Constant Tedder is the founder of Earth.Org, with over 20 years of experience in building successful organisations in Europe and Asia.
As a passionate entrepreneur Constant co-founded Jagex Ltd in 2001, developer/publisher of RuneScape; the Hive in 2011 - Asia's leading co-working brand, now part of The Flexi Group.
Constant now spends all his entrepreneurial energy building FlyFarm - Asia's leading Black Soldier Fly Agri-tech company to address the twin challenges of organic waste bioconversion and sustainable protein production with cutting edge robotics, automation and sensor driven system software.
With Earth.Org, Constant aims to build a platform for encouraging activism to address the climate and biodiversity crisis. Earth.Org aim through clear reporting and thinking is to build movement of activists who seek reform to the way our societies are organised to promote well being, happiness, equity and a sustainable future.
Martina is a journalist and editor with experience in climate change reporting and sustainability. She is the Editor-in-Chief at Earth.Org and Kids.Earth.Org. Before moving to Asia, she worked in Vienna at the United Nations Global Communication Department and in Italy as a reporter at a local newspaper. She holds two BA degrees, in Translation/Interpreting Studies and Journalism, and an MA in International Development from the University of Vienna.
Gauri Sharma is a graduate of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where she majored in Communication Design. Currently serving as a Design and Production Intern at Earth.org, Gauri creates engaging social media content and writes about environmental issues, in addition to conducting research. With a diverse background in design, journalism, and digital marketing, she combines her skills to foster effective communication. Gauri is deeply passionate about using her expertise to raise awareness of environmental challenges and make a positive impact in the field.
Afshan Khan is an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. Ms. Khan was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. she served in UNICEF as the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe. She has also led UNICEF’s humanitarian work as Director of Emergency Operations and its external relations with governments as Director of Public-Sector Alliances and Resource Mobilization.
Amir H. Khodadadi holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and a master's degree in economics of development and planning from Science and Research University in Iran. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Agricultural and Food Economics at the University of Bonn. Having worked as a lecturer in industrial economics and as an urban economics analyst, Amir developed a passion for political economy and studies on underdevelopment. His current research focusses on industrial economics, agricultural economics, the green economy, green finance, and the global financial crisis.
Amish Chhagan is a Zambia-raised, award-winning wildlife and conservation photographer based out of Barcelona, Spain. Growing up in Zambia, he was fortunate to be in close proximity to the African flora and fauna. His role as a wildlife photographer exists because there are beautiful and spectacular moments to capture in the wild, but an important duty exists to preserve and conserve the wilderness and its natural habitat. This gives him a bigger sense of responsibility as a human and photographer to use his work to showcase the beauty of the once-abundant wildlife we had on the planet. Amish recently joined the EO Photographer community.
Anass Rida is a data analyst with expertise in econometrics. With a diverse background in economics, statistics, marketing, and business, he holds a Master’s degree in Applied Econometrics. Anass is now an independent researcher with a strong curiosity for knowledge and also works as a freelancer.
Andrew is a Data Scientist based in the UK. Get in touch if you're interested in using machine learning and data analysis for environmental sustainability, land justice and social good.
Anjana is a sustainability professional based in India, with expertise in carbon accounting and management. Her focus areas also include biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, the economics of climate change and sustainable business strategies. Anjana is deeply committed to raising awareness, finding solutions for environmental issues and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Anna Kolendo has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Asia Pacific Studies from the University of Central Lancashire. Previously working as a research assistant for the Insititute for the Study of the Asia Pacific (ISAP), Anna developed her passion for climate change and environmental studies. She is currently conducting her PhD that focuses on socio-religious climate change perspectives in the Pacific Islands. Hoping to raise awareness of the consequences of climate change in the Pacific, Anna is representing this region as an Island Innovation Ambassador 2023.
Annie is a freelance writer based in the UK. She has written for a variety of prestigious online and print publications. She specialises in lifestyle, business, branding, digital marketing and HR.
