Episode #14: Bridging Climate and Social Impact with Antoinette Taus

Host: Dr. Thomas Funke

Welcome to a special edition of Changemaker Insights, brought to you in partnership with the GREENTECH FESTIVAL!

In this Changemaker Insights episode, Dr. Thomas Funke engages in an inspiring conversation with Antoinette Taus, exploring her extraordinary journey from actress to responsible leader and founder of the NGO CORA. Antoinette shares powerful lessons from her social entrepreneurship journey, where she empowers underprivileged communities and creates meaningful solutions for our planet's future.

She explains why she sees herself as a lifelong volunteer in service to people and the planet, emphasizing the importance of creating sustainable pathways for future generations.

About Antoinette Taus
Antoinette Taus is a Filipino-American award-winning actress, singer, host, and climate activist. As a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme, she uses her platform and passion to advocate for sustainable development and environmental justice.

She is the founder of CORA, a nonprofit organization that empowers volunteers, women, youth, and local communities through impactful programs designed to build a more sustainable and resilient future. With a focus on the UN SDGs, Antoinette leads initiatives that promote climate action, women’s empowerment, inclusive resilience, and the circular economy, fostering a united effort to leave no one behind.

🎙️ Tune in this unique episode to learn: 

• How life’s challenges can guide you toward meaningful purpose.
• Practical ways to bridge poverty and climate action through inclusivity.
• How Antoinette turns rejection into redirection to fuel her mission.

This episode will leave you inspired to create impact, take action, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

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