Changemakers

The IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers brings together young innovators and visionary leaders who are developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development challenges in their communities. Selected changemakers will join global leaders, experts, and practitioners at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to showcase their transformative initiatives, exchange ideas, and drive impactful action for a nature-positive future. Participants will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the private sector, government, and civil society.

Meet our first set of Changemakers below! We’ll be adding more soon - so keep checking back for the latest inspiring young voices.

Iman Ebrahimi  iucn changemaker 2025

Iman Ebrahimi

Founder
AvayeBoom Bird Conservation Society
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Elisa Harley  iucn changemaker 2025

Elisa Harley

Founder
Enivo Pots
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Langan_Justin iucn changemaker 2025

Justin Langan

Executive Director
O'KANATA
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Silvia Montilla iucn changemaker 2025

Silvia Montilla

CEO
Unergo
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Oliver Dauert iucn changemaker 2025

Oliver Dauert

Biodiversity builder and Founder
Wildya
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Antoinette_Yetunde_Vandy iucn changemaker 2025

Antoinette Yetunde Vandy

Founder
Agreka Build
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Alex Toth iucn changemaker 2025

Alex Tóth

Founder and CFO
MycoNest
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Margaret Wanjiku iucn changemaker 2025

Margaret Wanjiku

Founder and CEO
Pollen Patrollers
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Youness_OUAZRI iucn changemaker 2025

Youness Ouazri

CEO and Founder
Ecodome Maroc
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Frank Mugisha

Frank Mugisha

CEO & Founder
Akatale On Cloud
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Finn Ross

Finn Ross

CEO & Founder
Ocean Balance
See more about Finn Ross

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