Natalie Sum Yue Chung

Natalie Sum Yue Chung is a leading climate researcher and entrepreneur currently pursuing a PhD in Climate Change Policy at Princeton University, named one of the most impactful sustainability leaders in the Asia Pacific by The Japan Times and Eco-Business. She was selected as the sole Hong Kong representative at the Dr Sylvia Earle Antarctic Climate Expedition to champion ocean-climate solutions, subsequently named the inaugural Museum of Climate Change Scholar. Natalie serves as the Deputy Convenor for Youth and Capacity Building at the Hong Kong SAR Government Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, member at the Green Tech Fund Assessment Committee and the Country and Marine Parks Board. Driven by her passion for providing transformative nature-based experiences, Natalie co-founded V’air Sustainability Education, a pioneering climate education startup with presence at UN conferences including UNFCCC COP29, COP30 and IGF.