April Miller is a senior writer at ReHack Magazine with a passion for topics surrounding green technology. She aims to shine a light on the environmental issues surrounding the technology sector and educate consumers on how to make the wisest environmental choices with the technology they use.
Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Prior to joining ESCAP in 2018, Ms. Alisjahbana was Professor of Economics at Universitas Padjadjaran in Bandung, Indonesia. From 2009 to 2014, she was Minister of National Development Planning and the Head of the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), Indonesia.
Assaf Levy is the Founder & CEO of BioDB.com - a group tasked with collecting conservation data, raising awareness for biodiversity loss and fundraising.
Aysha is a freelance environmental journalist. She writes on anything and everything about people, the environment, and climate in Asia. On the side, she creates info-entertainment content on Instagram (@theclimategaze) on climate change and the environment in Tamil, to bring awareness towards environmental and climate issues for her community.
Ben is co-founder and CTO at Zapmap, an e-mobility company based in the UK. He has spent more than 20 years promoting the transition to electric vehicles, first conducting research on automotive corporate strategy, then as an independent consultant, and now as part of a rapidly growing data company. Ben also holds a Research Fellowship at INTI International University in Malaysia, where he is developing research on the technological and social responses to the climate crisis.
Benjamin is an undergraduate student at the Higher School of Economics, where he is pursuing his degree in international relations. Passionate about and committed to environmental sustainability, he researches and writes on pressing environmental issues to raise awareness and contribute to meaningful change.
Brieuc Pont is France's Special Envoy on Nutrition and Secretary General of the "Nutrition for Growth" Summit. Prior to his current position, Mr Pont was Ambassador of France to Nicaragua (2020- 2023) and Consul General in São Paulo (2016- 2020), covering the five southern States of Brazil. He previously served as Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to Prime Minister Manuel Valls (2014-2016) and Diplomatic Advisor to Mr. Pierre Moscovici in his capacity of Minister of Economy and Finance (2013-2014). Mr. Pont, joined the French Foreign Service in 2006 as Associate spokesman and served at the French Mission to the United Nations in New York as First Secretary, Spokesperson, Head of Press and Communication and Chief of Staff of Ambassador Gérard Araud.
Charlie Fletcher is a freelance writer from the lovely “city of trees”- Boise, Idaho. Her love of writing pairs with her passion for social activism and search for the truth.
Christine is an ecologist, educator, and writer currently living between the US and Bahrain. Before becoming a high school teacher, Christine worked on wild wolf recovery, studied plague in the US prairie, and tracked endangered rabbits in NY. At the University of Maine, she earned her MS studying the effects of landscape change on Lyme disease. Christine is passionate about combining her background as a scientist with her knowledge of education and storytelling to help make science accessible for everyone.
Clara Steel is an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a background in law. After graduating from university and dabbling in the culinary industry, she discovered her passion for conservation and environmental sustainability. Having completed courses in animal behaviour, marine ecology and conservation research, she hopes to continue her education in zoology to one day work in wildlife rehabilitation centres.
Colin is dedicated to building community resilience to the health impacts of climate change, preserving biodiversity, advocating for clean energy, plastic and waste reduction and environmental and wildlife protection. He completed undergraduate (Central Washington University) and graduate (University of Washington) degrees in public health with a focus on the intersection of climate change, public health, environment and equity. Colin has held diverse climate change and health-oriented professional roles for government, non-profit and academic institutions in the US Pacific Northwest.
Cristina Hurtado Tripiana is a writer at ESCI, a non-profit organization that empowers scientists by helping them communicate and connect with the public to bridge the gap between science and society.
Denisa is a sustainability consultant based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She holds two Master degrees, one in Environmental Management and one in Environmental Sustainability. She loves reading about environmental issues and success stories and writes about them to help others see and understand the issues surrounding us that we tend to overlook.
Dhanashree Alshi is a Master student specialising in Neuroscience, passionate and curious to learn about science and to share those findings with the everyone.
