Blue Eco Summit by Ocean Geographic

Blue Eco Summit will focus on the entire BLUE SPACE of our ocean as a force of nature and our gift of life.

7 - 8 NOVEMBER

Between Surface and Depth

The conference brings together subject matter experts to discuss on three core issues: High Seas Treaty, Blue Carbon and Deep Sea Mining.

In partnership with Ocean Geographic, Blue Eco Summit, anchored by keynote speaker Dr. Sylvia Earle, affectionately referred to in the industry as “Her Deepness”.

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Oceanographer & Explorer

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Oceanographer & Explorer

The conference agenda covers the key topics below

Highlights of Blue Eco Summit

Speakers at Blue Eco Summit

Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.

Oceanographer & Explorer, Time Magazine’s First Hero for the Planet

Michael Aw

Founder of Ocean Geographic, Asian Geographic, Deep Hope

Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL),
TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023

Richard Bailey

Founder of Tetiaroa Society, Blue Climate Initiative

Mickey Rogers, Ph.D.

Co-founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Northwest

Prof. Peter Harrison

Distinguished Professor, Founding Director of Marine Ecology Research Centre

Toh Tai Chong, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Ana Blanco

Executive Director
Member, Board of Directors of International Ocean Film Foundation

Nithiya Laila

TV Presenter,
Founder of Brunch Bandits

Quentin Fouesnant

Founder of Qanopy Consulting, Sustainability & ESG Advisor

Devira Nur Maulina

Brand & Communications Manager of CarbonEthics

Audrey Tan

Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times

Luis Neves, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice-President, Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore

Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography
Associate Director, Bachelors of Environmental Studies
National University of Singapore

Kong Man Jing

Co-founder of Just Keep Thinking

Sam Shu Qin

Marine Scientist at National University of Singapore

Alex Rose

Science Editor of
Ocean Geographic

Tom
Peacock-Nazil

Founder & CEO of
Seven Clean Seas

Speakers at Blue Eco Summit

Dr. Sylvia Earle PhD

Oceanographer & Explorer, Time Magazine’s First Hero for the Planet

Michael Aw

Founder of Ocean Geographic, Asian Geographic, Deep Hope

Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL),
TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023

Richard Bailey

Founder of Tetiaroa Society, Blue Climate Initiative

Mickey Rogers, PhD

Co-founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Northwest

Professor Peter Harrison

Distinguished Professor, Founding Director of Marine Ecology Research Centre

Dr Toh Tai Chong

Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Sheree Marris

Marine Biologist, Science Communicator, Author & Public Speaker

Nithiya Laila

TV Presenter, Founder of Brunch Bandits

Quentin Fouesnant

Founder of Qanopy Consulting, Sustainability & ESG Advisor

Jessica Novia

Founder of CarbonEthics

Speakers at
Blue Eco Summit

Dr. Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.

Founder of Mission Blue, Deep Hope Inc

Michael Aw

Founder of Ocean Geographic, Asian Geographic, Deep Hope

Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL),
TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023

Richard Bailey

Founder of Tetiaroa Society, Blue Climate Initiative

Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D.

Co-founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Northwest


Prof. Peter Harrison

Distinguished Professor, Founding Director of Marine Ecology Research Centre

Dr. Toh Tai Chong, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Ana Blanco

Executive Director and Member, Board of Directors of International Ocean Film Foundation

Nithiya Laila

TV Presenter, Founder of Brunch Bandits

Quentin Fouesnant

Founder of Qanopy Consulting, Sustainability & ESG Advisor

Jessica Novia

Founder of CarbonEthics and Bumi Journey

Audrey Tan

Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times

Dr. Luis Neves, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice-President, Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore

Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, Associate Director, Bachelors of Environmental Studies, National University of Singapore

Kong Man Jing

Co-founder of Just Keep Thinking

Sam Shu Qin

Marine Scientist at National University of Singapore

Alex Rose

Science Editor for Ocean Geographic

Tom Peacock-Nazil

Founder & CEO of Seven Clean Seas

Speakers' Topics and Summary

Dr. Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.

Deep Sea, Ocean Sustainability, Blue Carbon

Summary to be confirmed soon.

Michael Aw

Ocean Signals: A Visual Report Card on the State of Our Seas—From Antarctic Ice to Arctic Waters, Surface to Depths

Summary to be confirmed soon.

Richard Bailey

A HONU World: Science, Sustainable Travel, and the Twilight Zone

Join visionary entrepreneur Richard Bailey, creator of The Brando resort, for an exclusive talk that will take you on a journey into one of Earth’s last unexplored frontiers: the mesopelagic zone. Beneath the waves lies a twilight realm where life defies imagination, and now, Richard is setting his sights on unlocking its secrets. At the intersection of science and luxury, discover how curious minds and cutting-edge technology are coming together to safely open this mysterious world to a broad public. Learn about Honu, a new class of human occupied submersible that symbolizes hope and a gateway to the unknown.

Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D.

Microscopic Science to Mobilizing the Masses: A Youth-Led Approach to Deep-Sea Conservation

Dr. Mickey Rogers is an Atmospheric Chemist and Youth Ocean Leader that studies the relationship between our ocean and climate. In her talk, she will summarize a new field of airborne algae, connect ocean and climate by describing the biological pump, and highlight the global-to-local work being led by Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) including funding the United States’ first Deep Sea Conservation Festival. SOA is the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders and educates young people about ocean science and deep-sea mining, sparking grassroots movements in more than 40 countries. SOA is also mobilizing young people to value the deep sea and call for its protection through its localized Hubs. SOA Pacific Northwest, co-founded by Mickey in Washington State and Maria Cristina Alvarez Rodriguez and Genevieve Coblentz-Strong in Oregon State, has led numerous advocacy efforts including participating in the youth leadership summit at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama engaging in direct conversations with White House officials and Global Ambassadors to discuss intergenerational ocean efforts, training ocean leaders to effectively lobby during Capitol Hill Ocean Week, and planning the inaugural Deep Sea Conservation Festival (August 2024) in Seattle to bring awareness to the vitality of the deep. With a scientific approach, SOA is at the forefront of youth leadership, raising public awareness and educating stakeholders on the potential risks and uncertainties associated with deep-sea mining.

