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1-2 April 2026

Innovation 4.0, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602

This Forum brings together policymakers, financial institutions, corporates, academics, and civil society leaders to explore how nature-related risks and dependencies are reshaping global supply chains, investment decisions, and development pathways. 

Theme

Forging A Common Language Across Conservation, Trade and Finance

While 44% of global GDP depends directly on nature, its accelerating loss remains "lost in translation" within the global economy - a disconnect most acute in biodiverse, trade-dependent regions like ASEAN. A systemic misallocation of capital, where finance harming nature outweighs nature-positive investment by nearly 140 times, creates hidden yet immediate risks to the supply chains, financial stability, and food security that underpin the region's growth. The core challenge is a critical translation gap: scientific data on regional ecological collapse does not speak the language of finance and trade, while market signals fail to protect the vital ecosystems underpinning the region's economy. Bridging this gap is essential for ASEAN's - and the world's - long-term resilience. 

Hosted in Singapore - ASEAN's nexus for trade, finance, and sustainability - this inaugural forum convenes global and regional stakeholders to move from shared understanding to action. Over two days, we will tackle the fundamental questions:

  • Why does nature matter to supply chain stability?
  • What policy and regulatory shifts can rewire incentives?
  • How do we price nature-related risk into financial decisions?
  • How can conservation advocates translate ecological data into language that business and markets act on?
  • What common frameworks can bridge science, policy, and finance?
  • What concrete changes can we deliver in the next 3-5 years to ensure nature is embedded in every trade and investment decision across ASEAN? 

Speakers & Panellists

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Abigail Alling
Abigail Alling

CEO
Biosphere Foundation

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Jianfang ZENG
Jianfang Zeng

Researcher
Natural Capital Center at The Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS)

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Jin SUN
Jin Sun

Professor
School of International Economics and Trade, Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE)

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Jun MA
Jun Ma

Founding Director
Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE)

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Lany Harijanti
Lany Harijanti

Regional Program Implementation Manager at ASEAN
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Lifeng FANG
Lifeng Fang

Head of China
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Mark “Laser” Van Thillo
Mark Van Thillo

COO
Biosphere Foundation

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

KWEK Pei Xuan
Kwek Pei Xuan

Director
Sigar Highlands Sustainable Development Centre

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Timer Manurung
Timer Manurung

Chair
Auriga Nusantara

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Tong WU
Tong Wu

Senior Scientist
Stanford University's Natural Capital Alliance

Rohaya Saharom

Vice President, Sustainable Solutions
Mandai Wildlife Group

Rohaya brings 35 years of extensive experience in the environmental sector, having commenced her career in Singapore's public sector with the Ministry of the Environment before transitioning to the Singapore’s National Environment Agency in 2002. Her work has been instrumental in shaping and implementing national policies and programs across areas such as industrial pollution control, ambient air and water quality monitoring, hazardous waste management, climate change, and sustainability. Rohaya played a key role in ensuring Singapore's adherence to various multilateral environmental agreements, collaborating with ASEAN and global organizations including UNEP and UNFCCC. She was also a climate negotiator, being a part of Singapore’s delegation at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties from 2016 to 2019.

In 2021, Rohaya joined Mandai Wildlife Group, where she now leads efforts to achieve net-zero commitments. Mandai Wildlife Reserve was certified as a sustainable tourist destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in May 2024, and more recently, the Group’s carbon reduction and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. For their sustainability efforts, the group received the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium environmental sustainability award in 2024. More recently, the President’s Award for the Environment was conferred to MWG in Oct 2025. The same month, MWG became the Apex Winner for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2025.

Why Attend

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Learn how nature loss creates real financial risk for supply chains
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Discover tools to translate ecology into business and finance language
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Help shape real solutions in a hands-on workshop
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Network with the people driving change in the region

Programme at a Glance

Opening Speech
by Guest-of-Honour

Presentations by
Industry Specialists

Panel Sessions
by Corporate Leaders

Collaborative
Breakout Discussions

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Day 1: Forging a Common Language
Is Nature a Material Risk in Global Supply Chains?
10:00–10:30 Opening & Guest of Honour Speech
10:30–12:00 Presentations: When We Say "Nature", What Are We Talking About?
  • Conservation Perspectives
  • Policy Perspectives
  • Business Perspectives
12:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Panel 1: Nature In Financial Language - How Are Investors And Banks Making Decisions on Nature?
15:30–16:50 Panel 2: Found in Translation - Operationalizing Nature for Capital Markets
16:50–17:00 Closing Remarks
Day 2: Mobilising Regional Cooperation
Closed-Door Workshop to Bridge the Translation Gap
09:30–10:00 Reflections from Day 1
10:00–12:00 Breakout Discussion: From Frameworks to Finance (by Stakeholder Groups)
  • Researchers & NGOs
  • Businesses
  • Financiers (Asset Managers & Bankers)
  • Policy Makers
  • Public (Media & Awareness)
12:00–14:00 Lunch
14:00–15:00 Synthesis: Pilot Initiatives & 1-2 Year Action Roadmap
15:00–15:30 Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Presentations & Panels

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Presentations:
When We Say “Nature”, What Are We Talking About?

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Presentations: When We Say “Nature”, What Are We Talking About?

This series of presentations explores the shift of nature from a philanthropic cost to a core economic necessity. It examines how different stakeholders interpret nature-related risks in distinct ways, shaped by their roles within global supply chains, resource extraction, and ecological stability. Drawing on emerging policy frameworks, such as mandatory due diligence and natural capital accounting, the session highlights evolving expectations for global finance. Through concrete cases, it also demonstrates how nature dependencies can be translated into actionable business and investment strategies, underscoring the link between commercial resilience and the protection of natural assets.

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Panel 1:
Nature In Financial Language

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Panel 1: Nature In Financial Language - How Are Investors And Banks Making Decisions on Nature

Bringing together leaders from asset management and banking, this panel explores how nature-related risks are integrated into financial decision-making. It highlights emerging tools from risk-pricing models to lending and disclosure practices that translate environmental pressures such as water scarcity, deforestation, and biodiversity loss into tangible financial risks.

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Panel 2:
Operationalizing Nature Language for Capital Markets

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Panel 2: Found in Translation - Operationalizing Nature Language for Capital Markets

Financial standard-setters, data analytics firms, sustainability consultants, and academic modelers will come together to showcase practical tools for integrating nature into decision-making. The discussion will highlight emerging frameworks and platforms that translate ecological data into actionable insights, helping policymakers, corporates, and financiers assess nature-related risks and value.

Venue

Innovation 4.0
Level 01-03 Seminar Room
3 Research Link
Singapore 117602

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