Olga Speranskaya

Olga Speranskaya

Olga Speranskaya is the co-director of Hej-support and a senior advisor for IPEN. Engages internationally in chemical safety, environmental policy, and stakeholder involvement. Olga advocates for civil society in major UN programs and has been honored with the Goldman Environmental Prize and the UNEP Earth Champion Award for her grassroots activism.

Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hashem

Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hashem

Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hashem was the previous chairman of Jahangirnagar University's chemistry department. His scholarly and research endeavors have primarily addressed pollution prevention and environmental health, with a particular focus on chemical pollutants and their effects on ecosystems and human health. Through scientific study and teaching, Dr. Hashem has helped to promote sustainable behaviors and environmental awareness.

Satish Sinha

Satish Sinha

Satish Sinha is the Associate Director of Toxics Link, with over two decades of experience in environmental policy and waste management. He specializes in hazardous, medical, and municipal waste; food safety; chemicals; and POPs and has played a key role in shaping India’s e-waste policies. A former Indian Air Force officer, he brings strategic insight and deep experience to environmental policy and advocacy.

Florian Schulze

Florian Schulze

Florian Schulze, managing director of the European Network for Environmental Medicine. He is also the co-founder of the European Center for Environmental Medicine. Florian has coordinated European efforts for mercury-free dentistry and currently leads the German NGO “IG – Umwelt Zahn Medizin”. He actively works to eliminate dental amalgam and promote safer, sustainable dental practices worldwide.