All Speakers
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…
Lucas CHE ICAL
Presidente y Representante Legal
Asociación Ak' Tenamit
Mayan spiritual guide specializing in traditional knowledge related to biodiversity conservation
Pedro CUNHA MENEZES
National Director of Protected Areas
Ministério do Meio Ambiente
Pedro da Cunha e Menezes is a career Diplomat. In that capacity he was Brazil's Deputy Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a Brazilian negotiator for…
Yunitha RATNADILLA
Project Manager
Konservasi Indonesia
Yunitha Ratnadilla is a professional with over a decade of experience driving impact across multinational corporations, start-ups, and development organizations in Indonesia. Trained as an engineer,…
Luc Roscelin TéDONZONG DONGMO
Conservation Scientist - Africa
IUCN
Luc holds a PhD in Biology (Terrestrial Ecology), with a specialization in Wildlife Habitat Management. His doctoral training took place at Ghent University (Terrestrial Ecology Unit) and at the…
Frank MUGISHA
CEO,
AKATALE ON CLOUD
Frank Mugisha is a 28-year-old Ugandan entrepreneur, lawyer, and environmental activist. Inspired by his farming background, he champions innovative climate-tech solutions to address food insecurity…
Rosanne CASIMIR
Kukwpi7 Chief
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations
Kúkwpi7 Chief Rosanne Casimir, O.B.C. is an eminent and respected leader of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS), a principal community within the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN). The SSN, which…
Morgan MARTIN
GCELS Staff Intern
Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies
I am a recent graduate from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law. I received my Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude with an advanced certificate in Environmental Law.
Boripat Siriaroonrat
Researcher
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Boripat received his veterinary degree from Chulalongkorn University in 1994 and Master of Science in Zoology in 1998. He has been interested in the wildlife research and conservation since he was a…
Belen CITOLER
Directora
World Rural Forum
Belén Citoler holds a degree in Political Science and master's degrees in Cooperation for Development and Social Research. With 25 years of professional experience, she has dedicated her career to…
Laura Alejandra PARRA
Biodiversity officer
CNTI
With a solid track record in defending the territorial and environmental rights of Indigenous Peoples, I lead initiatives and projects that promote their active participation in biodiversity and…
INDRA MANI PANDEY
BIMSTEC Secretary General
BIMSTEC
Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey is a distinguished diplomat who joined Indian Foreign Service in 1990. He currently serves as BIMSTEC Secretary General. Earlier, Ambassador Pandey had served as…
Marie-Laure VERCAMBRE
Director General
French Water Partnership
Marie-Laure Vercambre has been Director-General of the French Water Partnership since July 2019.
Hugh DOULTON
Co-Director
Dahari
Hugh Doulton is Co-Director at Dahari. He has lived on the island of Anjouan for the past 18 years, playing a key role in Dahari’s creation and strategic development. Hugh was a Kinship…
Jamie MCCALLUM
CEO
Force For Nature
I started my career with six years in sports sponsorship and marketing communications (Williams F1, Damon Hill and IMG), before running a sustainability consultancy for fifteen years (sample clients…
Stewart MAGINNIS
Deputy Director General Programme
IUCN
Stewart Maginnis has worked in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation for over 35 years. He has lived for extensive periods in Tanzania, Sudan, Ghana and Costa Rica, undertaking…
Hana NIMRY
Nature Reserves Management
Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA
With over a decade of experience in environmental sustainability and the tourism industry, Hana Nimry has managed and led numerous tourism development projects focused on adventure tourism, community…
Manh Hiep NGUYEN
Biodiversity Coordinator
IUCN Secretariat
Erik MEIJAARD
Managing Director
Borneo Futures Sdn Bhd
Erik Meijaard is a conservation scientist best known for his work on orangutans, tropical land-use, and the sustainability of vegetable oils. He is Managing Director of Borneo Futures, a science-…
Jacques SOMDA
Chef de Programme Burkina Faso
IUCN
Il est de nationalité burkinabé, et a un doctorat en économie rurale, option économie agricole et de l’environnement de l’Université de Cocody en Côte d’ivoire, et prendra ses nouvelles fonctions le…
Rachael Amongin
Assistant communications officer
Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO)
Ms. Rachael Amongin is a dedicated advocate for environmental justice and community rights at the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO). With strong experience in public policy advocacy,…
Eric JING
Chairman
Ant Group
Mr. Eric Jing joined Alibaba Group in 2007 and became President of Ant Group in June 2015. In October 2016, Eric was appointed CEO of Ant Group, and in April 2018, assumed the additional role of…
Oscar NZABONIMPA
Executive Director
Action pour la Protection de l'Environnement et la Promotion des Filières Agricoles
Ángela MARTÍNEZ
Administradora Fundación Malpelo
Fundación Malpelo y Otros Ecosistemas Marinos
Industrial Engineer and specialist in Human Talent Management, with more than 17 years of experience in administrative and financial management, strategic project planning, and process control. Since…
Sumin George THOMAS
Senior Programme Coordinator
Keystone Foundation
Sumin George Thomas is Senior Programme Coordinator at Keystone Foundation, where he co-leads the Biodiversity Programme and guides organisation development, governance, and grants management. With…
Aurélie Flore KOUMBA PAMBO
Dr
Congo Bassin Forest Partnership
I am Ms. Aurélie Flore Koumba Pambo, Ambassador-at-Large for Climate, Environment, and Sustainable Development for the Government of Gabon. I also serve as Co-Facilitator of the Congo Basin…
Sue STOLTON
Partner
Equilibrium Research
Sue Stolton established Equilibrium Research in partnership with Nigel Dudley in 1991. Equilibrium promotes positive environmental and social change by linking targeted research to field application…
Frank HAWKINS
Science and Policy Advisor
IUCN
Frank Hawkins is a conservation biologist and policy advisor with many years of experience working with governments, civil society and local communities in Africa and around the world. His main focus…