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. 

ADB Data Room: Inclusive Energy Solutions Initiative


The Inclusive Energy Solutions initiative is a cross-sectoral knowledge and engagement platform that supports a shift from fossil fuel-based systems to inclusive, sustainable, and renewable energy systems. Led by ADB across South Asia, the initiative convenes government agencies, utilities, civil society, and development partners to share operational strategies that promote socially responsive climate action.

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.

Hawwa Liuza Ali

Ms. Hawwa Liuza currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Energy Department at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in the Maldives. With over 14 years of service at the Ministry, she has made significant contributions to the formulation and implementation of national policies in the energy and environmental sectors. Her expertise spans conventional and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and regulatory planning.

Ugyen Thaye

Mr. Ugyen Thaye is the Chief Engineer of the Energy Resource Development Division (ERDD), Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan. He had been working as a Chief Engineer since 2019. In addition to the Chief Engineer, he also serves as the Project Director to Sephu Solar Project and as the Engineer Officer to the Hon’ble Minister for 1020 MW Punatsangchhu – II Hydroelectric Project.