Louise Mabulo
Farmer, chef, entrepreneur
Louise Mabulo builds livelihoods for farmers through agroforests — sustainable agricultural systems integrating shrubs and trees into traditional crop and animal farming operations.
Why you should listen
Louise Mabulo is the founder of The Cacao Project, which cultivates resilient and climate-smart livelihoods, positioning farmers for sustainable success in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, Philippines. She is a National Geographic Young Explorer, a United Nations Young Champion of the Earth and was featured on Forbes Asia’s "30 Under 30" list as well as BBC's list of "100 Women 2023." She is the host of the cooking show Simply Sarap, a project of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to promote the nation's cuisine and culture.
