All Speakers
Marie Bjornson-langen
Directrice exécutive adjointe AFD/SDD
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères
Marie Bjornson-Langen, Deputy Executive Director for Sustainable Development Solutions at AFDMarie holds a Master’s degree in History, a postgraduate diploma (DEA) in Political Science, and a Master’…
Zilong SU
Deputy division director
Chinese Academy of Natural Resources Economics
Manoswini SARKAR
Global Energy Policy Officer
BirdLife International
Originally from India and based in Cambridge, UK, Manoswini serves as the Global Energy Policy Officer at BirdLife International. She supports BirdLife’s energy policy agenda and coordination of the…
Godfrey NYANGARESI
Protection Manager
Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP)
Godfrey Nyangaresi is the Protection Manager at the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP), a dedicated conservationist with over 15 years of experience in wildlife protection and human-wildlife…
OLOO MOLLY AKINYI
RADIO PRESENTER
NAMLOLWE FM
Oloo Molly Akinyi is a 30 year old trained journalist with over nine years of experience in the Kenyan Media industry, She is known for her professionalism, authenticity and determination…
Mohamed Mahdy HASSONA
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
Renowned horticulturist Mohamed Hassona, the lead at the Qur'anic Botanic Garden under Qatar Foundation, brings his exceptional expertise to fostering green development. With vast experience in areas…
Emily SWENSON
Ricardo Camilo NIÑO IZQUIERDO
Indigenous Secretariat Director
Comisión Nacional de Territorios Indígenas
I am an Arhuaco Indigenous person from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia, a professional in Ecology and with a master's degree in Rural Development. My career has been defined by the…
Tatiana IVANOVA
Project Officer
IUCN ECARO
Currently working as Conservation Action Project Officer in the Conservation Action Team of IUCN ECARO focusing on projects in Central Asia. Prior to joining IUCN, I have been managing national,…
Magda ZACHARA
Programme Officer
IUCN
Magda Zachara is an educator and advocate for nature conservation with a strong scientific background. She holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Geneva and a PhD in Molecular…
Candice STEVENS
Founder and CEO: Sustainable Finance Coalition
Sustainable Finance Coalition
Candice Stevens leads the Sustainable Finance Coalition and is Co-Chair of the IUCN WCPA Sustainable Finance Specialist Group. Candice is a visionary in green finance and sustainable solutions and…
Jacob MARTIN-MALUS
Assistant Deputy Minister
Gouverrnement du Québec
Assistant deputy minister for biodiversity, wildlife, and parks, Mr. Martin-Malus has been with the the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et…
Zhigang ZHAO
•Project Director of TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Program Office, Huawei•Responsible for Huawei‘s global digital inclusion nature conservation projects, cooperation with IGO、NGO organizations and…
Violeta BARRIOS AQUINO
Chief Operating Officer
Sahara Conservation
Violeta Barrios is Chief Operating Officer at Sahara Conservation, based in France. In this role, she oversees the organization’s programs across countries, ensuring effective project delivery,…
Georgina PEREIRA
Species Survival Manager
Terra, Expo City Dubai
Georgie is a desert ecologist based out of the United Arab Emirates. She specializes in mycology, fungal conservation, and environmental education. She leads the IUCN SSC Centre for Species…
Gwen BRIDGE
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
Tania ROMERO BAUTISTA
Doctoral Student
Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Florida International University
Tania is a PhD candidate in Earth and Systems Science at Florida International University. Tania's current research interests focus on making conservation and sustainable development strategies more…
Jill HOCKADAY
Conservation Programs Communication Advisor
Wilder Institute
Jill Hockaday - Conservation Programs Communication AdvisorJill has been with the Wilder Institute since 2008. She communicates the Wilder Institute’s conservation work with external audiences…
Nur'ain LAPOLO
Executive Director
Japesda
Nurain Lapolo has been the Executive Director of Japesda (Jaring Advokasi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Alam) since 2018. She brings over a decade of experience in natural resource management, inclusive…
Maria MANCERA
Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre
María Mancera is an environmental scientist specialized in biodiversity management and restoration. She worked as an environmental educator at the Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre, where she contributed…
Melesha GUNNING-BANHAN
Melesha GUNNING-BANHAN
IUCN Secretariat
thijs BIERSTEKER
Woven Foundation
As an ecological artist who works together with leading scientists, Thijs Biersteker creates data-driven artworks that transform complex environmental research into immersive installations and…
Menelaos MEGARIOTIS
Principal
Strategy&
●Bio SummaryMenelaos Megariotis is a Principal at Strategy& in Dubai. He is an experienced strategy consultant with a focus on the topics of Energy, Sustainability, and Innovation. He has worked…
Willys Osore OJUOK
Warden
Kenya Wildlife Service
I am a dedicated and highly skilled professional with over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation, specializing in marine and coastal environments. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in…
Peter COCHRANE
Councillor
TierraMar Ltd
Peter was elected in 2016 as a member of the Council of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), re-elected to Council in 2021 and appointed as one of four IUCN Vice Presidents.…
Mohammed Ali B.QURBAN
CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Center for Wildlife
Kartikeya SARABHAI
Director
Centre for Environment Education
Kartikeya V. Sarabhai is an eminent environment educator and founder director of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India. He holds Tripos in Natural Science from Cambridge University, UK…
Pär WILHELMSSON