All Speakers
Jun WU
Deputy Director
Ministry of natural resources of People's republic China
Marie-Audrey Nadeau Fortin
Analyste Biodiversité
Nature Québec
Marie-Audrey is a Biodiversity Analyst at Nature Québec. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Ecological Sciences (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières) and a Master’s degree in Wildlife…
Ibelice AñINO
Presidente Pro Tempore Consejo Agropecuario Centroamericano (CAC-SICA)
Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario
Ibelice Añino Nieto's Curriculum VitaeIbélice del C. Añino Nieto is an Agricultural Engineer with a specialization in Environmental Management. She has developed a solid professional career linked to…
Ony RAKOTOARISOA
Director General
Madagascar National Parks
Ony Rakotoarisoa has been the Director General of Madagascar National Parks since 2024. With over 28 years of experience in international cooperation, sustainable development, and environmental…
Rodrigue Castro GBEDOMON
Director of research
African Center for Equitable Development
I am a senior researcher and data scientist driven by a passion for generating and translating scientific and non-scientific knowledge to inform policies, practices, investments, and actions for…
Sophie Roland
Sophie Roland
Aubrey TEFFER
I am Aubrey Teffer, a senior at Westwood Highschool in Austin Texas. The last few years of my life have been partially dedicated to a project regarding the marine health of Tela Bay in Honduras. My…
Haya FAHMAWI
Project Coordinator
IFAW
Haya Fahmawi is a dedicated wildlife conservationist and environmental advocate born in Amman, Jordan. With a Master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management, Haya has spent the past five…
Myrna CUNNINGHAM
Chair
Pawanka Fund
Member of the Miskitu Indigenous People of Nicaragua, to which participated in the negotiations for theestablishment of the autonomy regime for the Indigenous Peoples and ethnic communities of…
Roshani LIMBOO
Member
ICCA Network Nepal
Master's in Sociology (2025) and Political Science (2018). Has more than 10 years of working experience in conservation and rural development, with a focus on income-generating activities for poverty…
Anastasiia Drapaliuk
expert on PAs
Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group
EDUCATION: 2009 – 2011 University of Klagenfurt, Austria, Master of Science in Management of Protected Areas, 1993 – 1998 West Ukrainian National University, Ukraine, Master of Science in Accounting…
Vian Sharif
Dr Vian Sharif brings two decades of experience in financial services, specialising in the intersection of nature, finance, and technology. She is the founder & President of NatureAlpha, an…
Sian CHAPMAN
Sian CHAPMAN
Ayshka NAJIB
Campaign Coordinator and Just Transition Lead
People's Climate Diplomacy Program
Ayshka Najib is a climate justice activist based in the UAE. She co-founded Fridays For Future MAPA and the People's Climate Diplomacy Program where she acts as the Campaign Coordinator and Just…
Yulia VERESHCHAK
Director of international projects
Environmental Education Center Zapovedniks
Suzi HEATON
Branch Head
DCCEEW
Suzi is the Head of the International Environment Branch in the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In that role, she is responsible for…
Humphrey KARIUKI
Founder
Janus Continental Group
Humphrey Kariuki is a Kenyan conservation advocate and the visionary Patron of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), home to the world’s first Mountain Bongo sanctuary. He is internationally…
Mauricio ALBORNOZ INIESTA
Director de Cine
Cactus Cine
Mauricio Albornoz Iniesta studied Image and Sound Design at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). His experience includes directing, executive producing, editing, screenwriting, and assistant…
Tirtha Prasad Saikia
Director
North-East Affected Area Development Society
Tirtha Prasad Saikia is a frontline development activist, deeply rooted in the civil society landscape with a strong foundation in grassroots experience, passion, and visionary leadership. He serves…
Duska DIMOVIC
Consultant
KANA
Senior professional with 25 years of experience in nature conservation and management of natural resources, of which more than 10 years in leadership roles in an international setting. Key areas of…
Violeta BARRIOS AQUINO
Chief Operating Officer
Sahara Conservation
Violeta Barrios is Chief Operating Officer at Sahara Conservation, based in France. In this role, she oversees the organization’s programs across countries, ensuring effective project delivery,…
Frank GRIFFIN
Executive Director
CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat
Prior joining the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Dr. Griffin has led and represented UPNG and SPREP at national, regional and international meetings. Dr. Griffin have over 20 years' experience of…
Aminata SIDIBÉ
Directrice Générale
ECOLOGIE UNIVERSELLE
Environmental lawyer and program director, I have been working for over a decade at the intersection of environmental justice, social inclusion, and youth mobilization. As founder of the NGO Écologie…
Carla MANJATE ROMBE
Regional Gender Officer
IUCN
Carla Manjate Rombe is a Mozambican development professional with over 15 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, and gender equality in natural resource governance. She…
Marisol CASTILLO
Secretaria Ejecutiva de la CCAD
Comisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo
Dr. Castillo is a lawyer specialized in Administrative, Environmental, International Law, and Water Law.She holds a Doctorate in Law, a Master’s degree in State Administration Law, a Master’s in…
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…
Charles Karangwa
Global Head Nature-based Solutions
IUCN
Charles Karangwa is the Global Head of Nature-based Solutions Centre at IUCN. He was recently appointed to advise Her Excellency Razan Mubarak, IUCN President and COP28-COP 29 High Level Climate…
Azza AHMED ALRAISI
Azza AHMED ALRAISI