Prof. Peter Harrison

Sex, Death and Coral Reef Restoration

Coral reefs are globally important centres of biodiversity that provide goods and services worth $ trillions including essential food resources for hundreds of millions of people. Accelerating loss of reef-building corals is degrading reefs and overwhelming natural resilience and recovery processes. Reduced coral cover and loss of breeding corals diminish larval supply and recruitment processes essential for coral and reef recovery. This presentation highlights innovative methods for reef-based coral larval restoration using mass larval production to successfully restore coral communities on damaged reefs. New research is enabling increased scales of successful larval restoration and renewal of breeding corals and increased fish populations within 2-3 years, and these approaches are being scaled up with local stakeholders in multiple regions around the world.

Dr. Toh Tai Chong, Ph.D.

Blue Carbon and Community Impact

The global surge in carbon prices, along with the rising demand for carbon offsets to achieve corporate net-zero targets, have increased the projected value for blue carbon projects. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) posits that the value will continue to rise steeply in this decade and interests in blue carbon financing will remain high. However, a critical challenge in the implementation of blue carbon project lies with the difficulty in identifying and developing community-based conservation projects. As a marine conservationist, I have had the opportunity to partner local communities in Southeast Asia to develop projects that create sustainable change and community impact. “Stories from the field” is a talk that highlights the learning points of my work in the community, and a projection of potential opportunities for project funders, conservation scientists and community developers to work together.

Nithiya Laila

Fruits of the Tide: Eating with a Purpose for Ocean Conservation

We delve into the socio-economic forces that have elevated fish to a symbol of wealth and nutrition across civilisations. As cold supply chains and improved logistics brought fish to even the most landlocked communities, demand surged, leading to overfishing and the widespread use of heavy trawlers, placing immense pressure on our marine ecosystems. With the global fish market now worth 159 billion USD and trading over 179 million tonnes annually, the popularity of species like tuna, cod, and salmon has surged, making them dietary staples worldwide and threatening their survival. Through the lens of culinary anthropology, we’ll explore the historical significance of fish in our diets and how embracing sustainable practices with seaweed and bivalves can help protect ocean life. By reimagining our consumption of the ocean’s bounty, we can pave the way for a healthier future for both marine ecosystems and ourselves.

Quentin Fouesnant

Blue Carbon: Getting Companies Onboard With Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

This session will introduce the concept of blue carbon, exploring its critical role in mitigating climate change and how it differs from terrestrial carbon. The presentation will also examine the current level of participation by companies in blue carbon initiatives and why this emerging field is crucial for businesses striving to enhance their sustainability practices. Learn how your organization can contribute to ocean-based climate solutions without falling into the trap of greenwashing. This talk will provide practical insights and actionable steps for integrating blue carbon strategies into your sustainability initiatives.

Jessica Novia

Blue Carbon Rehabilitation for Climate and Coastal Community Resilience

This session will emphasize the concept of blue carbon and its critical role in climate action. By focusing on mangrove forests—key blue carbon ecosystems—attendees will learn about their capacity to sequester carbon, enhance coastal resilience, and support biodiversity. The session will highlight blue carbon restoration projects in Indonesia and community development initiatives, demonstrating how protecting and restoring these vital ecosystems can support climate action.

Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D.

Blue Carbon and Beyond: Community-led Mangrove Restoration

Mangrove ecosystems are pivotal in the global blue carbon framework, offering essential ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity support. However, these ecosystems are under threat from anthropogenic pressures, necessitating innovative restoration approaches that prioritize resilience and community involvement. I argue that we need to integrate the resilience concept into community-led mangrove restoration projects across Southeast Asia. By engaging local communities and incorporating their traditional knowledge with scientific practices, projects have successfully enhanced the resistance, recovery, and reorganization capabilities of mangrove ecosystems. Key strategies include meaningful community engagement, expansion of monitoring indicators, and upscaling restoration efforts across spatial and temporal scales. I will present case studies to demonstrate how local stewardship, combined with resilience-based approaches, leads to more sustainable and adaptive restoration outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of community-led initiatives in achieving the dual goals of ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, contributing significantly to global blue carbon efforts and the broader objectives of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Conference Programme

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Attendees' Registration & Morning Networking Session

9:10 am - 9:15 am

Welcome Note by Evonne Fouesnant

9:15 am - 9:25 am

Opening Speech by Arthur Tay

Arthur Tay Arthur Tay
9:25 am - 9:30 am

Introduction to Blue Eco Summit Overview

Alex Rose Alex Rose
9:30 am - 9:50 am

Conference Keynote by Sylvia Earle, PhD

Dr Sylvia Earle PhD Dr Sylvia Earle PhD
9:50 am - 10:20 am

Session 1 by Michael Aw – Tears of our Ocean - from surface to full ocean depth, from Arctic to Antarctic

Summary to be updated soon.

Michael Aw Michael Aw
10:20 am - 10:50 am

Session 2 by Richard Bailey – A HONU World: Science, Sustainable Travel, and the Twilight Zone

Join visionary entrepreneur Richard Bailey, creator of The Brando resort, for an exclusive talk that will take you on a journey into one of Earth’s last unexplored frontiers: the mesopelagic zone. Beneath the waves lies a twilight realm where life defies imagination, and now, Richard is setting his sights on unlocking its secrets. At the intersection of science and luxury, discover how curious minds and cutting-edge technology are coming together to safely open this mysterious world to a broad public. Learn about Honu, a new class of human occupied submersible that symbolizes hope and a gateway to the unknown.

