Singapore Event Agenda
DAY 1 | Tuesday, September 8
9:00
Host Welcome and Icebreaker
Today’s host welcomes attendees to the training and leads an icebreaker activity.
- Melissa Low, Head of Sustainability Academy, National University of Singapore
9:25
We Are Climate Reality: 20 Years of Leadership and Action
Learn more about Climate Reality from President and CEO Phyllis Cuttino as she highlights the organization’s evolution over the last 20 years, the growth of our global leader network, and the impact areas that drive the focus of the organization through 2030.
- Phyllis Cuttino, President and CEO, The Climate Reality Project
9:45
Presenting the Climate Crisis: Science, Impacts, and Solutions for Southeast Asia
Former US Vice President Gore delivers his iconic presentation on the latest climate science, impacts, and emerging solutions, featuring examples from Southeast Asia.
- Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
11:45
Lunch and Table Discussions
Discuss reflections of the presentation over lunch and then submit questions for the Scientist Q&A on Day Two.
13:10
Issue Panel | Building an Energy Secure Future for ASEAN
With current global conflicts threatening energy security and affordability, the need for a clean energy transition has never been more obvious or urgent. Regional leaders discuss how renewable energy expansion and cross-border regional efforts will bring down costs and increase stability while reducing emissions.
- Moderator: Jannata Giwangkara, Country Lead – Indonesia, Climateworks Centre; Climate Reality Leader, 2014 Melbourne Training
- Adrian Banie Lasimbang, Founder, TONIBUNG; Member, Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous People
- Sze Ping Lo, Program Director, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Board Chair, Tara Climate Foundation
- Margareth Sembiring, PhD, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
14:05
Tools for Change: Climate TRACE
Vice President Gore present Climate TRACE – the latest tool on global emissions tracking that highlights hotspots and provides hard data to drive local climate action.
- Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
14:25
Table Discussions
Reflect on what you’ve learned so far and ways to apply the skills presented in your everyday work and communities.
14:45
Group Photo and Coffee Break
15:25
Networking for Local Climate Action
Join us for a networking session facilitated by members of the Climate Reality Asia Branch network. Meet others from your city/country that share similar ambitions, identify priority challenges in your communities, and begin to strategize together on how to drive local climate action.
- Singapore - Summit 1&2
- The Philippines - Nicoll 1
- Indonesia - Nicoll 2
- Greater Asia - Nicoll 3
16:15
Transition
16:30
Issue-Focused Breakout Sessions
Select a breakout session that most interests you:
Youth Leadership for Cross-Border Collaboration
Room: Summit 1&2
Youth are driving the charge toward a clean energy transition. Hear from youth leaders on ways that young people can take action to promote climate solutions in their communities.
- Moderator: Mitzi Salcedo, Climate Diplomacy Lead, The Climate Reality Project Philippines; Climate Reality Leader, 2025 Manila Branch Training
- Auliya Febriyanti, Outreach and Collaboration Director, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia
- Jitsai Santaputra, Co-Founder, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia; Founding Member, Thailand Youth Climate Council
Driving Green Mobility in the Region
Room: Nicoll 1
Sustainable transportation is a key part of achieving an energy transition. Explore how clean transportation can promote livable, healthier, and sustainable communities across Southeast Asia.
- Moderator: Christopher Unruh, Asia Pacific Regional Organizer, The Climate Reality Project
- Golda Hilario, Director for Urban Development, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
- Gonggom Sitanggang, Southeast Asia Director, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)
Enhancing Food and Water Security for ASEAN
Room: Nicoll 2
Climate impacts are threatening water and food security across the region. Learn how to build more resilient agricultural systems to support socioeconomic stability while driving down emissions.
- Moderator: Meg Bearor, Global Field Deputy Director, The Climate Reality Project
- Rathana Peou Norbert-Munns, Senior Agrifood System Policy Expert and Climate Foresight Planning Specialist, UNFS Coordination Hub, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Professor Paul Teng, Senior Consultant, NIE INTERNATIONAL, NTU; Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS - Yusuf Ishak Institute
Fostering a Healthy Planet for Healthy Societies
Room: Nicoll 3
The climate crisis is one of the leading causes of pollution-related health concerns. Dive into why greening the planet will also support the well-being of communities.
