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Meet The Athenian Edge Architects of Action
Pioneering Women Turning the Framework into Practice | 2026 Edition
The Athenian Edge Architects of Action recognise women who are translating evidence into action and building a more climate-secure future. Each year, we recognize Architects who embodies the core elements of the Athenian Edge Triple Nexus Framework: the two axes of power: Policy and Finance; and the four edges: Prevention, Protection, Relief & Recovery, and Participation.
The 2026 Architects were formally recognized at the 'Gender Equality & Climate Security: A Singapore Dialogue' hosted at Temasek Shophouse.
Policy Edge
Dr Noeleen Heyzer
Pro-Chancellor, National University of Singapore
Former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations
Reshaping institutions and nations to build more resilient societies globally.
Dr Heyzer pioneered the Women, Peace, and Security agenda when she headed UNIFEM, empowering millions of women to benefit from and actively shape peacebuilding efforts.
Finance Edge
Jaclyn Seow
President, Women in Sustainability and Environment, Singapore
Mobilising capital and networks for women and climate.
Jaclyn has direct capital toward ESG investing at scale, embedding sustainability into how investment decisions are made. Through WISE, she builds on this work by strengthening women’s leadership in shaping a climate-secure future for Singapore.
Protection Edge
Dr Geh Min
Former President, Nature Society Singapore
Championing biodiversity and conservation.
A pioneering voice for nature conservation in Singapore, Dr Geh represents the Protection Edge — safeguarding the natural systems, biodiversity and ecological resilience on which climate security ultimately depends.
Prevention Edge
Oi-Yee Choo
CEO, Climate Impact X
Mitigating climate change through carbon markets.
As CEO of Climate Impact X, Oi-Yee represents the Prevention Edge, using markets and finance to accelerate environmental impact at scale and address climate risk before its consequences become irreversible.
Relief and Recovery Edge
Christine Amour-Levar
Founder, Her Planet Earth
Co-Founder, Investors for Climate
Empowering women as climate champions in fragile contexts.
Working at the intersection of climate action, gender equality, and sustainable investment, Christine's work empowers women and communities to strengthen resilience in places facing environmental and soc-economic vulnerability.
Participation Edge
Jessica Cheam
Founder, EcoBusiness
Giving sustainability a platform and a voice through eco-journalism.
As Founder and CEO of Eco-Business, Jessica represents the Participation Edge, expanding access to information, elevating diverse voices and creating the public discourse needed for more inclusive and accountable climate action.