Richard Bailey Richard Bailey
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Break

11:10 am - 11:40 am

Session 3 by Prof. Peter Harrison – Sex, Death and Coral Reef Restoration

Coral reefs are globally important centres of biodiversity that provide goods and services worth $ trillions including essential food resources for hundreds of millions of people. Accelerating loss of reef-building corals is degrading reefs and overwhelming natural resilience and recovery processes. Reduced coral cover and loss of breeding corals diminish larval supply and recruitment processes essential for coral and reef recovery. This presentation highlights innovative methods for reef-based coral larval restoration using mass larval production to successfully restore coral communities on damaged reefs. New research is enabling increased scales of successful larval restoration and renewal of breeding corals and increased fish populations within 2-3 years, and these approaches are being scaled up with local stakeholders in multiple regions around the world.

Professor Peter Harrison Professor Peter Harrison
11:40 am - 12:05 pm

Session 4 by Mickey Rogers, PhD – Microscopic Science to Mobilizing the Masses: A Youth-Led Approach to Deep-Sea Conservation

Dr. Mickey Rogers is an Atmospheric Chemist and Youth Ocean Leader that studies the relationship between our ocean and climate. In her talk, she will summarize a new field of airborne algae, connect ocean and climate by describing the biological pump, and highlight the global-to-local work being led by Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) including funding the United States’ first Deep Sea Conservation Festival. SOA is the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders and educates young people about ocean science and deep-sea mining, sparking grassroots movements in more than 40 countries. SOA is also mobilizing young people to value the deep sea and call for its protection through its localized Hubs. SOA Pacific Northwest, co-founded by Mickey in Washington State and Maria Cristina Alvarez Rodriguez and Genevieve Coblentz-Strong in Oregon State, has led numerous advocacy efforts including participating in the youth leadership summit at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama engaging in direct conversations with White House officials and Global Ambassadors to discuss intergenerational ocean efforts, training ocean leaders to effectively lobby during Capitol Hill Ocean Week, and planning the inaugural Deep Sea Conservation Festival (August 2024) in Seattle to bring awareness to the vitality of the deep. With a scientific approach, SOA is at the forefront of youth leadership, raising public awareness and educating stakeholders on the potential risks and uncertainties associated with deep-sea mining.

Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D. Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D.
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm

Session 5 by Esther An – Harmonising the Built Environment with Ocean Conservation

In a world where urban expansion and environmental stewardship often seem at odds, discover a visionary approach to integrating ocean-friendly practices into land development and management. The ocean, covering over 70% of our planet, plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate and sustaining life. It supports nearly 3 billion people by providing food, jobs, and income, with trade in ocean-based goods and services valued at over US$2.5 trillion annually. As Dr. Sylvia Earle poignantly states, "No water, no life. No blue, no green," underscoring the urgent need for ocean protection as we approach a critical tipping point. Discover how proactive planning in the building sector can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for synergy, significantly contributing to ocean conservation. Gain insights into how CDL’s policies and practices align with and contribute towards the achievement of United Nation Sustainable Development Goals 14 (life below water) and 15 (life on land). Explore innovative design principles and strategies that not only embrace sustainable practices but also actively support ocean health.

Esther An Esther An
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Session 6 by Tom Peacock-Nazil – Tackling Ocean Plastic with Plastic Credits

Summary to be updated soon.

Tom Peacock-Nazil Tom Peacock-Nazil
12:50 pm - 1:55 pm

Lunch

1:20 pm - 1:45 pm Nova Room

Closed-door Session with Dr. Sylvia Earle: Inspiring the Future Generation

For premium package conference attendees only.

1:50 pm - 1:55 pm

Video Presentation by Anna Oposa

2023 Blue Water Heroes: Save Philippine Seas

1:55 pm - 2:25 pm

Session 7 by Toh Tai Chong, PhD – Stories from the Field: Blue Carbon and Community Impact

The global surge in carbon prices, along with the rising demand for carbon offsets to achieve corporate net-zero targets, have increased the projected value for blue carbon projects. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) posits that the value will continue to rise steeply in this decade and interests in blue carbon financing will remain high. However, a critical challenge in the implementation of blue carbon project lies with the difficulty in identifying and developing community-based conservation projects. As a marine conservationist, I have had the opportunity to partner local communities in Southeast Asia to develop projects that create sustainable change and community impact. “Stories from the field” is a talk that highlights the learning points of my work in the community, and a projection of potential opportunities for project funders, conservation scientists and community developers to work together.

2:25 pm - 2:50 pm

Session 8 by Kong Man Jing – #SciTok: Communication & Education for Ocean Conservation in the Digital Age

This session explores the dynamic landscape of conservation communication of our ocean through social media, emphasising its pivotal role in bridging the gap between the scientific community and the public. Through a captivating journey, she will illustrate how social media platforms serve as invaluable channels for disseminating scientific knowledge in an engaging and accessible manner. By leveraging storytelling, visual content, and interactive features, MJ will demonstrate the versatility of platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok in reaching diverse audiences and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for science. This talk highlights the significance of effective science communication and its transformative impact in inspiring curiosity, sparking dialogue, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions. MJ hopes this will serve as a compelling call to action for all to embrace social media as a powerful tool for advancing ocean communication and education, ultimately working towards a more informed, engaged, and scientifically literate society.

Kong Man Jing Kong Man Jing
2:50 pm - 3:15 pm

Session 9 by Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D. – Visual Storytelling with a Purpose

The power of film to inspire change and better understanding is the basis of a well-made documentary. Each of us have a specific film that was so impactful it remains etched in our minds forever. Not only can we see it in our mind’s eye, but we can also feel how much it moved us, almost as if we saw it yesterday.

Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D. Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D.
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Panel Discussion – Future of Coral Reefs in Time of Climate Change: What will become of the reefs we know in 2050?