Dianna Bautista is a freelance science writer with a background in biochemistry and science communication. She enjoys breaking down and writing about environmental research. She's written for Asian Scientist Magazine, California Magazine, the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, and more.
Dianne Calvi is President and CEO of Village Enterprise and a member of the board of directors of InterAction. Dianne previously held leadership positions in NGOs, technology companies and on several nonprofit boards. She graduated with a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Fahd B. Isa is a lawyer and energy professional with extensive experience in advising on complex commercial agreements, corporate governance, and innovative energy policies. He actively champions climate advocacy through leadership roles at the International Bar Association, serving as Nigeria’s National Representative in the Young Lawyer Committee, and through volunteer work at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s YOUNGO. Fahd centres on fostering sustainable economic growth by shaping effective policies and exploring carbon market opportunities across Africa and the Global South. He holds an MBA in Finance and Investment.
Fiona is a contributing writer hailing from Andorra. With a MSc in Climate Change from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies from UPF in Barcelona, she brings a diverse academic background to her work. She has a particular interest in climate change adaptation strategies in mountain areas and is passionate about research. She also possesses experience in carbon emission calculations, further enhancing her expertise in environmental issues. With her unique background and passion for sustainability, she is dedicated to raising awareness and finding solutions to the challenges posed by climate change.
Fiona Dobson is the Senior Policy Officer - International, working in the RSPB's Global Policy Team. She leads the RSPB's policy and advocacy engagement with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity as well as their work with partners in West Africa, particularly in the Gola Rainforest. Fiona's work seeks to drive connections between global and local action for nature, climate and people.
Geetanshu is passionate about finding data-driven solutions to address the climate challenge. He currently works as a data analyst at an Ad-Tech startup in New Delhi, India. At Earth.Org, he writes about climate economics and policy-related issues and is part of the data science team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from the University of Hong Kong and a master’s degree in economics from Ashoka University, India. In his free time, he enjoys meditating and questioning the nature of existence.
Guillemette is a French nature conservationist with a background in ecological sciences. She has experience in field work in Ecuador investigating the social implication of environmental conservation in the Global South. She currently works in London as an analyst on climate change and carbon finance projects. Her interests lie in environmental sciences and the social implications of conservation.
Hayley is based in New England and recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Environmental Studies. She enjoys researching and writing on a wide range of topics in her spare time, and is extremely passionate about marine conservation, renewable energy sources, and environmental justice throughout her work and career path. In her free time, Hayley loves to travel, discover new music and enjoy a good book on the beach!
Jaime is a Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Digitalisation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging technology for social good, his research explores how digital tools can simultaneously enhance access to entrepreneurship opportunities and address environmental challenges.
Genevieve Hilton has worked in corporate affairs and sustainability in the Asia Pacific region since 1994. She previously led ESG and communications in Asia Pacific for Lenovo, as well as Corporate Citizenship and External Communications Asia Pacific for BASF. Since taking a step back from the corporate world in 2022, she has become a full-time sustainability activist and writer. Under the pen name Jan Lee, she is an award-winning science fiction writer. She is the co-author, with Steve Willis, of "Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism" (Habitat Press UK), a winner in the Green Stories contest. Her work has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and recognized several times in the “Writers of the Future” contest. She also is Editor-in-Chief of The Apostrophe, the quarterly magazine of the Hong Kong Writers Circle. She currently acts as a senior advisor for a number of environmental and social activist organizations, as well as co-chairing the Energy & ESG Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong.
Jane works as the founder and editor-in-chief of Environment.co. She specialises in covering topics in sustainability, renewable energy and environmental policy.
Jean-Baptiste Vaujour is an energy economist. He is a Professor of Practice at Emlyon Business School and the founder of a consulting firm. He is a registered expert at the European Commission on Energy and Infrastructure Financing, a member of the Future Energy Leaders of the World Energy Council, and a recipient of the Marcel Boiteux Prize for Energy Economics.
