All Speakers
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Fiona Flintan
Fiona Flintan
Mohamed AL KAABI
Secretary General
Emirates Council for Balanced Development
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Kaabi is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in government, finance, and strategic sustainable development. He played an instrumental role in establishing the…
Kristen LEAR
Agave Restoration Program Director
Bat Conservation International
Dr. Kristen Lear is an internationally recognized bat conservationist advancing bat conservation, large landscape-scale restoration, and connectivity conservation. With over 15 years of global…
Darien MIZUTA
Marine Researcher
CEM EGTG Lead; Consultant
I am a senior marine researcher with experience leading award-granted projects and applied research. My work focuses on aquaculture sustainability, bridging natural and social sciences for support of…
Andrew SEIDL
Senior Technical Advisor
UNDP-BIOFIN/Colorado State University
Dr. Andrew (Andy) Seidl is Professor of Environmental and Development Economics and Nutrien Distinguished Scholar of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University (USA). He is Senior Technical…
Dana HUMAID
MOI
Dana is co-chair of the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), which was established in collaboration with UNODC, which aims to enhance the capacities of law enforcement…
Yuting LIU
Yuting LIU
IUCN Secretariat
Lena MAGHRAOUI
Programme Associate for Research and Development
IUCN
Lena Maghraoui is a Programme Associate at the IUCN North America Regional Office in Washington, D.C. Her work combines nature-based solutions with a focus on human rights in climate adaptation. Lena…
Simon JULIEN
Programme Officer - Food and Agricultural Systems
IUCN Secretariat
Simon Julien coordinates the development of knowledge products, metrics, tools and frameworks relating to sustainable agriculture, and designs accompanying capacity-building activities. This includes…
edward perry
biodiversity policy analyst
OECD
Edward Perry is a Biodiversity Policy Analyst at the OECD Environment Directorate. His work focuses on biodiversity finance, the design of policy instruments – particularly economic incentives – and…
Tekau FRERE
Tekau Frere, a French Polynesian consultant, serves as the coordinator of the Marine Protected Areas working group of the High Seas Alliance, a network of over 70 international non governmental…
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…
Malgorzata BONNAVEIRA
Senior Global Communications Manager
IUCN
Goska Bonnaveira manages press relations and content at IUCN. She has over 15 years' experience in communications, with a background in environmental journalism. She holds Masters degrees in…
Laith ALRAHAHLEH
Programme manager- IUCN-ROWA
IUCN Secretariat
Dr. Laith ALRahahleh, a seasoned expert with a Doctorate in Forestry and Agricultural Sciences from the University of Eastern Finland, has over 20 years of extensive experience. He is currently the…
Hana NIMRY
Nature Reserves Management
Royal Commission for AlUla, KSA
With over a decade of experience in environmental sustainability and the tourism industry, Hana Nimry has managed and led numerous tourism development projects focused on adventure tourism, community…
Malak CHALBI
Project Management Officer
Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS)
Environmental professional passionate about wildlife, with a background in agronomy, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem and wildlife management, project management, and knowledge dissemination.…
Ghadeir MOHAMED ALZEYOUDI
Ghadeer Alzeyoudi is a civil engineering student and President of the ASCE Student Chapter at Khalifa University. Her work focuses on sustainable pavement design and infrastructure management in the…
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…
Cleo GRAF
Executive Director
SMART
Dr. Cleo Graf – Director, SMART PartnershipDr. Cleo Graf is a conservation ecologist with over 20 years of experience across Africa. She is currently the Director of the SMART Partnership, leading…
Claudia Velarde Ponce de León
Abogada
AIDA
Claudia Velarde Ponce de León is a lawyer and director of AIDA's Territories Program. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Management, specializing in Management and Conservation of Natural…
Hamera AISHA
Senior Manager Wildlife Conservation
WWF-Pakistan
Hamera Aisha is a wildlife conservationist with nearly two decades of experience in applied ecology, protected areas management, human–wildlife co-existence, and inclusive conservation. She serves as…
Nizar HANI
Minister of Agriculture
Lebanon
Dr. Nizar Hani has been serving as Minister of Agriculture in the Republic of Lebanon since February 8, 2025. He brings extensive experience in the fields of environmental protection, protected areas…
pauli merriman
Interim Senior Director, Oceans
WWF International
Pauli is a committed global leader in ocean conservation, policy, and advocacy, dedicated to driving transformative solutions for people and nature. As Interim Senior Director of Oceans for WWF…
Hugo Miguel COSTA
Director of Business & Biodiversity Impact
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
Zoologist, conservation strategist, and biodiversity policy leader with 23+ years turning science into lasting impact across Africa and Europe. Proven expertise in biodiversity management,…
Jules RUTEBUKA
Regional Programme Officer-Sustainable Agriculture
IUCN
Dr. Jules Rutebuka is an agri-environmental scientist passionate about sustainable landscape management and environmentally friendly agriculture. For more than sixteen years, he has designed and…
Federico CARTIN ARTEAGA
Director Ejecutivo
Forever Costa Rica Association
Federico Cartín Arteaga is an economist and urban planner with more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, public policy, and urban development. Since January 2025, he has served as the…
Lorena Arce
Program Coordinator
Observatorio Ciudadano
Lorena Arce Letelier is coordinator of the Biodiversity and Development Alternatives Program at the Observatorio Ciudadano in Chile. She is also member of Council in the ICCA Consortium and president…