Maher MAHJOUB

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

MENA Oceans High Level Regional Consultation: Governance and Policy

Oct 08 2025 (15:30 - 17:00)

Room: IUCN Executive meeting room 2
MENA Oceans High Level Regional Consultation: Governance and Policy
Agriculture, Desertification and Climate Resilience: From Global Commitments to Community-led Solutions

Oct 09 2025 (18:30 - 19:30)

Room: IUCN Africa
Agriculture, Desertification and Climate Resilience: From Global Commitments to Community-led Solutions
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions

Oct 10 2025 (11:00 - 12:30)

Room: Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
MENA Oceans Panel Discussion: Accelerating partnerships for enhanced conservation in the MENA Seascapes

Oct 10 2025 (18:00 - 19:00)

Room: IUCN Arabia
MENA Oceans Panel Discussion: Accelerating partnerships for enhanced conservation in the MENA Seascapes
Small Grants for Big Impact: African CSOs and Donors in Dialogue [starts at 10.30am]

Oct 12 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)

Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Small Grants for Big Impact: African CSOs and Donors in Dialogue [starts at 10.30am]