All Speakers
Ramón PEREZ-GIL
President
FAUNAM
RamonCVin360 A Mexican wildlife biologist graduated from the School of Sciences, UNAM, graduate studies in natural resources management, ecology, fisheries and wildlife from the University of...
Kimathi Norah
Co-founder
Zerobionic
Norah Kimathi is a 22-year-old multi-award-winning entrepreneur whose ventures in assistive robotics, climate innovation, and inclusive education are reshaping the future of Africa’s innovation...
Jingyu Chen
Project Manager
Cloud Mountain Conservation
I graduated from the Institute of Anthropology at National Tsing Hua University and am currently conducting research on community-based conservation of the Skywalker Hoolock Gibbons (Hoolock tianxing...
Antonia Faustina Xuruc Barreno
Administrador Educativa
Asociación CDRO
Name: Antonia Faustina Xuruc BarrenoK'iche' Maya WomanGuatemalanCurrent Position: Director of the Community Environmental System of the CDRO AssociationAcademic Qualifications:Nursing...
Nutdanai TRAKANSUPHAKON
Social Enterprise del. & communication coordinator
Pgakenyaw Association for Sustainable Development
Mr. Nutdanai Trakansuphakon has an academic background in law. He now actively runs his social enterprises while simultaneously working as a researcher. He is a co-founder of The Rotate (Digital...
Martin SNEARY
Director, Business and Nature
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
Martin Sneary is a dedicated conservationist with over 25 years of experience formulating strategies, crafting effective partnerships, and delivering impactful programs of work at the intersection of...
Elin THOMAS
Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative
Dr Elin Angharad Thomas is a deep-sea biologist and early-career researcher, currently working as Communications Manager for the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI). Her role with DOSI supports...
SEEMA KULSHRESHTHA
SEEMA KULSHRESHTHA
Atsuhiro YOSHINAKA
Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Curriculum VitaeName: YOSHINAKA AtsuhiroTitle: ProfessorChairperson, Department of Environmental SciencesRakuno Gakuen UniversityDate of Birth: 1 June 1962Nationality: JapaneseE-mail: a-yoshinaka@...
OLE KAUNGA MALIH, J.N
Founder/Director
IMPACT - Kipok Fund
I am community and global leader who value collective action, relationships to drive transformational change that enables Indigenous peoples to be the fulcrum of their own visions and self-...
Yulia VERESHCHAK
Director of international projects
Environmental Education Center Zapovedniks
Ana PARELLADA
Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
I am a lawyer (University of Buenos Aires), specialized in Environmental Law (Argentine Catholic University), and hold a Master’s degree in Protected Natural Areas (Autonomous University of Madrid,...
Pedro LIRA
Natureza Urbana
Founding partner of Natureza Urbana. Architect and Urban Planner, studied at the Polytechnic of Milan (Italy), graduated from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE-Brazil) and has an Advanced...
Toni CHALAH
Head of Capability and Competency Development Division
Ekthar
Toni Chalah is an animal physiology specialist with a focus on avian biology and reproductive physiology. With over 25 years of experience in bird conservation and breeding, he has actively...
Stijn VERSCHUEREN
Conservation scientist
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Conservation scientist with affiliations at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (Namibia) and the Conservation Biology Division, University of Bern (Switzerland). Specializes in carnivore ecology,...
Elaina COX
Indigenous Stewardship and Conservation
Parks Canada Agency - Agence Parcs Canada
Elaina Cox is a Top 25 Environmentalist Under 25 award winner equipped with several years of experience in environmental, climate and sustainability work through affiliations with governments,...
VIVEK SAXENA
IUCN Climate Crisis Commission 2022-2025
I am member of Indian Forest Service with about 30 years of experience in Natural Resource Management and Environmental issues including Conservation issues, Protected areas related policy and...
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Aissa TRAORE
IUCN Secretariat
Originally from Mali, Aissa has 10+ years experience managing multiple projects on development, humanitarian aid and partnership coordination. She holds a master's degree in communication and has...
Carina HIRSCH
Head of Advocacy & Policy
Margaret Pyke Trust
Nicolette CRAVEN
Neema PATHAK BROOME
International Policy Coordinator
ICCA Consortium
Neema Pathak Broome, was born in a small Himalayan village community in India and currently lives in and manages her family-owned urban farm forest in Pune in India. She has studied environmental...
Chantal FELDER
Head of section Climate/DRR/Environment
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Chantal Felder holds both an MA in International Relations from the Graduate Institute Geneva and an MSc in Management from the London School of Economics. She worked for the Swiss Embassy in...
Alison Barnes
Chief Executive
New Forest National Park Authority
Alison is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Forest National Park Authority and a Founding Trustee of the National Park City Foundation. For over 25 years, her professional roles have focused on...
Umang BHATTARAI
Energy Specialist
Asian Development Bank
Umang is an Energy Specialist at under the Energy Sector Group at the Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for the origination, processing, financing, and implementation of loans, grants, and...
Yves Frederic Ndjoh
Project Officer
Kinetic Power Systems LTD
Yves Frederic Ndjoh is a Cameroonian social entrepreneur, innovator, and sustainability leader committed to advancing renewable energy, education access, and inclusive community development. He is...
Raúl Jiménez Rosenberg
Secretario Ejecutivo
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Mmboneni Esther MATHOBO
Partner
Conservation International
A post-graduate of University of Venda and University of South Africa – School of Business Leadership (SBL), who holds Bachelor of Commerce, Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Master’s degree in Commerce...