All Speakers
amir ISLAM
Veterinarian
Al Ain Zoo
I am a passionate Veterinarian. Being on dynamic roles in veterinary medicine, I have been empowered to serve the majestic jewels of nature by upholding the highest standards in animal healthcare,...
Patience GANDIWA
Director International Conservation Affairs
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Professor Patience Gandiwa has accumulated 18 years of professional experience in wildlife conservation. She began her tenure with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife...
Bineesh KINATTUMKARA
Scientist E
Zoological Survey of India
Ian HARRISON
Freshwater Conservation Committee Co-Chair
IUCN Species Survival Commission
Ian Harrison obtained his Ph.D. in systematic ichthyology at the University of Bristol, UK. He has conducted research on marine and freshwater fishes from several parts of the world, including...
Hatem BEN BELGACEM
Director of Ecology and Naturals Areas
Ministry of Environment
Mr. Hatem Ben Belgacem has over 20 years of experiences of technical and administrative experience based on legal and scientific issues. Currently, he is the Director of Ecology and Naturals Areas at...
Luca CHINOTTI
Manager, Conservation Policy Development
World Wide Fund For Nature International - WWF
Luca Chinotti is a Manager in Conservation Policy Development at WWF.Prior to joining WWF, he worked at the International Land Coalition (ILC) as Global Policy Advisor and at Oxfam International as...
Neida ARIMUYA
Indigenous Expert
IPO
Neida Andi Arimuya is a spiritual guide of the Siona people of the Amazon region of Ecuador with extensive experience in the areas of biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change.
Gary TABOR
CEO
Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Gary Tabor is an ecologist and wildlife veterinarian based in Bozeman, Montana in the United States. He was appointed CCSG Chair in 2016 to further advance pioneering work led by Dr. Graeme...
Myrna SEMAAN
President
Friends of Nature
MYRNA SEMAAN PhD Brief summaryA- Project Management and Consultancy (over 15 years):International organizations: 7 topics for IUCN, EU Commission, GEFGovernment: - ecological studies to the...
Sunjoo PARK
Researcher
Korea National Park Service
I hold a Bachelor's degrees in Horticulture and Business Administration, and a Master's degree in Forest Policy (2016). I have been a researcher at the Korea National Park Service for the past three...
John TOBIN-DE LA PUENTE
Professor of Practice
Cornell University
Dr. Tobin is an ecologist and attorney with over two decades of private sector experience, having worked in the international finance industry for much of his career. Following a decade of corporate...
Robin MITCHELL
CEO
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
EDWIN ARRIGUI TORRES
Biólogo - Coordinador de conservación
Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre
Originally from El Pital, Huila, he has dedicated his academic and professional life to building bridges between continents—America, Europe, Africa, and Asia—in the constant pursuit of knowledge and...
Barbara LAUSCHE
Director, Marine Policy Institute, Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Laboratory
International environmental lawyer, advisor, and legal drafter in conservation law and policy with more than 30 years’ experience nationally and internationally, especially in developing countries;...
Gloria Francisca GUARAN DE HERNANDEZ
Indigenous Expert
Asociación Ak' Tenamit
She has dedicated her life to family and community well-being through the study and practice of traditional Mayan medicine and spirituality, as well as the promotion of local crafts. Her deep...
Arnau TEIXIDOR COSTA
Programme Coordinator
IUCN Med
Arnau Teixidor Costa is Coordinator of the Ecosystem and CSO Support Programmes at the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, based in Málaga, Spain. He manages a portfolio of projects on topics...
David GADSDEN
Senior Geospatial Advisor
DevPartners
Applied geographer with over 30 years of experience designing and implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for conservation, sustainable development, and humanitarian organizations. Global...
Fatma ALMOOSAWI
Founder
Chai by Ygnd El Ras
Fatma Ahmad Almoosawi is an Emirati entrepreneur, environmental researcher, and the first certified Emirati Tea Master. She is the founder of Chai by Ygnd El Ras, the UAE’s first eco-friendly tea...
Brahim HADDANE
President
National committee Morocco
Has been working in Forest département morocca ministry of Agriculture for 30 years on wildlife management and conservation in situ and ex situ Dealing with environment health preventing...
Jane COTTON-HALL
Jane COTTON-HALL
MARIE-LAURE BOULOT
CO FOUNDER
OCEAN ATTITUDE
Marie-Laure is a driven entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for the environment. As the co-founder of Ocean Attitude, she channels her professional expertise into protecting our planet. She’s not...
Yasmin QUINTANA
Manager of the Center for Species Survival: Freshwater
Shedd Aquarium
Dr. Yasmin Quintana is a fisheries scientist, ecologist, and conservation biologist with over a decade of experience working across academic, governmental, non-governmental, and international...
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...
Imad ALSYOUF
Professor IEEM, Director of Sustainability (2017-2024)
University of Sharjah
Professor Imad Alsyouf holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Linnaeus University, Sweden (2004). He earned both his MSc in Industrial Engineering and his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the...
Jasminka JASIK
Sustainability Lead
Emirates Global Aluminium
Dr. Jasminka Jaksic is a seasoned environmental and sustainability professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing corporate environmental and sustainability strategies and...
ANDELE YAOVI
Responsable suivi & stratégie et chargé de mobilisation de ressources
ONG JVE
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Phytosanitary Risk Analysis and Management, complemented by certified training in project management and resource mobilization, I have been working in the...
Jianing GAO
Project Officer
Eco Foundation Global
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...