Authors

Iyanuoluwa Faith Abimbola

Iyanuoluwa Faith Abimbola is a Sustainability Communicator at CLAGEMS and a climate-smart advisory enthusiast. Her work sits at the intersection of fisheries science, circular food systems, and climate resilience. With a deep academic background in biodiversity conservation and aquaculture, she applies a multidisciplinary lens to address global food security and environmental sustainability.

Manish Kothari

Manish Kothari is the Managing Director at Rhino Machines Pvt Ltd. A mechanical engineering graduate with a passion for integrating technology and entrepreneurship, he has pioneered initiatives like the Silica Plastic Block (SPB) technology to transform waste into resources. As the founder of Rhino Machines and Meemansa, his work focuses on developing practical solutions aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals.

Edwin Siuda

Edwin Siuda is the Operations and Curriculum Consultant and co-founder of Numanity, a social impact organization reimagining environmental education. His mission is to empower the next generation of leaders to view the environment as the foundation of business, technology, and community. Through Numanity’s digital platform, he connects learners with experts to inspire real-world environmental action.

Dr. Nurul Aini Osman

Dr. Nurul Aini Osman is a Senior Lecturer at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. With over a decade of academic and research experience, she specializes in construction management and environmental sustainability. Her work is dedicated to bridging the gap between infrastructure development and ecological preservation through innovative research and education.

Karen Formosa

Karen Formosa is the Sustainability and Circularity Advocate at PracticalSustainability. She is committed to advancing sustainable business practices and promoting circular economy principles that prioritize resource efficiency through reuse and regeneration. Working with PracticalSustainability in the UK, she helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) integrate practical sustainability solutions into their operations.

Our Guiding Principles

We are committed to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as our core focus areas:

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 14: Life Below Water

SDG 15: Life on Land

About The Sustainability Side (TSS)

A Sasha Global Consortium initiative, TSS is a platform for sustainability education and professional empowerment. It unites change-makers through courses, podcast, networking opportunity and research to turn environmental vision into measurable collective action.

About Team behind TSS

Behind The Sustainability Side is a small team of curious minds and changemakers who love sharing real stories about people shaping a greener future. We mix passion, purpose, and a bit of fun to spark conversations that inspire action.

About Dr. Sama A

Academic leader and founder of Sasha Global Consortium, Dr. Sama A hosts “The Sustainability Side” podcast. She bridges ESG research and business innovation to drive global sustainable development goals through scalable, impactful opportunities.