G20 Global Land Initiative

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Mark Sultan Gersava

Mark Sultan Gersava

CEO, BAMBUHAY

A multi-awarded social entrepreneur, climate change advocate and international consultant on sustainability from Philippines. Awarded as one of The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines, 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐓 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 for his contributions in shaping Asia’s future in uplifting communities and restoring the environment. And, the first Filipino nominated to the Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious environmental prize in the planet.

Founder of BAMBUHAY, a ClimateTech social enterprise focus on circular economy that innovate products that cause no harm to the people and the planet, use business to implement solutions to plastic pollution, deforestation, conflict and poverty using Bamboo and Technology.

With his exemplary contribution in sustainable innovation, he was appointed by President of the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the youngest Executive Cabinet Member in the National Innovation Council, Philippine government’s highest policy-making body for national innovation and development.