Biography
Maher Mahjoub brings over 25 years of experience in the conservation sector. He is the Director of the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation in Málaga, Spain. Since joining IUCN in 2011 as North Africa Programme Coordinator, he has led programmes across the Mediterranean, working with governments, research institutions, and civil society. Before IUCN, he spent 12 years in Tunisia’s Ministry of Environment and served as Regional Vice Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas for North Africa and West Asia (2009–2011). Maher holds a degree in geological engineering and a master’s from the Faculty of des Sciences, University of Tunis.
Speaking at
Agriculture, Desertification and Climate Resilience: From Global Commitments to Community-led Solutions
Oct 09 2025 (18:00 - 19:00)
Room: IUCN Africa
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
Oct 10 2025 (11:00 - 12:30)
Room: CR A-C: Forum - Session Room 5
Small and Medium Grants for Big Impact: African CSOs and Donors in Dialogue
Oct 12 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2