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Program Coordinator, Restless Development
Abel Koka
Abel Koka is a young feminist from Tanzania. He is working as
Administrator, United Nations Development Programme
Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner became UNDP Administrator on 19 June 2017 for a period
Head of the Canon Young People Programme, Canon EMEA
Adam Pensotti
With over x25 years of experience in the creative sector, starting as
Director, Equal Measures 2030
Alison Holder
Alison Holder is Director of Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030), a “global to
VP, Social Impact, Participant
Amanda Chen
As VP of Social Impact, Amanda produces impact campaigns for Participant’s documentary
Director General for Development and Cooperation, MAECI, Government of Italy
Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi
Giorgio Marrapodi is the General Director for Development and Cooperation with Italy’s
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Amina J. Mohammed
Ms. Amina J. Mohammed was Minister of Environment of the Federal Republic
Assistant-Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director, UN Women
Anita Bhatia
Ms. Anita Bhatia serves as the Assistant Secretary-General and UN Women’s Deputy
Head of B2B Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa, Head of Marketing South Africa, Google
Asha Patel
Asha Patel is Google's Head of B2B Marketing for Sub-Saharan Africa, and
Founder and CEO, EntrePioneers 2030
Bassel Al-Madani
Mohammed Bassel Al-Madani; A senior Civil and Environmental Engineer, living in Damascus,
Chief Curator, The Emergence Network
Bayo Akomolafe
Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.) is a widely celebrated international speaker, teacher, com-post-activist, public
Wheelchair Fencing World Champion, art4sport non-profit Association
Beatrice Maria Vio
Bebe Vio was born in Venice the 4th march 1997. Her passions
Head of Technology for Development, Safaricom
Benjamin Makai
Benjamin Makai leads the social innovation unit at Safaricom Ltd., which works
Global Partnerships & Campaigns, UNDP
Boaz Paldi
Boaz Paldi is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Partnership &
Mayor of Montevideo (Uruguay) and UCLG Vice-President
Carolina Cosse
Mrs. Carolina Cosse, is the Mayor of Montevideo, Uruguay. She obtained a
Strategic Advisor on Climate Change and Head of UNDP's Climate Promise, UNDP
Cassie Flynn
Cassie Flynn is the Strategic Advisor on Climate Change at the United
Immersive Production Specialist & MY World 360º Creator, BlackRhino VR
Charles Muchiri
Charles Muchiri is an immersive content creator at BlackRhinoVR based in Nairobi,
CEO & President, AGREA International
Cherrie D Atilano
Cherrie Atilano is the Founder and CEO of AGREA Agricultural Systems International,
Viceminister for Foreign Affairs and for Ibero-America and the Caribbean, Government of Spain
Cristina Gallach
She was the High Commissioner of the Government of Spain for the
Chief Executive, Oxfam Great Britain
Danny Sriskandarajah
Dr. Danny Sriskandarajah has been CEO of Oxfam Great Britain since January
Executive Director, Global Policy, ONE.org
David McNair
David McNair is Executive Director for Global Policy at The ONE Campaign,
Director, 4SD
David Nabarro
David Nabarro is the Co-Director of the Imperial College Institute of Global
Global Head, UN SDG Strategy Hub
Dawda Jobarteh
Dawda Jobarteh is the Global Head of the UN SDG Strategy Hub,
Secretary General for the Generation Equality Forum
Delphine O
Delphine O is ambassador-at-large and Secretary General for the Generation Equality Forum
Founder & Chairperson, DHGate, Patron of The Reykjavik Manual
Diane Wang
Diane Wang is founder and chairperson of DHgate, one of the leading
Executive Director, Lonely Whale
Dune Ives
Dune Ives is the executive director of award-winning Lonely Whale, an incubator
SDG Advocate, Activist, and Humanitarian
Eddie Ndopu
Edward Ndopu is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed, South African disabled humanitarian and activist
Chief Sustainability and Social Impact Officer, HP Inc.
