All Speakers

Andrew LEMIEUX

Duc Hieu BUI

Deputy Director General - ICD

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Dr. Bui Duc Hieu is an expert in environmental health and climate change, currently serving as Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Agriculture and…

Alexandra Kalandarishvili

Senior Policy Coordinator

The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC)

Khaled MARAFI

Expert ecosystems management - Candidate IUCN Regional Council West Asia

Councillor Elected From The Region WEST Asia

With over 27 years of experience in environmental management, dryland restoration, and sustainable development, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, regional knowledge, and leadership. My…

Yasmin QUINTANA

Manager of the Center for Species Survival: Freshwater

Shedd Aquarium

Dr. Yasmin Quintana is a fisheries scientist, ecologist, and conservation biologist with over a decade of experience working across academic, governmental, non-governmental, and international…

Jill HOCKADAY

Conservation Programs Communication Advisor

Wilder Institute

Jill Hockaday - Conservation Programs Communication AdvisorJill has been with the Wilder Institute since 2008. She communicates the Wilder Institute’s conservation work with external audiences…

Frances Camille RIVERA

Oceanus Conservation

Camille Rivera, Founder of Oceanus Conservation and a marine ecologist leading blue carbon restoration efforts across Philippines. She has protected over 400+ hectares of mangroves, engaged more than…

Corle SWART

Community Stewardship Director

Conservation International

Corlé Swart is the Community Stewardship Director at Conservation International, where she leads the organization’s Herding for Health portfolio in partnership with Peace Parks Foundation. Her work…

Munir VIRANI

Chief Operating Officer

Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund LLC

Dr. Munir Virani is Chief Executive of the Abu-Dhabi-based Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund dedicated to the protection and conservation of threatened birds of prey…

VIliame WAQALEVU

Senior Researcher

Miral Experiences LLC

Experience in working as a marine biologist and academic researcher in the Pacific, Asia and more recently in the Arabian Gulf region. Have worked across a diverse number of coastal marine ecosystems…

Beatriz GARCIA

Associate Professor

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Dr. Beatriz Garcia is an Associate Professor of Environmental Law at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. She holds a Law degree from the University of Brasília, Brazil, and a PhD in International Law from…

Meg BECKEL

Founder

IUCN CEC Nature Communications

Margaret (Meg) Beckel is an accomplished leader in the education, post-secondary and arts & culture sectors. Her skills and experience include senior administration, fundraising, finance and…

Rajesh SHARMA

Scientist

Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)

Rajesh Sharma M.Sc. and PhD in Forestry with specialization in Forest Genetics & Tree Improvement is presently posted as Assistant Director General (Biodiversity & Climate Change) Indian…

Gaurav GUPTA

Global Managing Partner

Dalberg Advisors

Gaurav is the Global Managing Partner of Dalberg Advisors. In this role, he sets Dalberg Advisors’ direction and oversees activities across offices worldwide. He is the former Regional Director for…

Arthur BRANT

Coordenator

ICMBio

I am the National Coordinator for the Red List Assessment of Brazilian fauna by ICMBio, a Brazilian government institute. With experience in the conservation and monitoring of Brazilian…

Sudhansu Sekhar DASH

Scientist F ( Senior Scientist )

Botanical Survey of India

Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Dash, M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D presently working as Scientist F (Additional Director and the Head of Technical Division) in Botanical Survey of India. He is also Adjunct Faculty Member…

Naim Nachid

Président

Association Marocaine pour le Développement des Aires Protégées (AMDAP)

A trained forester, a graduate of the National Forestry Engineering School of Salé in Morocco, specializing in Ecology and Natural Resources Management, I worked in the Water and Forestry…

José Luis Chicoma

Program Chair of The Future of Food

THE NEW INSTITUTE

José Luis Chicoma is the Program Chair of The Future of Food at THE NEW INSTITUTE. He has served as Minister of Production in Peru, overseeing the fishing, aquaculture, and food market sectors. He…

Letícia GUIMARãES

Biodiversity Lead

Vale SA

Leticia Guimarães has 20 years of experience working with biodiversity and business, in the last 15 years she had working in the mining sector managing and mitigating biodiversity risk and impacts.…

Mark OTTERLEE

Sr. Director of Engineering

Ai2

Natalia GREENE

Politóloga

GARN - Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature

Natalia Greene - Ecuadorian activist and political scientist. Bachelor of Arts at Hampshire College, Massachusetts. Master’s degree in Social Sciences from FLACSO-Ecuador, Master’s degree in Climate…

Sawsan GHARAIBEH

Sawsan Gharaibeh, PhD The Project Lead of FCDO funded Al-Murunah+, a gender-transformative climate change adaptation project in the MENA, Her portfolio spans over 18 years with international…

Mickael CLEMENT

Water Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Nestle Waters & Premium Beverages

Since 2019: Head of Water Stewardship & Stakeholder Engagement at Nestle Waters & Premium BeveragesBefore 2019: managing director, AZAO Consultancy (Sustainability)

michael SUBALDO

Senior Animal Keeper

Al Ain Zoo

Lesle JANSEN

Managing Director

ACRRA- African Communities Resource Rights Alliance

Renée BRUNELLE

Environmental Advisor

SOCODEVI

Renée Brunelle has worked in the environmental sector and international cooperation for over 25 years, serving as an environmental advisor, environmental consultant, project manager, and…

Erik MEIJAARD

Managing Director

Borneo Futures Sdn Bhd

Erik Meijaard is a conservation scientist best known for his work on orangutans, tropical land-use, and the sustainability of vegetable oils. He is Managing Director of Borneo Futures, a science-…

Carly COWELL

Head of Conservation Policy and Practice

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

A qualified and experienced botanical horticulturalist and a plant conservation scientist with a PhD. Having worked in different sectors including research, operations and policy, my experience spans…