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Dr. Jan-Jan Soon is Associate Professor at Universiti Utara Malaysia. She received a 3-year postgraduate scholarship from New Zealand’s University of Otago where she earned her PhD in economics. She did her postdoctoral research at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and was a Visiting Scholar at the Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Germany. Her research and publication work straddles the realms of higher education, labour and migration economics. She is a European Commission Registered Expert, and sits in the 2024-2026 Exco Committee of the Malaysian Economic Association.
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I am a Learning Solutions Developer and Lecturer with 8+ years of experience in Higher Education. My research focuses on the most effective ways to teach and learn. It includes developing and implementing effective learning experiences by integrating technology with pedagogy. I support the cause of digital accessibility and the use of educational technology to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
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Tomoki Matsuno is a Head of Research, North America at the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP), a Tokyo-based energy policy NGO. He is also a B.A. Candidate in Environmental Science and Public Policy at Harvard University and a Kenneth I. Juster Fellow at the Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. His professional interests lie in energy security and renewable energy transition in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Japan and Australia.
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Climate policy expert and youth advocate with extensive experience in national and international arenas. Youngest-ever World Bank Climate Ambassador. Led consultations for youth fiscal policy and mental health initiatives in education. Spearheaded UNFCCC youth engagement, raising over 5 million MUR for climate action. Researcher mentored by the Vice President, producing UN-endorsed SIDS papers. Chief of Staff for UNICEF Madagascar project and ITU Focal Point for climate robotics. Proven track record in leadership, fundraising, and policy department
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Dr Reji Kurien Thomas, a Fellow of CASI New York, holds a D.Sc, Global DBA, Ph.Ds & certifications such as CCISO, CISM & PMP. Educated at Kent State, Stanford, Oxford, Wharton, IIT Delhi & other prestigious institutions, he has 32+ years of experience in agriculture, e-transformation, health, water & environmental policy. He has led projects in digital governance, personalized medicine, and sustainability. Recognized globally, Dr Thomas's work ensures equitable benefits, aligning with UNESCO's mission for inclusive policy. A recipient of the Stephen Hawking Award for Scientific Innovation 2024
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Dr. Nor Yasmin Mhd Bani is a Senior Lecturer in School of Business and Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She received her Bsc in Economics from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and graduated with Master in Economics from The University of Adelaide, South Australia . Her doctoral degree was awarded by the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. Her research area is Development Economics and Applied Econometrics. Specifically, her interest includes poverty and income inequality, human capital and issues related to Developing Economies.
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Passionate researcher and activist dedicated to promoting gender equality, women's empowerment, and systemic change with 2 years of experience leading advocacy initiatives, advising councils, and devising community programs.
National Experience
Vice-Chairman for the Local Conference Of Youth (LCOY) endorsed by YOUNGO &UNFCCC
Vice-Chairman for 3 UN-Capacity Buildings
Vice-Chairman for Pre-COP 29
International Experience
YOUNGO - Mauritius Vice-Chairman for the LCOY
LCOY WG - Mauritius Team Vice-Chairman & Volunteer
CSI: Academy Director
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Pr. ALAMI is a distinguished professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Data Science. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, he has significantly contributed to the development and application of AI in healthcare. Their work focuses on leveraging advanced AI techniques to enhance diagnostic accuracy, patient care, and medical data analysis. Renowned for their innovative research and dedication to teaching, Pr. ALAMI became a leading figure in Morocco in 2023, as the first and only professor specializing in this field at a medical faculty.
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Climate & Social Impact Leader | UNFCCC LCOY Chairman (Mauritius) | ITU Climate Robotics Championship Chairman (Mauritius) | Focal Point Climate Solution International (Mauritius)
Credentials:
Youngest Mauritian in AGNES Climate Governance Diplomacy & Negotiations Cohort XV
Cambridge Sustainability Law Certifications (Paris Agreement, Global Biodiversity, Trade Rules)
UPEACE Green Leaders Academy
Research Paper - Authorship
Loss & Damage Fund Plan
Nature-Based Solution
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Yassir Jakani is a Research Associate at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany). His research focuses on radicalization, extremism and terrorism. In addition to investigating transnational sources of radicalization, his work primarily involves the academic examination of state, official and administrative responses to right-wing extremist violence.