All Speakers
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...
Brigitta GUNAWAN
Founder
30x30 Indonesia & Diverseas
Brigitta Gunawan is an ocean-climate advocate who has engaged over 17,000 people through environmental education initiatives using immersive media, policy advocacy, and collaborations with diving...
Frederic LACROIX
Frederic LACROIX
Megan Bryce
Responsable de Plaidoyer
UNDER THE POLE
Megan Bryce is a French-Scottish Advocacy Manager at Under The Pole, where she translates scientific research into policy initiatives to advance the protection of the mesophotic zone (30–200 m). She...
Dawn CARR
Director, Strategic Conservation
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Dawn Carr, Director of Strategic Conservation, accelerates conservation impact at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) by integrating and expanding conservation partnerships to create landscape...
Nessrine ALZAHLAWI
Expert Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Nessrine Alzahlawi is an aquatic ecologist and environmental policy professional , currently leading the set up and implementation of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative within the Environment Agency...
Francesco SINDICO
Professor
University of St
Francesco Sindico is a Professor of International Environmental Law at the University of Strathclyde Law School in Glasgow, Scotland. He is also the Founder and Director of the Climate Change Legal...
Angie Melissa OREJUELA YUSTES
Young Professional, Protected and Conserved Areas
IUCN
Angie Orejuela is a Colombian biologist driven by a deep-rooted passion for nature conservation and a strong belief in the power of collaboration. She holds a Master of Science in Behaviour,...
Annie Mark
Senior Director, Global Partnerships
Environmental Defense Fund
Annie Mark is the Senior Director of Global Partnerships in the executive office programs at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a leading international NGO dedicated to climate and environmental...
olivier ROVELLOTTI
CEO
Natural solutions
Olivier Rovellotti – Biodiversity and Environmental Data SpecialistOlivier Rovellotti is a seasoned expert in biodiversity data management and environmental technology, currently serving as the Head...
Neema Michael LEKULE
Indigenous Expert
Ujamaa Community Resource Team
Since working with Ujamaa Community Resource Team as Gender Field Officer and later promoted to Gender program coordinator, I have established and trained 97 Women's Rights and Leadership Forums in...
Elsa G RICHARDSON TEMM
Lead, GEF Small Grant Program
The Global Environment Facility
Gabriella has over 25 years of experience in advancing human rights, social inclusion, and sustainability in global conservation. With an academic background in sociology and economics, she has led...
Aisha AL MIDFA
Wasit Wetland Center Manager
ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTED AREAS AUTHORITY
Aisha Al Midfa :AN Environmental Reserve Manager with 10 years of experience in taking care of wetland caring and running out the educational Center, Her job includes conducting scientific surveys;...
Russell GALT
Principal
Nature Broking
Russell is Head of Science & Natural Capital at Nature Broking, a specialist intermediary dedicated to financing nature’s recovery. He is a member of IUCN’s Commission on Ecosystem Management,...
Juan Julián VARGAS VELAZCO
Field Manager
Faunam, A. C.
Juan Vargas, is a seasoned conservationist with over 22 years of experience in species recovery. Since 2002, he has led field operations for the reintroduction of the California Condor in Baja...
Mahmoud FATHALLAH
Director of Environmental and Meterological Affairs
League of Arab States
Laura SONTER
Technical Director - Science & Policy
The Biodiversity Consultancy
Dr Laura Sonter is Technical Director for Science and Policy at The Biodiversity Consultancy and an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Queensland. With over 15 years’ experience at the...
Aileen LEE
Chief of Programs
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Aileen is the chief of programs for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. She oversees all grantmaking activity, including all program allocations and Adaptive Management and Evaluation.Prior to...
Basile VAN HAVRE
Research Associate
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Basile van Havre is an expert in biodiversity and multilateral negotiations. He is senior advisor at IDDRI, a research Associate at UQO, a member of Ouranos Scientific advisory Committee and of the...
Fatima ALSANADI
Estevão CARVALHO
Environmental Analyst
ICMBio
Environmental analyst at IBAMA/ICMBio (Brazil) since August 11th, 2003. Currently working with birdwatching.
Sanjay Kumar SRIVASTAVA
Adjunct Faculty
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dr. Sanjay K. Srivastava brings over 25 years of strategic leadership in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation across Asia and the Pacific. He has led high-impact initiatives at the...
Bushra HUSSEIN AL JABERI
Sustainability Analyst
University of Sharjah
Graciela Coy Maas
Advocacy
Asociación Ak' Tenamit
Graciela is a Q'eqchi Mayan indigenous leader with extensive experience related to girls education, community based tourism and rural development
Emily SWENSON
Steven Ross
Chief Development & External Relations Officer
Wilder Institute
Steven Ross is a dynamic executive leader and lifelong conservationist with nearly 20 years of experience advancing environmental and social impact through strategic fundraising, government relations...
Margaux YSEBAERT
Communications Officer
IUCN
Margaux leads the communication efforts of the Protected and Conserved Areas Team, driving projects that connect EU policy with conservation priorities across all territories. Her work spans a wide...
Sheena KHAN
Head of Environmental Progams
Terra, Expo City Dubai
Sheena Khan is Head of Environmental Programs at Terra, where she designs and leads nature-focused programs across themes of urban biodiversity, citizen science, fungi, nature therapy, and...