All Speakers
Alexandra ZIMMERMANN
Chair, IUCN SSC HWCCSG
IUCN SSC & Oxford University
Alberto ALEJANDRO FARJE ORNA
Ambassador Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna is serving as the first Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the United Arab Emirates. He was assigned in August, and the Embassy was inaugurated on 28 April…
Ana K CELIS
Director
Karst Lab México
I am an archaeologist and coastal oceanographer, interested in the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the caves of the Yucatán Peninsula. As a fellow at the Smithsonian Institution…
CELINE KOOI HUA LIM
Managing Director
SAVE Rivers
Celine Lim is an Indigenous Kayan from Baram, Sarawak Borneo, and is the Managing Director of SAVE Rivers, a local Non-profit and Civil Society Organization (CSO) championing Indigenous Peoples' (IPs…
Krishnan PANDIAN
Director
Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation
Dr P. Krishnan is the Director of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), where he leads regional cooperation among member countries to promote sustainable fisheries…
Martín ZORDAN
CEO
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
Dr Martín Zordan is a veterinary‑trained conservationist who earned his degree in veterinary medicine before taking on leadership roles in wildlife care and advocacy. He served as Executive Director…
Sonya BENJAMIN
I moved to the Middle East over a decade ago, when opportunities for actual biodiversity work were few. In 2020, a global and regional shift took place in which the importance of ecosystem…
Christian LUETKE WOESTMAN
Head of Division Natural Ressources
KfW
Christian is an economist with 25 years of experience in international development finance, especially in Latin America, Turkey and Eastern Europe. Since 2020 he is head of KfW´s sector policy…
Jesse HILDEBRAND
VP Education
Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Jesse Hildebrand has pursued science communication for over a decade. He founded Science Literacy Week, a festival uniting libraries, NGOs, and science centers, which became an official government…
Wendy Yap
Director, International Biodiversity Conservation
National Parks Board, Singapore
Wendy Yap is the Director for International Biodiversity Conservation at the National Parks Board of Singapore. She oversees regional and global cooperation on nature conservation and biodiversity,…
Arwa DIAB
Arwa DIAB
Eilish Kathleen FARRELLY
Research Assistant
University of Oxford
Éilish Farrelly is a Research Assistant co-leading the forward-looking 'NATURE Impacts' initiative in collaboration with WWF, which tracks progress and sets priorities for nature recovery at the…
Humaira BADRú
Project officer
Fundação para a Conservação da Biodiversidade
Humaira Agibo Badrú is a young Mozambican, born in Maputo. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Terrestrial Biodiversity Conservation (2017) and a Postgraduate degree in…
Claudia DE WINDT
CEO
IIJS, LLC
Claudia S. de Windt. International lawyer and expert in political sciences with significant and practical operations, business and advisory experience in the field of sustainable development, climate…
Catherine MUNGAI
Senior Programme Officer - Climate and Biodiversity Engagement
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025
As a Senior Programme Officer, Catherine provides policy advice to IUCN Kenya, focusing on (i) aligning climate and biodiversity management and economic development and private sector investments; (…
Maria Jovita LAMBERT
Associate Director of International Affairs and Graduate Admissions; Adjunct Pro
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Maria Jovita Lambert is the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and International Affairs and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Her work…
Cloé TRéPANIER
Government and Community Relations manager
Ducks Unlimited Canada
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Université Laval and a Master’s degree in International Studies, specializing in Trade and Investment. As part of her graduate studies, she…
Dr.Sultan ALKAABI
Manger of Veterinary services
Alain zoo
Dr Sultan Alkaabi :a dedicated veterinarian with over 11 years of experience across diverse fields in veterinary medicine. I graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2014 and…
Jenn Eckerle
Jenn is the Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency and Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council (OPC). Jenn serves as a key advisor…
Cara NELSON
Professor
University of Montana
Cara is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences at University of Montana’s Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. Her research program generates knowledge…
Christi LINARDICH
Senior Researcher/Manager
IUCN Marine Biodiversity Unit
Christi is a manager of the IUCN Marine Biodiversity Unit where she evaluates extinction risk of marine species, including corals and fishes. She has contributed to thousands of IUCN Red List…
Justin LANGAN
Executive Director
O'KANATA
Justin Ron Langan is a 26-year-old LGBTQ+ Métis leader, activist, and social entrepreneur from Swan River, Manitoba, Canada. He is the founder and Executive Director of O’KANATA, a federally…
Robin LAWSON
Director of Programs
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Robin Lawson’s specialties are community engagement, program design and governance for land conservation. She is a strong proponent for meaningful youth engagement and intergenerational collaboration…
Helge Mahne
Director of Innovative Nature Finance
African Parks
Helge is the Director of Innovative Nature Finance for African Parks, leading the development of new income streams from nature-based solutions. Prior to African Parks, Helge was a Director and…
Alexandra HARRINGTON
Chair, Plastic Pollution Task Force
IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2021-2025
Dr. Alexandra R. Harrington is Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Agreement on Plastic Pollution Task Force, a Researcher at the University of Ottawa and a Visiting Scholar…
Jennifer MAKAMBO
Expert in inclusive sustainable development
GYBN-Québec
Holder of an M.Sc. in International Development Management and Humanitarian Action with a specialization in Gender and Development, Jennifer is an expert in inclusive sustainable development. She is…
Pragyan Raj POKHREL
Senior Programme Officer
IUCN
Pragyan Raj Pokhrel is an ecosystem restoration and socio-economics expert with over a decade of experience at the intersection of community-based conservation, land degradation, and sustainable…
Ralph Regenvanu
Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management
Vanuatu
Ralph Regenvanu is Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Energy, Environment, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management. He is currently serving his sixth term as a Member of…