The Transmutation Principle is hosting a free sustainability community workshop on
22nd May 6.30pm - 9.30pm at The Sustainability Academy.

This workshop will be opened by Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer of City Developments Limited (CDL) who will give an opening address on biodiversity and her work with CDL.

The hands-on learning comes through the Biodiversity Collage Workshop, facilitated by local Biodiversity Collage facilitators in Singapore.

This workshop is co-hosted with Conservation International, where Mr Saravanan Sinniah, Environmental Educator at Conservation International, will be sharing insights on biodiversity hostpots, humans and nature thriving together after the biodiversity collage.

What is SYNC?

SYNC is a five-part social impact series that is supported by the SG Eco Fund, designed to engage all of Singapore public on different sustainability topics from a social impact perspective, in support of the Singapore Green Plan pillars.

About The Workshop

In this workshop, you'll learn why biodiversity is vital for the wellbeing & preservation of our societal ecosystems. The challenge lies in balancing urban demand for natural resources/services with a need to protect nature.

Through this hands-on interactive workshop, we'll unpack our interdependence with nature & how human activities are contributing to biodiversity loss.

Our workshop methodology: The Biodiversity Collage

Learn about the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Thanks to a science-based set of cards (based on the IPBES reports), discover the fundamental interactions within biodiversity, the causes and consequences of its decline. Biodiversity is related to all aspects of our life, especially health and wellness. Discover how our societies and even health systems depend very much on nature.

We are building a community of people who are curious, concerned and want to contribute to making Singapore a more sustainable and climate aware society!

About GOH: Esther An, City Developments Limited
A sustainability practitioner for over two decades, Esther published the first sustainability report in Singapore in 2008 and issued the first green bond by a Singapore company in 2017. Conferred the 2018 SDG Pioneer for Green Infrastructure and A Low Carbon Economy by the UN Global Compact, and named amongst 25 Trailblazing Women against Climate Change by Reuters in 2023 as well as the inaugural TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023 list.

Esther sits on the boards or advisory platforms of international organizations including:

• World Economic Forum Nature-Positive Cities Global Commission
• World Green Building Council Corporate Advisory Board Chairperson
• Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
• UN PRI Real Estate Advisory Committee
• UN ESCAP Sustainable Business Network Executive Council
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Supervisory Board
• Urban Land Institute (ULI) Randall Lewis Center Advisory Board for Sustainability in Real Estate and ULI Asia Pacific Net Zero Council
• Asia Pacific Real Estate Assets Association (APREA) Board of Directors and Chair of ESG Committee
• GRESB Foundation Board
• Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

She founded Women4Green and Youth4Climate networks to empower women and youths to champion climate action and sustainable development.

About Keynote Speaker: Saravanan Sinniah, Conservation International

Saravanan is an Environmental Educator at Conservation International and the former chair of the Malaysia Nature Society Selangor branch's marine team. Passionate about nature and conservation, he has dedicated his career to educating others on the importance of protecting our natural world.

Beyond environmental education, Saravanan also leads an adventure club in Singapore, specializing in training hikers for mountain climbs and leading adventure explorations. With a deep love for both nature and adventure, he strives to inspire others to explore, appreciate, and protect the great outdoors.

Saravanan's extensive experience in environmental education and his active involvement in biodiversity conservation make him a relevant and knowledgeable speaker for this event. He will be sharing insights on biodiversity and biodiversity hotspots, highlighting the critical importance of preserving our planet's rich natural heritage.

About Conservation International:
Conservation International works to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Since our inception in 1987, we’ve helped to protect more than 6 million square kilometers of land and sea across more than 70 countries. Partnering with companies, governments and communities, Conservation International Singapore strives to promote sustainable development, climate finance, and blue carbon research to support positive climate action. Our programs provide educational resources and access to conservation science and mentorship to inspire youth to pursue green careers and advocate for nature.

What you can expect from our workshops:

Step 1: Attend our free public workshops.

Our workshops are conducted by the team at The Transmutation Principle and our supporting partners.

Step 2: Be a sustainability champion!

After the workshop, you can opt in for our train-the-trainer session to learn how to conduct your won workshops!

Step 3: Facilitate your own workshop!

After attending our train-the-trainer sessions, you can go on to facilitate our community-driven grassroot workshops to create lasting impact!

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Please Note: If you’re interested to facilitate our future workshops, all interested candidates have to attend a 3hr training session conducted by The Transmutation Principle.

Upcoming Biodiversity Collage Workshops are available if you can't make this one!

Find them here: https://the-transmutation-principle.beehiiv.com/p/2025-sync-sustainability-workshops-calendar

Would you like to partner with us or be a guest speaker?
Email us: natasha@thetransmutationprinciple.com

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