goals in the waste management sector, particularlyfocusing on plastics

Dr. Tanvi Bansal has led a range of academic and industry consultancy projects across solar energy, quality management systems, supply chain optimization, and RFID technology applications. She actively engages in environmental initiatives as a member of the Climate Action Network International(Germany) and also supports as a community member with Sustainable Electronics(SERI, U.S.). With rich experience bridging academia and industry in India and collaborations with German professionals, Dr. Bansal recently founded CirclePV Limited in Hong Kong—a company dedicated to developing innovative B2B solutions for solar panel waste management, involving Hong Kong stakeholders to manage the solar panel waste with a connected and integrated network.

Graduate from University of Wisconsin - Madison, Mr Ken Tai is an experienced Solar System Engineer. He was responsible for projects include Drainage Service Department, Lo Wu Correctional Institution, and Government's 1st model project which was awarded the 2013 Greenest School on Earth recognition.

Dr. Jangmoo Sherpa is a medical doctor and public health professional with over a decade of experience working in remote and rural communities across Nepal. She is the Program Director and Co-Founder of Action for Nepal, where she leads health, education, and WASH initiatives focused on underserved populations. After serving as a Chief Medical Doctor, she completed a Master’s in International Public Health and recently a fellowship program at the University of Sydney. Dr. Sherpa brings strong expertise in maternal and child health, project management, rural health systems, and community-led development. She is passionate about creating inclusive programs that improve access to essential services and drive long-term impact.

A population, health, and environment policy advocate, Ramon brings with him years of experience working in civil society organizations (CSO) engaged in social development work, and has dedicated many years on policy development, advocacy, and working with policymakers and stakeholders on population, health, environment, and sustainable development issues. Having worked with an extensive network of parliamentarians, health professionals, and community and civil society leaders, he has helped form and strengthen coalitions of advocates upholding health and social justice in the Philippines and across the Asia Pacific region.

Saumya is a Consultant at OPM India, contributing to projects across energy access, clean energy finance, and inclusive development. Herwork spans impact evaluations, monitoring frameworks, and policy analysis, with a focus on social inclusion and gender equity. She currently manageskey evaluations, including a study of the IKEA Foundation’s solar-powered livelihoods programme, and has supported research on off-grid solar forhealth services. Saumya brings experience in energy transition strategies across emerging markets and has contributed to studies in India andSoutheast Asia that explore renewable solutions for underserved communities.

Dr. Alissa Tung, Programme Director of CarbonCare InnoLab, has extensive experience in community and corporate engagement within the NGO sector. She earned a PhD in Material Science from Monash University after studying Fashion Technology at HK Polytechnic University, focusing on self-cleaning textiles to reduce environmental pollution. An author of 10+ peer-reviewed papers, she was an NGO observer at COP24 and COP26, inspiring her to empower youth in climate action. She founded the Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) and SolarCare programmes to promote solar energy in Hong Kong. Alissa is dedicated to fostering youth leadership in global climate efforts.

Dr. Hui-Ping Chen (Phoebe) is a sociologist and social entrepreneur dedicated to promoting sustainable energy for all. She founded Taiwan’s first citizen power plant platform in 2015 and the Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA) in 2018, pioneeringgroups and advancing a gender-responsive just transition. Dr. Chen leads the “Green Well 100+” and “Gender Wave Net Zero” initiatives to empower everyone for an equitable and sustainable future. She currently serves on Taiwan’s Climate Change Response ComJust Transition Committee.

Robie Halip, from the Kalanguya and Kankanaey Indigenous Peoples in the Cordillera region Philippines, is the Executive Director of the Right Energy Partnership withIndigenous Peoples (REP). REP is an indigenous-led, multi-stakeholder partnership with the goal of increasing renewable energy systems that respect human rights andleveraging the leadership of Indigenous Peoples in the transition to renewable energy in ways that are consistent with their self-determined needs and developmentaspirations.

