All Speakers
Karl BURKART
Deputy Director
One Earth
Karl Burkart has been at the forefront of scientific research that explores the connections between human systems, the natural world, and climate change. Formerly the Director of Science &…
Vivian Silole KAUNGA
Vivian Silole KAUNGA
Tamir SANSAR
Analyst
Office of the COP17 National Committee
Prachi JADHAV
Regional Manager
WWF
Prachi Jadhav is the Regional Programme Manager with WWF, leading Mekong in BALANCE (MiB), a Sida-funded initiative that aims to deliver inclusive and equitable biodiversity governance across…
Shuhel BOSHOR
Sustainable & Transition Finance Advisor
Barclays Plc
Shuhel Boshor is part of the Group Sustainability team at Barclays, working across Banking and Markets to deliver sustainable and transition finance advisory to clients. His work contributes to…
Joanne WILSON
Senior Policy Officer
NSW Environmental Protection Authority
Joanne is a highly experienced conservation scientist and manager with a background in marine and coastal ecosystems, protected area management and monitoring and evaluation. Over her 25 year career…
Justin GULINO
Conservation Associate
National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
I am a PhD student in Ecology and Biodiversity at the Victoria University of Wellington. I am studying how Wellington has reversed avian biodiversity loss across the city and how this may be…
Moses EGARU
IUCN Secretariat
Andreas Obrecht
Lead Policy, Nature Action Agenda
World Economic Forum
Andreas Obrecht is Policy Lead, Nature Action Agenda Climate and Nature Economy team of the World Economic Forum. He brings 15 years of experience in international environmental policy and governance…
Mohammed ALNAAFA
Brief Introduction of Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz Al Naafa,Prof. Mohammed AlNaafa holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,…
Alice REISFELD
Conservation Director
SAVE Brasil
Alice holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently serves as the Conservation Director at SAVE Brasil – the BirdLife International…
Firoz AHMED
Conservation Biologist
Aaranyak
I am a conservation practitioner and a wildlife biologist who loves exploring the nature and the biodiversity and when possible contribute to the science and communicate to the communities about…
Chris MAHON
Chief Executive IUCN National Committee UK
Chris Mahon Environment Ltd.
I have degrees in Environmental Science (BSc. (Hons.)) and Environmental Assessment (MSc). For thirteen years I led the Cheshire Wildlife Trust as its Director and latterly, its Chief Executive, as…
Fiesta WARINWA
Robbert CASIER
World Heritage Programme Development Officer
IUCN
Robbert joined IUCN in 2024. He supports the expansion of the portfolio of IUCN’s World Heritage work and explores partnerships and collaborative work across IUCN Programmes, Regional Offices, IUCN…
Jennifer OLEGERIIL
Minister for Justice
Ministry of Justice
Jennifer S. OlegeriilMinister of JusticeMinistry of JusticeRepublic of PalauBiographyJennifer S. Olegeriil was sworn into office to hold the post of Minister of Justice on 19 May 2025under the…
JOSEPH PIERRE CLAUDE GASCON
DIRECTOR
Global Environment Facility
Dr. Claude Gascon is Director of Strategy and Operations at the Global Environment Facility (GEF). In this capacity Dr. Gascon leads the development of strategic planning, programming,…
Sylvia JAGERROOS
Associate Director Coral Restoration
REDSEAGLOBAL
Sylvia Jagerroos is Associate Director of Coral Reef Restoration, with over 25 years of experience in coral reef restoration and marine enhancement. She has worked extensively across remote and…
STEPHEN CHEGE
DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE-KENYA
Dr. Stephen Chege is a distinguished wildlife veterinarian and a One Health advocate with over 15 years of experience advancing One Health approaches in Kenya. He currently serves as the Director of…
Pierre CARRET
Grant Director
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Pierre Carret is an agronomist and expert in biodiversity conservation. For the last twenty years he has worked on nature conservation programs with several international organizations. His career…
Mark SCHAUER
Coordinator Resilient Landscapes
GIZ
Mark Schauer is the co-lead for the GIZ project Resilient Rural Areas and for the ELD Initiative. Mark has been with GIZ in different positions with activities in the context of economic valuation,…
Julian SANTIAGO
IPLC researcher
Instituto Juruá
Julian Monteiro Santiago is a researcher at Instituto Juruá and a Master’s student in Protected Areas Management in the Amazon. His work focuses on participatory governance, biodiversity conservation…
Jackelline SILES
Senior Gender Programme Manager
IUCN Secretariat
Antonia Faustina Xuruc Barreno
Administrador Educativa
Asociación CDRO
Name: Antonia Faustina Xuruc BarrenoK'iche' Maya WomanGuatemalanCurrent Position: Director of the Community Environmental System of the CDRO AssociationAcademic Qualifications:Nursing…
Alex MCWILLIAM
Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats
IUCN
Alex McWilliam is the Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats, for the Science and Strategy Group at the IUCN Asia Regional Office. He plays a leading role in delivering IUCN’s species…
Polen Cisneros
Program Manager, Wildlife Crime
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Alain MUKIRANYA SIVAKOWA
Assistant to the Director
Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN)
Bachelor's degree in ecology and wildlife management and multiple paramilitary training courses, leadership and civic engagement, protected areas management, natural heritage management, etc.Alain…
STEPHANE PERRIER
Global Lead, Resilient Landscapes
CIFOR-ICRAF
Stephane Perrier has been involved in natural resource protection and management for the last 25 years, at the interface between science and business. He graduated as a veterinarian specialized in…