All Speakers

Speaker Patricia SEWE
Patricia SEWE

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

WildlifeDirect

Trish Sewe is a seasoned communications and results-driven development professional with over 20 years of experience leading complex, high-impact projects in conservation and sustainable development…
Speaker Rantonirina RAKOTOARIDERA
Rantonirina RAKOTOARIDERA

Point Focal CDB Madagascar

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Forestry engineer. Graduated from the Higher School of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar. I currently work at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development…
Speaker Elvis LARA FLORES
Elvis LARA FLORES

Presidente Junta Directiva AESMO

Asociación Ecologica de San Marcos de Ocotepeque (AESMO)

Health professional with 33 years of experience in nursing and a strong commitment to the conservation of natural resources. For the past 10 years, I have collaborated in conservation efforts led by…
Speaker Mosese Bulitavu
Mosese Bulitavu

Honourable Minister

Fiji Department of Environment

Speaker Mathieu SOUQUET
Mathieu SOUQUET

Directeur Régional Outre-Mer Biotope et Gérant Biotope Madagascar

Biotope

As a passionate geographer and ecologist, I have been a senior expert in reconciling nature, the environment, and regional and societal development for over 20 years.I frequently undertake exciting…
Speaker Grethel AGUILAR ROJAS
Grethel AGUILAR ROJAS

Director General

IUCN

Dr Grethel Aguilar, born in Costa Rica, assumed office as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in October 2023. Dr Aguilar brings with her thirty years of…
Speaker Oliver DAUERT
Oliver DAUERT

Founder

Wildya

Biodiversity builder and founder of Wildya, Oliver Dauert is 34, born in Berlin and now based in Biarritz, France. He’s created +20M impressions for nature, built a community of 42,000+ on LinkedIn,…
Speaker Catherine SAYER
Catherine SAYER

Lead - Freshwater Biodiversity

IUCN

I am currently the lead for freshwater biodiversity in IUCN's Biodiversity Assessment and Knowledge Team. My work primarily focusses on increasing the representation of freshwater species on The IUCN…
Speaker Alexandra ALVES
Alexandra ALVES

Senior Researcher

Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center

Dr. Alexandra Alves is a marine biologist and research scientist specializing in aquaculture, comparative endocrinology, and physiology. With over ten years of experience in animal research and…
Speaker Jorge Liber Saltijeral Giles
Jorge Liber Saltijeral Giles

Asesor

Secretaría del Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de la Ciudad de México

Jorge Liber Saltijeral is a biologist. He currently serves as an advisor at the Ministry of the Environment of Mexico City, where he coordinates the Environmental Information System and contributes…
Speaker Kotoko YADOMARU
Kotoko YADOMARU

President

NatureLit Japan

Kotoko Yadomaru is a dedicated environmental communicator, committed to fostering meaningfulchange. She has committed herself to youth engagement in environmental action for over five years.…
Speaker Verena KLINGER-DERING
Verena KLINGER-DERING

Head of Division "International Cooperation on Biodiversity"

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety(BMUKN)

Speaker SANDRA GALAN
SANDRA GALAN

Ecóloga

Fundación Natura

Sandra Giovanna Galán Rodriguez. Ecologist with a master's degree in Territorial Studies: Currently Technical Deputy Director of Governance, Protected Areas, and Conserved Areas at Fundación Natura…
Speaker Esteban FALCONÍ
Esteban FALCONÍ

WWF

Environmental and Human Rights attorney, specialized in legal and policy design and drafting, on areas such as: area-based conservation, indigenous rights and territories, 30x30, OECMs, climate…
Speaker Sung-Ryong KANG
Sung-Ryong KANG

Team Leader

National Institute of Ecology

I am a researcher working at the National Institute of Ecology in the Republic of Korea. I am currently conducting assessments for the detailed target indicators of the Republic of Korea's 5th…
Speaker Simon TARR
Simon TARR

Red List Data Manager

IUCN

I am a strategic and technical leader with a commitment to using data and technology to drive global conservation efforts.As the Red List Data Manager at the International Union for Conservation of…
Speaker A B M Sarowar ALAM
A B M Sarowar ALAM

Programme Manager, Species and Habitats

IUCN Bangladesh

 Having a strong academic background in wildlife and ecology, I have worked with renowned international and national organizations in the broad fields of natural resource management,…
Speaker Britta HACKENBERG
Britta HACKENBERG

Senior Technical Associate

Namibia Nature Foundation

I am a passionate female conservationist with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Forestry and Land Use Management, an Engineer degree in Landscape Design and 18 years’ work experience in the field of…
Speaker Thomas PIENKOWSKI
Thomas PIENKOWSKI

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Dr Thomas Pienkowski is a Research Fellow at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology and a member of the E3 Sharing Space for Nature initiative.His overarching aim is to produce research…
Speaker Dinesh Kumar AGRAWALA
Dinesh Kumar AGRAWALA

Scientist E

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Agrawala, Scientist E, Botanical Survey of India has been working on the systematics and conservation aspects of Indian Orchidaceae since past two decades. Apart from revising the…
Speaker Jamie MCCALLUM
Jamie MCCALLUM

CEO

Force For Nature

I started my career with six years in sports sponsorship and marketing communications (Williams F1, Damon Hill and IMG), before running a sustainability consultancy for fifteen years (sample clients…
Speaker Aspa D. CHATZIEFTHIMIOU
Aspa D. CHATZIEFTHIMIOU

Chief Scientific Officer

Earthna, Qatar Foundation

Dr. Aspa D. Chatziefthimiou is a researcher and consultant on nature conservation and restoration, and on the environmental impacts of development in hot desert climates. Dr. Aspa received her Ph.D.…
Speaker Leigh WINOWIECKI
Leigh WINOWIECKI

Global Research Lead of Soil and Land Health

CIFOR-ICRAF

Dr. Leigh Ann Winowiecki is the Global Research Lead for Soil and Land Health at CIFOR-ICRAF, based in Nairobi, Kenya. A soil scientist, her research focuses on scaling farmer-centered landscape…
Speaker Frank GRIFFIN
Frank GRIFFIN

Executive Director

CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat

Prior joining the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Dr. Griffin has led and represented UPNG and SPREP at national, regional and international meetings. Dr. Griffin have over 20 years' experience of…
Speaker Lucile RICHOMME
Lucile RICHOMME

Head of Nature

SUEZ

As Nature Head at SUEZ Group's Sustainable Development team, my main responsibilities revolve around the following areas:Rolling out the Nature pillar, a central element of the Group's sustainable…
Speaker Alberto ALEJANDRO FARJE ORNA
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…
Speaker Aisha AL MIDFA
Aisha AL MIDFA

Wasit Wetland Center Manager

ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTED AREAS AUTHORITY

Aisha Al Midfa :AN Environmental Reserve Manager with 10 years of experience in taking care of wetland caring and running out the educational Center, Her job includes conducting scientific surveys;…
Speaker Armel MEWOUTH
Armel MEWOUTH

Regional Water Focal Point

IUCN Secretariat

De nationalité camerounaise, Armel est titulaire d’un Master en Gestion de l’Environnement obtenu à l'Université Senghor à Alexandrie.Il totalise 15 ans d'expériences dans l'exécution des projets…