Paul Myler

Former Deputy Chief of Mission, Australian Embassy to the United States

Ambassador Paul Myler is a senior Australian diplomat with over 30 years of experience in geopolitics, economic policy, and international security. He served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington, D.C. (2021–2024), supporting key initiatives including AUKUS, the Quad, and supply chain resilience.
He previously served as Australia’s Ambassador to Russia and Central Asia, and held multiple senior roles across Indo-Pacific strategy, cybersecurity, and international economic policy. He also led Australia’s diplomatic response to the Global Financial Crisis and contributed to national defence and cybersecurity strategies.

Irina Bokova

Former Director, General of UNESCO

Irina Bokova is a Bulgarian politician and diplomat who served as Director-General of UNESCO from 2009 to 2017, becoming the first woman and first Eastern European to lead the organization.
She began her diplomatic career at Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later served at the country’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. She was twice elected to the Bulgarian Parliament and served as Interim Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Bokova also served as Ambassador to France, Monaco, and UNESCO, and played a key role in advancing Bulgaria’s integration into the European Union.
During her tenure at UNESCO, she championed global priorities including education, gender equality, and intercultural dialogue, earning broad international recognition.

Wei Zhang

Assistant Resident Representative, Communications, Innovation, and Partnership, UNDP

Wei Zhang is Assistant Resident Representative at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China, leading communications, innovation, and partnerships.

With over 17 years of experience in the UN system, she has been dedicated to advancing innovation-driven collaboration and sustainable development, fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, and international organizations. She led the establishment of the Chengdu Sustainable Development Innovation Lab, promoting technology-enabled development transformation, and has convened multiple international forums on AI and sustainable development, focusing on climate action and gender equality.

She also actively promotes international cooperation and capacity building, including facilitating international procurement engagement and talent development, contributing to deeper integration between China and global sustainable development efforts.

Wenxuan Li

Chairman, PCG Power

Wenxuan Li leads PCG Power, focusing on the development and investment of solar-plus-storage power stations while integrating energy asset operations, energy services, power trading, carbon asset management, and energy IoT technologies to provide integrated green energy solutions for enterprises, industrial parks, and cities.

He also partnered with GLP Capital Partners (GCP) to establish Luoneng Capital, a renewable energy asset management platform dedicated to long-term investment in new energy infrastructure, adopting a distinctive model that integrates project development and capital operations across the full lifecycle of energy assets.

Previously, Li served as Managing Partner at Poly Capital, where he led the establishment of multiple funds focused on real estate value chains, new energy, and technology, with total assets under management exceeding RMB 10 billion.

Frank Phuan

CEO, Equatore Renewables Asia

Mr Frank Phuan is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, driving innovation and sustainability across the Asia Pacific. He founded Equator Renewables Asia in July 2025 to advance clean energy solutions, following his tenure as Business CEO of EDP Renewables APAC (2022–July 2025), where he oversaw operations post the S$1.1 billion acquisition of Sunseap.
As Co-Chairman of Sustainability Alliance since 2022, he guides Singapore SMEs in reducing emissions and waste. Frank serves as a Board Member at SGInnovate (since December 2024), is Vice Chairman of the Singapore Energy Association (SEAS), and previously served as a Director at Enterprise Singapore.

Julie Nie

Chairwoman, Treelion Foundation (Hong Kong)

Julie Nie is a professional in environmental protection and green development, currently serving as Chairwoman of the Treelion Foundation in Hong Kong. She has been actively promoting ecological restoration and sustainable development initiatives.

She is particularly engaged in introducing the Kubuqi desert restoration model to the international community, sharing China’s experience in transforming desert landscapes into sustainable ecosystems while balancing environmental protection with economic development. She is also involved in discussions on green finance and ESG, and collaborates with academic institutions and public platforms to promote environmental awareness and youth engagement in sustainable development. She previously served as Chair of the Treelion Foundation.

Weichun Jin

Founder, Business Weekly Media Group

Weichun Jin is a highly influential figure in the Chinese-language media industry. Early in his career, he served as Director of the Column Department at China Times, becoming the newspaper’s lead editorial writer at the age of 29. At 30, he pursued further studies in the United States and later returned to Taiwan to found Business Weekly, developing it into one of Taiwan’s most influential and widely circulated business magazines. Today, the Business Weekly Group is part of TOM Group under Li Ka-shing, further strengthening its presence across the Chinese-speaking world.

In June 2009, Jin stepped down as CEO of the Business Weekly Group. He currently serves as Honorary Publisher of the group and continues to write the “Founder’s Chatroom” column for Business Weekly, while remaining actively engaged in educational and social initiatives.

Alice Ho

Chief Youth Officer, Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)

Alice Ho , born in 1999 in Hong Kong, is the daughter of Stanley Ho and Leung On-kei. She graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with dual bachelor’s degrees in Management and Architecture, and later obtained a master’s degree from Tsinghua University. She currently serves as the Chief Youth Officer of the World University Climate Change Alliance and is a researcher at the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development at Tsinghua University.
She has been actively engaged in international climate and sustainability initiatives, launching global advocacy campaigns such as “Climate x.” She has led delegations to major UN climate conferences, including COP28, and chaired a high-level “Climate Change Synergy” event at COP29. In recent years, she has also promoted zero-waste education and sustainable fashion projects, initiating the “ReVouge24h” campaign and contributing to climate-focused media programs such as We Talk Carbon. In 2025, she was appointed as a member of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).