All Speakers

Belén QUINTANA MARTíN-MONTALVO

Mediterranean Programme Assistant

IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation

I am a biologist with a background in marine conservation and a growing interest in biodiversity and ecological dynamics across different systems. My work has combined research and community…

Amely Martins

Environmental Analyst

ICMBio

Amely Branquinho Martins holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, with a focus on genetics…

Katherine GALIDO

Programme/MEL Coordinator

NTFP-EP Asia

Katherine (Kate) Mana-Galido has dedicated her career to environmental advocacy, community empowerment, and sustainable resource management. She began her professional journey with the Environmental…

Alessandra BLASI

Experienced programme management specialist in the development sector with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry, mostly in the Middle East. She worked with various…

Carla DANELUTTI

Mediterranean program coordinator

IUCN

15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental conservation, project management, and internationalcollaboration, aligning closely with the responsibilities and objectives…

Ted SCHMITT

Senior Director, OlmoEarth Partnerships

Allen Institute for AI

Ted Schmitt is the Senior Director of Conservation at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2). He leads partner engagement for the OlmoEarth program, an open-source AI platform that…

Joel REYNOLDS

Senior attorney and stratagist

NRDC

Since 1980, Mr. Reynolds has specialized in environmental litigation and advocacy in the United States, including, since 1990, as Senior Attorney, Western Director, and Senior Strategist with the…

Busheska ANGELA

Founder

EnRoute

Angela Busheska, 24, is a climate-tech innovator and AI researcher based in New York City. Motivated by losing her aunt to toxic air pollution in North Macedonia, she combines engineering, research,…

Brett HILL

Policy Advisor, Environment and Wildlife

Inuit Issittormiut Siunnersuisoqatigiifia

Brett Hill is from Kamloops B.C. and is of settler descent. Brett studied at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and completed his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Political…

Lewis Cocks COCKS

Aquarium Curator

The National Aquarium

Working with aquatics since the age of 15, i have steadily been involved with aquariums, conservation and fieldwork for 20 years and have spent the last 13 years in the GCC. Currently the Curator of…

Félix FEIDER

Senior Programme Officer

Synchonicity Earth

Félix is a conservationist, originally from Luxembourg, based in London and currently serving as Senior Programme Officer at Synchronicity Earth, where he leads the Freshwater Programme and Chrysalis…

ADRIAAN KAUFFMANN

Omaima AHMED

Education and CSR Senior Manager

Goumbook FZCO

Martín ZORDAN

CEO

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

Dr  Martín Zordan is a veterinary‑trained conservationist who earned his degree in veterinary medicine before taking on leadership roles in wildlife care and advocacy. He served as Executive Director…

Salem ALZAHMI

College of Engineering Assistant Dean for Research & Graduate Studies

United Arab Emirates University

Dr. Salem Alzahmi is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University, where he has served as a faculty member since July 2015. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical…

Roshani ADHIKARI PATHAK

Board Member

SMCRF

I am a seasoned communication professional and biodiversity conservation advocate with over 25 years of experience in policy advocacy, media engagement, and environmental governance. I have led…

Jordan JOLY

Program Manager

Families in Nature

As Program Manager for Families in Nature (FIN), Jo Joly brings her background in ecology, conservation psychology, and anthrozoology to create inclusive, immersive programs that connect people of…

Maud LELIEVRE

IUCN Councillor

Association Les Eco Maires

Maud LELIEVRE est Présidente du comité français de l’union internationale de conservation de la nature (UICN), membre du conseil international de l’UICN. Déléguée générale de l’association nationale…

David FORMAN

David M. Forman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Environmental Law Program, in addition to serving as Affiliated Faculty for both the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian…

pauli merriman

Interim Senior Director, Oceans

WWF International

Pauli is a committed global leader in ocean conservation, policy, and advocacy, dedicated to driving transformative solutions for people and nature. As Interim Senior Director of Oceans for WWF…

Ann-Katrine GARN

Director of Conservation

Copenhagen Zoo / IUCN National Committee of Denmark

Ann-Katrine Garn is a zoologist and the Director of Conservation at Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark. With over 25 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, she has led national and international…

AURELIEN GARREAU

COORDINATEUR DEVELOPPEMENT ORGANISATIONNEL

PPI-CEPF

Geographer with a strong interest on marine and coastal ecosystems, I have been supporting local environmental NGOs since 2012 first in Vanuatu, Benin, Togo, and now in Cabo Verde, Senegal, Guinea,…

Wes SECHREST

CEO and Board Chair

Re:wild

Dr. Sechrest co-founded Re:wild, where he is CEO and Board Chair. He leads Re:wild’s efforts to use nature-based solutions to address the interconnected biodiversity, climate, and human wellbeing…

KADDU KIWE SEBUNYA

Chief Executive Officer

african wildlife foundation

Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya is a prominent conservation leader, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) since 2019. With over 30 years of experience spanning grassroots…

Daniela CAJIAO

Dr.

Wageningen University and Research

Dr. Daniela Cajiao is a post-doctoral researcher. Her research has focused on Antarctic tourism, with a particular emphasis on analyzing the environmental and social dimensions of this activity.…

Andrew TERRY

Director of Conservation and Policy

Zoological Society of London

Andrew Terry is Director of Conservation and Policy for the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a global science-led conservation organisation working to restore wildlife in the UK and round the…

Joanna WOLSTENHOLME

Senior Programme Manager, Nature Finance

UNEP-WCMC

Joanna is a Senior Programme Officer in the Nature Economy team at the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). Her work focuses on finance for nature, looking at…

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