Panelists include Prof. Peter Harrison, Michael Aw, Toh Tai Chong, PhD and Sam Shu Qin. Moderated by Kong Man Jing.

Professor Peter Harrison Professor Peter Harrison
Michael Aw Michael Aw
Dr. Toh Tai Chong, Ph.D. Dr. Toh Tai Chong, Ph.D.
Sam Shu Qin Sam Shu Qin
Kong Man Jing Kong Man Jing
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Break

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Book Launch of SOULS – Stories of Our Underwater Legends

SOULS is the memoir of six extraordinary individuals whose lives have been deeply intertwined with our ocean. These overachievers have set countless records, have achieved many firsts and pioneered groundbreaking achievements that have never been done before.

Alex Rose Alex Rose
5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

Break

5:55 pm - 6:25 pm

World Premiere of "2099: Power in Us

"2099: Power in Us" chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of these Climate Avengers and their relentless determination to find solutions to mitigate the climate crisis. This powerful film showcases their fight to change the current trajectory that threatens to lead us toward a catastrophic 2099—a future where our planet may no longer be habitable.

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Travel to S.E.A. Aquarium

Travel to S.E.A. Aquarium. Shuttle bus provided for delegates who are not driving.

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Blue Water EduFest Welcome Cocktail

Hosted at and by S.E.A. Aquarium

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Morning Coffee and Tea

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Overview by Evonne Ong

9:05 am - 9:25 am

Session 10 by Luis Neves, PhD – Saving our Planet Water: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

The concept of zoological institutions – zoos and aquariums – has evolved tremendously over the years. Today’s modern institutions serve an essential role in society serving as hubs for conservation, environmental advocacy and assurance arks for species. They work in tandem with other like-minded partners to achieve maximum impact by their conservation, research and outreach actions.

Dr. Luis Neves, Ph.D. Dr. Luis Neves, Ph.D.
9:25 am - 9:50 am

Session 11 by Quentin Fouesnant – Blue Carbon: Getting Companies Onboard With Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

This session will introduce the concept of blue carbon, exploring its critical role in mitigating climate change and how it differs from terrestrial carbon. The presentation will also examine the current level of participation by companies in blue carbon initiatives and why this emerging field is crucial for businesses striving to enhance their sustainability practices. Learn how your organization can contribute to ocean-based climate solutions without falling into the trap of greenwashing. This talk will provide practical insights and actionable steps for integrating blue carbon strategies into your sustainability initiatives.

Quentin Fouesnant Quentin Fouesnant
9:50 am - 10:15 am

Session 12 by Audrey Tan – Bringing the Ocean to Life Through Storytelling

The ocean can sometimes be out of sight, out of mind for many people. But the ocean is important to human health and wellbeing in many ways, even for those who do not dive or go out to sea. Raising awareness of the importance of the ocean, and the threats confronting marine ecosystems, will be key to help people understand the urgency of action. In this presentation, hear how The Straits Times, a media outlet based in Singapore, is trying to bring ocean issues to life for the general public through different storytelling formats.

Audrey Tan Audrey Tan
10:15 am - 10:35 am

Session 13 by Nithiya Laila – Fruits of the Tide: Eating with a Purpose for Ocean Conservation

We delve into the socio-economic forces that have elevated fish to a symbol of wealth and nutrition across civilisations. As cold supply chains and improved logistics brought fish to even the most landlocked communities, demand surged, leading to overfishing and the widespread use of heavy trawlers, placing immense pressure on our marine ecosystems. With the global fish market now worth 159 billion USD and trading over 179 million tonnes annually, the popularity of species like tuna, cod, and salmon has surged, making them dietary staples worldwide and threatening their survival. Through the lens of culinary anthropology, we’ll explore the historical significance of fish in our diets and how embracing sustainable practices with seaweed and bivalves can help protect ocean life. By reimagining our consumption of the ocean’s bounty, we can pave the way for a healthier future for both marine ecosystems and ourselves.

Nithiya Laila Nithiya Laila
10:35 am - 10:40 am

Video Presentation by Oh Chu Xian

2023 Blue Water Heroes: Magorium

10:40 am - 10:55 am

Break

10:55 am - 11:20 am

Session 14 by Gretchen C. Coffman, PhD – Blue Carbon and Beyond: Community-led Mangrove Restoration

Mangrove ecosystems are pivotal in the global blue carbon framework, offering essential ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity support. However, these ecosystems are under threat from anthropogenic pressures, necessitating innovative restoration approaches that prioritize resilience and community involvement. I argue that we need to integrate the resilience concept into community-led mangrove restoration projects across Southeast Asia. By engaging local communities and incorporating their traditional knowledge with scientific practices, projects have successfully enhanced the resistance, recovery, and reorganization capabilities of mangrove ecosystems. Key strategies include meaningful community engagement, expansion of monitoring indicators, and upscaling restoration efforts across spatial and temporal scales. I will present case studies to demonstrate how local stewardship, combined with resilience-based approaches, leads to more sustainable and adaptive restoration outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of community-led initiatives in achieving the dual goals of ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, contributing significantly to global blue carbon efforts and the broader objectives of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D. Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman, Ph.D.
11:20 am - 11:45 am

Session 15 by Devira Nur Maulina – Blue Carbon Rehabilitation for Climate and Coastal Community Resilience

This session will emphasize the concept of blue carbon and its critical role in climate action. By focusing on mangrove forests—key blue carbon ecosystems—attendees will learn about their capacity to sequester carbon, enhance coastal resilience, and support biodiversity. The session will highlight blue carbon restoration projects in Indonesia and community development initiatives, demonstrating how protecting and restoring these vital ecosystems can support climate action.

