All Speakers
Nicolas SALAUN
Responsable coopération internationale
IUCN French Committee
After studying international agricultural development engineering and completing a specialized master's degree in tropical forest management, Nicolas worked for two years at the French Development…
Fernando ESPERON
Fernando ESPERON
Hao MA
director general
Qinghai Provincial Development and Reform Commission
I graduated from Fudan University in China with a PhD in Economics. I am currently working at the Development and Reform Commission of Qinghai Province, mainly dedicated to providing stable energy…
Katie Lee RIDDLE
Aotearoa Indigenous Rights Trust
KatieLee (Rongowhakaata), specialises in Māori and Indigenous Intellectual Property, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), use of genetic resources, benefit sharing and Indigenous Data Sovereignty…
Aurélie SPADONE
Senior Programme Manager, Ocean Governance
IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
Aurélie studied oceanography in France from 2000 to 2009. She spent two years in Bordeaux (University of Bordeaux I), three in Marseille (University of the Mediterranean Sea) and four in Paris where…
John PEREIRA
Head of Operations - RER
APRIL
John Pereira has over 20 years of international experience in environmental management, ecology, and operational leadership within conservation. As acting Head of Operations for Restorasi Ekosistem…
Zulfu FARAJLI
Conservationatist
Birding Azerbaijan
I am a dedicated conservationist with extensive experience in designing and implementing strategies for the preservation of bird species and their ecosystems. My work encompasses a broad range of…
Jean-Mary TJIOHIMBA
The SAN Vision Foundation (TSVF)
Jean-Mary Tjiohimba is an Indigenous human rights defender and advocate for the San people, renowned for her tireless work in defending the rights of Indigenous communities. She has spoken on global…
Marianne DE BEER
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Communications Manager and Members contact at IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands. I am an experienced communications specialist with over 5 years of expertise in strategic communication…
Pierre-Alexandre MOUSSA
Head of Climate, Impact and Sustainable Investments
TP ICAP EUROPE
Pierre-Alexandre Moussa is an expert in Impact finance and climate investment solutions, with over 20 years of experience in capital markets and more than 6 years in sustainability projects spanning…
Saroeun SOEUNG
Executive Director
NGO Forum on Cambodia
He is currently the Executive Director of the NGO Forum on Cambodia, a membership-based organization of non-governmental organizations working with different sectors toward sustainable development in…
Helen SENN
Head of Conservation And Science
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Helen manages the RZSS Conservation department. She has worked at RZSS since 2011, including managing the RZSS WildGenes lab. She is a specialist in conservation genetics. She also works on species…
Razan SALMAN
Eric SCHOUMSKY
HEAD OF NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
SOCIETE GENERALE
Eric has over 25 years of experience in asset management and sustainable finance. He currently heads the Natural Capital Solutions team and leads the Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions Shift…
Clara Ligia SOLANO GUTIERREZ
DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA
Fundación Natura Colombia
Tom QUIGLEY
Managing Director
Superorganism
Tom Quigley is the founder of Superorganism, a venture capital firm for tech startups that benefit biodiversity. A coral reef conservationist turned startup operator and investor, Tom has worked at…
Zein ALTAWIL
Founder / CEO
Yello Sustainable Clothing
Zein Altawil is the founder of Yello, the GCC’s first circular, zero-waste, and ethical abaya brand, which she launched in February 2023. Zein holds a master’s degree in Blockchain and Sustainable…
Jessica Judith GREFA HUATATOCA
Piatua Resiste
I am an indigenous Kichwa woman from the town of Santa Clara, Ecuador. I trained as a biologist at the Amazonian State University and currently hold a master's degree in Political Ecology and…
Heloise HEYER
Conflict Sensitivity Lead
PeaceNexus Foundation
Heloise Heyer brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of peacebuilding, international cooperation, and organisational development. She works with civil society, governments, and…
Doreen Simiyu NASIMIYU
Communication Monitoring and Evaluation Lead
Community Action for Nature Conservaation
Doreen Nasimiyu Simiyu is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in environmental conservation, fisheries governance, and policy advocacy across the South West Indian Ocean region.…
Finn ROSS
Founder
Ocean Balance
Kia ora, I am a kiwi entrepreneur, climate scientist and adventurer. I am a University of Canterbury Honours Alumni, a Provost Scholarship Recipient to the University of California Davis where I…
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…
Myrna CUNNINGHAM
Chair
Pawanka Fund
Member of the Miskitu Indigenous People of Nicaragua, to which participated in the negotiations for theestablishment of the autonomy regime for the Indigenous Peoples and ethnic communities of…
Matthew MITCHELL
Senior Researcher
Yas SeaWorld Research and Recue Center
I'm a Senior Researcher at the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. My work focuses on how individual fish respond both behaviorally and physiologically to changes in their…
Rocio Andrea BARRERO RAMÍREZ
Especialista Efectividad del Manejo
Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia
An economist and specialist in social project evaluation, he has 15 years of experience in planning and managing protected areas within the National Park System. He is a member of the Implementation…
Pierre MBIDA MFOMO NGANDI
Sophie LE CLUE
CEO
ADM Capital Foundation
Sophie is the CEO of ADMCF, overseeing work spanning environmental conservation, sustainable finance and impact investing since she joined the Foundation in 2007 as the environmental Programme…
Anuradha BHATTACHARYA
Director - MENA Oceans Initiative
Goumbook