began as a search. A patient, steady effort to find the most exemplary people on earth, understand what drives them, and map the quiet force that runs through their lives. What emerged wasn't a list but a landscape — an archipelago of examples, each one distinct, yet connected. A set of lives that, together, offer a way to navigate the world.
began as a search — a patient effort to find the most exemplary people on earth and map the quiet force that runs through their lives.
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Chngmkr is a collective, decentralised map. We ask leading figures across the world to share the inspirations who shape their action — their own list of living examples.
Marseille, France
Ex-sailor Simon Bernard founded Plastic Odyssey, using a ship with recycling tech to fight ocean pollution and train communities worldwide.
Chicago, USA
French-Japanese inventor Cesar Jung-Harada created Protei, an oil-cleaning robot ship, and runs MakerBay to develop eco-tech solutions.
Samsø, Denmark
Led Samsø island to 100% renewable energy, creating a global model for community-powered sustainability.
Geneva, Switzerland
Rob Hopkins founded the Transition Movement in Totnes, England, inspiring communities to build sustainable, resilient futures together.

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Cesar Jung-Harada is an inventor, educator, and environmentalist whose work combines technology, design, and activism to tackle some of the planet’s most urgent challenges. Born in France to a Japanese father and French mother, Cesar’s multicultural roots shaped his global perspective and innovative spirit. His groundbreaking invention, Protei, a shape-shifting sailing robot, was inspired by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and designed to clean oil spills and collect marine data. Committed to open-source innovation, Cesar freely shares his designs to encourage collaboration on environmental solutions. As the founder of MakerBay, a makerspace in Hong Kong, he empowers young people and entrepreneurs to create sustainable technologies that address climate change and pollution. For Cesar, invention is more than engineering—it’s about fostering a culture of care, resilience, and global collaboration to protect our shared future.
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What Took You So Long Foundation