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Afolayan Juwon Samuel

Global Chapters Facilitator, World Youth Parliament for Water

Mr. Samuel has over 5 years of combined professional experience covering water policy contributions, mobilization of young water professionals, organizational database management, establishment of water networks for youths, and nanotechnology. He is a doctoral researcher at the Erasmus Darwin…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Agnes K Y Tai

Governing Board Member and Steering Committee Member, Climate Governance Initiative and Climate Governance Initiative Hong Kong

Agnes is a Governing Board member of the Climate Governance Initiative (advocating the eight principles established by the World Economic Forum in 2019), mobilizing board directors worldwide to take climate action. She is a frequent speaker, author, and university professor, serving various…

   Topic(s): ICT, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Ahmed Shiyam

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Maldives

Mr. Ahmed Shiyam, an influential figure in Maldivian politics and governance, has navigated through diverse industries, bringing a unique blend of expertise and experience to his role as the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, appointed in November 2023. His professional journey embarked in…

   Topic(s): Water
   SDG: Goal 14: Life Below Water

Akhil Barar

CEO, Organica Water Inc.

Akhil joined Organica in 2009 as Head of Engineering Services. Within a year of joning, he took on the responsiblity for managing Project Execution a year later Global Sales. In 2017, he was appointed the COO for the company in-charge of managing Business Development, Sales, Supply Chain, HR,…

   Topic(s): Water
   SDG: Goal 14: Life Below Water

Akhtiar Ahmed

Head, SME Finance Policy Division-Infrastructure, Housing and SME Finance Department-State Bank of Pakistan

Mr. Akhtiar Ahmed, Senior Joint Director has been associated with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for the last 22 years and is working in Development Finance Group (DFG) of SBP since last 14 years. Currently, he is heading SME Finance Policy & Regulations Division and leading various initiatives…

   Topic(s): Finance, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Akihiro Shimasaki

Former Water Resources Specialist, ADB

He left his position in ADB in March 2021.

   Topic(s): Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Akim Nasirov

Leading Specialist, Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Kyrgyz Republic

Akim Nasirov is a Leading Specialist at the Entrepreneurship Development Division, Business Environment Policy Department, Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. He is engaged in MSME policy development, improving the business environment, and coordinating interagency working…

   Topic(s): Economics, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Al Orolfo

Director, Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service, Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources

With nearly four decades of experience at the forefront of environmental protection, Dr. Al Oga Orolfo is more than a public servant—he is a visionary for eco-governance. As the current Director of the FASPS at the DENR, he helped transform international environmental agreements into tangible…

   Topic(s): Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Alain Morel

Unit Head Project Administration, ADB

Alain Morel is a Principal Urban Development Specialist and Project Administration Unit Head with the ADB Water and Urban Development Sector Group, with over 33 years of experience in project design, management, and implementation. He previously served as the Philippines Country Operations Head for…

   Topic(s): Finance, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Alan Steele

CEO, Sea Green

Alan is the CEO of Singapore-based aqua-tech startup Sea Green, which is dedicated to bridging connectivity gaps in the blue economy. Prior to Sea Green, Alan successfully led a leading sustainable yellow-fin tuna business in Indonesia for a specialist blue economy investor. He also …

   Topic(s): Finance, Water
   SDG: Goal 14: Life Below Water