Ellen Jackowski
Ellen Jackowski leads a global team that oversees the HP Sustainable Impact
Filmmaker, Bygone Theatre
Emily Dix & Conor Fitzgerald
Emily Dix founded Bygone Theatre in 2012 with the view to bringing
Secretary General, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
Emilia Saiz
Emilia Sáiz is Secretary General of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Republic of Namibia
Emma Inamutila Theofelus
Honourable Emma Inamutila Theofelus is a young, 24-year-old Namibian born in Windhoek,
Filmmaker, Tuk TV
Eriel Lugt
Eriel Lugt is a young filmmaker among a group of Inuit filmmakers
Director, League of Intrapreneurs
Florencia Estrade
Social entrepreneur, strategist, experienced facilitator in coaching groups throughout transformational journeys and
Executive Director, GROOTS Kenya
Fridah Githuku
Fridah Githuku is the Executive Director of GROOTS Kenya, a national movement
Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UNOPS
Grete Faremo
Ms. Grete Faremo joined the United Nations and UNOPS as Under-Secretary-General and
SVP and General Manager of Secure Card and Sustainability Solutions, CPI Card Group
Guy DiMaggio
Guy DiMaggio is SVP and General Manager of Secure Card and Sustainability
Executive Director, Development Initatives
Harpinder Collacott
Harpinder Collacott is Executive Director at Development Initiatives, an independent global organization
Global Focal Point, YOUNGO
Heeta Lakhani
Heeta Lakhani is a climate educator from Mumbai, India. She has a
Senior Fellow, Brookings
Homi Kharas
Homi Kharas is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development,
Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, BMZ, Germany
Ingolf Dietrich
Dr. Dietrich is BMZ Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Vice-President, Ensemble pour TECHO
Inés Yábar
Inés Yábar is a 25 year old peruvian sustainability activist. She is
Co-founder and President, Igarapé Institute
Ilona Szabo
Ilona Szabó is a civic entrepreneur, co-founder and president of the Igarapé
Head of Bonn Office & Senior Research Coordinator, UNRISD
Isabell Kempf
Isabell Kempf leads the UNRISD Bonn Programme on Integrating Knowledge and Capacity
SDGs Global Strategist & Co-Founder, ONE
Jamie Drummond
Jamie Drummond is an advocacy entrepreneur who coined the phrase “Drop the
Head of Youth and Skills, Global Business Coalition for Education
Jamira Burley
Recognized by the Obama White House as a Champion of Change and
Chief Sustainability Officer, Humanscale
Jane Abernethy
With an extensive background in both design and then sustainability, Jane approaches
Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations
Jörundur Valtýsson
Since 2019, Jörundur Valtýsson has served as Iceland’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Mayor of Valongo (Portugal)
Jose Manuel Ribeiro
Mr. Jose Manuel Ribeiro is the Mayor of Valongo, Portugal. He holds
Mobilization and Communications Director, Movilizatorio
Juliana Bohórquez
As one of the founders of the 'Campamento por la Paz' (Peace
Programme Assistant, Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Julie Khamati
Julie Khamati has served the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) since
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, European Commission
Jutta Urpilainen
As European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Ms. Jutta Urpilainen oversees the European
Filmmaker, Life Media
Kai Millen
Kai Millen is a Videographer, Photographer and Creative Producer from North Queensland,
Minister of International Development, Government of Canada
Karina Gould
The Honourable Karina Gould was first elected as the Member of Parliament
Filmmaker, National Polytechnic School
Karla Cajas
Karla is a student of Economics and Finance at the National Polytechnic
Co-founder of Football for Peace & Football Diplomat
Kash Siddiqi
Kash Siddiqi is a former British South Asian Footballer and now a
Mayor, City of Bonn
Katja Dörner
Katja Dörner took office as Mayor of Bonn on 1 November 2020.
Executive Adviser for Women Political Leaders, Author and global Advocate for Gender Equality, WPL
Katja Iversen
Katja Iversen is an executive adviser, author, and leading global advocate on
Director of NextWave Plastics, Lonely Whale
Kendall Starkman
Kendall Starkman is the Director of NextWave Plastics, a consortium of companies
Senior Creative Producer, Talk Up Yout
Kristeena Monteith
Kristeena Monteith specializes in making media and managing projects that connect people,
Professor of Practice, Thunderbird Arizona State university; Global ambassador Africans Rising
Kumi Naidoo
Kumi Naidoo became an activist at the age of 15 after joining
Photographer, CANON Ambassador
Laura El-Tantawy
Laura El-Tantawy is an award winning British/Egyptian documentary photographer, book maker &
Head, SDG Integration, UNDP
Laurel Patterson
Laurel Patterson is the Head of SDG Integration in UNDP’s Global Policy
Yale Young Global Scholar, Chrisland High School VGC, Nigeria
Lekan Aleshe
Olamilekan Aleshe is a senior at Hrisland High School VGC, as well
Advisor to the Minister and Director of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Panama
Ligia Castro de Doens
Ligia Castro de Doens is Advisor to the Minister and Director of
Regional Director, World Food Programme
Lola Castro
Lola Castro has spent her professional career working in the international humanitarian
Managing Director, Signs Media Kenya Limited
Luke Kizito Ojiambo Muleka
Luke is an entrepreneur, innovator and Founder of Signs TV, which is
Secretary General, CIVICUS
Lysa John
Lysa John is Secretary-General of the CIVICUS Alliance. She is passionate about
Parliamentary State Secretary, BMZ
Maria Flachsbarth
Since 1980, Dr. Maria Flachsbarth is Member of the Young Christian Democrats,
Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign
Marina Ponti
Ms. Ponti holds an MA in Political Science from the University of
Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy
Marina Sereni
In 2001 she was elected for the first time to Parliament in
Executive Director, Youth Climate Report
Mark Terry
Mark Terry is the Executive Director of the Youth Climate Report project.
Executive Vice President, African Centre for Economic Transformation
Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi is the Executive Vice President at the African Center for
Sustainable Finance - Senior Legal Counsel, BNP Paribas
Maya Mehta
Maya Mehta is a leading Sustainable Finance Lawyer, globally co-ordinating Sustainable Finance
Founder and Visionary, YOUTHTOPIA
Melati Wijsen
Melati Wijsen is a 20 year old Indonesian activist and change maker.
