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Tan Shi Zhou

Tan Shi Zhou has demonstrated extraordinary leadership
and innovation in sustainability, serving as the President
of Earthlink NTU and Vice President of NTU's Clean
Energy Club. He was instrumental in launching the
impactful "Green For Good" initiative, which mobilised
over 10,000 NTU community participants and drove
a university-wide movement toward environmental
stewardship. His influence extended to the regional level
when he chaired the Global Compact Network Singapore
Youth Forum in 2021, which brought together over 450
youths from ASEAN nations to discuss sustainability and
labour rights at a two-day conference.

Shi Zhou's volunteer efforts with organisations like
Plastic-Lite Singapore and the Jane Goodall Institute
Singapore further highlight his commitment to Tan Shi Zhou
environmental advocacy. His visionary leadership led to Founder, ACCESS Sustainability
co-founding the Inter-University Environmental Coalition Sustainability & Impact Lead, Flint
(IUEC), a pioneering network of 20 sustainability groups
across Singapore's universities. Shi Zhou spearheaded
the inaugural Inter-University Environmental Conference Summit, where he contributed to the drafting of a
in 2022, which became a collaborative platform for communique that amplified the voices of young people
addressing critical environmental issues. His expertise on climate and sustainability.
as a sustainability consultant was sought after for
the National Day Parade in 2021 and 2022, where he As an entrepreneur and innovator, Shi Zhou founded
played a key role in ensuring eco-friendly practices were ACCESS Sustainability, a company that revolutionises
implemented. waste management through insect-based solutions
and promotes sustainable food production. His work
Regionally, Shi Zhou contributed significantly through extends to Flint, a climate deep-tech startup, where
his work with the Asian Environmental Youth Network he leads efforts in sustainability and impact, driving
(AEYN) and as a youth panellist for the Global Fund advancements in eco-friendly battery technologies.
for Children's South East Asia Spark Fund. His role in
distributing a USD 250,000 fund to support youth-led Shi Zhou's remarkable contributions to sustainability
climate initiatives in Thailand and Vietnam showcased have earned him numerous accolades, including the HSBC
his ability to create a tangible impact on a broader scale. NYAA Youth Environmental Award (2017), Northeast
District Environment Award (2019), Eco-Business A-List
Globally, Shi Zhou served as a board member of Youth Award (2022), ASEAN Youth Eco Champion Award
Youth4Nature and held a pivotal role on the Global (2023), ASEAN Youth Icon on Sustainability Award, and
Coordination Team of YOUNGO, the official youth the prestigious NEA EcoFriend Award (2024).
constituency under the UNFCCC. His international
presence was further solidified in 2024 when he
represented Singapore at the prestigious G20 Youth

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