Purpose becomes powerful when it moves people, capital and ideas into action.
Christine Amour-Levar is a social entrepreneur, climate investor and author based in Singapore, with French, Swiss and Filipino roots. She builds ecosystems at the intersection of climate finance, sustainability and women’s empowerment, mobilising people, capital and ideas to drive long-term regenerative impact.
As Co-Founder of Investors for Climate, she has helped build a global community of more than 400 climate-focused investors across 40 cities. Through curated gatherings and syndicate SPVs, she connects family offices, venture capitalists and institutional investors to co-invest in high-growth ventures across climate tech, energy, agritech and biodiversity. She also co-leads the Unstoppable Accelerator, supporting early-stage founders with capital access, mentorship and international networks.
Over the past 13 years, Christine has led 34 expedition-driven impact journeys across Asia, Africa and polar regions, bringing more than 380 women into the field and raising millions of dollars for education, regenerative agriculture, conservation and entrepreneurship. Through Her Planet Earth and Women Beyond Limits, she designs purpose-led, often record-breaking adventures that combine extreme environments with leadership development, storytelling and catalytic fundraising, supporting communities on the frontlines of climate change.
She serves on boards and advisory circles across climate finance and sustainability, including Investible, an Australian venture capital firm with funds in Sydney and Singapore; Daughters for Earth, a global campaign mobilising capital for women-led climate solutions; Stewardship Asia Centre, a Singapore-based think tank established by Temasek; Zero Waste Singapore, a national environmental charity; and the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation in the Philippines.
Christine previously led Global Marketing and Communications at Temasek Trust, shaping strategy and storytelling across philanthropic and impact initiatives.
An Amazon #1 best-selling author of Wild Wisdom, TEDx speaker and expedition leader, she uses storytelling to connect climate action, gender equity and capital. Whether speaking at COP, UNGA or Climate Week, or guiding teams through remote and challenging environments, she focuses on turning systemic challenges into collaborative breakthroughs.
Her work has been internationally recognised, including being named a Kindness & Leadership SEA Leading Light by Women of the Future and featured in the Financial Times, honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World, and recognised as Vanguard Philanthropist of the Year in Singapore.
Talking Points
Wild Wisdom: Leadership Under Pressure
Drawing from extreme expeditions across the Arctic, Antarctic, deserts, mountains and oceans, this keynote explores what it takes to lead through uncertainty, adversity and change. I share powerful stories of resilience, courage and teamwork from some of the world’s most challenging environments, and connect them to the leadership skills needed in business today.Wild Wisdom: Leadership Under Pressure
Key Takeaways:
Audiences will walk away with practical lessons on resilience, courage, decision-making under pressure, trust-building and leading with purpose in uncertain times.
The Intersection of Climate & Gender
Climate change does not affect everyone equally. Women and girls are often among the most vulnerable to climate impacts, yet they are also powerful agents of change. In this keynote, I explore the connection between climate resilience, women’s empowerment, philanthropy and investment, and how organisations can design more inclusive approaches to impact.The Intersection of Climate & Gender
Key Takeaways:
Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of the gendered impacts of climate change and why investing in women is essential to building more resilient communities and systems.
Mobilising Capital for Climate Solutions
Climate change is one of the greatest investment and leadership opportunities of our time. In this keynote, I share how investors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and corporates can work together to accelerate funding for climate solutions. Drawing on my work building Investors for Climate, I explore how networks, storytelling and trust can help move capital into action.Mobilising Capital for Climate Solutions
Key Takeaways:
Audiences will understand why climate investing matters now, how capital can be mobilised more effectively, and how collaboration between investors, founders and institutions can accelerate meaningful impact.
Future of Work, AI & Ethical Leadership
As technology and AI reshape the future of work, leaders must think differently about skills, governance, fairness and human potential. This keynote explores how organisations can prepare for a rapidly changing world while keeping ethics, inclusion and accountability at the centre of transformation.Future of Work, AI & Ethical Leadership
Key Takeaways:
Audiences will gain insight into how technology is reshaping leadership, why ethical decision-making matters, and how organisations can build more future-ready, inclusive and resilient teams.
Women, Power & Progress
This keynote explores how women can step into greater leadership, influence and impact by challenging self-limiting beliefs and designing lives and careers with more intention. Drawing on my work with Women Beyond Limits and Her Planet Earth, I share stories of women pushing beyond perceived boundaries and creating powerful change in their communities and industries.Women, Power & Progress
Key Takeaways:
Audiences will leave inspired to rethink what is possible, build confidence, embrace collaboration and take bold action towards more purposeful leadership.
Leadership & Systems Change
Designing leadership and organisational systems that deliver equity, performance and accountability.
Leadership & Systems Change
Video
Women on a Mission | Christine Amour-Levar | TEDxTanglinTrustSchoo
Christine Amour-Levar is a Philanthropist, Adventurer, Entrepreneur and Author. A passionate advocate of women’s leadership and empowerment, Christine set up ‘Women on a Mission’(WOAM) and ‘HER Planet Earth’ - two award-winning, not-for-profit organisations she co-founded and founded in 2012 and 2017 respectively - to take all-female teams on pioneering expeditions to off the beaten track locations around the world as a way to support worthy causes. HER Planet Earth's primary objective is to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged women affected by climate change, while WOAM aims to support and empower women who have been subjected to violence and abuse. Christine also opened the first multi-brand fashion retail store in South East Asia in 2007, Beijaflor which was located in Singapore. Since, selling her retail business in 2011, she has authored and co-authored several books over the last few years like The Smart Girl’s Handbook to Being Mummylicious, DISRUPT 3.0. Filipina Women: Rising, and Humanity. Today, she is also a Consultant and Advisor in the areas of Sports, Sustainability and Tech for Impact. Ultimately, closest to Christine’s heart is her advocacy work for women and the environment, and she considers herself fortunate to have found a way to bring together her passion for sports and adventure with her desire to impact the world in a positive way.Christine Amour-Levar at ChangeNOW: Accelerating Climate Investment Through Collaboration
Fresh off the stage at ChangeNOW 2025, Christine Amour-Levar reflects on the mission and momentum behind Investors for Climate (I4C) in this interview filmed by the brilliant team at Climate Acceptance Studios. ?? As a co-founder of I4C, Christine shares how the platform is mobilising a global community of climate investors — from family offices to VCs and DFIs — to scale the world’s most urgent climate solutions. She also speaks to the importance of inclusion and gender diversity in climate finance, and why building bridges across sectors, geographies, and generations is key to driving systemic change.The Game Changes #SheTalks by Credit Suisse - Christine Amour-Levar
Christine is a tour de force - an engaging speaker and purpose-led leader who powerfully embodies what women supporting women can achieve. ... keep reading Human Capital Leadership Institute
Christine is an authentic and awe-inspiring speaker who moves people to go beyond self-limiting beliefs and create positive change.
Christine’s keynote on leading through adversity at our three-day SAP conference energised our leaders and fostered a more innovative and collaborative mindset.
Christine’s story of resilience, values and service left a lasting impression on our 200+ audience - I still hear how memorable her speech was.
A visionary leader who builds impactful partnerships and inspires action on climate.
Christine brings energy, insight and credibility to every room she enters.
