All Speakers

Speaker Joao SOUSA
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....
Speaker Lucie SERIZIER
Lucie SERIZIER

Youth Biodiversity Ambassador

Jeunes Ambassadeurs pour l'Environnement (JAE)

I graduated with a master's degree in Economic and Social Development Studies (IEDES) from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and a double bachelor's degree in Economics and Geography from the...
Roko CINAVILAKEBA
Roko CINAVILAKEBA
Speaker Bineesh KINATTUMKARA
Bineesh KINATTUMKARA

Scientist E

Zoological Survey of India

Speaker Angie Melissa OREJUELA YUSTES
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,...
Speaker Ryan PAIK
Ryan PAIK

CEO

HaejooX

Ryan Paik, CEO of HaejooX LLC, is a global leader in ocean reef innovation and marine biodiversity. For over a decade in the region, he has overseen Oman’s sustainable artificial reef program, and he...
Speaker Silvia CARDELLINO
Silvia CARDELLINO

Senior Programme Officer - Food and Agricultural Systems

IUCN

Silvia Cardellino is Senior Programme Officer in the Food and Agricultural Systems Team at IUCN. She coordinates dialogue processes and policy influencing efforts to enhance coherent public policy...
Houria DJOUDI
Houria DJOUDI
Speaker Tamer ISMAIL
Tamer ISMAIL

Manager of Environmental Department

Tilad Holding Company

Tamer Saber Ismail is an environmental professional with extensive expertise in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental impact assessment. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Tour du Valat...
Speaker HASHINUR RAHMAN PAVEL
HASHINUR RAHMAN PAVEL

Research Officer

Centre for Environment and Climate Change Research, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change-Bangladesh

Hi, I am Hashinur Rahman Pavel, a Research Officer at the Centre for Environment and Climate Change Research (CECCR) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bangladesh. I...
Speaker Manutnay XAVONGXAY
Manutnay XAVONGXAY

Office Manager

Saola Foudation

My name is Manutnay XAVONGXAY. I work at the Saola Foundation as an Office Manager and Financial Officer based in Vientiane Capital. I feel honored to contribute to conservation, which I believe is...
Speaker Naomi KINGSTON
Naomi KINGSTON

VP Global Resource Mobilization Strategy

Conservation International

Naomi Kingston is a strategic leader in global conservation, currently serving as Chair of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership and Vice President of Global Resource Mobilization with...
Speaker Orsibal Eliú RAMÌREZ CARDONA
Orsibal Eliú RAMÌREZ CARDONA

Oficial técnico en adaptación al cambio climático y restauración del paisaje for

UICN

Orsibal Ramírez Cardona is a Forest Engineer with over 15 years of experience in integrated water resources management, forest landscape restoration, watershed management, and ecosystem-based...
Speaker Brigitta GUNAWAN
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...
Speaker Diny Hartiningtias
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...
Speaker Harry JONAS
Harry JONAS

Co-Director

IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy 2021-2025

International lawyer and Senior Director at WWF. 
Speaker Wes SECHREST
Wes SECHREST

CEO and Board Chair

Re:wild

Dr. Sechrest co-founded Re:wild, where he is CEO and Board Chair. He leads Re:wild’s efforts to use nature-based solutions to address the interconnected biodiversity, climate, and human wellbeing...
Speaker LUNA DARA CARLA LARRAT
LUNA DARA CARLA LARRAT
Hello, my name is Luna Larrat, I am 27 years old, and I live in Neuquén, Argentina. I am part of the Mapuche community "Lof Newen Mapu" of the Xawvn-Ko region, Mapuche Confederation of Neuquén. I am...
Speaker Jacqueline NILES ARGUELLO
Jacqueline NILES ARGUELLO

Intern

Families In Nature

Jacqueline Niles Arguello (Jaxie) is an International Studies, Communication, & Spanish triple major at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.  Jaxie has a passion for environmental...
Speaker Deborah BRADY
Deborah BRADY

Lead Ecologist

The Lifescape Project

Deborah Brady is an experienced ecologist specialising in mammals and the use of species reintroductions as a tool to address biodiversity loss at a landscape scale. As a founding director and now...
Speaker Nicholas MACFARLANE
Nicholas MACFARLANE

Head of Conservation Science & Technology

IUCN Secretariat

As Head of Conservation Science and Technology in IUCN's Centre for Science and Knowledge, Nicholas leads the execution of IUCN science and knowledge projects developing science-based targets for...
Speaker Rosa Elena LICUY VARGAS
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...
Speaker Elizabeth NSIMDALA
Elizabeth NSIMDALA

President

Eastern Africa Farmers Federation

Elizabeth Nsimadala is a Ugandan young agriprenuer and a smallholder farmer. She is the President of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), Current Board member and past President at the Pan...
Speaker Silole MALIH
Silole MALIH

Program Manager

IMPACT Kenya

Silole Malih is an Ilaikipiak Maasai from Laikipia North, Kenya, with a background in Range Ecology, Environmental Conservation, and Natural Resources Management. She has an unwavering passion for...
Speaker Annie HAQUE
Annie HAQUE

PMO Manager

Posterity Institute

Annie Haque is a Project Manager at the International Advisory Group (IAG), where she supports the delivery of strategic projects focused on sustainability, leadership development, public sector...
Nan Chen
Nan Chen

Shenzhen Zhilan Foundation

Speaker Juliette BIAO
Juliette BIAO

Director

UN Forum on Forests Secretariat

Dr Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo is a national of Benin and a Canadian Citizen. She is the current Director of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). She has a wealth of experience in...