Episode 59: HY William Chan talks about how architecture and the design sector are vital to tackling both climate and social change

HY William Chan is an urbanist, architect, and designer dedicated to creating resilient and inclusive places for people.

A UNICEF Young Ambassador during the 25th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, William Chan has led community-building projects for the homeless, slum dwellers, and refugee youth.

He was named in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list as a game-changing business and industry leader in the Asia-Pacific region. He is also an ambassador for the 2020 Sustainability Awards.

Here William talks about how architecture and designers, in general, have a crucial role to play both in mitigating climate change and in improving social conditions here and around the world.