All Speakers
Ousama EL GHAZZI
Strategy&, part of the PwC network
Partner at Strategy& with 15 years of strategy consulting experience focused on environment and conservation of natural resources, with deep expertise in land degradation, desertification, land…
Monica ESPINOZA MIRALLES
Head of Latin America
Global Fishing Watch
As Head of Global Fishing Watch’s programmatic work in Latin America, Mónica Espinoza Miralles leads engagement with governments and other vital partners across the region to advance ocean governance…
Alex Bowmer
Director of Natural History
On the Edge
Dr Alex Bowmer is Director of Natural History at On the Edge (OtE), a media and conservation organisation, whose vision it is to bring nature back into our everyday lives. They do this by using pop…
Rosa Elena LICUY VARGAS
Piatua Resiste
My name is Rosa Elena Licuy Vargas. I was born on August 1, 1996, in the community of Rey del Oriente. I am 29 years old and trained as a nursing technologist. I am currently studying for a degree in…
SAMI ALMALKI
Habitat Regeneration & Landscaping Director (Acting)
Royal Commission for AlUla
Sami AlMalki is a passionate environmental leader specializing in ecosystem restoration, afforestation, and native plant conservation. leading Habitat Regeneration & Landscaping at the…
AZIZ MONIR
IUCN CEESP-CEO of Eco Build-Ingénierie
Eco Build ingénierie
I am a civil engineer, graduated from EMSI Rabat, with over 8 years of experience in construction, structural engineering, and sustainable building practices. In December 2023, I founded BET Eco…
Lukasz CZERWINSKI
Raed BANI HANI
Jordan National Committee of IUCN Members
Short Bio – Raed Bani HaniRaed Bani Hani is an environmental leader from Jordan with extensive experience in governance, conservation, and sustainable development. He has served in senior roles at…
Ester BORGIOLI
Coordinatrice d'Initiative
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
I am Ester Borgioli, a 27-year-old Italian passionate about nature and the relationships between people and the environment.I began my journey studying marine biology, driven by a love for the ocean…
Augustin OROU MATILO TIMOTHEE BIO
Point Focal Convention sur la Diversité Biologique
Direction Générale des Eaux, Forêts et Chasse
Thabang TEFFO
Nature-Based Economy Lead
Southern African Wildlife College
Joao SOUSA
Senior Programme Officer, Blue Natural Capital
IUCN Secretariat
Name : Joao Matos de Sousa
Academic Background: Joao possesses a BA in Biotechnology, a MA in Biotechnology Engineering and a post graduation in Engineering Policy and Management of Technology.…
Jatna SUPRIATNA
Chief
RCCC UI
Jatna Supriatna graduated from the Master's and Doctoral programs at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, the United States, in 1986 and 1991 in Biological Anthropology, followed by post-…
Susana FILIPE
Executive Director
CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Susana Filipe is the Executive Director of CHANGE – Institute for Global Changes and Sustainability, an organization with over 350 Researchers, that promotes scientific research to inform the design…
Faria TARUS
Program Officer- Species Conservation
IUCN
Faria Tarus is a conservation professional with over 10 years of experience in biodiversity and natural resource management. She currently serves as a Programme Officer with the International Union…
Rodney van der Ree
National Technical Executive, Ecology and Adjunct Assoc Professor
WSP Australia and The University of Melbourne
Dr Rodney van der Ree is a National Technical Executive in Ecology at WSP Australia and an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Melbourne. He has international recognition for his…
Angel MARCOS RAMOS
Geógrafo
IUCN
Angel Marcos brings over 20 years of experience in international cooperation initiatives for development in Central America. He holds a master's degree in Geography and Spatial Planning from the…
Marco CARIAS MEJIA
Áreas Protegidas y desarrollo ecorregional
UICN
Marco Antonio Carias Mejía is a Forestry professional with a solid track record in natural resource management, with experience in government institutions (such as the Honduran Forestry Development…
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…
Kristin KLEISNER
Associate Vice President, Ocean Science
Environmental Defense Fund
Dr. Kristin Kleisner, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist and the Associate Vice President for Oceans Science at EDF. Her work is focused on understanding the multiple benefits generated by…
Christian PLOWMAN
Global WIldlife Cybercrime Program Manager
IFAW
Christian Plowman has spent almost three decades working at the front line of criminal justice, investigations and intelligence. After a 16-year career at Scotland Yard as a detective specialising in…
Craig Bruce
Director Conservation and Communities
Jamma International
Craig was born in Zimbabwe and spent most of his formative years sitting in the back of his uncle’s Toyota Landcruiser, always on some sort of a quest after wildlife. This led to a firmly entrenched…
Todd EDWARDS
Manager Nature and Science
Fortescue
Todd Edwards is Manager, Nature & Science at Fortescue, leading programs in baseline and post-approval biodiversity, offsets, and the company’s Biodiversity Net Positive Strategy. He has over 20…
Roland Melisch
Sector Economist Biodiversity
KfW Development Bank
Roland MelischBiodiversity Sector EconomistKfW Development Bank© Roland MelischShort Bio Roland MelischRoland has been working at the 'Biodiversity and Natural Resources Competence Centre' within the…
INDRA MANI PANDEY
BIMSTEC Secretary General
BIMSTEC
Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey is a distinguished diplomat who joined Indian Foreign Service in 1990. He currently serves as BIMSTEC Secretary General. Earlier, Ambassador Pandey had served as…
Hao JIANG
Dr. JIANG Hao, Assistant Director General, Chief Technical Expert of China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute. He has long been dedicated to environmental protection and international…
Makko John SINANDEI
Indigenous Expert
Ujamaa-Community Resource Team
Makko Sinandei; was born and raised in a local Arash village in Arusha Region – Tanzania. He is a social and environmental professional, with a special focus on indigenous pastoralists and Hunter-…
Thomas SBERNA
Regional Head - Coastal and Ocean Resilience
IUCN Secretariat
With an academic background in social sciences, political philosophy & ethics, environmental economics and territorial governance as well as in corporate and project finance, Thomas is a seasoned…