Sustainability Leadership/Winners category

Ms. Linh Do, Director of the Wattle Fellowship at the University of Melbourne, is a dedicated sustainability leader with nearly two decades of experience across non-profits, social enterprises, and higher education. Linh’s leadership and commitment to ethical and values-driven approaches have empowered a new generation of sustainability leaders. Her extensive experience and innovative initiatives have significantly contributed to fostering hope and agency among young leaders, driving sustained environmental action.

GGAA24 Sustainability Leadership Finalist – Linh Do

Impacts and Benefits

  • Founded the Wattle Fellowship, a university-wide initiative fostering the next generation of student sustainability leaders, engaging over 2300 individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Secured $2.5 million in funding to develop and scale the program, including $1.4 million from philanthropic sources and $1.1 million in internal funding.
  • Developed unique modules like “ethics in practice,” preparing students for real-world challenges and enhancing sustainability literacy across disciplines.

 

Leadership and Engagement

  • Successfully transitioned the governance of the Climate Reality Project to the University of Melbourne, organising significant events and increasing volunteer engagement.
  • Chairs Climate Action Network Australia and a cross-sectoral collaboration group, advocating for climate action and expanding climate advocacy.

 

Wider Societal Impact

  • Promotes multidisciplinary approaches to sustainability, addressing complex environmental and social issues with innovative solutions.
  • Engaged fellows in impactful projects, such as diverting 1330 kg of waste from landfill, educating communities on native bees, and establishing renewable energy student clubs.
  • Enhanced the University of Melbourne’s role in driving sustainability education and action, creating a model for leadership development that can be replicated globally.

 

Achievements

  • Organised the 41st Climate Reality training with Al Gore, reaching over 10,000 community members.
  • Doubled the number of core volunteers at the Climate Reality Project to 1600, increasing the annual operating budget by over 210%.
  • Recognised as Australian Geographic’s Young Conservationist of the Year, AFR Women of Influence, and a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian awardee.
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Sustainability Leadership/Winners category

Ms. Linh Do, Director of the Wattle Fellowship at the University of Melbourne, is a dedicated sustainability leader with nearly two decades of experience across non-profits, social enterprises, and higher education. Linh’s leadership and commitment to ethical and values-driven approaches have empowered a new generation of sustainability leaders. Her extensive experience and innovative initiatives have significantly contributed to fostering hope and agency among young leaders, driving sustained environmental action.

GGAA24 Sustainability Leadership Finalist – Linh Do

Impacts and Benefits

  • Founded the Wattle Fellowship, a university-wide initiative fostering the next generation of student sustainability leaders, engaging over 2300 individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Secured $2.5 million in funding to develop and scale the program, including $1.4 million from philanthropic sources and $1.1 million in internal funding.
  • Developed unique modules like “ethics in practice,” preparing students for real-world challenges and enhancing sustainability literacy across disciplines.

 

Leadership and Engagement

  • Successfully transitioned the governance of the Climate Reality Project to the University of Melbourne, organising significant events and increasing volunteer engagement.
  • Chairs Climate Action Network Australia and a cross-sectoral collaboration group, advocating for climate action and expanding climate advocacy.

 

Wider Societal Impact

  • Promotes multidisciplinary approaches to sustainability, addressing complex environmental and social issues with innovative solutions.
  • Engaged fellows in impactful projects, such as diverting 1330 kg of waste from landfill, educating communities on native bees, and establishing renewable energy student clubs.
  • Enhanced the University of Melbourne’s role in driving sustainability education and action, creating a model for leadership development that can be replicated globally.

 

Achievements

  • Organised the 41st Climate Reality training with Al Gore, reaching over 10,000 community members.
  • Doubled the number of core volunteers at the Climate Reality Project to 1600, increasing the annual operating budget by over 210%.
  • Recognised as Australian Geographic’s Young Conservationist of the Year, AFR Women of Influence, and a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian awardee.

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