Paul Junior Malinda is a tech innovator, ocean advocate, and award winning eco-preneur from Johannesburg, South Africa. As the campaign lead of Project SOS (Safeguard Our Seas) and a High Seas Youth Ambassador, Paul has mobilized thousands of young people to protect marine ecosystems through education, policy advocacy, and community clean-ups. His work helped lead a national petition urging South Africa to ratify the High Seas Treaty, and his school based environmental literacy programs have reached over 1,500+ learners. Passionate about merging technology with conservation, he is developing AI-powered tools to monitor illegal fishing and enhance ocean data accessibility.

Paul has collaborated with organizations like Global Citizen, EarthEcho International, and the High Seas Alliance. His leadership has been recognized by the Diana Award, Red Bull Basement, and BeVisioneers Fellowship. Paul is driven by a deep belief in youth led change, cultural storytelling, and the power of community to build a more just and sustainable future for our ocean planet.