Director, Finance Climate, CIFF
Michael Hugman
Mike Hugman is Director, Climate Finance at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation,
Convenor, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines
Mitzi Jonelle Tan
Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a climate justice activist based in Metro Manila,
Filmmaker
Monica Monroy
Mónica Tatiana Monroy Botero is 26 years old, from Bogota Colombia, and
Senior Fellow, OHCHR, Regional Office for South-East Asia Bangkok
Mueda Nawanat
Mueda was born as a stateless person in a border province of
Master of Ceremony
Nadira Hira
Nadira Hira is a writer, host, and passionate progressive known for her
Policy Director, Green Economy Coalition
Najma Mohamed
An environmental scientist with a socio-ecological bent, Najma Mohamed has multi-sectoral experience
Founder and Executive Director of the Natasha Mwansa Foundation
Natasha Mwansa
Natasha is the youngest recipient of the Global Health Leaders award worldwide
Director, Nature-Based Solution Initiative
Nathalie Seddon
Nathalie Seddon is Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford and
Member, CLADEM
Neesa Aracely Medina Estrada
Neesa is a Honduran feminist with experience working on issues concerning violence
Minister of State, German Federal Foreign Office
Niels Annen
Niels Annen has been Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office
Chair, UNSG youth advisory group on Climate Change
Nisreen Elsaim
Nisreen Elsaim is an environmental and climate activist with a master degree
Project Anchor, SAHAJ
Nilangi Sardeshpande
Dr. Nilangi Sardeshpande is an Ayurveda graduate with a Masters in Health
Chairman, Japan SDGs Action Promotion Council
Norichika Kanie
Dr. Kanie’s current positions include a professor at Graduate School of Media
Executive Director, Stand To End Rape Initiative (STER)
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi is a multi-award winning gender equality advocate with seven
Oscar Di Montigny, Banca Mediolanum and Flowe
Oscar Di Montigny
Oscar Di Montigny is an expert in mega trends and major scenarios,
Communications and Advocacy Manager, Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS)
Ottavia Ortolani
Ottavia is responsible for Communications and Advocacy projects for the Italian Alliance
Founder/Senior Lecturer, Presencing Institute/MIT
Otto Scharmer
Otto Scharmer is a Senior Lecturer in the MIT Management Sloan School
Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
Ovais Sarmad
Mr. Ovais Sarmad joined the United Nations Climate Change secretariat (UNFCCC) on
Director of Research, M&E, and Learning, Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER)
Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni
Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni is the Director of Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, and
Communications Assistant, Accountability Lab Liberia
Parnneh Mallobe
Parnneh is a Communications Practitioner working in the non-profit sector, with
Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Paul Ladd
Paul Ladd has been Director of UNRISD since October 2015. Before taking
Global Climate Director, FSC
Pina Gervassi
Mrs. Pina Gervassi is a Peruvian forester with a Master's degree in
Digital Content Creator
Prajakta Koli
Prajakta Koli, aka MostlySane, is one of India’s biggest digital creators with
Chief Communications Officer, United Nations Foundation
Rajesh Mirchandani
Rajesh Mirchandani is Chief Communications Officer at the UN Foundation, where he
Program Coordinator, Climate and Just Transition, ITUC-Africa
Rhoda Boateng
An advocate for environmental sustainability, social justice, sustainable development, social movement building,
Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Rob Bilott
Robert Bilott is a partner with the law firm of Taft Stettinius
Founder, Mojo Design Studios
Runa Ray
Runa Ray is an Indian born Fashion environmentalist and interdisciplinary designer who
CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact
Sanda Ojiambo
Ms. Ojiambo brings 20 years of experience to lead the UN Global
Head of Communication, Equal Measures 2030
Saran Koly
Saran Koly leads strategic communications at Equal Measures 2030. Previously, she has
UN Global Advocate, South Africa Rugby Captain, The Kolisi Foundation
Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi is the World Cup-winning captain of the South African Rugby
President, Triennale Milano
Stefano Boeri
Architect and urban planner, Stefano Boeri is a Professor at Politecnico in
Vice President, Chief of Staff, Centene Corporation
Susan Coatar
Susan serves as Chief of Staff for Centene Corporation. In her role,
Head of Marketing, FarmRIO and Grupo SOma
Taciana Abreu
Taci is an authentic carioca with an intrapreneur role at FARM, one
Oxfam
Taleb Brahim
Taleb Brahim is an agricultural engineer and innovator. He has been a
Photographer, CANON Ambassador
Tasneem Alsultan
Tasneem Alsultan is an investigative photographer and storyteller. Her work largely focuses on
Mayor of Polokwane (South Africa), President of SALGA and UCLG Co-President
Thembisile Nkadimeng
Mrs. Thembisile Nkadimeng, is the Mayor of Polokwane, South Africa. Mrs Nkadimeng
CEO, SheSays
Trisha Shetty
Trisha Shetty is a social activist and lawyer from Mumbai, India. She
Assistant Administrator and Director of the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, UNDP
Ulrika Modeer
Ms. Ulrika Modéer officially began her role on 20 August 2018 as
State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Uto Takashi
Mr. Uto Takashi has been State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
Deputy Resident Representative- Programmes, UNDP
Violet Baffour
Currently, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative (Programmes) in Liberia. Her previous assignments include:
Musician and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer-songwriter, composer, actress and entertainer Yemi Alade was appointed a Goodwill
Host and Correspondent, NowThis
Zinhle Essamuah
Zinhle Essamuah is a correspondent and the host of “KnowThis,” NowThis’ popular
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Abigail Rosciglione
Abigail is a 22-year-old from Argentina and studies Image and Sound Design
Coordinator
Andres Diaz
Andres Diaz is a technology coordinator at Puerta 18, giving workshops related
Freelence musician, composer, sound designer
Benjamin Yat-Fung Wong
Benjamin Yat-Fung Wong is a Hamburg (Germany) -based composer, sound designer and
Managing Director, Black Rhino
Brian Afande
Brian is the co-founder of Kenyan based Black Rhino VR, a virtual
Producer
Caridian Niama
Baccalareus and Technologist in Artium Media Production and Mass Media from the
Art Director & Creative Technologist
Cristina Tarquini
Cristina Tarquini, currently based in Paris, works as Art Director & Creative
Architect & Visual Artist
Dimitra Louana Marlanti
Dimitra Louana Marlanti is a video maker based between Milan (IT) and
Student
Esmeralda Estrada
Esmeralda Estrada is a first year student of Social Communication at the
Film student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Evan Parish
Evan Parish is a film student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo,
Artist/Film Director
Giulio Squillacciotti
Artist and film-maker, lives and works in Maastricht (NL) and Milan (I).