Julia Yansura is the Program Director for Environmental Crime and Illicit Finance at the FACT Coalition. Prior to joining FACT, Yansura served as Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at Global Financial Integrity, where she led projects in Colombia, Belize, Ecuador and El Salvador covering environmental crimes such as illegal mining and logging, as well as on other topics such as beneficial ownership, real estate, cryptocurrency, and international trade.
Kareff Rafisura is with Space Applications Section of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Kareff has extensive experience in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and environmental sustainability at the community, national and regional contexts. She has worked for the United Nations over the past 15 years and has a graduate degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a focus on climate and society from Columbia University in New York.
Katarina is an advocate for environmental sustainability, interested in advancing the solutions and strategies needed to tackle our climate crisis and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve those solutions. She is currently pursuing a MA in Economics with Environmental Studies (Sustainable Development) at the University of Edinburgh and University of Melbourne, where she is studying and researching a broad range of subjects including Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Politics and how they intersect with sustainability issues. She recently joined Earth.Org as a Policy & Environmental Economics Intern, to increase coverage environmental issues facing our planet and the economic and policy solutions to combat them.
Kavelle Christie, MSc. in Global Health, is a health policy expert with over a decade of experience leading high-impact policy campaigns, advocating for equitable healthcare access, and driving systemic change in maternal and reproductive health.
Kristina Leontjevaite is a dedicated PhD student in Environmental Science and Health at Technological University Dublin, with a passion for understanding the intricate relationship between air quality and mental health. Armed with an honours bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and a diploma in Food Science and Management, Kristina brings a diverse range of skills and knowledge to her research. Her interests span a wide spectrum, including air quality, mental health, environmental psychology, environmental protection and management, waste control, food safety, and health and safety.
Ladislav Charouz is with Space Applications Section of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Before joining the UN, Ladislav was a trainee at the EU Permanent Mission to the WTO and worked at several think tanks. Ladislav holds a master's degree in international relations from Oxford and a bachelor's degree in history and English from Yale.
Marcos is an award-winning photographer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He worked as a photojournalist for 25 years for the newspaper O Globo. At the end of 2019, he began documenting the real and rapid changes happening around us that threaten both the well-being of humans and nature. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions and books.
Marianne is a Hong Kong-based journalist and an honorary lecturer at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at the University of Hong Kong. After working as a social scientist in New Zealand she studied for a masters in journalism at Columbia University in New York. She has worked for major outlets like CNN.com, AFP, Reuters and Bloomberg and freelances for The Economist, Restofworld.org and Context.com, among others. She teaches a climate reporting course at HKU and is a judge for the annual Society of Publishers in Asia journalism awards.
Michael is a MSc student in a joint program between University College Dublin and Justus Liebig University, studying global change: ecosystem science and policy. He also holds two bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and policy, as well as integrative animal biology from the University of South Florida. Michael has a strong veterinary background, working hands on in marine and wildlife rehabilitation for several years. He has also completed research with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and other conservation organizations in the United States. His interests include habitats and biodiversity, environmental economics and policy, sustainable development, pollution, and environmental degradation focusing on deforestation.
Mitota is an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist passionate about sustainability. With a first degree in Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology, he has over 4 years of experience implementing EHS and quality management systems across industries. He Loves to volunteer for youth-led sustainability initiatives. With interests in Environmental sustainability, climate change, Energy, health, and safety, he actively writes on these topics to share insights.
Natalie is an LA-based media strategist and yoga teacher with a lifelong love for the outdoors. Growing up immersed in nature—camping, skiing, hiking, and assisting her father on bird photography adventures—she developed a deep appreciation for environmental conservation. A graduate of Villanova University with a BA in Communications and English and a minor in Business, Natalie has honed her ability to transform complex research into engaging and impactful stories. Through her contributions to Earth.Org, she aims to use her writing skills to educate others and inspire action against the climate crisis.
