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Thomas Schoos

Megan SIM

IBAT Programme Officer

IBAT

Megan Sim is a Programme Officer on the IBAT team, where she supports businesses and financial institutions in integrating biodiversity into their decision-making. With previous experience in…

Amaël BORZÉE

Professor

Nanjing Forestry University

I am the co-chair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. I am also a professor at Nanjing Forestry University, and my principal research interest is behavioural ecology and wildlife conservation…

Scott BRENNAN

Chief Operating Officer

American Prairie

Reporting directly to and working closely with American Prairie's CEO, Scott is responsible for overseeing all organizational operations including conservation strategy, philanthropy, brand and…

Diny Hartiningtias

Program & Fundraising Manager

Yayasan Belantara

Diny Hartiningtias is graduated from the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University in 2019. She received the CIFOR/USAID Fellowship to completed her master degree. Her research is focused on…

Luz Marina MANTILLA

Directora General

Instituto Amazónico de Investigaciones Científicas SINCHI

Mohammed ALNAAFA

Brief Introduction of Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz Al Naafa,Prof. Mohammed AlNaafa holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,…

Noura ALMANSOORI

Research Assistant (Conservation Genetics)

Reneco International Wildlife Consultants LLC

Noura Almansoori is a conservation genetics researcher from the UAE who applies DNA-based barcoding and metabarcoding methods to study arthropods, birds, and pathogens. Her research spans population…

Annette LANJOUW

Chief Executive Officer

Arcus Foundation

Behavioural ecologist, primatologist, conservationist and philanthropic officer. I have worked in ape conservation, primarily in the Congo Basin, since the early 80's, including the International…

Sana TAKTAK

Présidente

ACG

Sana Taktak Keskes has been working in Occupational health since 1997. She is in charge of health, hygiene, safety, and environment in a Petroleum company. She is a professional Trainer in…

Danielle LATRECHE

Doctoral Researcher

ICTA-UAB

I am a doctoral researcher on the Conservation Data Justice project (CONDJUST) at Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA - UAB) in Spain. My research investigates how uncertainty is…

Tamer KHAFAGA

Research & Natural Resources Management Director

King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority

My work and study are focused on conservation biology and sustainable use of natural resources. While working with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency as Conservation Botanist in the St.…

Andrea CROSTA

Founder and Executive Director

Earth League International (ELI)

He is the Founder and Executive Director of Earth League International (ELI), a Los Angeles–based NGO specializing in investigating environmental organized crime. For over 15 years, he has been…

Alex ROSS

Senior Programme Officer

UNEP-WCMC

Alex is a Senior Programme Officer in the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) Nature Economy team. His work focuses on integrating biodiversity into corporate…

Fedes VAN RIJN

Policy & Impact lead

Commonland

Gregory MUELLER

Chief Scientist Emeritus

Chicago Botanic Garden

Gregory Mueller is Chief Scientist Emeritus at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He is also a Research Associate at Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago and an Adjunct Professor at Southern…

ADIZA OWUSU ADUOMIH

PROGRAMMES MANAGER(Gender Equality and Social Inclusion)

HEN MPOANO

Adiza Ama Owusu Aduomih is a Programs Manager and Gender Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI) Team Lead at Hen Mpoano, Ghana. She has extensive experience in coastal resource management, gender…

Qingyuan LI

Executive Vice President of Chery Subsidiary UAE

Chery Automobile Co. Ltd

Previously served as Chery Automobile Country Managing Director for multiple European markets, and currently serve as Executive Vice President of Chery Subsidiary UAE

Camille MACLET

Head of Nature Capital & Biodiversity

BNP Paribas

Camille Maclet is the Head of Natural Capital and Biodiversity of the international financial institution BNP Paribas. He supports the Group's nature strategy, and works with business lines towards…

Moritz FEGERT

Programme Manager

Biovision Foundation

Moritz is a Programme Manager within Biovision's Policy & Advocacy Department. He notably co-authored the Guidance Tool "Boosting Biodiversity Action Through Agroecology" and is supporting…

Munib KHANJARI

IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025

Anna ESPADALÉ GELIS

Technician of the Natural Heritage Planning Service

Government of Catalonia

Anna is working as a technician of the Natural Heritage Planning Service of the Government of Catalunya. She has a Degree in Biology from the University of Barcelona, a Master's Degree in Terrestrial…

Christopher GOATLEY

Lecturer in Marine Biology

University of Southampton

Chris Goatley is a lecturer in marine biology at the University of Southampton in the UK and a research associate at the Australian Museum. His research has broadly explored the evolution and…

Eoghan KELLY

Membership & Outreach Officer

IUCN

Originally from Cork, Ireland - where whale watching off its coast is said to be the best in Europe - Eoghan joined IUCN in 2024 from the Council of Europe in Strasbourg where he notably served with…

Nadege NZOYEM

Snr Director West and Central Africa

Rainforest Alliance

Sharing the vision of making responsible business the new normal, Nadège Nzoyem joined Rainforest Alliance in October 2014 to pursue her passion of protecting forests and biodiversity while improving…

Kristina GJERDE

Senior High Seas Advisor

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2021-2025

Kristina M. Gjerde, J.D., is Senior High Seas Advisor to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Ocean Team and an honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh. For…

Émilie LE BEUZE

Senior Advisor, Senior Advisor, Engagement for Sustainable Finance & Biodiversit

Finance Montréal

I work at the intersection of sustainable finance and biodiversity, mobilizing the financial sector around biodiversity and NbS (sustainable and responsible solutions). I believe finance can and…

Jim BRENNAN

National Director, Industry & Government Relations

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Jim is the National Director of Industry & Government Relations for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and has been with the organization since 2008. He previously served as DUC’s Director…