His
Film student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Grace Hood
Grace Hood is finishing up her second year in the film studies
VR/AR Developer
Guilherme Novak
Guilherme Novak is a psychologist and Extended Reality (XR) developer. Coauthor of
Film student at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Hannah Nicholls
Hannah Grace Nicholls is a 19-year-old film student at Wilfrid Laurier University
Director of Photograpy
Hauke Wulff
Hauke Wulff is a master's degree student ‘Sound/Vision’ at the Hamburg University
Lecturer, Newcastle University
Jen Bagelman
Dr. Jen Bagelman grew up on the Coast Salish territories (Vancouver Island,
Sounddesigner, Audio Engineer
Johannes Ott
Johannes Ott is a sound-designer and audio-engineer based in Hamburg, Germany. Currently
Lecturer and Founder Director, Kenyatta University
Josephine Gitome
Dr. Josephine Gitome is a senior lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Audiovisual producer
Juan Manuel Peña
Juan Manuel Peña has studied communication and journalism, audiovisual production and photography.
Director
Juan Pablo Urgilés
Creative Director and Co Founder at Imán Transmedia. He creates transmedia, interactive,
Journalist
Julia Schmidt
Julia Schmidt is journalist, editor and audiovisual producer that after studies in
Photographer, CANON Ambassador
Laura El-Tantawy
Laura El-Tantawy is an award winning British/Egyptian documentary photographer, book maker &
Data Artist
Laurie Frick
Laurie Frick uses data to examine what we can know about ourselves.
Project Manager
Marcela Fernanda de Almeida Avila
Marcela Avila is a Brazilian young woman who believes in equality. She
Writer / Partner
Marcos Nisti
Marcos Nisti is the Alana CEO, a social impact organization that promotes
Coordinator
Nicolas Garbarz
For a long time Nicolas Garbarz worked in commercial and film production,
Project Manager
Pedro Amaral Reis
Pedro Amaral Reis is a Geographer and a graduate student in Geography
Artist & Photographer
Pekka Niittyvirta
Pekka Niittyvirta (b. 1974, Helsinki) works at the intersection of installation, photography,
Art director
Rafael Bittencourt
Rafael is an independent Photographer and Designer based in Porto Alegre working
Director & Producer
Sandra Juette
Sandra Juette was born and raised in Lower Saxony/Germany. In addition to
Choreographer, Dancer & Director
Sasha Waltz
Sasha Waltz is a choreographer, dancer and director living in Berlin where
Creative Director / Partner
Tadeu Jungle
Screenwriter and director of cinema, TV and Virtual Reality, Tadeu was one
Photographer, CANON Ambassador
Tasneem Alsultan
Tasneem Alsultan is an investigative photographer and storyteller. Her work largely focuses on
Artist
Timo Aho
In his artistic practice, Timo Aho investigates our relationship to our surroundings
Digital Artist
Uğur Gallenkuş
Uğur Gallenkuş is world-renowned Istanbul-based digital artist. His collages conscientiously address the
XR Architect
Vipin Dhunnoo
Vipin Dhunnoo is an Architect and Game Designer from the island of
Artist
Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono (b. 1933) is one of the great artists of today,
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Programme Officer, ARROW /Regional Coordinator Asia, EM2030, ARROW
Aarushi Khanna
Aarushi works at ARROW where she provides project and technical support as
Head of the Canon Young People Programme, Canon EMEA
Adam Pensotti
With over x25 years of experience in the creative sector, starting as
Youth Advocate/ U-Report Champion
Adamu Alhassan | アダム・アルハッサン
Adamu is a 22 year old female university student of Development Studies,
Director-General's Envoy for Multilateral Affairs, WHO
Agnès Buzyn
Agnès Buzyn is the WHO Director General’s Envoy for Multilateral Affairs. Prior
Senior Expert Climate Change Sherpa Office, G20
Agostino Inguscio
Agostino Inguscio is the senior expert on Climate Change in the G7/G20
University Student
Akitosh Nagasawa Pati | 長澤パティ 明寿
Pati was born in 2001 in Yamagata-prefecture, in the Northern part of
Campaigns Director, Project Everyone
Alice Macdonald
Alice is an international development professional with over a decade of experience
VP, Social Impact, Participant
Amanda Chen
As VP of Social Impact, Amanda produces impact campaigns for Participant’s documentary
Executive Director, The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
Amanda Eichel
Amanda Eichel serves as Executive Director of the Global Covenant of Mayors
Research and Development Manager, Solubio
Ana Beatriz
Ana Beatriz currently specializes in training producers on good practices and quality
Climate Change Analyst, Ministry of Environment of Panama/CiACA Project RCC Panama
Ana Him
Ana Him serves as the Operational Coordinator of the Reduce Your Corporate
Global President, International Paralympic Committee
Andrew Parsons | アンドリュー・パーソンズ
Before becoming IPC President in 2017, Andrew served the IPC in multiple
Project Manager, Music Innovation Hub
Anna Zo
Anna Zò is a project manager at Music Innovation Hub, in charge
Group Sustainable Development Manager, Bonduelle
Anne-Sophie Gougeon
As Group sustainable development manager for Bonduelle Anne-Sophie Gougeon is in charge
Convenor, Wada Na Todo Abhiyan
Annie Namala
Annie Namala is the executive Director of Centre for Social Equity and
University Student, CIMSA
Ashandi Triyoga Prawira | アシャンディ・トリヨガ・プラウィラ
Yoga is an Indonesian medical student who is passionate in global health,
Co-founder, Waffle.org
Asumi Saito | 斎藤明日美
After working as a data scientist at an IT company and an
University Student, Part-time Fashion Designer, The Nawaya Network
Aya Mortada | アヤ・モータダ
Aya is a second-year engineering student and a very creative fashion designer.
