Qiyun Woo

Qiyun Woo
Born1997 (age 28–29)
Singapore
OccupationEnvironmental activist
AwardsNational Geographic 33 2026, Forbes 30 Under 30 2025, BBC's Top 100 Women 2023, National


Qiyun Woo is a Singaporean environmental activist, science communicator, content creator and artist. She was recognized by National Geographic's 33, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, and as one of BBC's 100 Most Inspiring and Influential Women of 2023.

Early life and education

Woo was born in 1997 in Singapore. She attained a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Career

Woo currently works at the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Activism

Woo started her Environmental Activism Journey at the age of nine when she penned a three-page essay when Australian zookeeper and television personality Steve Irwin died after being pierced by a stingray barb in 2006. She started the page @theweirdandwild on Instagram to communicate the issues with the environment in Singapore through graphic designs, animations, and informational images and videos.

References

  1. ↑ "National Geographic 33: Class of 2026". National Geographic. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025". Forbes. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "BBC 100 Women 2023: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "What climate activist Woo Qiyun does when she isn't busy changing the world". Her World Singapore. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Youth in Action: Environmental activist raises climate issues one doodle at a time". TODAY. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Woo Qiyun". Forbes. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  7. ↑ Auto, Hermes (18 November 2021). "My Perfect Weekend with climate activist Woo Qiyun | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 25 May 2022.