Ms Neena Joshi is a Senior Vice President for the Asia Program at Heifer International. With over 20 years of experience in community development, Neena offers strategic and programmatic leadership for Heifer International’s interventions in Asia, which supports over 500,000 smallholder farmers, largely women, in building inclusive agrifood systems. She authored several research papers on social capital, child nutrition, and gender, which she has adapted into impactful program designs and development approaches. She serves as a board member for Heifer Korea and Heifer India.
Rachel works at Columbia University and is currently a graduate student in the Social-Organizational Psychology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Rachel began her career in higher education at Brown University working in human resources. She currently sits on the communications team in the president’s office at Columbia where she writes, edits, and manages digital and print communications from a variety of stakeholders. She is passionate about writing and storytelling, and she is strongly motivated by having a greater impact on a community. Climate change has been a pressing topic in the higher education space with the opening of the Columbia Climate School in 2021, and she is pleased to have an opportunity to make a positive impact at Earth.Org.
Ram Ramprasad is a passionate advocate for sustainability. He has written many articles on sustainable strategies for well-known publications. Ram has also served as the Global Marketing Director for a leading multinational company in the US. He holds degrees from Madras University in India and Yale University in the US.
Rosa is a recent Biology graduate from the University of York with a
strong passion for addressing environmental challenges. Her primary
interests include biodiversity and conservation, ecosystem management,
and tackling environmental degradation.
Silvia is a graduate from the University of Brussels with a master's degree in Political Science and International Relations. Passionate about sustainability and nature preservation, her focus areas include EU politics, climate justice, and environmental governance and international law. She is currently specialising in the intersection of climate change and human rights. She aims to join research and politics in order to find sustainable solutions, raise awareness, and contribute to a better future.
Slawomir Platta earned his degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and the University of Warsaw. He’s been trying construction accident cases throughout the Courts of New York for 20 years and has been featured as a Super Lawyer consecutively since 2015.
Steve Willis is an engineer and innovator with decades of experience providing solutions to environmental problems for large scale industries. The start of the covid lockdowns gave him pause to think carefully about climate solutions, what was needed and what it would take to get there. This led to a collaboration with the GreenStories team to produce the No More Fairy Tales anthology for COP27. Steve continues to work on large scale climate solutions, currently developing a CO2 sequestration mineralisation process which can be deployed at the million tonne scale.
Zeina Moneer holds a PhD in environmental politics from Freiburg University in Germany. In 2018, She was a Visiting Research Fellow to the Nordic Africa Institute in Sweden. In 2021, She was a Visiting Fulbright Scholar to New Hampshire University in the USA. She worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Research Institute for a Sustainable Environment of the American University in Cairo. In addition to her academic accomplishments, she has an extensive professional experience working as a Senior Climate Change Program Manager in multiple national and international NGOs, leading the development and the implementation of a wide variety of climate action projects in the MENA region and Africa. In addition, she works as a freelance climate journalist and writes both in Arabic and English covering a wide variety of topics that are related to climate change and green transition particularly in the MENA region.
Kaivalya is an engineer and a data analyst hailing from India, now calling Salt Lake City, Utah, home. Leveraging her master’s degree from Penn State University, she honed her data visualization and business intelligence skills while working for a prominent financial institution in corporate America. Beyond her technical endeavors, she enjoys drawing for her series of short webcomics, figure drawing, and immersing herself in fictional worlds through reading. Driven by a desire for a meaningful and fulfilling career, she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to contribute her skills and expertise to the team.
Vimalan completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in fluid dynamics and heat transfer. He’s passionate about environmental sustainability and applies his expertise to address environmental challenges and renewable energy. His interests include data analysis, visualization, and using computational tools to better understand complex systems impacting the environment.
William is the Data Science and Visualisation lead at Earth.Org. He originates from South Africa where he has worked for the United Nations Information Centre as well as for UNICEF. He has ever since worked as a Data Scientist, Analyst, Engineer as well as Governance for the past 10 years. He has worked in several different countries such as New Zealand, the USA, England, Singapore, and Hong Kong, helping different corporates, NGOs as well as the Public Sector in using data to drive operations (“Make data work for you”).
