All Speakers

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…

Deepanwitha NAMA

Student

Pallavi Model School

My name is Deepanwitha ,student of grade 10 at Pallavi Model School, Hyderabad, Telangana India. I enjoy dancing, reading, gardening, travelling, and creating art. Travelling the world and exploring…

Deepu SIVADAS

Scientist

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Presently working as a Scientist at Kerala Forest Research Institute, India, he is trained as a Plant Ecologist and Taxonomist with a primary interest in the conservation ecology of threatened plants…

Demba MARICO

Coordonnateur des Programmes Sénégal, Gambie& Sierra Léone

Partenariat Régional pour la Conservation des zones côtières

Demi DOBLE

Supervisor of Animal Training

Al Ain Zoo

Demi is a zoo professional specialising in animal welfare, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training. Passionate about endangered species, she has led the creation of innovative Animal Welfare…

Deni POREJ

Director Marine Conservation

Neom

Dr. Deni Porej is the Marine Conservation Director at NEOM, where he leads one of the world’s most ambitious marine conservation programs. Overseeing 4,000 km² of pristine northern Red Sea waters, he…

Denis MICHEZ

Professor

University of Mons

Denis Michez holds a degree in engineering from University of Liège (Belgium) and a Ph-D in Biological Sciences from the University of Mons (Belgium). He did a postdoc at Cornell University (USA) in…

Derek GLIDDON

Director Environmental Science Developement

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Derek Gliddon is an environmental informatics and research leader with over 30 years of international experience advancing biodiversity conservation, environmental governance, and sustainable…

Deveshbhai Kishorbhai GADHAVI

Deputy Director

The Corbett Foundation

Dr. Devesh Gadhavi has been involved in wildlife conservation for the past 20 years. He has earned his PhD in Zoology. He has been working with The Corbett Foundation (TCF) for the…

Dhriti BANERJEE

Director

Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), is an accomplished zoologist specializing in taxonomy, systematics, ecology, and molecular biodiversity studies, with additional…

Dhun DAVAR

Deputy CEO and Chief of Programs

AVPN

Dhun is Chief of Programmes and Deputy CEO. She leads AVPN’s Thematic Platforms (Climate, Gender, Health and Nutrition) and Capital Mobilisation functions providing strategic and operational…

Diana Gabriella BARONA FLORES

Ingeniera

Faunam, A.C.

She is a Sustainable Development Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey) and is a member of Cohort 24 of the Leadership for Environment and…

Diana GARLYTSKA

Youth Advisory Committee Chair

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

Diana Garlytska is a young expert who over 9 years of her career in academia has taught in more than a dozen of countries across Europe and Asia as a visiting lecturer. Diana has written several…

Dickson KAELO

Chief Executive Officer

Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association

Dickson Ole Kaelo is a conservation ecologist and the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA). With over 20 years of experience, he has championed…

Dileri BERDEJA

Invasive Species Specialist

Freshwater Life

Dileri Berdeja is a Mexican conservation scientist specializing in wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and biodiversity protection. She is a conservation scientist who supports NGOs,…

Dilys ROE

Principal Researcher (Biodiversity)

IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025

Dr Dilys Roe is the biodiversity lead at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) – a UK-based sustainable development think tank – and Chair of the CEESP-SSC Sustainable…

Dina KASRAWI

Head of Company Engagement & Sustainability

BNP Paribas

Dina Kasrawi is Head of Company Engagement and Sustainability at BNP Paribas in the Middle East and Africa. A seasoned professional, she has over 25 years of experience in financial services…

Dindo CAMPILAN

Asia Regional Director & Oceania Hub Director

IUCN Secretariat

 Dr. Campilan directs the UCN regional hub for Asia and Oceania. Prior to joining IUCN in 2021, he served in similar senior programme leadership and executive management roles with the CGIAR,…

Dinesh Kumar AGRAWALA

Scientist E

IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Agrawala, Scientist E, Botanical Survey of India has been working on the systematics and conservation aspects of Indian Orchidaceae since past two decades. Apart from revising the…

Diny HARTININGTIAS

Program & Fundraising Manager

Yayasan Belantara

Diny Hartiningtias is graduated from the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University in 2019. She received the CIFOR/USAID Fellowship to completed her master degree. Her research is focused on…

Diogo VERÍSSIMO

Research Fellow

University of Oxford

Diogo Veríssimo is a conservation marketer, using marketing principles and theory to influence human behavior and mitigate the threats faced by biodiversity. Diogo’s current portfolio of projects…

Dmitry GORSHKOV

Central Asia Coordinator

IUCN Secretariat

Dr. Gorshkov brings over 25 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, protected area management, and environmental policy. He began his career in 1999 as a researcher at the Volga-Kama State…

Dodo MOKE

Senior social safeguards Officer

African Wildlife Foundation

Dodo Moke is an economist with a rich background in conservation and community development. His professional journey began as a consultant, where he managed a crucial boat project in the Maringa-…

Dolf DeJong

CEO

Toronto Zoo

Dolf DeJong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo, where he has served since 2018. Under his leadership, the Zoo has advanced its mission of connecting people, animals, conservation…

Dolly PRIATNA

Lecturer

Pakuan University

Doctorate degree in wildlife spatial ecology obtained from the Department of Forest Resources Conservation, Bogor Agricultural University. Professional career began when he was a researcher at the…

Dolores CABNAL COC

Directora del Area de Incidencia en Politicas.

Asociación Ak'Tenamit

Dolores Cabnal is a Q'eqchi Mayan indigenous leader with extensive experience related to biodiversity and climate change negotiations as well as practical field experience.

Dominic REGESTER

Director Education

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Dominic Regester is Director of Education and Director of the Center for Education Transformation at Salzburg Global, where he is responsible for designing, developing and implementing programs on…

Domitilla RAIMONDO

Threatened Species Programme Manager SANBI

South African National Biodiversity Institute

Domitilla Raimondo is the Threatened Species Programme Manager at the South African National Biodiversity Institute.