All Speakers
Fabio VAZ RIBEIRO DE ALMEIDA
Executive Coordinator
ISPN
Anthropologist and executive coordinator of the Institute for Society, Population, and Nature (ISPN) in Brazil, a non-governmental organization for the development of social equity and environmental…
Sonja KAULBARSCH
Eni
Sonja Kaulbarsch is a Biodiversity Specialist in the Environment Department of the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Unit at Eni Global Natural Resources (formerly Eni Upstream), based at the…
Abrar AL MAHMOUD
Director Corporate Communications
Dolphin Energy
Abrar Al Mahmoud is the Director of Corporate Communications at Dolphin Energy with over 18 years of experience with the company.She is responsible for overseeing all communication with Dolphin…
Kostas TRIANTIS
Chief Executive Officer
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
I am a biogeographer with broad interests in island biogeography, macroecology, community ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. My research interests span diverse themes such as diversity…
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…
Stefania PETROSILLO
Expert
IUCN WCPA TBCSG
Senior expert in: - Natural Protected Areas - international and cross-border cooperation on protection of nature and culture heritage and sustainable development - community participatory management…
Stephen WIDDICOMBE
Director
Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre
I am Director of the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC), at the University of Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates. This role allows me to further extend my leadership on the global…
Savina CARLUCCIO
Executive Director
International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure
Savina serves as Executive Director of the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) and is a dedicated advocate for the critical role of civil engineers in addressing society's…
Mariana Rodrigues
Mariana Rodrigues
Marketing Director
L`Occitane Middle East
Nessrine ALZAHLAWI
Expert Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Nessrine Alzahlawi is an aquatic ecologist and environmental policy professional , currently leading the set up and implementation of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative within the Environment Agency…
Paula CERDáN
Head of Conservation and Animal Welfare
WAZA | World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
As Head of Conservation and Animal Welfare at WAZA, Paula collaborates with a global network of leading zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organisations to strengthen collective impact on biodiversity…
Tazarf Shamirova
Conservation Officer
Tajikistan Nature Foundation
I am Tazarf Shamirova, a dedicated conservation practitioner with a background in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Since 2023, I have been actively involved in wildlife conservation and sustainable…
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.
Marina KOSMUS
Head of Competence Centre Biodiversity, Forests and Agriculture
GIZ
Marina Kosmus is Head of the Competence Centre for Biodiversity, Forests, and Agriculture at GIZ HQ (German Agency for International Cooperation). She brings over 20 years of professional experience…
Theresa SOWRY
Chief Executive Officer
SAWC
Ms Theresa Sowry, CEO of the Southern African Wildlife College, holds a Master of Science Degree in Botany from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She gained conservation…
Tamryn VENTER
Programme Support Associate - Invasive Species
IUCN
Tamryn Venter, as part of the invasive species team at IUCN, assists with various projects and activities relating to the prevention, identification, surveillance, management and awareness raising of…
Janice CHANSON
Species Assessment and Australasia Manager
Re:wild
Suaad AL HARTHI
Executive Director
Environment Society of Oman
Suaad Al Harthi is a conservation scientist, National Geographic Explorer and the Executive Director of the Environment Society of Oman (ESO), Oman’s first and only environmental non-government…
Najla MOHAMED ALNAQBI
Executive Director
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
Dynamic and visionary academic leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education, educational technology, and strategic academic planning. Served as academic leader in several institutional…
*Carlos Manuel RODRÍGUEZ
CEO and Chairperson
Global Environment Facility
Lawyer by profession, politician by choice, and conservationist at heart, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez was elected as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility by its governing body, the GEF…
JIALI ZHANG
Senior Engineer
CREEI
ZHANG Jiali, Deputy Director of Department of New Energy, China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute. She is a senior engineer with over ten years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Her…
PAUL SAING'EU
East Africa and Horn of Africa Regional Coordinator, ICCA Consortium
ICCA CONSORTIUM
Paul Saing’eu Regional Coordinator for East Africa and Horn of Africa Based in Tanzania. Paul Saing’eu is a Maasai pastoralist from Ngorongoro District in northern Tanzania. He is a co-founder of…
Faria TARUS
Program Officer- Species Conservation
IUCN
Faria Tarus is a conservation professional with over 10 years of experience in biodiversity and natural resource management. She currently serves as a Programme Officer with the International Union…
Caitlin BRANT
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025
Dana HUMAID
MOI
Dana is co-chair of the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), which was established in collaboration with UNODC, which aims to enhance the capacities of law enforcement…
Hana MATSUZAKI
Hana Matsuzaki has joined IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas team after seven years' experience as an officer in the nature conservation sector at the Ministry of the Environment, Japan. Among her…
Nisreen ELSAIM
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Youth Alliance for Local Adaptation and Peace (YALAP)
Nisreen Elsaim is an accomplished environmental and climate activist with a Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Khartoum, Sudan. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a…
Esmat ALFAKI MOHAMMED
Principle Wildlife Officer
Dubai Environment and climate change Authority
Enthusiastic, and experienced wildlife specialist with more than 20 years of experience in ornithology, wildlife biology, terrestrial ecology, conservation biology, breeding ecology, protected area…