The simplest of ideas can change humanity, but it gets lost in the chaos. It takes endurance to find an equilibrium that will uphold both developments and be conscious of societal desires! Chau Duncan is the COO of Earthbanc, an investment platform that leads, coordinates, and incentivizes climate-positive projects through innovation in deep tech and climate finance.

As a former refugee from Vietnam, growing up in Australia, she calls the ‘global stage’ home. While her career began as a banker, Chau noted the rapidly growing interconnectedness of economic growth and sustainability issues. A former Trade Commissioner and Director for International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment, representing both the Governments of Australia and the United Kingdom, Chau also supported the work of several NGOs working on environmental & social diplomacy, economic resilience, and multicultural inclusion.

Chau believes that we are living in a moment in history, where Digital Finance and Fintech, can bring systemic ways to fund climate change, to the masses in an easy and secure way, to help regenerate ecosystems in a way that is transformational. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx