Overview
Launched on 1 March 2024, FutureNow Green News (FNGN) is published by AGOG Live Pty Ltd Australia, an independent online business media, events, and affiliated services marketing agency.
FNGN is a unique B2B platform – and for curious public –Â that exclusively focuses on environmental business, innovations, investments, policies, culture and eco-travel-suppliers in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific regions. Our mission is to foster collaborative growth in green and blue economy trading partnerships, reduce climate risks, and promote investments and innovations in green industries. Additionally, we are committed to advancing people-to-people Relationships through business live events, webinars, Green Business-Match Asia Trade Tours for Australian Green & Blue industries and the ESG Future Foundations Forum To Build a Better Tomorrow.
For expressions of interest in participating in business-match FNGN Asia Tours 2026, please email ani@futurenowgreennews.com
​and ani@ani-imc.com for full details.
CLIMAX©MEDIA Training Academy is a FNGN propriety of Communications + Media Training workshops to empower Future founders, ecopreneurs, marketing professionals and spokespersons with cutting edge media training and tool box resources, including media data-bases. ‘Click send’ with confidence to be published.
FNGN is in direct response to the Australian Government’s Nicholas Moore Report (SEAES2040) Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 with recommendations to raise bilateral Regional Literacy between our Australia-Asian-Pacific neighbours.
Our Logo
The ‘Ginkgo’ is the perfect climate resilience symbol.
The Ginkgo Leaf is a “living fossil” surviving over 270 million years – a symbol honoring values of prosperity, adaptability and resilience in the face of global climate change – and surviving five localized mass extinctions and radical climate shifts. Well-known in Australia and Asia region, the Ginkgo is our collective beacon of hope.
Our Purpose
Amplify + Accelerate Australia-Asia-Pacific’s Green & Blue Transition
We Connect You to climate solutions insights and partnerships that matter.
Through FNGN in-depth Q&A interviews, trusted fact-checked news sources including our FNGN Asia regional contributors, regional business associations, and government trade portals – FNGN delivers cultural intelligence with market knowledge across Australia, Asia-Pacific, ASEAN, and China – of government economic policies and incentives, joint-venture green business opportunities, innovations, and opinions. FNGN equips our readers with facts and events that shape the Asia-Pacific regions’ green & blue economic landscape which drives the renewable energy transition to achieve the Paris Agreement targets by 2030 and 2050 – To Build a Better Tomorrow for all.
Cross-Cultural Business
To actively pursue business in Asia, it’s important from the onset to understand each countries history, business structures, values and behaviors, and local customs and traditions. Also, on what basis each Asia country interacts with each other in regional bilateral trade. The Southeast Asia ASEAN region is fast becoming the World Economic Superpower in Green and Blue Industries. Australians are well positioned geographically, to jump in and take risks.
In 2026, FNGN is launching Training Courses to bring you up to speed in Cross-Cultural Confidence, and also Communications and Media traction, in both Australia and Asia, to Get Your Voices Heard & Your Projects Seen in the Media. Drop Ani an email to get on the wait list. Small classess with maximum results. ani@futurenowgreenenews.com
FOUNDER/ PUBLISHER
Ani Annette Allbutt-Golightly
Background and Expertise
25+ YEARS BUILDING BRIDGES IN ASIA-PACIFIC: Ani Annette Allbutt founded FNGN in 2024 after returning to Australia from 25+ years living in Japan, China and Hong Kong, driving integrated media communications campaigns’ and strategy + cross-cultural business-matching events in key Asian markets including Singapore, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and now Australia. Ani is passionate about Building a Better Tomorrow – inspired by increasing Aust-Asia regional literacy- through FNGN digital publication, media communications, training workshops + events; and organising Australian delegations to participate in Asia cleantech Conferences & Expos, which she is very familiar with. Under her ANI-IMC-PR company founded in 2010 in Hong Kong, Ani has lead branding and media and communications campaigns for international clients of MNC’s, Architects, Property Developers, Luxury Brands, 5-Star Hotels and Resorts, and sales director and program director for large-scale Expos and Conferences in China, Macau and Hong Kong – and lead 4 company market-entry start-ups and expansions into China and on 4 executive management committees for JOYCE Hong Kong, M.Moser Associates China, GHC ASIA PR China, International American Clubs Shanghai; and director on 4 large-scale expos, conferences, and B2B events in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & IMPACT: City of Melbourne: Melbourne Climate Network Founding Advisory Committee member collaborating on strategy and branding; Australia Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham) respponsible for China media & publicity and keynote speaker events, rebranding collaterals collaboration, and Aust-China Business Awards + head of CSR charity programs.
BUSINESS PARTNER- EDITOR IN CHIEF
Scott Podmore
Editor In Chief
Scott Podmore is an award-winning journalist, content strategist, and media entrepreneur with 30+ years’ experience in communications, publishing, and digital storytelling. As Editor-in-Chief of Future Now Green News, he drives narrative strategy focused on the people, projects, and innovations powering a more sustainable world. Scott is also founding shareholder and Head of Content at Hydrogen Systems Australia, helping position breakthrough green hydrogen technology on the global stage through sharp messaging, investor storytelling, and strategic media outreach. His background spans journalism, PR, investor relations, and storytelling for clean-tech, modular housing, entertainment, and travel and regenerative tourism sectors. Whether working with founders, governments, or green visionaries, Scott brings a passion for turning complex ideas into compelling content that inspires change.
Key Achievements
Scott Podmore’s career spans more than three decades across journalism, publishing, and strategic communications. A former journalist and editor with News Ltd, he has earned more than 20 journalism and publishing awards for excellence in writing, editing, and editorial leadership. His work as an author includes two bestselling books — Icons of Australian Music: Jimmy Barnes and Conversations With Mediums — both celebrated for their depth, authenticity, and storytelling craft. Beyond the newsroom, Scott has channelled his expertise into shaping impactful narratives that bridge mainstream media with the emerging green economy. As Editor-In-Chief of Future Now Green News and Managing Director of October Grey Media he continues to combine media intelligence with strategic vision — helping elevate stories that advance sustainability, innovation, and collective purpose. His ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant content remains a hallmark of his professional success.
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Dr Jonathan P. Hutt
Contributor- East Asia
PhD in Chinese History (ANU, Canberra), Jonathan combines academic expertise with senior airline leadership. He has published in Chinese and English, and held roles including Deputy GM (Strategy) at Spring Airlines—China’s most profitable carrier—where he led new Asia routes, partnerships, and international marketing. He later served as Commercial Director at Hong Kong Express, driving brand, government relations, and sales. Now based in Australia.
Diane Espley
Contributor- Asia
Based in Hong Kong, Diane is a serial entrepreneur and global connector. Formerly an Advertising Strategy Director with leading 4A’s agencies, she has built a career at the intersection of branding, market entry, and cross-border networks. Diane is active in the Slow Food Movement, AI Hong Kong, and supports international brands expanding into Hong Kong and China.
Jonathan Brown
Contributor – China
Based in China with 30+ years in senior leadership roles across the UK, Dubai, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and China, Jonathan offers unmatched on-the-ground expertise in navigating policy, strategy, and expansion. He advises businesses on entering and growing in China with a pragmatic, opportunity-focused approach.