Yves OLATOUNDJI

Biography

With a strong academic background in biodiversity conservation and over eight years of experience in protected and conserved areas management, Yves Olatoundji has a solid track record in ecological monitoring, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Currently serving as Programme Officer for the IUCN Green List, he supports global certification processes, digital tool development, and multilingual communication across diverse conservation networks. Yves has conducted fieldwork across West Africa and contributed to international biodiversity forums. He is fluent in French and English, with working proficiency in Spanish. As a Benin National, He also speaks fluently few west African languages such as Yoruba and Fon, with a fair understanding of Mina.

Speaking at

IUCN Green List Standard – Experiences from the EAGLs & opportunities for the youth

Oct 10 2025 (19:00 - 21:00)

Room: IUCN Green List
IUCN Green List Standard – Experiences from the EAGLs & opportunities for the youth