Natalie Chung, CESGA

Natalie Chung (鍾芯豫) is a prominent climate advocate and social entrepreneur originating from Hong Kong. She co-founded 'V’air Sustainability Education' in 2018 to champion nature-based learning for climate change resilience.

Natalie has garnered recognition for her impactful sustainability contributions across Asia Pacific, earning titles like The Japan Times Female Climate Activist of Asia, Prestige 40 Under 40, Tatler Gen.T 2021, and being listed on the Eco-Business Youth A-List 2020.

Her extensive international experience includes collaborations with prestigious organizations such as the World Bank, World Economic Forum Global Shapers, UN SDSN, and Kadoorie Conservation, involving projects based in Australia, Spain, China, the UK, and the US.

Natalie's expertise in climate education and sustainability evaluation led to her appointment by the Hong Kong SAR Government in key roles such as Deputy Convenor at the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, member of the Green Tech Fund Assessment Committee, the Country and Marine Parks Board, and the Lantau Development Advisory Committee.

She pursued her academic journey with distinction, holding an MPhil in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford as the Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholar, and a First Class Honours Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Resource Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Natalie's professional background encompasses roles like Co-Founder and CEO at V'air Sustainability Education, Sustainability Lead and Associate at DFI Retail Group, Sustainable Finance Research Assistant at WWF-Singapore, and Impact Investing Analyst at Impact Lens, among others.

Additionally, Natalie Chung has shared her insights and expertise as a seasoned conference speaker and emcee at the UN SDG Action Campaign, significantly contributing to discussions surrounding sustainability and climate action.