Global leaders, innovators and policymakers unite to shape and share practical, scalable solutions for sustainable climate transitions and biodiversity conservation across Asia-Pacific.
Singapore- 16 May 2025 – The WWF Earth Summit 2025, taking place on Friday, 23 May at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, marks the third edition of WWF-Singapore’s flagship Summit series. Against the backdrop of the ongoing dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, this pivotal event is more urgent than ever. The summit’s theme – Climate. Nature. Transition. – focuses on advancing concrete, scalable solutions for a nature-positive future.
Bringing together C-suite leaders, government representatives, diplomats and innovators from across the region, the event aims to move beyond conversation and co-create solutions. This year’s edition builds on cross-sector partnerships with strong representation from WWF’s global network and partners, enabling key stakeholders to be empowered to drive transformative change necessary to address the climate-nature crises.
“The path to a sustainable future demands more than isolated commitments – it requires a system-wide transformation where Net Zero becomes Net Positive, where nature-based solutions are central to climate resilience, and where global agreements like the UN COPs remain relevant and accountable. Mobilising innovative finance at scale is the crucial next step to turn ambition into tangible impact.” said Vivek Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Singapore. “We believe the WWF Earth Summit 2025 marks a defining moment for uniting climate, nature, and finance under one bold vision for our planet’s future.”
A Timely Summit Aligned with Global Milestones:
The 2025 summit coincides with three major global milestones:
- Midpoint of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)
- Approaching the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline
- A critical year for countries to renew their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
The summit will feature high-impact discussions on net-zero, scaling nature-based solutions, and innovative finance mechanisms that drive both climate and biodiversity outcomes. Some of the key speakers include:
- Paul Polman, Former Chief Executive Officer, Unilever & Bestselling Author
- Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, President of COP20 & Global Leader, Climate & Energy, WWF-International
- Joseph Teo, Singapore’s Chief Negotiator for Climate Change
- Prof. Winston Chow, Co-Chair, Working Group II, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Hwang Yu-Ning, Chief Executive Officer, National Parks Board, Singapore
- Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited
- Dr. Madhu Rao, Chair, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
- Rueban Manokara, Global Lead, Carbon Finance & Markets Taskforce, WWF-International
- Nik Sekhran, Chief Conservation Officer, WWF-US
- Bruno Carrasco, Director-General, Climate Change & Sustainable Development Department, Asian Development Bank
- Cindy Khoo, Managing Director, Enterprise Singapore
- Vipul Chawla, Group Chief Executive Officer, FairPrice Group
These leaders will share strategies on integrating climate and nature targets into policy and business, providing participants with actionable insights and collaborative opportunities to accelerate the green transition.
Be a Part of the Change
The WWF Earth Summit 2025 offers a unique opportunity to join the global movement for a net-positive future. With the Asia-Pacific region playing a pivotal role in global environmental outcomes, this summit will unite changemakers to accelerate the climate nature transition.
For more details on the agenda, speakers and registration, visit https://www.wwf.sg/earthhour/wwf-summit-2025.
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About WWF-Singapore
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries.
WWF-Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, oceans, food security, sustainable finance and sustainable consumption through education and outreach efforts with individuals, businesses and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg.
Annex A
Special thanks to:
Venue Partner:
- Marina Bay Sands
Supporting Partners:
- Agoda
- Watsons Singapore
Strategic Partner:
- EuroCham Singapore
Supporting Associations:
- Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
- TiE Singapore
- Singapore National Employers Federation
- Singapore Sustainable Finance Association
- The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
- Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)
- The Marketing Society
- Singapore Green Building Council
- Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
- Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The CMO Council
- Women in Sustainability and Environment (WISE)
- WEConnect International
- CPA Australia