Devira Nur Maulina Devira Nur Maulina
11:45 am - 12:10 pm

Session 16 by Sam Shu Qin – Waves of Change: Engaging Communities in Conservation

In this talk, Sam shares her journey in developing community-led initiatives focused on coral restoration and marine education. She emphasizes the vital role of community engagement in marine conservation and how collaboration can effectively safeguard our oceans. Sam will explore strategies to actively engage young people in these efforts, focusing on creating accessible platforms for involvement, enhancing ocean literacy and fostering marine stewardship. By showcasing successful ground up initiatives and drawing on her experiences as an educator, the talk highlights the potential for empowering communities and youth to take an active role in preserving our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

Sam Shu Qin Sam Shu Qin
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Panel Discussion – Deeper Concern: High Sea Treaty & Deep Sea Mining. The Challenges, Truth & Myth.

Panelists include Sylvia Earle, PhD, Mickey Rogers, PhD, Richard Bailey, and Audrey Tan. Moderated by Alex Rose.

Dr Sylvia Earle PhD Dr Sylvia Earle PhD
Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D. Dr. Mickey Rogers, Ph.D.
Richard Bailey Richard Bailey
Audrey Tan Audrey Tan
Alex Rose Alex Rose
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm

A Presentation on Deep Hope by Sylvia Earle, PhD

Dr Sylvia Earle PhD Dr Sylvia Earle PhD
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch

The organizer reserves the rights to change or remove topics and speakers at any time without prior notice.

Conference Topic

Keynote: Deep Sea, Ocean Sustainability, Blue Carbon

Dr. Sylvia Earle PhD

Oceanographer & Explorer, Time Magazine’s First Hero for the Planet

Dr Sylvia Earle is an Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society, Founder of Mission Blue, Founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER), Chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute and former Chief Scientist of NOAA. Author of more than 200 publications, and leader of more than 100 expeditions with over 7,000 hours underwater, Dr Earle is a graduate of Florida State University with M.A. and PhD degrees from Duke University and 27 honorary doctorates. Her research concerns the ecology and conservation of marine ecosystems and develops the technology of access to the deep sea.

Sylvia is the subject of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix documentary, Mission Blue, and the recipient of more than 100 national and international honours and awards including being named Time Magazine’s first Hero of the Planet, a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, in 2014, UNEP Champion of the Earth, Glamour Magazine’s 2014 Woman of the Year, member of the Netherlands Order of the Golden Ark, and winner of 2009 TED Prize, the Walter Cronkite Award, the 1996 Explorer Club Medal, the Royal Geographic Society 2011 Patron’s Medal and the National Geographic 2013 Hubbard Medal.

Sylvia Earle is synonymous with “Her Deepness”, “the Living Legend” and “the First Hero for the Planet”. But as humble as she is heroic, she is not one to be preoccupied with material wealth or apparent fame. Coined as the true ambassador of our world’s oceans, Sylvia is an oceanographer, explorer, author and lecturer with an insatiable passion for underwater exploration and marine conservation. Sylvia still currently holds the record for a solo dive to an astonishing depth of 1,005 metres into the deep sea.

Conference Topic

Deep Sea, Ocean Sustainability, Blue Carbon


Tears of our Ocean – from surface to full ocean depth, from Arctic to Antarctic

Michael Aw

Michael AW is the founder of Asian Geographic (1998), Ocean Geographic (2007), as well as OceanNEnvironment Ltd (1998), a non-profit organization registered with Environment Australia. He is currently the CEO and Publisher of Ocean Geographic. He also serves as the Executive Director of Deep Hope Inc., a 501C organisation founded with Dr Sylvia Earle to build submersibles to explore deep-sea habitats.

Michael AW was awarded the NOGI AWARD for Arts and inducted into the fellowship of the American Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences. He is a Fellow of the Explorer Club and has led four flag expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic.

Before becoming an ocean advocate, explorer and one of our world’s most published underwater photographers, Michael worked in mainstream advertising agencies for 15 years.

In February of 2023, Michael successfully organised a multi-national team of experts of diverse disciplines, and gender, aged 12 to 88 from 20 nations for a benchmark climate expedition to document the state of the Antarctic (ACE2023) and created eight resolutions for a transformative change for a net-zero planet by 2035. The pictures, music documentaries and resolutions from the expedition premiered in June 2023 at the Melting Ice, Sinking Cities exhibition at the CDL Green Gallery, Botanical Garden, Singapore.  

Since 1993, MICHAEL has been credited as the principal author and photographer of 39 books about the ocean. His accolades include winning more than 68 international photographic awards and being named one of the world’s most influential nature photographers by Outdoor Photographer. Michael AW’s essays and pictures have been published in BBC Wildlife, GEO, National Geographic, The Smithsonian, Nature, Ocean Geographic, Asian Geographic, Nature Focus, The Times, and Discovery to name a few.


Conference Topic

A HONU World: Science, Sustainable Travel, and the Twilight Zone

Richard Bailey

A recognized pioneer in the field of sustainable hospitality, Richard Bailey is the founder of French Polynesia’s largest luxury resort group, developer of the multi-award-winning resort The Brando, and founder of Tetiaroa Society, which conducts ground-breaking scientific research into new solutions for oceanic sustainability.

Sample innovations include the world’s first Seawater Air-conditioning (SWAC) system, which uses deep ocean water —an inexhaustible source of carbon-neutral non-fossil energy—for cooling at the Brando and other resorts, as well as Tahiti’s main hospital; a natural mosquito eradication technology, now being scaled for application to other islands communities; and frontier research in ocean chemistry and acidification using the deep-sea resource.

Richard is passionate about French Polynesia, where he has spent most of his life, and about the potential of business as a force for good. He has been awarded the prestigious Legion of Honor in France and was recently named an Ocean Elder, joining luminaries such as Drs Sylvia Earle and Jane Goodall. Richard holds a BA and MA from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University.

