Yanin Tangkaravakoon

What they built

Founded Homes for Hornbills, a conservation initiative that builds nests from upcycled plastic bottles to replace natural tree cavities lost to deforestation for hornbills — critical seed dispersers in Southeast Asian forests. Partners with local Thai communities on nest deployment and conservation, with a focus on scaling across Thailand.

Verified track record

• 2026 Earth Prize Oceania & Southeast Asia Regional Winner ($12,500 prize); LinkedIn Pulse (Earth Foundation, May 15, 2026); Bangkok Post feature; The Nation Thailand; We Don't Have Time; X (WeDontHaveTime, May 21, 2026). Contact: proudproud08@gmail.com (from homesforhornbills.org). Source (source)