All Speakers
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…
Alla Aleksanyan
senior researcher
HH GAA A. TAKHTAJYANI ANVAN BUSABANUTYAN INSTITUT
Dr. Alla Aleksanyan is a leading Armenian conservation biologist and Head of the Department of Plant Diversity and Ecosystem Studies at the International Scientific-Educational Center of NAS of…
Anil KUMAR
Advisor, Environment Information Management
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Anil Kumar is an expert in environmental data and information management with over three decades of experience advancing geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital strategies for…
Anderson \t JEAN
Field Biologist conservationist
Action pour la Sauvegarde de l'Ecologie en Haiti
Anderson JEAN is an agronomist and field biologist. He received his B.S. at the American University of the Caribbean in Les Cayes, Haiti. While at the university, Anderson became the supervisor…
Boipuso Wynter Mmolotsi
Boipuso Wynter Mmolotsi
John EWEN
Professor
Zoological Society of London
Professor John Ewen is a conservation scientist in ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, leading a research group focussed on species recovery including conservation translocations. He has published more…
MONGHIEMO NGHAPO
Directeur de la recherche
MBOU-MON-TOUR
Mr.MONGHIEMO NGHAPO ,Born on May 8, 1967 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).A biologist by training, he completed his university studies at the University of Kinshasa, as well as several…
Hamera AISHA
Senior Manager Wildlife Conservation
WWF-Pakistan
Hamera Aisha is a wildlife conservationist with nearly two decades of experience in applied ecology, protected areas management, human–wildlife co-existence, and inclusive conservation. She serves as…
Valeria ZAPATA GIRALDO
PhD Researcher
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Valeria is from Colombia, and is a PhD researcher at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology - ICTA-UAB (Barcelona, Spain) on the Conservation Data Justice project. Her research…
Thomas VIEGAS
Nature Strategy Lead
Aviva
Thomas Viegas is an experienced professional with deep expertise in environmental economics, finance, and policy making. He has worked for the Bank of England, HM Treasury, the Taskforce…
Richard PERRY
Adviser
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Richard John O’brien Perry, PhD, CEnv, FISEPDr Richard Perry is an environmental scientist with extensive expertise in biodiversity, environmental policy, and sustainable development. He holds a BSc…
Laura Margison
Senior Director, Communications
Enduring Earth
Laura Margison is the Senior Director, Communications. She has almost 20-years international experience in communications, digital marketing, and fundraising, working in the non-profit, public policy…
Amanda BIRNBAUM
Lead Scientist-Horticulture
Emirates Global Aluminum
Amanda is Lead Scientist for Horticulture at Emirates Global Aluminum, where she spearheads bauxite residue R&D focused on developing best management practices for manufactured soils derived from…
Janice CHANSON
Species Assessment and Australasia Manager
Re:wild
Cleo GRAF
Executive Director
SMART
Dr. Cleo Graf – Director, SMART PartnershipDr. Cleo Graf is a conservation ecologist with over 20 years of experience across Africa. She is currently the Director of the SMART Partnership, leading…
Grethel AGUILAR ROJAS
Director General
IUCN
Dr Grethel Aguilar, born in Costa Rica, assumed office as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in October 2023. Dr Aguilar brings with her thirty years of…
Boyoung KANG
Director
Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea
Sonja KAULBARSCH
Eni
Sonja Kaulbarsch is a Biodiversity Specialist in the Environment Department of the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Unit at Eni Global Natural Resources (formerly Eni Upstream), based at the…
Sonigitu Asibong EKPE
Director (Scientific)
Cross River State Ministry of Environment
Sonigitu Asibong Ekpe, holds the following academic qualifications:National Diploma in Fisheries Technology from Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture, Obubra - Nigeria;B.Sc., (Hons)…
Ioannis MANIKAS
Senior Researcher
Czech University of Life Sciences
Dr. Ioannis Manikas is a senior academic leader with over two decades of experience in directing research, developing academic strategy, and managing large-scale international projects. He currently…
Sébastien MONCORPS
Directeur
IUCN French Commitee
Nicolas MBENGUE
Coordonnateur des Opérations
Cegep de la Gaspésie et des Iles
Nicolas MBENGUE is Operations Coordinator at Cegep de la Gaspésie. His work spans all international cooperation projects coordinated by the Dakar Office. He has over seven years of professional…
Annette LANJOUW
Chief Executive Officer
Arcus Foundation
Behavioural ecologist, primatologist, conservationist and philanthropic officer. I have worked in ape conservation, primarily in the Congo Basin, since the early 80's, including the International…
Elsburgh 'Tres' CLARKE
Director of Animal Health and Welfare
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center
Dr. Elsburgh “Tres” Octavius Clarke III is the Director of Animal Health and Welfare at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and a diplomat of the American College of Zoological Medicine. He…
Marion PONCET
Nature based solution project manager
IUCN French committee
Marion Poncet, PhD in Molecular Chemistry, specialized in public policy and environmental strategy at AgroParisTech. She discovered Nature-based Solutions during her studies and has since focused on…
Nicolas SALAUN
Responsable coopération internationale
IUCN French Committee
After studying international agricultural development engineering and completing a specialized master's degree in tropical forest management, Nicolas worked for two years at the French Development…
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…
Karen HULME
Professor
University of Essex
Karen Hulme is a professor of law at the University of Essex, UK, and researches on issues related to the protection of the environment during crises, notably during armed conflict and post conflict…