All Speakers

Sawsan BOU FAKHREDDINE

Director General

Association for Forests, Development and Conservation

Active in the environment and sustainable development since 1997, she works currently as the Director General of the Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC) – a national non-...

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Alice REISFELD

Conservation Director

SAVE Brasil

Alice holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently serves as the Conservation Director at SAVE Brasil – the BirdLife International...

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Karl BURKART

Deputy Director

One Earth

Karl Burkart has been at the forefront of scientific research that explores the connections between human systems, the natural world, and climate change. Formerly the Director of Science &...

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SUDHA KHADKA

Country Director

RECOFTC Nepal

Sudha Khadka is the Country Director of RECOFTC Nepal, where she leads a diverse country program portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in community-based natural resource management and...

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Hessa AL-QAHTANI

Conservation Programs Unit Head

Al Ain Zoo

Working as Conservation Programs Unit Head

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Kurt ALT

Conservation Director, Montana and International

Wild Sheep Foundation

Kurt Alt is the Wild Sheep Foundation Conservation Director for Montana and International wild sheep and goat programs. He holds a Masters of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from...

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Francis VORHIES

Conservation Economist

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

Conservation economistDirector, EarthmindDirector, African Wildlife Economy Institute, Stellenbosch UniversityResearch Visitor, Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford

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Duska DIMOVIC

Consultant

KANA

Senior professional with 25 years of experience in nature conservation and management of natural resources, of which more than 10 years in leadership roles in an international setting. Key areas of...

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Jaime QUISPE

Director Ejecutivo

ONG CENTRO DE APOYO A LA GESTION SUSTENTABLE DEL AGUA Y EL MEDIO AMBIENTE "AGUA SUSTENTABLE"

Jaime Prudencio Quispe Poma, an agricultural engineer by profession, has been working since 1998 on climate change, integrated water resource management, and integrated watershed management projects...

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YANG XI

General Manager Assistant

CPIC

Yang Xi is a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Cartography & Geographic Information Systems (Renmin University) and over six years of specialized expertise in agricultural insurance...

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Seheno ANDRIANTSARALAZA

COO

Fanamby

I hold a PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Antananarivo, specializing in baobab ecology and plant–animal interactions. She is the Chief Operating Officer of Fanamby, a Malagasy organization...

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Mark SCHAUER

Coordinator Resilient Landscapes

GIZ

Mark Schauer is the co-lead for the GIZ project Resilient Rural Areas and for the ELD Initiative. Mark has been with GIZ in different positions with activities in the context of economic valuation,...

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Manh Hiep NGUYEN

Biodiversity Coordinator

IUCN Secretariat

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Serge WILMES

Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

Luxembourg

After obtaining a Master's degree in history from the University of Nancy II, Serge Wilmes graduated with a Master's degree in European Contemporary History from the University of Luxembourg in 2006....

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Dileri BERDEJA

Invasive Species Specialist

Freshwater Life

Dileri Berdeja is a Mexican conservation scientist specializing in wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and biodiversity protection. She is a conservation scientist who supports NGOs,...

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Toby GIFFORD

Lecturer

University of the Sunshine Coast

Dr. Toby Gifford is an interdisciplinary design researcher, working at the intersection of art, science and technology. He specialises in the interdisciplinary study of sound and digital art....

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Eleonora De Falcis

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Peter MANYARA

Regional Ocean Partnerships Manager, IUCN ESARO COR Programme

IUCN Secretariat

Peter Manyara previously worked with UNEP’s global initiative on marine litter since its infancy to its evolution into the current Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML), where he supported...

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Amrei VON HASE

Biodiversity and mitigation specialist

Wildlife Conservation Society

Amrei is an ecologist with a PhD from the University of Cape Town. Between 2009 and 2019 she was the Science Lead for the international multi-stakeholder Business and Biodiversity Offset Programme (...

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Shamma MUSABBEH AL KAABI

Biologist

Ministry Of Climate Change and Environment

Biologist in the Biodiversity Department at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), holding an MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation from the University of Leeds. Possesses a...

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Paulina KARIM

Assistant Professor

National Dong Hwa University | Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency

I’m an Assistant Professor at the College of Environmental Studies and Oceanography and CEO of the @ScapesLab Research Centre at National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan. With a PhD in Landscape...

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Zein ALTAWIL

Founder / CEO

Yello Sustainable Clothing

Zein Altawil is the founder of Yello, the GCC’s first circular, zero-waste, and ethical abaya brand, which she launched in February 2023. Zein holds a master’s degree in Blockchain and Sustainable...

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Zhicong ZHAO

Associate Professor

Tsinghua University

Zhicong Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture at Tsinghua University, and the Deputy Director of the Institute for National Parks, China....

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Chen Cheng

Program Director

SHAN SHUI Conservation Center

Dr. Cheng ChenProgram Director, Nature Watch Program, Shan Shui Conservation CenterPhD on ecology in Chinese Academy of ChinaPost Doc in Life Science School, Peking UniversityDr. Cheng Chen is...

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Raul FONTOURA

Head of the International Affairs Division

ICMBio

Raul Fontoura is Head of the Division of International Affairs at ICMBio, where he advises senior leadership on foreign affairs and explores opportunities for international partnerships. A career...

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M. Purificació CANALS

Global Network of MPA Manager Networks- Coordinator

Global Network of MPA Manager Networks/Underwater Gardens International

Purificació Canals has a BSc and a PhD in Biological Sciences from Barcelona University (1986 and 1996). She works as international consultant on marine and coastal conservation and is the...

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Raed BANI HANI

Jordan National Committee of IUCN Members

Short Bio – Raed Bani HaniRaed Bani Hani is an environmental leader from Jordan with extensive experience in governance, conservation, and sustainable development. He has served in senior roles at...

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Mariam ALRASHDI

Senior Officer Environment

Alainzoo

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