Launching for the first time, the Voices of APAC Series celebrates International Women’s Day by spotlighting diverse perspectives from across the Asia-Pacific region. This inaugural feature highlights the contributions of extraordinary women driving environmental progress, offering fresh insights into sustainability and community resilience.
Meet the first of our featured leaders, Maiprae Loyen, Founder and Managing Director of AGRIAC. With a deep family heritage in rubber cultivation, Mai's commitment goes beyond business; it's about nurturing the roots that sustain her community. Her dedication to recognizing and empowering smallholders is helping to build a more equitable and robust industry.
Mai inspires us with her wisdom: "Embrace risk and seek knowledge in the rubber industry. The path less traveled often leads to significant change. If you have an idea, start now—don’t wait for permission. The most profound impacts come from those who dare to initiate change."
Mo Bing Ping, Senior Engineer of Forestry Engineering at Guangxi Gaofeng State Owned Forest Farm. Mo finds profound joy and purpose in the meticulous care of landscapes, nurturing each tree to ensure both natural beauty and ecological balance thrive.
Mo shares her deep-rooted belief: "There's magic in seeing landscapes thrive—one tree at a time. It's the joy of transformation that drives my passion. Forestry isn't just a profession—it's a call to keep the balance between nature and humanity. Dive in, learn eagerly, and let your passion for the environment shape the future."
Rebecca Jones, Program Manager for Fibre Stewardship at Visy, an FSC Chain of Custody certificate holder and member of the FSC economic chamber. In her role, Rebecca oversees the FSC Chain of Custody certification across Visy’s kraft and recycled paper mills and fibre packaging sites in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, championing responsible sourcing and sustainable solutions.
Rebecca highlights the critical role of gender diversity in her field: “Gender diversity in forestry and manufacturing is essential as women bring a different perspective to these industries. This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the women championing responsible forestry and accelerate action for equality, at work and in forestry, that benefits everyone.”
Indra Setia Dewi, Marketing and Communication Manager at FSC Indonesia. With nearly a decade at FSC, thoughtfully coordinating demand-supply alignments and leading communication and marketing initiatives that showcase our certification system. Her work enhances partnerships and empowers new generations.
Indra draws her motivation from the natural world, sharing, "The calm of nature gives me peace and the strength to continue. It reminds us that, even in simple settings, we can find the resilience to advance and champion what truly matters."