All Speakers
Friederike POHLIN
Vetmeduni Vienna
I am a wildlife veterinary researcher and board-certified veterinary anaesthetist at the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria. My interests…
FRITZGERALD WENUR
Marketing & Information Officer
CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat
Fritzgerald Wenur is a Project & Communications Specialist with a background in marine biology and extensive experience in marine conservation, regional cooperation, and youth engagement. Working…
Gabriel OPPLER
International Policy & Partnerships Specialist
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
Based in Missoula, MT, I am the International Policy & Partnerships Specialist at the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, an NGO whose mission is to advance ecological connectivity for…
Gabriel QUIJANDRIA
Regional Director for South America
IUCN Secretariat
A seasoned professional in environmental and natural resource management with 20 years of experience in the Latin American region. Expert in environmental policy formulation, implementation, and…
Gabrielle NUSSBAUM
Senior Manager, Engagement • Global Forest Watch & Land & Carbon Lab
World Resources Institute
Gabrielle Nussbaum is a Senior Manager of Engagement for Global Forest Watch and Land & Carbon Lab at the World Resources Institute. She leads global engagement strategies for geospatial…
Gaetan QUESNE
Consultant
Baastel
I have a diploma in International Agro-economics Engineering, as well as a Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management in Developing Countries. I am specialised in project and program planning…
Galeo SAINTZ
Conservationist
Trails + Wanderlust, WTN Trails + Conservation
Co-Chair, IUCN CEESP Task Force on Migration, Environmental Change and ConflictGaleo Saintz is an international conservation, trails and environmental peace practitioner and consultant. He is founder…
Gary MAIDMENT
Communications Manager
Huawei
Gary Maidment has been with Huawei since 2014 and currently works as Communications Manager for Huawei’s TECH4ALL Program Office. He is responsible for promoting TECH4ALL projects, including the…
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…
Gaurav GUPTA
Global Managing Partner
Dalberg Advisors
Gaurav is the Global Managing Partner of Dalberg Advisors. In this role, he sets Dalberg Advisors’ direction and oversees activities across offices worldwide. He is the former Regional Director for…
Gautier AMOUSSOU
Coordonnateur National
ECO-BENIN NGO
Koffi Gautier AMOUSSOU, a Beninese national, is an agronomist with forestry background. Born in 1976, he is specialized in the development and management of natural resources and their valorization…
Gavin EDWARDS
Executive Director
Nature Positive Initiative
Gavin Edwards is a conservation and environment advocate with three decades of experience in pursuing and helping secure break-through solutions to the twin biodiversity and climate crises. He…
Gavin Jacob Herbohn SINGLETON
Indigenous Expert
Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation
Gavin Singleton Dawul Wuru Great Barrier Reef RangersGavin Singleton is a project manager at the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation and coordinates the Yirrganydji Land and Sea Ranger Program and…
Gebremeskel Gizaw KASSA
Warden of National Parks Administration
Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority
Gebremeskel Gizaw Kassa is an Ethiopian citizen and a seasoned conservation professional with over two decades of experience in wildlife and natural resource management. A proud father of four…
Geert Jan HEUSINKVELD
Sustainability Manager
Volcafe / Kyagalanyi Coffee Uganda
Geert Jan Heusinkveld is the Sustainability Manager at Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd, Uganda’s leading coffee exporter and a key member of the Swiss based Volcafe group. With a strong foundation in…
Gemma PARKES
Head of Communications
Nature Positive Initiative
With over 20 years’ experience as a global strategic communications leader across the non-profit, public and private sectors in organizations both large and small, Gemma is Head of Communications…
Genevieve CAMPBELL
Senior Associate
Re:wild
Dr. Genevieve Campbell is a primatologist by training, with extensive knowledge of African biodiversity and conservation issues. She is leading the activities of the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group…
Genny NGENDE
Africa Program Senior Campaign Coordinator
International Rivers
Genny serves as the Senior Campaign Coordinator for the Africa Program at International Rivers. In this role, she collaborates with partners and communities in Namibia, Guinea Conakry, and the…
Genti KROMIDHA
President
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
President of the board of the Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania since 2015 and a senior expert on protected areas and natural resource management.I hold a PHD in ecological forest…
George SHILLINGER
Financial Contact
MIGRAMAR
Dr. George Shillinger is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Upwell Turtles. He previously served as Executive Director for The Leatherback Trust. George has worked in environmental conservation…
George STIRRETT
George STIRRETT
Georges HABIB
Young Professional Focal Point
IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy 2021-2025
Georges is an Engineering Geologist with a strong foundation in Geosciences, currently exploring the intersection of the earth beneath our feet and the energy systems shaping our future. With a…
Georges IBRAHIM
VP of Ecosystem Services
Nabat
Georges brings 18+ years of experience leading transformative environmental and technology initiatives across the UAE and MENA region. He has a track record in building capabilities for large-scale…
Georgina PEREIRA
Species Survival Manager
Terra, Expo City Dubai
Georgie is a desert ecologist based out of the United Arab Emirates. She specializes in mycology, fungal conservation, and environmental education. She leads the IUCN SSC Centre for Species…
Gerald PROLMAN
Executive Chairman
Everland
Gerald Prolman is the Executive Chairman and founder of Everland, established in 2017 to represent the world’s largest portfolio of high-impact, community-centered forest conservation projects.…
Geraldo CARREIRO
Team Leader
B4Life (EU)
As a natural resource manager with more than 25 years of professional engagement, I focus on sustainable landscapes, the promotion of green and blue economies, and climate-resilient development…
Gerry CREIGHTON
Curator of Elephant Care and Conservation
Al Ain Zoo
Gerry Creighton has spent over 25 years working with elephants and has nearly 40 years of experience in a professional zoo environment. Gerry started work in Dublin Zoo in 1983 as a trainee keeper,…
Ghada AHMADEIN
Program Manager
RAED - Arab Network for Environment and Development
Ms. Ghada Ahmadein is a communication and networking specialist with experience and professional practice of over 18 years in dealing with civil society organizations, international and regional…