Dr. Cheung earned his MA in Social Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and completed his PhD at The University of Hong Kong in 2015, focusing on political economy and stakeholder dynamics in public open space planning. His recent research explores just energy and low-carbon transitions with a focus on stakeholders' trust and responsibilities. His recent studies include Hong Kong citizens’ views on regional energy collaboration risks in the Greater Bay Area and trust gaps in Japan’s energy transitions post-Fukushima period.

Fun is an environmental policy specialist with a Master's degree in Social Policy. She has gained extensive experience in research and knowledge transfer through her management of diverse research projects and academic activities during her tenure at multiple universities. Her research focus is primarily on climate change policy, particularly energy policy. Prior to joining CCIL in 2023, Fun graduated from the inaugural Climate Advocacy Training for Youth (CATY) programme. Her strong passion for climate advocacy led to her selection as one of the youth delegates to COP26 as an Observer.

Dr. Yamamoto leads the provision of integrated policy and programme advisory services to UNDP country offices in areas such as natural capital, climate change, energy, chemicals and waste, water and oceans, forest conservation, NDCs, and commodities. She oversees staff efforts to mobilize resources and technical expertise, for catalytic investments and solutions. She supports the team’s portfolio oversight in close coordination with regional and country office colleagues, promote partnerships, and represent UNDP in relevant corporate and programmatic initiatives.

Arpit Sharma is the Chief Executive Officer of the Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ), with a decade of leadership in green skills development. Joining SCGJ in 2015, he rose through key roles—from Country Head of Assessment and Accreditation to COO—before becoming CEO. An alumnus of Kirori Mal College (University of Delhi) and IIM Kozhikode, he brings a strong academic and strategic foundation. He previously contributed to Kirloskar's Small Hydro division and held positions at HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and DBS. Under his leadership, SCGJ's candidate won India Skills 2022 and represented India at WorldSkills 2022 in Japan and Bronze medal in WorldSkills 2024 at Lyon, France. He spearheaded MoUs with the World Bank (WePower) and Germany’s BSW Solar, promoting international mobility and inclusion in renewables. Arpit also engaged in global forums like the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue and study tours to Germany.

"Before coming to the Philippines to start his own climate advocacy group People of Asia for Climate Solutions, Tom Xiaojun Wang worked in Beijing as a journalistat Xinhua Finance News, and then as Communications Director for Greenpeace in China. As a native from China’s largest coal producer Shanxi, Tom has witnessed first-hand the environmental, social and health damages by coal. Now based in thePhilippines, one of the countries most directly hit by climate disasters, Tom is determined to bring a stop to coal addiction in Shanxi, and to promote solutions toclimate vulnerable countries like the Philippines."

Mark is a recent graduate from the University of Hong Kong and now leverages his knowledge and experience as a sustainability analyst. Beyond the corporate world, he served as a youth delegate at various UN conferences, participated in an Antarctica Climate Change expedition, and currently holds the position of UN Asia Pacific Youth Advisor on Environmental and Climate Justice.

He co-founded NESS, a youth-led climate organization focused on raising awareness and building capacity for climate action. Through NESS, Mark hopes to empower youth to become advocates for sustainability and foster young changemakers in our community.

Dr. Ute Collier is currently Acting Director of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre at the International Renewable Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi. She oversees IRENA’s work on renewable energy policy and finance, socio-economics of the energy transition, renewable energy statistics and resource assessment. Prior to joining IRENA in May 2021, she was Head of Energy at Practical Action, leading the development organisation’s work on renewable energy solutions in energy access settings. Previously, she worked at the International Energy Agency and the UK’s Climate Change Committee, as well as a number of public sector and non-governmental organisations earlier in her career.

Mr. Chong Chan Yau is Co-founder and Board Advisor of CarbonCare InnoLab, Board Director of Climate Finance Asia, and Chairman of Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation. A University of Hong Kong graduate with a Master’s in Information Systems from LSE, he served as an Administrative Officer in the HK Government, Executive Director of Oxfam Hong Kong, and Director of Student Development at HKU. Active in civil society, he has led the HK Blind Union and served on the Council for Sustainable Development. Recognized with numerous awards, including the MBE and HKU Honorary Fellowship, he champions sustainability and inclusion.