All Speakers
Catherine SAYER
Lead - Freshwater Biodiversity
IUCN
I am currently the lead for freshwater biodiversity in IUCN's Biodiversity Assessment and Knowledge Team. My work primarily focusses on increasing the representation of freshwater species on The IUCN...
Christine Mentzel
Senior Programme Officer
IUCN ESARO
Christine has a background in Zoology and a Masters Degree in African Mammalogy from the University of Pretoria. After a detour into the corporate sector, she began her conservation career in the...
Andrew DIXON
Andrew DIXON
Shelly EMIA
Artist and healer
WHAIA
Whaia is a Māori sound artist who specializes in "sonic weaving," using her voice, traditional instruments like the taonga puoro, and other sounds to create works with a profound cultural and...
Dorothea THEUNISSEN
Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Dorothea Theunissen is a marine and coastal conservation expert with over 10 years of experience at GIZ. She currently leads a bilateral project in Bangladesh aimed at strengthening the protection of...
Vanessa MORALES
Executive officer
IUCN
Bilal QTESHAT
Director of Nature Protection Directorate
Ministry of Environment of Jordan
Nunia THOMAS
Director
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Nunia Thomas-Moko is a passionate advocate for the conservation of Fiji’s natural heritage and environmental sustainability. In 2007 Nunia joined the newly formed NatureFiji-MareqetiViti - Fiji’s...
Duncan LEADBITTER
Director
Fish matter
Duncan Leadbitter is a director of Australia based fisheries and natural resource consulting company, Fish Matter. The role of Fish Matter is to provide practical advice to international...
Ann ZHIGULSKAYA
Director of the Project Office for Internal Communications and Corporate Social
Rosatom
First Name: AnnaLast Name: ZhigulskayaPreferred email: zhukovskayaekaterinay@gmail.comSecondary email: edgolunova@rosatom.ruDate of birth: 07/06/1985 (dd.mm.yyyy)Gender: femaleCompany/Organisation:...
Henrik STAHL
Dean of College of Marine Science and Aquatic Biology
Khorfakkan University
Dr. Henrik Stahl is a Swedish marine scientist and Dean of the College of Marine Sciences and Aquatic Biology at the University of Khorfakkan in Sharjah, UAE. He holds an MSc and PhD in Marine...
Mariana TRIVIñO SPIN
Student
Center of Global Education
Hello, my name is Mariana Triviño. I'm 15 years old and I am from Colombia. I'm currently in high school at Gimnasio Los Caobos. I'm passionate about nature and ecosystem conservation, and I'm...
Kathryn GWIAZDON
Executive Director
Center for Environmental Ethics and Law
Kathryn (Katy) Gwiazdon is a lawyer, author, advisor, and connector who specializes in the role of the state in global governance and the inter-sectionality of ethics and the environment with all...
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...
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...
Alex Dehgan
CEO & Co-Founder
Conservation X Labs
Dr. Dehgan is the CEO and co-founder of Conservation X Labs, an innovation and technology startup focused ending the Sixth Mass Extinction. Conservation X Labs both builds new technologies...
Yue FEI
Yue FEI
Ministry of Natural Resources of China
Elsa G RICHARDSON TEMM
Lead, GEF Small Grant Program
The Global Environment Facility
Gabriella has over 25 years of experience in advancing human rights, social inclusion, and sustainability in global conservation. With an academic background in sociology and economics, she has led...
Nelly Naserian NARUPA
Indigenous Information Network
I am Naserian Narupa, a psychologist and a young leader,passionate about empowering women and indigenous communities. I love reading, building connections, and using my work to create positive change.
Noel OETTLE
Network Coordinator
Indigo development & change
Noel Oettlé holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Development from the University of London. He worked as an organic farmer before serving for 8 years as the founding Director of the Farmer...
Warwick MOSTERT
Biodiversity and Business Lead
Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool
Warwick is the IBAT Biodiversity and Business Lead and brings over 25 years of biodiversity and conservation management experience across the corporate and private sector. Warwick's focus is on how...
Soo Khiang BEY
Vice Chairman
RGE Pte Ltd
Fatima AHMED
Scientific Researcher
EPAA
An Environmental Researcher and Analyst at the Environment & Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, UAE, with recognized expertise in sustainability, environmental policy, future foresight...
Fanny CORNEJO
Executive Director
Yunkawasi
Fanny M. Cornejo is a Peruvian conservation biologist and anthropologist with over 18 years of experience in biodiversity research, protected area governance, and community-based conservation in the...
Mahra SAEED ALREMEITHI
UAEU
Mahra is an aspiring professional with experience in sustainability, women’s empowerment, and employability development. She has participated in programs such as the Nomu Al Ghurair Women Empowerment...
Monika BOHM
Freshwater Conservation Coordinator
Global Center for Species Survival, Indianapolis Zoo
I am the Freshwater Conservation Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival at the Indianapolis Zoo, supporting the freshwater work of the IUCN Species Survival Commission across the...
Tracy FARRELL
North America Regional Director
IUCN Secretariat
Ana K CELIS
Director
Karst Lab México
I am an archaeologist and coastal oceanographer, interested in the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the caves of the Yucatán Peninsula. As a fellow at the Smithsonian Institution...