All Speakers
Melinka NAJERA
Coordinadora regional del Programa Enlazando
IUCN
After my graduation in Spain and Belgium as a forestry engineer with a master in tropical forestry and development, I moved to the Central America region in 2011. During my career, I have gained...
Hala MURAD
President
Dibeen For Environmental Development
Hala S. Murad – Environmental and climate policy expertWork on climate justice advocacy, She holds a master’s degree in socio-ecological science & her thesis on climate change and...
thijs BIERSTEKER
Woven Foundation
As an ecological artist who works together with leading scientists, Thijs Biersteker creates data-driven artworks that transform complex environmental research into immersive installations and...
Stuart ANSTEE
Lead nature Positive
Nature positive Landscapes Initiative
Stuart is widely regarded as a global leader in the field of business and biodiversity management with over 35 years working on extractive sector related biodiversity management and conservation...
Amna AL MANSOORI
Amna Almansoori, PhD, is a marine scientist dedicated to advancing coastal ecosystem management and scaling conservation efforts across the Arabian Gulf. Since joining the Environment Agency –...
Mathias ROCHELEAU-DUPLAIN
Directeur général
Mycosphaera
I am the Director of Mycosphaera, the first non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to mushroom conservation. Mycosphaera also works to promote mycology, fungal conservation, and scientific...
Shira YASHPHE
Director of Wildlife Crime & Policy
Cheetah Conservation Fund
I am a veterinary doctor and international conservation expert with over a decade of experience leading wildlife protection, animal welfare, and policy initiatives in complex, cross-border...
Heidi WEISKEL
Acting Head, Global Ocean Team
IUCN
Dr. Heidi Weiskel is an American marine ecologist who spent her summers at the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New England, an experience she credits for her lifelong dedication to marine ecology...
Pritpal SOORAE
Programme Officer
IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist Group
I am Deputy Chair of the IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist Group and have been involved with group for nearly 30 years. During this time Ihave worked on developing various guidelines and...
Silvia MONTILLA CORTÉS
CGO
UNERGY
Silvia Montilla, 29, is a Colombian changemaker driving access to solar renewable energy across underserved communities in Latin America. She develops inclusive, people-centered solutions such as...
Alison ORMSBY
Associate Director of Design, Forest Specialist
Adventure Scientists
Alison Ormsby has a PhD in Environmental Studies and was a professor of Environmental Studies for 20 years. Dr. Ormsby has taught human ecology and policy courses and published about topics that...
Michael ELLIOTT
Professor and Director
IECS Ltd, and University of Hull
Mike is the Director of International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd and also the Emeritus Professor of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences at the University of Hull, UK. He was Director...
Aspa D. CHATZIEFTHIMIOU
Chief Scientific Officer
Earthna, Qatar Foundation
Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou is a researcher and consultant on nature conservation and restoration, and on the environmental impacts of development in hot desert climates. Dr. Aspa received her Ph.D....
Julie DIMITRIJEVIC
Senior Technical Specialist, Business & Nature
Fauna & Flora
Julie is a biologist with an applied focus and an overarching goal of making the world operate more sustainably. She utilises her technical expertise to diversify the sectors the Business &...
Kate Brown
Executive DIrector
Global Island Partnership
With over 25 years dedicated to building partnerships that advance resilience and sustainability, I work across sectors and regions to create practical solutions for island communities facing...
Demba MARICO
Coordonnateur de Programme E2SL
Partenariat Régional pour la Conservation des zones côtières
Fanta Bocoum
Fanta Bocoum
Alain FRECHETTE
Director - Rights, Climate & Conservation
Rights and Resources Initiative
Alain Frechette, PhD, is Director of Rights, Climate, and Conservation and Strategic Analysis at RRI. He’s worked for nearly three decades in areas related to natural resource management,...
Marianne DE BEER
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Communications Manager and Members contact at IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands. I am an experienced communications specialist with over 5 years of expertise in strategic communication...
Paul ESTEVE
Coordinateur PPI
Comité national de l’UICN, France
Paul Estève is an agronomist and, after professional experience in Kenya, has worked for the French Committee of the IUCN for 15 years. He coordinates the Small Initiatives Programme (PPI), a...
Hana NIMRY
Nature Reserves Management
Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA
With over a decade of experience in environmental sustainability and the tourism industry, Hana Nimry has managed and led numerous tourism development projects focused on adventure tourism, community...
Beatriz GARCIA
Associate Professor
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Dr. Beatriz Garcia is an Associate Professor of Environmental Law at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. She holds a Law degree from the University of Brasília, Brazil, and a PhD in International Law from...
Melanie HEATH
SENIOR DIRECTOR – GLOBAL PROGRAMME OFFICE at TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC
Senior Director of Global Programmes at TRAFFIC. Leading role in the development, promotion and marketing of the work of the Global Programme Office, with specific attention to global and multi-...
David ALCáZAR
Ingeniero Geógrafo
Fundación EcoCiencia
Eric TERENA
Indigenous artist and activist
Mídia Indígena
Eric Terena is an Indigenous artist and activist from the Pantanal (Mato Grosso do Sul) who uses music as a tool of resistance. In his project Origins, he combines ancestral chants with electronic...
Erik MEIJAARD
Managing Director
Borneo Futures Sdn Bhd
Erik Meijaard is a conservation scientist best known for his work on orangutans, tropical land-use, and the sustainability of vegetable oils. He is Managing Director of Borneo Futures, a science-...
Evgeniya LESHINA
Program Manager
Protected Areas Embassy
Leshina EvgeniiaDate of birth 19/07/1986Environmental education specialist. Certified interpreter of natural and cultural values. Eco-lessons creator. Ecotrails and visit-centers developer ...
Sami Rabah
président
ASSOCIATION LES AMIS DES OISEAUX