Global Policy Advisor, UNDP
Babatunde Abidoye
Babatunde Abidoye is a Global Policy Advisor for SDG Integration in UNDP’s
Global Policy Watch
Barbara Adams
Barbara Adams was trained as an economist in the UK and served
Data Scientist, UNDP
Bhagya Maheshi
Bhagya Maheshi, is the Data Scientist of UNDP's Citra Social Innovation Lab
Presenter and Influencer, Football for Peace
Braydon Bent
Braydon Bent is a BAFTA Children’s award-winning presenter, influencer and actor who
Regional EM2030 Coordinator, LAC / Project Coordinator, CLADEM
Cecilia Garcia
Cecilia is a feminist and human rights advocate with over a decade
Third World Network
Chee Yoke Ling
Chee Yoke Ling is the Executive Director of Third World Network, an
Coordinator, ETIC.
Chika Tamura | 田村千佳
Chika joined the Entrepreneurial Training for Innovative Communities (ETIC) in 2018, hoping
Yoga teacher
Clara Polina Vogt
Clara is a yoga teacher and practitioner as well as a community
Co-founder, Dochaa
Dikesh Prajapati | ディケシ・パラジャパティ
Dikesh Prajapati is one of the Co-founders of Dochaa. Graduating with an
Policy Specialist, UNDP
Dumitru Vasilescu
Dumitru, a Policy Specialist with the UNDP, has 11 years of experience
Co-Founder & CEO, Biolive
Duygu Yılmaz
Duygu Yilmaz is a Food and Chemical Engineer, lecturer, and CEO &
Senior Project Manager - UN convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance, PRI
Elke Pfeiffer
Elke Pfeiffer is currently working for the Secretariat of the UN-convened Net
Program Manager, Digital Promise
Elyse Gainor
Elyse Gainor works at the intersection of communications and learning experience design
Equidad de Genero: Ciudadanía, Trabajo y Familia
Emilia Reyes
Emilia Reyes is the Co-Convenor of Women Working Group on Financing for
Minister of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, MIT, Italy
Enrico Giovannini
Enrico Giovannini is Italy's Minister for Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility since February
Co-founder, Clean Earth Gambia
Fatou Jeng
Fatou is a dynamic youth leader on Climate Change and Environmental Development.
Social Entrepreneur, Imagine2030
Fernanda Cabral
Fernanda Cabral is a Brazilian activist and entrepreneur that keeps getting involved
CEO, Positive Impact
Fiona Pelham
Fiona Pelham is the CEO of global not for profit Positive Impact,
Social Entrepenour, Impact Beyond/fiiS/Socialab
Flora Bitancourt
Flora Bitancourt is a Social Entrepreneur, co-founder of Impact Beyond (a consulting
Youth Advocate
Freja Dohrn Ellefsen
Freja has worked extensively with the Sustainable Development Goals, and particularly focuses
Head of Solutions Mapping, UNDP Tanzania Accelerator Lab
Gathi Horombe
Ghati is an environmental engineer with Master’s in Science in Engineering Management
President and CEO, One Campaign
Gayle E. Smith
Gayle E. Smith is the President and CEO of the ONE Campaign.
High-Level Climate Champion, COP25
Gonzalo Muñoz
Gonzalo Muñoz is a business entrepreneur and social change-maker at the forefront
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Humanity Lab Foundation
Hazami Barmada
Hazami is a social entrepreneur, thought-leader, and public affairs and social impact
Medical Doctor, Tanzania Girl Guides Association
Helga Mutasingwa
Helga is a Medical Doctor, public healthcare professional and advocate for girl's
Head of Exploration, UNDP Ukraine Accelerator Lab
Ievgen Kylymnyk
Ievgen is passionate about foresight, horizon scanning and the application of systematic
Member, Organizacion de Jovenes y Cambio Climatico de Panamá
Iluzka Bustamante
Iluzka Bustamante is an active member of the Youth and Climate Change
Youth Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Ishan Kokulan
Ishan Kokulan was born and raised in Auckland New Zealand and from
University Student, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
Jahnnobi Rahman | ジャノビ・ラフマン
Jahnnobi is committed to turning dreams into reality. She is a team
Head of Secretariat, Mission Innovation
Jennie Donson
Jennie Dodson is Head of Secretariat for Mission Innovation based at the
CEO, Aqua Clara Kenya
John Nyagwencha
John Nyagwencha has over 10 years experience in the Water, Sanitation and
Global Executive Director, FiiS
Jonathan Herzfeld
Activist, lecturer and passionate supporter of social innovation, convinced that changing the
Executive Director, Keen and Care Initiative
Josephine Alabi
Josephine Alabi is the Executive Director of the Keen and Care Initative,
Activist, Impact Beyond/fiiS
Kamila Camilo
A partner at Impact Beyond (a consulting firm specialized in social business),
Co-founder of Football for Peace & Football Diplomat
Kash Siddiqi
Kash Siddiqi is a former British South Asian Footballer and now a
Youth Sports Facilitator, Jesuit Worldwide Learning - UNHCR
Keth Aguer Bul | ケース・アグア・ブル
Keth Aguer Bul, a 24-year-old South Sudanese refugee, is passionate about including
Chief Executive Officer, Climate KIC
Kirsten Dunlop
Kirsten Dunlop's career spans across academia, consulting, banking, insurance, strategy, design, innovation
High school student, Representative of Support to Change
Kokoro Ogawa | 小川 こころ
Kokoro is student of Senri International School of Kwansei Gakuin High School.
