Multiple Pathways:
Exploring Sustainable Models for Community Cross- pollination and Regen Finance Social excercise.
Bringing together key stakeholders across the ecosystem——from NGOs, foundations, corporations, and startups to explore innovative and sustainable solutions for biodiversity conservation. Through keynote speeches and facilitation discussions, we hope to foster cross-sector understanding, promote innovative practices and symbiosis collective action.
14:00-14:10 Opening Remarks
14:10-14:30 14:30-14:50 Ice-breaking Session
Keynote Speech: Bottom-Up Approach – Mobilizing Public Participation
in the Conservation of Urban Small-Scale Ecological Wetlands
Chen Siyuan, Project Director, Guangdong Zhushui Yunshan Nature Conservation Foundation
14:50-15:10 Keynote Speech: From Academia to NGO to Tech Entrepreneurship –
Exploring Sustainable Models for Biodiversity Conservation
Zhao Xingfeng, Founder, Guangxi Yijie Technology Co., Ltd.
15:10-15:30 Keynote Speech: Soil Restoration – Hybrid Financing Design for
Regenerative Forestry in Southeast Asia, VANA ACRE BD Manager Ed Ding
15:30-15:50 Keynote Speech: From regulation to proactive managemnt, downstream
drive to upstream suppliers, Restone Capital Director Sandra Yang
15:50-16:05 Teabreak
16:05-18:00+ OHDA2030 Global Water Challenge Kicks off & IKONO Art Speaksout OPEN CALL: Starting with the End in Mind – Exploring Sustainable Pathways with fellow pioneers
Group1: Eco Challenges
Group2: Social Challenges
Group3: Personal & Community Challenges
Guest Organisation
Zhushuiyunshan Foundation
Initiated by the Alxa SEE Ecological Association, the Guangdong Zhushuiyunshan Nature Conservation Foundation ("Zhushuiyunshan Foundation") was officially registered and established with the approval of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs on December 1, 2021. Its supervisory unit is the Guangdong Provincial Department of Natural Resources. The foundation is dedicated to the protection of natural resources and ecological restoration in Guangdong. It promotes urban biodiversity conservation by protecting and utilizing small-scale wetlands near urban communities and supports residents in taking action on climate change to actively contribute to the nation's carbon peak and neutrality goals.
Guangxi Yijie Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangxi Yijie Technology Co., Ltd. (established in 2017) is a specialized and innovative enterprise with the mission of "Protecting Nature with Technology," dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for ecologica l conservation, from smart devices to system integration. Its core business includes drone patrols and intelligent biodiversity monitoring. The company focuses on UAV, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT technologies. It has successfully analyzed over 2 million infrared camera images and established the first AI algorithm model for biodiversity in Guangxi. Its independently developed species identification system has filled a domestic gap and effectively solved the challenge of data recovery in communication blind spots within protected areas. Furthermore, its developed coastal waste management system has increased disposal efficiency by 70%, significantly improving the efficiency of ecological monitoring and protection.
Vana Asia Community Reforestation Enterprise
Vana is a developer focused on Nature-based Solutions, with a core mission to bring new life to forests and communities across Asia. Vana's flagship program is the ACRE uses a blended finance model that integrates equity, debt, and grant funding. Grants support the project's design, funding crucial technical assistance and feasibility studies to establish frameworks for risk safeguards and impact measurement. Crucially, it also de-risks the investment for private capital, enhancing the project's credit and access to capital. To further optimize the capital structure and protect investors, the project will also seek concessional capital and other enhancements, such as guarantees or concessional credit.
Host Organisation
OHDA FUND |Impact Circle |
OHDA FUND |Impact Circle champions results-oriented capital for good, driving practical exchange on sustainability between Chinese and international stakeholders. We convene diverse global actors to find innovative, sustainable solutions for critical challenges. With mentorship in financing strategy & innovation guidance, we support young professionals and entrepreneurs with global insights & resource bank, covering impact investing, sustainable finance, and social innovation. We organize dedicated offline leadership training and industry influencers gathering to share expertise in diversified financing mechanisms, including blended finance and catalytic capital. Our goal is to inspire and empower Chinese foundations and philanthropists, facilitating actionable change.
FUTURE MAKERS HUB CHINA| Living Earth Co-creative
FUTURE MAKERS HUB is an open-source global community of tech innovators and solution providers dedicated to delivering total package solutions at scale to the global market — with a special focus on Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Led by a seasoned core team shaped by the Open Heart Design Alliance and mindful design principles, the Hub bridges innovation, design, and impact to empower regenerative growth worldwide.