All Speakers

Speaker Francesca BENZONI
Francesca BENZONI

Associate Professor

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Professor of Marine Science Francesca Benzoni  explores the diversity, evolution, and ecology of corals and coral-dominated ecosystems across the tropical Indo-Pacific, with a particular focus...
Speaker Aileen LEE
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...
Speaker EDOUARD CLAUDE JEAN
EDOUARD CLAUDE JEAN

Directeur

CAPTE

EdouardJEAN is the co-founder of the CAPTE project. An agroforestry consultant, he is the director of the association Les Amis de CAPTE Tunisie and President of CAPTE SAS in France. He has...
Speaker Tatiana IVANOVA
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,...
Speaker Sarah ROBERTS
Sarah ROBERTS

Senior Policy Advisor, Conservation Finance

The Nature Conservancy

Sarah L. Roberts is an accomplished policy and external affairs advisor with over two decades of experience advancing environmental governance, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience...
Speaker Natali Silveira
Natali Silveira

Forest and Restoration Coordinator

Speaker Martin WARREN
Martin WARREN

Advisor

Butterfly Conservation Europe

Dr Martin Warren has studied butterflies and moths for over 50 years and was Chief Executive at Butterfly Conservation from 2002-16. He is currently an Advisor to the Board of Butterfly Conservation...
Speaker Ayshka NAJIB
Ayshka NAJIB

Campaign Coordinator and Just Transition Lead

People's Climate Diplomacy Program

Ayshka Najib is a climate justice activist based in the UAE. She co-founded Fridays For Future MAPA and the People's Climate Diplomacy Program where she acts as the Campaign Coordinator and Just...
Speaker Reine Metlej
Reine Metlej
Reine Metlej is a sustainability consultant and social entrepreneur from Lebanon, passionate about driving climate action, circular economy solutions, and youth empowerment. With a background in...
Speaker Francisco JIMéNEZ GONZáLEZ
Francisco JIMéNEZ GONZáLEZ

Technical Officer

IUCN

Speaker Alice REISFELD
Alice REISFELD

Conservation Director

SAVE Brasil

Alice holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently serves as the Conservation Director at SAVE Brasil – the BirdLife International...
Speaker Nicolas BOENISCH
Nicolas BOENISCH

Director

FOS Europe

Nico Boenisch is Director of Foundations of Success (FOS) Europe, where he supports conservation teams and networks to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of their work through adaptive...
Speaker Thierry LEFEBVRE
Thierry LEFEBVRE

Green List Programme Manager

IUCN Secretariat

Thierry Lefebvre is a biodiversity policy and protected areas governance expert with 20+ years of international experience. With advanced degrees in sustainable development and anthropology, and a...
Speaker Marcia LEDERMAN
Marcia LEDERMAN

Especialista Áreas Protegidas

Wildlife Conservation Society WCS

Biologist, specialist in the management of protected areas and master's in biodiversity management and conservation. With experience in planning and participatory management of both public and...
Speaker Verónica RUIZ GARCIA
Verónica RUIZ GARCIA

Senior Programme Manager - Nature, Climate & People

IUCN Secretariat

Verónica Ruiz is the Senior Manager – Climate, Nature & People at IUCN, where she has worked since 2017. Trained in ecosystem management and experienced in climate strategies for communities and...
Speaker Patricia CLAVERIE
Patricia CLAVERIE

Vice President Environment & Social Performance

TotalEnergies SE

Patricia has carried out the larger part of her professional career in the Oil and Gas industry, in a variety of commercial and operational management roles. She also worked with the...
Speaker Johannes SCHIELEIN
Johannes SCHIELEIN

Co-Founder of NaLaMap

NaLaMap

Johannes is a geographer and economics graduate with expertise in applying geospatial data to inform and improve public policies in conservation and development.He holds a PhD in Agricultural...
Speaker Fatma ALHANTOUBI
Fatma ALHANTOUBI
Eng. Fatima Al Hantoubi An expert in the field of water and environment, winner of the British Vital Communities Award and Ambassador Award for Awareness and Public also awards from the Emirates...
Speaker Nadine BITAR
Nadine BITAR

Vice President Middle East

International Federation of Landscape Architects

Nadine Bitar Chahine, managing partner of Baladiya Catalyst and secretary general of IFLA Middle East  , MENA native woman leader that was involved in the planning process of more than 45...
Speaker Prajna PANDA
Prajna PANDA

Programme Manager

IUCN SSC AsESG

Prajna Paramita Panda is a conservation professional currently serving as the Program Manager for the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG). Working earlier for...
Speaker Hakam MANDOURI
Hakam MANDOURI

Climate Change & Resilience Officer

IUCN Secretariat

Speaker Hamdan AL HOSANI
Hamdan AL HOSANI

Visitor Experience Supervisor

DCT

Hamdan Khamis Al Hosani is Visitor Experience Supervisor at Qasr Al Hosn and the House of Artisans, cultural sites under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. He specializes in visitor...
Speaker Phillip KUVAWOGA
Phillip KUVAWOGA

Snr. Director- Conservation Programs

International Fund for Animal Wel

I am a environmental planning and conservation expert and highly skilled project manager with 20+ years of experience in African wildlife conservation. I have taken up roles within government and...
Speaker Adonai HERRERA-MARTINEZ
Adonai HERRERA-MARTINEZ

Director, Environment and Sustainability

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Adonai Herrera-Martínez is the EBRD Director, Environment and Sustainability. He manages the team responsible for the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, the green finance attribution of...
Speaker Aymeric SALAMONE
Aymeric SALAMONE

Regional Law Enforcement Expert

UNODC

Mr Aymeric Salamone is the Regional Law Enforcement Expert at the UNODC Regional Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region (OGCCR) based in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Speaker Kathryn GOODWIN
Kathryn GOODWIN

Programme Associate

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Speaker Ishana THAPA
Ishana THAPA

CEO

Bird Conservation Nepal

Ishana Thapa is the CEO of Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), leading the organization in its mission to conserve bird and biodiversity in Nepal. With a strong background in Zoology and environmental...
Speaker Alex TOTH
Alex TOTH

Founder

MycoNest

Alex Tóth (Hungary) is passionate about restoring ecosystems through bio-based, circular, and regenerative design. With a background in EU environmental policy and circular economy, he works at the...