Executive Director & Founder, Flare of Mashal
Laraib Abid | ラライブ・アビド
As a founder of a health campaign, MASHAL, Laraib developed Pakistan's first
Head, SDG Integration, UNDP
Laurel Patterson
Laurel Patterson is the Head of SDG Integration in UNDP’s Global Policy
Africa Lead, Football for Peace
Lebogang Chaka
Lebogang founded the Afro Visionary Legacy. She is the Acting MD of
Project Director, Digital Promise
Lisa Jobson
Lisa directs Digital Promise’s 360° Story Lab, supporting youth to experiment with
Director of Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just & Inclusive Societies
Liv Tørres
Ms. Liv Tørres is the director of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just
Global Program Lead, Accelerate2030, Impact Hub
Ljupka Mitrinovska
Inspired by the great potential of entrepreneurs, Ljupka has dedicated 10+ years
Head of Operations, B Lab East Africa
Lucy Muigai
Lucy Muigai has been working at B Lab East Africa for 4
Coordinator of Inter Institutional Affairs, National Women’s Institute
Magda Coss
Ms. Magda Coss is a consulting, training and communications professional with extensive
Digital Content Manager, Shortemps
Mariam Haruna | マリアム・ハルナ
Mariam is a Digital Strategist and Data Scientist from Nigeria. She is
Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign
Marina Ponti
Ms. Ponti holds an MA in Political Science from the University of
Co-Founder, Psychologist, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Scarabaeus Sacer, The Mental Swing
May Kassem
May Kassem is a therapist with an M.A. in Counseling from Geneva,
External Relations Officer, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Megumi Aoyama | 青山愛
Megumi Aoyama serves with the UN Refugee Agency’s Refugee Sports Coordination Team
Founder, United States Youth Forum
Melissa Ballard
In the last year Melissa Ballard founded and developed the United States
Director, Operations, The Flow Partnership
Minni Jain
Minni Jain is the Operations Director of the Flow Partnership working globally
Innovation Programme Specialist, UNDP Global Team
Mirko Ebelshaeuser
Mirko brings about more than 4 years of professional experience working for
CEO, Sampangan
Muhammad Fauzal Rizki
With a background in banking, fintech, agriculture, energy and waste management, today
High school student
Muhammadharis Jiman | ムハマッドハリス・ジマン
Haris is a young activist who is passionate about working for social
Director, UNDP Rome Centre for Sustainable Development
Musonda Mumba
Dr. Musonda Mumba, a Zambian National, is the Director for The Rome
Counselling Psychologist, World YWCA
Namrata Sharma
A Counselling Psychologist by profession, I have completed my bachelors in Psychology
SDG Programme Manager, B Lab Europe
Neila Benamara
Neila is an experienced programme manager with an international background. She leverages
Co-Founder & CEO, WholeSurplus
Olcay Silahi
Olcay Silahlı graduated from Harbiye, a Turkish Military Academy where he was
Global Coordinator, Action for Sustainable Development
Oli Henman
Oli is the Global Coordinator of Action for Sustainable Development, where he
Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
Patricia Espinosa
Patricia Espinosa was appointed Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention
Head of Campaigns, Christian Aid
Pete Moorey
Pete Moorey is responsible for Christian Aid campaigns on climate and economic
Head of Exploration, UNDP Vietnam Accelerator Lab
Phan Hoang Lan
With over six years of experience working with the National Center for
Goodwill Ambassador, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Pur Biel | ピュール・ビエル
Pur is a South Sudanese track and field refugee athlete currently living
CEO, Musikcentrum Öst
Ragnar Berthling
Since 2010, Ragnar Berthling is the Managing Director and Head of International
Third World Network
Ranja Sengupta
Ranja Sengupta works as Senior Researcher and Coordinator of the Trade Programme
Meditation teacher
Renata Faria
Meditation teacher and founder of the MeditaNaRua, an international movement that brought
Social Watch
Roberto Bissio
Roberto Bissio, from Uruguay, coordinates the secretariat of Social Watch, a network
University Student, Representative of Kanazawa SELF
Ruka Hiroe | 広江 琉花
Ruka is currently a fourth-year student of International Studies at Kanazawa University.
CEO, In Place Of War
Ruth Daniel
CEO. Artistic Director. Activist. Change-Maker. Honorary Research Fellow at The University of
Advisor, Global Landscapes Forum
Salina Abraham
Salina Abraham is a Strategic Advisor at the Global Landscapes Forum and
University Student, Tokyo University
Satoko Hagino | 萩野 聡子
Satoko was born in Kanagawa in 2001, and graduated from Kasukabe Girls’
Head of Exploration, UNDP Ghana Accelerator Lab
Seth Akumani
Founder and Group CEO, Sound Diplomacy
Shain Shapiro
Shain Shapiro, PhD is the Founder and Group CEO of Sound Diplomacy.
