All Speakers

Adam Farhan

Guillaume GIGOT

Conservation Coordinator, Overseas

OFB - MNHN

Head of the Conservation Unit at PatriNat (OFB-MNHN), which develops programmes to support nature conservation policies. Works within a multidisciplinary team to assess for example the conservation...

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Jean-Marc Sinnassamy

Senior Environment Specialist

World bank group/GEF

Jean-Marc Sinnassamy is Senior Environmental Specialist at the GEF Secretariat since November 2007. He is co-leading the Critical Forest Biomes Integrated Program with a focus on Africa and...

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Antonela COBANAJ

National Agency of Protected Areas

Antonela Cobanaj is a Specialist at the Directorate of Project Development in the National Agency of Protected Areas of Albania, where she has been working since 2019. She holds a Master of Science...

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Steven Brumby

CEO and Co-Founder

Impact Observatory

Steve Brumby is the Co-Founder and CEO of Impact Observatory, a mission-driven technology company bringing geospatial AI for environmental, climate, and sustainability risk analysis. Impact...

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Mukhtar BABAYEV

Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, UNFCCC COP29 Pres

Azerbaidjan

Mukhtar Babayev was appointed Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on climate issues on 5th February 2025. Mr Babayev is the official envoy appointed by the President of...

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Christelle SALAME

Managing Partner

Artefact

Christelle Salame is a Managing Partner at Artefact MENA and serves as the Global Industry Lead for Real Estate. She has over 14 years of consulting experience in MENA and S.E. Asia and has led large...

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Jianing GAO

Project Officer

Eco Foundation Global

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Sona KALANTARYAN

Reforestation projects coordinator

Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets

Sona Kalantaryan has worked at the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) since 2018, where she manages Forest Landscape Restoration projects. At FPWC, she brings in...

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Michael COOPERMAN

Fish & Fisheries Ecologist

PlusFish Philanthropy

A fish and fisheries ecologist specializing in research and management of inland fisheries of the developing nations of the tropics. Founder and principal of PlusFish Philanthropy, from which grants...

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Andrew TILKER

Species Conservation Coordinator

IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025

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Atef OUERGHI

Programme Officer

UNEP-MAP-SPA/RAC

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Kongjian YU

Professor

Peking University

A farmer’s son and Doctor of Design from Harvard, Yu is a professor and dean of Peking University College of Architecture and Landscape, and founded Turenscape and the Landscape Architecture...

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Théophile ZOGNOU

Executive Directoe

Fondation pour le Tri-National de la Sangha

Dr. Théophile ZOGNOU is the CEO of the Sangha Tri-National Trust Fund (FTNS) and President of CAFÉ (Consortium of African Funds for the Environment). He manages the FTNS, which holds a capital of...

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Justin BIRKHOFF

Vertebrate Conservation Coordinator

Indianapolis Zoo (Global Center for Species Survival)

Justin is an enthusiastic and progressive conservation professional with over 15 years of experience in zoological institutions and conservation non-profits. Justin currently work as part of a unique...

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Mamadou DIOP

Green List Project Officer

IUCN Secretariat

Mamadou is a specialist in protected area management, having successfully completed several training courses and diplomas. He has benefited from IUCN scholarships on several occasions since the DU...

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Fabrice STEPHENSON

NUAcT Fellow

Newcastle University

Fabrice Stephenson is a marine ecologist at Newcastle University and a thematic Vice Chair for the WCPA Marine Thematic Group. His research has primarily focused on exploring the spatial patterns and...

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Saud ABDULAZIZ AL MUHAIDIB

Managing Director of the Board

Tilad Business Holding

Saud Al-Muhaideb is the Managing Director of the Board of Tilad Business Holding, a pioneering Saudi group headquartered in Riyadh that integrates environmental consultancy, veterinary sciences, and...

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Clara L MATALLANA TOBON

Ecóloga

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

I am an Ecologist with a Master’s Degree in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. I currently work as a independent consultant on conservation and restoration projects. My work has focused on...

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Andrew MALHERBE

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Martin STUCHTEY

CEO and Co-Founder

The Landbanking Group GmbH

Prof. Dr. Martin Stuchtey is a geologist and economist who has dedicated himself to the renewal of the economic system in the sense of a natural capital approach. Together with Dr. Sonja Stuchtey, he...

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Javier MÁRQUEZ

Executive Director

Fundación Defensores de la Naturaleza

Javier Marquez Executive Director of Defensores de la Naturaleza, has worked on conservation and sustainable development actions for more than 27 years. With extensive experience working with local...

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Alberto MARTíN

Nature Conservation and Food Systems project Officer

IUCN Secretariat

I am an agricultural engineer with a master's degree in geographical information systems, and a strong background in climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.

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Lessah MANDOLOMA

Human-Centred Conservation Coordinator

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

I am currently a PhD student at University of Oxford working on developing a framework for integrating Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation in a landscape in Malawi.

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Fayaz ANWAR

Project Officer

Emirates Nature-WWF

Passionate about conservation, community engagement and data. My work as a Project Officer at Emirates Nature-WWF combines technical expertise with outreach, to lead citizen science initiatives that...

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Julia NEWTH

Ecosystem Health & Social Dimensions Manager

WWT

I’m a social ecologist leading WWT’s Ecosystem Health and Social Dimensions team, a dynamic group working at the intersection of social science and ecology. Our mission is to generate and apply...

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Henry PARKOLWA

Technical Advisor

National Drought Management Authority

I am Henry Mustafa Parkolwa, a seasoned professional with over 30 years’ experience in drought risk management, climate change adaptation, and resilience building in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands...

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Cymie PAYNE

Professor

Rutgers University

Professor Cymie R. Payne is on the faculty of Rutgers University. She has appeared as counsel before the Internationall Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and as expert before the International Court of...

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