Biography
Isaac Rounds is the Protected Areas Officer at SPREP, where he leads biodiversity conservation across the Pacific, including managing the Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Biology from the University of the South Pacific. Prior to this, Isaac served as the Terrestrial Protected Areas Manager, Carbon-Offset Manager, and Forest Ecologist at Conservation International Fiji. He blends science, policy, and community engagement to strengthen protected and conserved area systems in Pacific Island nations.
Speaking at
The impacts of Grants in Conservation to achieve GBF targets
Oct 09 2025 (16:30 - 17:30)
Room: IUCN Oceania
Protected Areas Management Effectiveness Tool in the Pacific
Oct 10 2025 (16:00 - 17:00)
Room: IUCN Oceania
Lessons form the Pacific on Protected Areas Management ( with IUCN Members / BIOPAMA Grantees)
Oct 11 2025 (19:00 - 20:00)
Room: IUCN Green List
Achieving 30x30 through knowledge exchange - showcasing the Pacific Experiences Documentary (Event starts at 7:30pm)
Oct 12 2025 (19:30 - 21:00)
Room: IUCN Green List
BIOPAMA: Empowering Africa, Caribbean, Pacific leadership in global biodiversity action through grants and regional data
Oct 13 2025 (11:00 - 11:40)
Room: CS-Conservation Action