University Student, Voice of Youth Japan, EMPOWER Project
Shun Kageyama | 影山 舜
Shun is currently a third-year student and belongs to Landscape Ecology and
University Student, Chief of External Relations team at Voice of Youth JAPAN
Shunsuke Oka | 岡 俊輔
Shunsuke Oka is an engineering student at the University of Tokyo, majoring
Portfolio Director, Clean Energy and Climate Action, Social Alpha
Smita Rakesh
Smita Rakesh has been deeply engaged with the global energy access ecosystem
Director of Programs for the Art of Living Foundation
Swami Purnachaitanya
Swami Purnachaitanya is a director of education and service programs for the
Co-founder and COO, Tuverl Inc
Tafara Makaza | タファラ・マカザ
Tafara is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Tuverl (formerly ZimTaxi)
Director, UNIDO
Tareq Emtairah
Tareq Emtairah is the Director of the Department of Energy at UNIDO.
Founder & Executive Director, ACCORD
Vasu Gounden
Dr Vasu Gounden is the Founder and Executive Director of the African
Asia Pacific Women on Law and Development
Wardarina
Wardarina Thaib, who works at Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and
Program Director, BOP HUB
Yan Liu
Yan is a social entrepreneur, a system innovator and a learning facilitator.
Founder/Director of Cultivator General Incorporated Association
Yasuko Miyajima | 宮嶋 泰子
Yasuko Miyajima is the Founder of Cultivator General Incorporated Association and a
Events and Content Executive, JISSI by National University of Singapore Enterprise and BOP Hub
Ying Ting Goh
Ying Ting recently graduated from the National University of Singapore with a
University Student, Voice of Youth Japan
Yuka Konishi | 小西 優歌
Yuka is currently a first-year student at the University of Tokyo. She
Watershed Restoration Practitioner, Elemental Ecosystems + Water Stories
Zach Weiss
Protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person
Youth Advocate, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)
Zaineb Dahmoul
Zaineb is a youth advocate with the World Association of Girl Guides
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Founder, NULI & AGROLAY
Ada Osakwe | アダ オサクウェ
Ada is an award-winning food entrepreneur and angel investor. She is Founder
Technical Director, International Solid Waste Association
Aditi Ramola | アディティ ラモラ
Aditi is the Technical Director at the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Localization Editor, BuzzFeed Japan
Akari Terrell | テレル亜加理
"Akari was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She spent 2 years
Manager, TV Contents Production Dept, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corp.
Akiko Takatou | 高藤 秋子
Ms. Akiko Takatou joined RKB Mainichi Broadcasting in 1996. After working as
University Student, The University of Tokyo
Anju Niwata | 庭田杏珠
Anju Niwata was born in Hiroshima, Japan in 2001 and is a
CEO, Creative Director, Arca,inc
Asako Tsuji | 辻 愛沙子
President of arca Co., Ltd. I run a company of design, branding,
Co-Chair, Japan Civil Society Network on SDGs (SDGs Japan)
Atsuko Miwa | 三輪 敦子
Atsuko Miwa is the Co-Chair of Japan Civil Society Network on SDGs
Barangay Captain, Barangay 22, Cagayan de Oro City
Eldo Casiño | エルド・カシーニョ
Eldo Casiño is the Barangay Captain of Barangay 22 in Cagayan de
Co-founder/ Head of Administration & Hr, Techshelta Company Limited
Gifty Mintaa Quarshie | ギフティ ミンタア クアルシエ
Gifty Mintaa Quarshie is a co-founder of TechShelta, an agricultural solutions technology
Co-Founder, World Road
Ibun Hirahara | 平原 依文
A 2018 OYWJ Ambassador, Ibun’s first study abroad was at the age
Head of Field Office Damazine, Sudan, WFP
Itaru Furuta | 古田 到
Mr. Furuta has been working for WFP since 2007, including duty stations
UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs,
Izumi Nakamitsu | 中満泉
"Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu assumed her position as UN Under-Secretary-General and
High Representative for
Deputy Head, IMF Office for Asia and the Pacific
Jochen M. Schmittmann | ヨハン・マルクス・シュミットマン
Jochen M. Schmittmann is the deputy head of the IMF’s Regional Office
Founder and Director, Promised Land Secondary School, Youth for Peace through Education Initiative,
Jok Abraham Thon | ジョック・アブラハム・トン
Jok Abraham Thon is the founder and Director of Promised Land Secondary
General Manager, Penang Green Council
Josephine Tan | ジョセフィン タン
Josephine has been serving as the Special Officer in charge of Environmental
Chief Executive Officer, Shibusawa and Company, Inc., Founder and Chairman, Commons Asset Management
Ken Shibusawa | 渋澤 健
Founded in 2001, Shibusawa and Company, Inc., a strategic advisory firm for
Asia Programs Coordinator and Humanitarian Action Specialist, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders
Mallika Iyer | マリカ・アイヤー
Mallika Iyer is a Program Officer for The Global Network of Women
Co-founder & Business Director, Peace Culture Village
Mary Popeo | メアリー・ポピオ
Mary is co-founder and business director of PCV, a peace education nonprofit
Communications Officer, WFP Japan Relations Office
Megumi Iizuka | 飯塚 恵
Ms. Iizuka brings over 10 years of experience in journalism and communications
Goodwill Ambassador, UNDP
Misako Konno | 紺野美沙子
Japanese actress Misako Konno was appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassador in October 1998
Operations Coordinator, Impact Hub Harare
Mukudzeishe Shyleen Shantel Kasukusa | ムクドゼイシェ・シャイリーン・シャンテル・カスクサ
Mukudzeishe Kasukusa is a tech enthusiast currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
Programme Analyst- A&Y, UNFPA
Munir Hussain | ムニル・フセイン
Dr. Muhammad Munir Hussain is responsible for designing and managing programmes for
TV personality, fitness trainer, parkour artist, Avex Management Inc.
