Ocean System Innovations in Marine Health, Climate Resilience, and Renewable Energy

The health of our oceans is vital to the planet’s climate stability, food security, and biodiversity. Yet, marine ecosystems are increasingly under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. At the same time, emerging innovations, from sustainable aquaculture to marine monitoring technologies and ocean thermal energy conversion, are offering new pathways to protect and restore ocean environments.

Cool Decarbonization Pathways in Asia and the Pacific: Integrating Cold and Cryogenic Storage, Logistics Innovation, and Clean Cooling Technologies

As Asia and the Pacific advance toward low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive energy systems, the role of innovative cold and thermal energy technologies has become increasingly important in addressing rising cooling demand, peak-load constraints, and the need for cleaner and more efficient industrial and urban energy infrastructures.

James Doherty

Dr. James Doherty is CEO and Co-Founder of Earthshot-nominated Planetixx, which develops data-driven solutions for water quality monitoring and ocean health. With a PhD in Astronomy, law degrees from Cambridge and Oxford, and a fellowship from Science to Data Science (S2DS), James brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to environmental innovation. Previously a commercial lawyer at Eversheds Sutherland, he now leverages satellite technology and AI to address critical global water quality challenges.

Martha Wakoli

Martha is a Senior Manager at CLASP with a decade of experience in the energy access sector. She co-leads the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme, a Research and Demonstrator programme that promotes high quality, energy-efficient appliances as a way to boost incomes, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and beyond.

Narendra Nath Veluri

Shri Narendra Nath Veluri is an Indian Forest Service officer with extensive experience in environmental protection, including addressing human–wildlife conflict in Kerala. He currently serves as CEO of the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT), Government of Kerala, which promotes renewable energy adoption and fosters innovation across the state.