In 2018, Richard launched the Blue Climate Initiative (BCI), inspired by a conversation with Barack Obama while staying at The Brando. The aim was to assemble the world’s greatest minds to accelerate oceanic-based solutions to climate change by pairing scientific research with bottom-up innovation. The Blue Climate Initiative is now working globally across numerous countries and supports solutions that address “transformational opportunities”.

 

Conference Topic

Blue Carbon Rehabilitation for Climate and Coastal Community Resilience

Devira Nur Maulina

Devira is a passionate advocate for sustainable development. Her drive to bridge the gap between environmental science and public awareness began in her college days, where she was a student activist championing environmental and social issues while donning a lab coat in college specializing in biomass energy. Currently, Devira serves as the Brand & Communications Manager at CarbonEthics, managing various campaigns focused on climate and decarbonization. Together with her team, she has reached over 1 million people and inspired more than 300 institutions to take climate action, also contributing to the recognition of CarbonEthics as the “Initiative of the Year” by the Indonesia Social Responsibility Awards.

Starting her journey in NGOs and social enterprises, Devira has embraced various roles dedicated to advancing climate action and urban sustainability. She also contributes to the Tunas Nusa Foundation, an organization focused on urban research, where she explores sustainable urban development across cities in Indonesia, engaging in projects related to circular cities and urban community development.

Devira’s journey reflects her dedication to both people and the planet. She has previously held the position of Program & Marketing Specialist at MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific. In addition to these roles, she contributed to the UNDP’s Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC), addressing the plastic waste crisis in Mandalika, Lombok, Indonesia. Her leadership experience includes her role as Vice President of External Relations & Business Development with AIESEC, where she developed her skills in fostering collaboration and driving meaningful initiatives.

Devira’s contributions to sustainable development continue to grow. She actively engages in initiatives that promote sustainability, inspire environmental stewardship, and empower local communities, driven by her commitment to making sustainability accessible and actionable for all.

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Fruits of the Tide: Eating with a Purpose for Ocean Conservation

Nithiya Laila

Nithiya is a Singaporean TV presenter, writer and founder of Brunch Bandits, a dining pop-up and farmer’s market focused on sustainability and equitable food systems. Her TV show, the award-winning Channel News Asia ‘Edible Wild’, is a travelling docu-series featuring how ultra urbanites of Asia’s megacities grow, forage and cook with indigenous ingredients.

Nithiya’s ambitions and passions lie in educating on the importance of culturally diverse diets and quality locally grown farm-to-table produce while preserving biodiversity and ensuring the longevity of the planet’s resources. She is a Gen T Leader of Tomorrow and has been profiled for her work in the field of sustainability in Vogue, Tatler, Female Magazine and Singapore Tourism Board amongst others.

 

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Sex, Death and Coral Reef Restoration

Prof. Peter Harrison

Peter is an internationally recognised research leader in coral reproductive ecology and reef restoration and has worked on many reef systems around the world for more than 40 years. He is passionate about marine ecology and discovery science and their applications to the conservation management of reefs and other ecosystems. Peter co-discovered the mass coral spawning phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef (Harrison et al. Science 1984, 223: 1186-1189) with colleagues during his PhD in the early 1980s and has been awarded multiple prizes for excellence in science research and University teaching, including a Eureka Prize for Environmental Research. Much of Peter’s reef research has focused on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Philippines, with additional research on reefs in Japan, Micronesia, French Polynesia, the Arabian Gulf, Florida, Bahamas, Maldives, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. In 1995, he was the Project Leader for a United Nations-funded mission to assess the impacts of the first Gulf War on the coral reef systems of Kuwait and has a new coral species discovered in the Arabian Gulf named after him (Porites harrisoni). He has led many successful international and national research projects with large multidisciplinary collaborative research teams from equatorial to subtropical reefs, as well as research on cetaceans and Antarctic oil pollution.

Peter’s current major research focus is coral and reef restoration, and he leads large multidisciplinary projects pioneering the world’s first large-scale successful coral larval restoration projects using millions of coral larvae to restore damaged reefs in the Philippines, GBR, Maldives. New projects are being developed to work on other SE Asian reefs and in other reef regions around the world. He has been awarded more than $23 million in external research grants resulting in more than 200 research publications and >15,000 citations. He has supervised >60 PhD and other higher degree research students, and has a coral species discovered in the Arabian Gulf named after him (Porites harrisoni). Peter also led the development of the SCU Whale and Dolphin Research Centre as its Director since 2002, which has supported numerous postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers on whales and dolphins in Australia and overseas. He was the Founding Director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre at SCU, and has been appointed to a range of expert committees and panels including the Australian Threatened Species Committee from 2005-2015 (deputy Chair from 2009), the Christmas Island Expert Working Group 2009-2010, the National Environmental Research Program Advisory Panel in 2010, and two Expert Panels to assess the impacts of a Supertrawler on marine wildlife.

Peter also greatly enjoys communicating science research to the broader community and has featured in more than 30 television documentaries including BBC Blue Planet Live, BBC Our Changing Planet and PBS Changing Planet in 2024, plus hundreds of interviews to highlight science research and promote conservation and environmental management. He also features as one of the Ocean Sentinel sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor which are submerged on the Great Barrier Reef as part of the Museum of Underwater Art.

Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL)
TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023

A sustainability practitioner for over two decades, Esther published the first sustainability report in Singapore in 2008 and issued the first green bond by a Singapore company in 2017. Conferred the 2018 SDG Pioneer for Green Infrastructure and A Low Carbon Economy by the UN Global Compact, and named amongst 25 Trailblazing Women against Climate Change by Reuters in 2023 as well as the inaugural TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023 list, Esther sits on the boards or advisory platforms of international organisations including:

World Economic Forum Nature-Positive Cities Global Commission

  • UN PRI Real Estate Advisory Committee
  • UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network Executive Council
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Supervisory Board
  • GRESB Foundation Board
  • Urban Land Institute Net Zero Product Council APAC

Esther also chairs the following Committees:

  • World Green Building Council Corporate Advisory Board
  • Asia Pacific Real Estate Association’s ESG Committee
  • Singapore Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee

She founded Women4Green and Youth4Climate networks to empower women and youths to champion climate action and sustainable development.

