10 Outstanding Youth Honored at Our Inaugural 10 for Zero Awards

Award winners with Conservation International board and team members at the award ceremony.

In February 2023, the quest for 10 enthusiastic and devoted youth who are committed to protecting our natural world, promoting sustainable development and taking action on climate change began. After undergoing multiple rounds of rigorous interviews, the 10 finalists were selected by a panel of eight esteemed judges who are conservation leaders, researchers, community leaders and sustainable business owners.

The finalists include a 22-year-old climate advocate with legal ambitions to pursue environmental justice for the marginalized, a coral scientist who has activated over 900 divers for reef clean-ups and a first-year university student championing biodiversity credits and offsets.

Meet the 10 winners here.

"We were very impressed with the work, dedication and drive of these youth leaders. It is our hope that through the 10 for Zero Awards, they will be provided resources, connections and opportunities to put their passion into concrete actions to build a better tomorrow for all," said Ms Kathlyn Tan, 10 for Zero Judge and Board Trustee of Conservation International Singapore.

 However, winning the award is just the beginning. These 10 young people will become members of an exclusive youth network that provides mentorship and coaching from global conservation experts. They will have opportunities to participate in local and international environmental proposals, value-adding workshops, field projects, and overseas climate summits. The network also serves as a platform for fostering meaningful connections and encourages collaborative efforts to amplify their work.

 The 10 for Zero Awards is supported by funding from the Drop by Drop Project, a collaboration between Clean the World Foundation and Sands