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EMPOWERING STARTUPS TO RESTORE OUR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
Date: 25 October 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: A1217, Main Campus, HKMU
Biodiversity Innovation
Forum 2024
Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo
Marine Ecologist & Assistant Professor
Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo is an Assistant Professor at the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong. As a marine ecologist, he specializes in marine biodiversity assessment, invasion biology, and ecological engineering for habitat rehabilitation. His current research focuses on applying ecological and engineering principies to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem functions of degraded coastal areas.
Ms. Samyuktha Sriram
Head of Business Development, Clearbot
Samyuktha leads business development at Clearbot, an innovative company revolutionizing marine services through AI-powered autonomous boats. With a focus on expanding Clearbot's global presence, Samyuktha drives partnerships and strategic initiatives that contribute to solving environmental challenges like marine pollution through cutting-edge technology.
Ms. Mostafa Monira Firdouse
Development Impact Measurement Consultant
Ms. Monira is a highly experienced Development Impact Measurement Consultant at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. She specializes in Country Partnership Strategy Development and Stakeholder Management.
Monira holds a Master degree in Energy and Environmental Sustainability and she is esteemed Alumni of HKMU. She is a passionate researcher, Part-time Lecturer and ESG and Climate risk speaker. Her work includes ESG integration, climate Risk, Sustainability Strategy, and Assurance.
Monira believes, our economy, financial stability and the broader resilience of society depend on nature. Basic foundations of conservation practice and sustainable management of the world remaining resources in vital and it is time to better integrate the science of taxonomy back into the conservation world to meet the global biodiversity challenge that we currently face.
Restoration
Coastal Marine Ecosystem Restoration
Control
Plastic Pollution Control & Ocean clean-up
Stewardship
Topic: Industry engagements on biodiversity to manage unintended consequences
Speaker: Ms. Mostafa Monira Firdouse
Chiu is a marine ecologist with several years of research experience in Hong Kong, focusing on coastal ecology, ecological restoration and biodiversity.
Michael has been designing and leading small and large scale architecture, landscape, and urban design projects in Asia, North America, and Europe over the past 20 years.
Thea is a marine ecologist, with several years of experience working on ecological engineering, coastal ecology, restoration, and biodiversity research in Hong Kong.
Kenneth is an experienced marine ecologist with sound knowledge of local marine ecosystems, marine biodiversity and fisheries in Hong Kong.
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