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Microscopic Science to Mobilizing the Masses: A Youth-Led Approach to Deep-Sea Conservation

Dr. Mickey Rogers, PhD

Co-founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Northwest


Dr. Mickey Rogers is an Atmospheric Chemist and Youth Ocean Leader that studies the relationship between our ocean and climate. In her talk, she will summarize a new field of airborne algae, connect ocean and climate by describing the biological pump, and highlight the global-to-local work being led by Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) including funding the United States’ first Deep Sea Conservation Festival. SOA is the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders and educates young people about ocean science and deep-sea mining, sparking grassroots movements in more than 40 countries. SOA is also mobilizing young people to value the deep sea and call for its protection through its localized Hubs. SOA Pacific Northwest, co-founded by Mickey in Washington State and Maria Cristina Alvarez Rodriguez and Genevieve Coblentz-Strong in Oregon State, has led numerous advocacy efforts including participating in the youth leadership summit at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama engaging in direct conversations with White House officials and Global Ambassadors to discuss intergenerational ocean efforts, training ocean leaders to effectively lobby during Capitol Hill Ocean Week, and planning the inaugural Deep Sea Conservation Festival (August 2024) in Seattle to bring awareness to the vitality of the deep. With a scientific approach, SOA is at the forefront of youth leadership, raising public awareness and educating stakeholders on the potential risks and uncertainties associated with deep-sea mining.

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Blue Carbon and Community Impact

Toh Tai Chong, PhD 

Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Toh Tai Chong, PhD is a marine biologist and he currently lectures in a residential college in the National University of Singapore. For the past ten years, he has been working with local communities in Southeast Asia to conserve coral reefs and to develop reef restoration techniques. To date, he has published more than 50 publications related to marine conservation. Within the college, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to teach topics related to sustainability and conservation.

Outside of work, he is the co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs and he works closely with private and public sectors to reduce the impacts of marine debris. He speaks frequently at local schools on a range of environmental issues and has facilitated workshops for school teachers to develop their environmental education curriculum.

Ana Blanco

Executive Director
Member, Board of Directors
International Ocean Film Foundation


Executive Director, Ana Blanco joined the International Ocean Film Foundation 2011 with more than a decade of experience in executive nonprofit management with several prominent Bay Area non-profit organizations.

In 2012, Ana established the International Student Film Competition encouraging middle school and high school students around the world to create a film about the ocean and compete for prizes. In 2013, recognizing the need for ocean inspired independent films to extend to broader audiences, Blanco created the IOFF Traveling Program, creating partnerships across the US as well as in Germany, South Korea, Russia and others.

Blanco began her non-profit career as the as Donor Relations Officer for the San Francisco Foundation, preceded by her role as Vice-President and Development Director at BizWorld.org, an educational entrepreneurship curriculum for young students. Ana’s passion for the ocean began at an early age when she moved to Lima, Peru at the age of eleven to meet her extended paternal family and saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time. She is a certified PADI diver, and learned to sail on the San Francisco Bay, while also volunteering with the Blue Water Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to introducing at-risk youth to the joys and challenges of sailing on the bay. Her passion for protecting our oceans has become stronger after seeing so many films in the festival and she always looks for opportunities to explore and discover the beautiful underwater world.

Blanco has served as a jury member for numerous film festivals, including Jackson Wild, CINEMARE International Ocean Film Festival in Kiel, Germany, San Diego Underwater Film Expo, FICMA Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain and the Brest Surf Film Festival in Brest, France.

Blanco is currently co-producing and co-directing her debut film Sequoias of the Sea, about the vanishing bull kelp along the coast of Northern California. The expected completion of the documentary is December 2024.

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Blue Carbon: Getting Companies Onboard With Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

Quentin Fouesnant

Founder of Qanopy Consulting, Sustainability & ESG Advisor
 

Quentin has dedicated the past 12 years to advancing energy and sustainability initiatives across the Asia Pacific region. Holding a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Quentin embarked on his mission to drive the energy transition through roles at Alstom and General Electric. His conviction that the energy sector required a radical transformation led him to join Metron, a start-up focused on enhancing energy efficiency and decarbonizing some of the most energy-intensive industries.

As Managing Director of FiscalNote ESG Solutions and Zuno Carbon, Quentin developed comprehensive carbon and ESG management solutions, empowering organizations to progress in their sustainability journeys. In 2024, he founded Qanopy Consulting, a sustainability advisory firm committed to assisting businesses at various stages of their sustainability journey.

Quentin’s passion for making an impact extends beyond his professional endeavours. He actively engages with non-profit organizations such as the Halogen Foundation, EB Impact, and Temasek Trust, where he mentors youths and start-up founders striving to create meaningful change.

Audrey Tan

Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times

Audrey Tan is an assistant news editor at The Straits Times, a news outlet based in Singapore. She helms coverage of environmental issues at the publication, and has over a decade’s worth of experience covering issues related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, and international climate negotiations. She has a special interest in how Southeast Asia is affected by the planetary crises of climate change and nature loss, and how the region is responding to the planetary emergencies. In 2022, she was part of a team that received a grant from the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Journalism Fund Southeast Asia to pursue an investigative piece on the region’s post-pandemic bushmeat trade, and its implications for forest and human health. Audrey holds a masters degree in climate science and policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

 

 Dr. Luis Neves, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice-President, Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium, Singapore

Dr. Luis Carlos Neves has been working in the field of zoos and aquariums for over 2 decades and is a strong advocate of their role in global environmental education and conservation. He believes that conservation-driven zoological institutions have an essential role to play in today’s society, being uniquely equipped to emotionally connect people and nature, inspiring them to better understand, respect and protect wildlife and wild places, and adopt a more sustainable way of life. They are also conservation powerhouses, with the ability to meaningfully contribute to the conservation cycle within the One-plan approach to saving species and habitats.

