Buddies - Andras Komlosi

Andras Komlosi

Founder and Director - SPECC.earth

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Sustainability Career

Education

Net Zero Transition

Singapore

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Andras's introduction

As a sustainability professional, my core motivation is to maximise impact. As an educator, my focus is on meaningful engagement. Therefore, I design and deliver collaborative, science-based learning experiences that support organisations on their journey towards sustainability and making a positive impact. My approach is grounded by 15 years in learner-centred education and formal sustainability training at UCLA.

Top 3 pieces of advice to The Matcha Initiative (TMI) users ?

Don't think about sustainability as a field - it'a layer on top of a field (i.e. sustainability education, green finance, etc.).
Frustration is very much part of the game - embrace it and draw inspiration from it.
Reach out - there are plenty of well meaning people out there to talk to.

How could you help TMI users ?

I'm assuming a lot of people coming here are pivoting into sustainability, just like I did a couple of years ago. I am happy to share my experiences, and just be one of the people out here you can talk to!

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What brought you to sustainability?

I was drawn to sustainability mostly for selfish reasons: To make the world a livable place for my son, and to make a career switch from teaching, which I was pretty much burned out doing.

Which sustainable actions are you in charge of or have you implemented in your organisation?

I am in charge of governance, training, and cultural and behavioural change.

Which challenges did you meet and how did you overcome them?

It was challenging pivoting to a new industry and starting as an outsider. I have realised that excitement is a must to succeed, and that frustration is (sadly) normal.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud to see participants TikToking during my workshops, which is rare!