- Moderator: Erin Taylor, Campaigns and Field Senior Vice President, The Climate Reality Project
- Renzo Guinto, MD DrPH, Associate Professor and Lead for Planetary Health, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Duke-NUS Medical School; Climate Reality Leader, 2016 Manila Training
- Jason Lee, Director, Heat Resilience & Performance Centre, NUS Medicine
17:20
End of Day
17:30 – 19:30
Partner Fair & Attendee Reception in Foyer 4 & 5
DAY 2 | Wednesday, September 9
9:00
Host Opening
Today’s host opens the second and last day of programming.
- Ari Adipratomo, Policy Advocacy Manager, Climate Reality Project Indonesia
9:15
Issue Panel | Financing Regional Climate Solutions
Singapore’s dependence on regional supply chains makes financing an energy transition and climate resiliency a joint responsibility. Climate finance experts discuss the shared funding gap in Southeast Asia and offer strategies to strengthen policy frameworks and regional cooperation to scale up green investments in the region.
- Moderator: Almo Pradana, Director of Climate, Asia Climate Philanthropy Advisory
- Angelo Kairos dela Cruz, Executive Director, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
- Nazareth Del Pilar, Just Transitions Advocacy Officer, NGO Forum on ADB
- Kavitha Menon, Director, Singapore Sustainable Finance Association
10:05
Coffee Break
10:30
What’s Next: Staying Engaged with Climate Reality
Hear from Climate Reality Asia Pacific Regional Organizer Christopher Unruh and Philippines Branch Manager Aimee Oliveros on opportunities to stay engaged with our work, ways to connect with other Leaders on Reality Hub, and local initiatives to drive positive change.
- Aimee Oliveros, Branch Manager, The Climate Reality Project Asia; Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
- Christopher Unruh, Asia Pacific Regional Organizer, The Climate Reality Project Philippines
10:50
Answering Your Climate Science Questions
Vice President Gore and three renowned climate scientists answer climate science questions from the audience.
- Moderator: Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
- Professor Lian Pin Koh, Vice President of Sustainability and Resilience, Chief Sustainability Scientist, Dean of Science, The National University of Singapore
- Dr. Emma Ramsay, Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanyang Technological University
11:40
Lunch Break
12:50
Skill-Building Breakout 1
Catalyzing Local Climate Action, Synergizing for Global Impact
Room: Summit 1&2
Global climate negotiations can often feel out of reach, but you can bring the conversation to your community. Learn how to organize discussions with key decision-makers and community leaders to drive climate solutions at home.
- Kristianne Jemi Santos, Senior Project Officer, ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat
- Mae Valdez-Irong, Regional Program Manager, ICLEI Southeast Asia
Making Fair Finance a Reality
Room: Nicoll 1
Learn the basics of climate finance and practical approaches to accountability through tracking climate finance flows as an advocacy and campaigns tool to call for stronger commitments to financing climate solutions.
- Janssen Martinez, Manager for Climate Policy, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Climate Reality Leader, 2016 Manila Training
- Danica Marie Supnet, Director for Climate Policy, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Climate Reality Leader, 2016 Manila Training
Influencing for Impact: A Power Mapping Workshop
Room: Nicoll 2
Learn how to map the social and political landscape for your next campaign. In this hands-on workshop, you will identify key players, visualize their power dynamics, and analyze where they stand on your campaign goals.
- Aimee Oliveros, Branch Manager, The Climate Reality Project Asia; Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
- Joseph Pilapil, Engagement Lead, The Climate Reality Project Asia; Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
13:40
Transition
13:55
Skill-Building Breakout 2
Select a different session to attend.
14:45
Transition
14:55
Participant Survey
15:05
Stories of Engagement from Trained Climate Leaders
Hear from previously trained Climate Reality Leaders across the region on what inspires their climate action and why now is the moment for stronger, regional collaboration for solutions.
- Moderator: Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
- Nazca Castro, Director for Membership and Partnerships Coordination, Climate Vulnerable Forum-Vulnerable 20 Secretariat; Climate Reality Leader, 2020 Global Virtual Training
- Zal Dastur, Managing Director, Grange Management; Climate Reality Leader, 2021 Global Virtual Training
- Dr. Amanda Katili Niode, Director, The Climate Project Indonesia; Earth Harmony Advocate, Omar Niode Foundation; Climate Reality Leader, 2008 Montreal Training
- Marinel Ubaldo Streit, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Institute of Youth in Climate Diplomacy; Regional Field Director, North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Foundation; Climate Reality Leader, 2018 Tokyo Training
15:50
Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award and Closing Remarks
Vice President Gore presents the Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award to an outstanding trained Climate Reality Leader from the region and delivers closing remarks.
- Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project