A veterinarian clinical pathologist by training, Dr. Neves has taken multiple senior management roles in some of the most recognized zoological institutions in the world and is currently the AVP for Marine Zoological Operations at S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore, where he oversees Animal Care, Veterinary, Education, Conservation and Science as well as Operations.

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Blue Carbon and Beyond: Community-led Mangrove Restoration

Dr. Gretchen C. Coffman

Senior Lecturer
Associate Director of Environmental Studies

Dr. Coffman is a wetland restoration ecologist and Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. She teaches conservation biogeography, aquatic ecology, wetland restoration ecology, intro to geography, and research methods in Physical Geography.

She is member of the Tropical Environmental Change (TEC) research group at NUS and engaged in research projects in Singapore and throughout the Southeast Asian Region. Her research focuses on the study of conservation biogeography of endangered species, the exploration of factors that limit ecosystem recovery through the community-based ecosystem restoration, the development of conservation and restoration strategies in tropical ecosystems including, mangroves, rivers and coral reefs.

Dr. Coffman’s research employs a variety of study designs, methods, and scales to answer scientific questions that to tackle a spectrum of conservation and restoration challenges. She actively engages undergraduate and graduate students in her field research, including travel to research locations throughout the Southeast Asia.

Her most recent research harnesses the power of 360-degree conservation films to take NUS students on virtual field trips to Borneo and Indonesia. The TRE Lab produces short 360 films that brings the beauty, biodiversity, impacts and conservation efforts of rivers, mangrove ecosystems, coral reefs, and wildlife directly to the local communities around Southeast Asia. This immersive experience fosters a deeper appreciation and understanding of their natural surroundings and inspires students to join in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

 

Kong Man Jing aka Biogirl MJ

Co-founder of Just Keep Thinking

MJ is the co-founder of “Just Keep Thinking,” an educational media company blending education and entertainment to engage over 600,000 global followers on biodiversity and sustainability. Her channel collaborates with governments, private companies, and NGOs to spread important environmental messages, and she has launched two seasons of a Wildlife Documentary series on national television. With a background in environmental biology, experience in wildlife organisations, and three years of teaching Science, MJ is dedicated to making environmental education more accessible. She also leads nature-guided tours, workshops, and learning journeys, while actively contributing to youth empowerment and environmental policy, leading a youth panel to co-create policies with the government and guiding the Singapore youth delegation team at COP29.

Sam Shu Qin

Marine Scientist at National University of Singapore

Sam is a dedicated marine conservationist with a strong focus on restoring coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Her work spans across research projects that have enhanced biodiversity in artificial structures, developed techniques to rehabilitate degraded coral reefs in urbanized marine environments, and collaborated with various coastal communities on coral restoration initiatives. Sam’s passion for marine conservation is complemented by her expertise in science communication, which she leverages to inspire greater marine stewardship among diverse audiences. A marine biologist focusing on coral ecology and restoration, she is a research associate at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore (NUS), where she studies and manages coral reef ecosystems in South-east Asia, particularly in urbanised marine environments like Singapore. Sam ultimate goal is to rejuvenate Singapore’s blue spaces. Her mission is to collaborate with government agencies and industries to share research findings and contribute to policy-making processes related to environmental and wildlife management.

 Alex Rose

Science Editor for Ocean Geographic

Alex Rose is the Science Editor for Ocean Geographic Magazine and the Managing Editor for Ocean Geographic Explorers. Since 2013, more than fifty of her titles have been published both in print and online. Additionally, she has been published in Alert Diver, Sea Technology Magazine, Womanscape, and has contributed text and images to three books. Rose has served in project management roles on several OG expeditions including two that were granted Explorers Club flags. As a vocal ocean advocate, she regularly gives public presentations on a variety of topics ranging from purposeful exploration and plastic pollution, to climate change and the ethics of underwater photography. Rose is also a professional photographer, accomplished violinist, Explorers Club Fellow, and PADI Divemaster. She has placed in several international underwater photography competitions including taking second in the UN World Ocean Day Photo Competition, first in the Beneath the Sea Imaging Awards, and Grand Prize in the National Wildlife Photo Contest. She founded a membership-based ocean conservation company, Blue Ring, at the beginning of 2017 in an effort to create a new method of ocean conservation accessible to and inclusive of everyone; 71% of funds raised annually support the work of marine conservation nonprofits. Rose is also an Associate Editor of CORAL and AMAZONAS Magazines, and is on the board of Deep Hope, a nonprofit founded by Dr. Sylvia Earle to build citizen submarines. Alex’s driving goal is to find ways to protect our planet’s precious marine habitats through diving, writing, photography, education, and research.

 Tom Peacock-Nazil

Founder & CEO of Seven Clean Seas

Tom Peacock-Nazil is the founder of Seven Clean Seas, a pioneering Ocean Impact Organisation dedicated to combating plastic pollution. Since its inception, the organisation has recovered over 4 million kilograms of plastic from the ocean while providing fair employment to 106 full-time plastic collectors in Indonesia and Thailand.

Driven by a passion for environmental change, Tom created Seven Clean Seas to help corporate partners tackle their plastic footprints through a “Measure, Reduce, Offset” methodology. This approach combines data-driven reduction strategies with investment in cleanup and prevention projects, offering clients a transparent way to make tangible environmental contributions.

Notable clients like FIFA World Cup 2022, Singapore Zoo, and The Economist Group partnered with Seven Clean Seas, benefiting from Tom’s innovative solutions, including the Plastic Credit system he pioneered in 2018. Through his leadership, Seven Clean Seas continues to make waves in the fight against plastic pollution, building a cleaner future for our oceans.