Risako Tanabe | 田辺莉咲子
Risako is an active fitness trainer who teaches artists and models while
Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post
Ryan Takeshita | 竹下隆一郎
Prior to joining The Huffington Post Japan, Takeshita worked as a news
Dentist,artist,violinist ,writer and maxillofacial surgery resident, Albaraka
Samer Alabdalkareem | サーメル・アラブダルカリーム
Samer A. Alabdalkareem has many faces: a dentist, a maxillofacial surgery resident,
National Director, World Vision Rwanda
Sean Kerrigan | ショーン・ケリガン
Mr. Kerrigan leads the World Vision Rwanda team responsible for serving vulnerable
Programme Officer, UNEP IETC
Shunichi Honda | 本多俊一
Shunichi Honda joined the International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) of the UN
Head of Development Policy and Planning Division, National Development Agency of Mongolia
Suzanna Sumkhuu | スザンナ スムクウ
Suzanna Sumkhuu is the Head of Development Policy and Planning Division at
Regional Director, IPPF-ESEAOR
Tomoko Fukuda | 福田 友子
Ms. Tomoko Fukuda is the Regional Director of International Planned Parenthood Federation
News Editor, TBS News
Tomoko Kubota | 久保田智子
Ms.Tomoko Kubota joined Tokyo Broadcasting (TBS) in 2000 where she became an
Co-founder and Principal, Read the Air
Trista Bridges | トリスタ・ブリッジス
Trista is a marketing strategy and sustainable business expert, who's passionate about
President, Local Food Cycling Co. Ltd.
Yuiko Taira | たいら 由以子
Yuiko Taira started introducing kitchen waste composting in 1997. Strongly believing that
Governor, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Yuji Kuroiwa | 黒岩祐治
Governor Kuroiwa, born in 1954, is serving his third term as Governor
CEO, SUCRECUBE JAPON INC.
Koichi Sato | 佐藤弘一
Mr. Koichi Sato runs companies in France, Japan and Senegal. In 2019,
Comedian, Avex Management Inc.
Kosaka Daimaou | 古坂大魔王
Kosaka Daimaou made his debut in 1992 as a comedian ""Sokonuke AIR-LINE"".
Comedian
Yuriyan Retriever | ゆりやんレトリィバァ
Yuriyan Retriever is arguably the funniest woman in Japan right now. Her
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Singer & Musician
Anaiis
French-Senegalese singer and musician Anaiis has lived multiple lives. Moving from Toulouse,
Alfred Gabriel Flomo
Alfred Gabriel Flomo is popularly known as Super-7. He is a Liberian-based
Singer & Musician
Ben Harper
Benjamin Chase Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and
Bendu Forkpa
Bendu Forkpa, also known as Peaches and or ‘hipco big sis’, is
Bomba Estéreo
Bomba Estéreo was founded in Colombia in 2006 by musician Simón Mejía
David Sando
David Sando- Is commonly known as DMAN. He is a hip-co Bassa
Didho Williams
Didho Williams, professionally known as Beat Master Xclusive, is a Liberian music
Foday Sesay
Foday Sesay, also known as ‘Force’, is a hip-co rapper based in
Henry Amaze Toe
Henry Amazin Toe is also known as Amaze, is a ‘raptivist’ that
Be The One Brand Ambassador, Humanity Lab Foundation
IZA
Iza is an international award-winning Brazilian pop-star, singer and performer. She has
Musician and Co-Founder of Pathway to Paris
Jesse Paris Smith
Jesse Paris Smith is a writer, activist, musician, producer, and co-founder of
Composer & Musician
Kety Fusco
Kety Fusco’s work on warping classical harp into a contemporary electronic instrument,
Be The One Brand Ambassador, Humanity Lab Foundation
Maejor
Maejor is an international award-winning American record producer, singer, songwriter. He has
McDonald Nyenpan
McDonald Nyenpan is a conscious Liberian Hip-co artist, who goes by the
Poet & Performer
Meera Dasgupta
Meera Dasgupta is the 2020 United States Youth Poet Laureate with the
Mercy Ziegler
Mercy Adotey Ziegler is a young female recording artist, songwriter, and dance
Singer & Musician
Miss Tati
Born in Portugal with parents from Angola, Miss Tati grew up in
Oretha Keri Togbe
Oretha Keri Togbe- Commonly known as ‘Keri’ is a young and talented
Artist, Musician & Activist
Patti Smith
Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. She gained recognition
Peter Dolo
Peter Dolo, also know as ‘Dolo Cool’, is a Kpelleh vernacular artist.
Phillip Koroma
Philip Kromah, also known as ‘King Saoboso’ is a recording artist, rapper,
Musician and Co-Founder of Pathway to Paris
Rebecca Foon
Rebecca Foon is a musician, activist, producer and co-founder of Pathway to
Artist, Composer & Activist
Tenzin Choegyal
Tenzin Choegyal is one of the world's finest musicians with Tibetan lineages.
Thomas Moseray
Thomas Brima Moseray, also know as 'Theoto', is a Liberian musical rapper,
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Interpreter
Agnès Guittet
Agnès Guittet is a mother and conference interpreter. She has been translating
Interpreter
Montse Foz Casals
Montse Foz Casals is a conference interpreter based in Barcelona, Spain, with
Interpreter
Paco Lema
Paco was born in Galicia, in Northwestern Spain, and from an early
