The ice caps are melting, the sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming the new normal. The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat - it's a present reality. As the planet groans under the weight of the actions of humans, a new wave of female voices is rising, armed with knowledge, driven by passion, and ready to ignite a movement for change. This isn't just about recycling or using reusable bags; it's about a fundamental shift in how we live, consume and interact with the world around us.
SPARK OF INSPIRATION
Qiyun Woo, the creative brains behind @theweirdandwild, had a childhood fascination with animals. She recalls having a sense of wonder about the natural world, and marvelling at the profound impact of conservationists like Steve Irwin.
Nalini Puniamoorthy, an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's Department of Biological Sciences, shares that she was always "encouraged to be curious and to ask questions". When she was 15, she participated in a biotech competition to convert used sugar cane fibres into paper, and that "early curiosity flamed into an utter fascination with biology".
Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer at City Developments Limited (CDL), has always had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. "I was a curious, sporty, hyperactive and sociable child in school - the type who could never sit still and always asked questions," she shares. "These are the traits that contributed immensely to my career as an active sustainability practitioner and advocate, and as a positive thinker who 'never says die', and never stops dreaming and pushing for new ideas." She joined CDL as a new mother, driven by a motivation to create a more sustainable future for her children and her children's kids.
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A champion of women's rights and gender diversity, social services leader Junie Foo gives her take on mastering the art of leadership with kindness.
UNLOCKING NEW POSSIBILITIES
For too long, tech has been defined by a singular narrative – one dominated by men. But across Singapore’s evolving landscape, women are rewriting the script. In collaboration with Singtel, we spotlight the stories of three women whose bold choices and remarkable resilience are not just advancing technology, but also paving the way for those who follow.
At the forefront of innovation
Just like the generations of Singaporean women who have been shaping the nation, Singtel has been leading the charge in powering Singapore’s progress.
MAKING WAVES
History was made in 2008 when Yip Pin Xiu won Singapore's first gold medal at the Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Since then, the champion swimmer has won six more, but the journey has not been easy. Here's how she triumphed over challenges to achieve her personal bests.
IMPACTING CHANGE WITHIN COMMUNITIES
Hear from these inspiring women about how their organisations support and empower communities in Singapore, and how we can contribute to their causes.
Where business meets purpose
Jessica Fun, managing director of Shiseido Singapore, believes that brands today need more than just great products – they need a cause worth championing too.
WHAT MAKES THE SINGAPORE AESTHETIC ?
In the heart of a dynamic city-state, where tradition intertwines with innovation, four extraordinary women are making their mark on the local and global creative landscape. They are the ones pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and shaping the very fabric of our aesthetic identity.
FIRST LEADERS
They are among the first women to lead the way in women’s rights, law, politics and business. Get to know some of Singapore’s most influential luminaries.
THEIR DAILY LIVES, WE'LL HAVE TRULY SUCCEEDED."
Singapore's leading wildlife conservators Andie Ang and Anbarasi \"Anbu\" Boopal have an important message on co-existing with nature and animals, and how education plays a key role.
TURNING THE TIDE
Gain the perspectives of three remarkable women - Esther An, Nalini Puniamoorthy and Qiyun Woo - each contributing their unique expertise and passion to the fight against climate change.
