All Speakers
Ayman CHERKAOUI
Director
IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law 2021-2025
Mr. Ayman Cherkaoui is the Deputy Chair of the IUCN WCEL and Director of the Hassan II International Center for Environmental Training.
Jean-Pierre COLIBEAU
CLS
I am part of CLS, a CNES subsidiary pioneering satellite-based solutions for environmental monitoring. My work focuses on strengthening international cooperation and advancing innovative technologies…
Paul Bunje
President
Conservation X Labs
Paul Bunje is the co-founder and President of Conservation X Labs, a leading organization bringing innovation to global conservation threats. Conservation X Labs harnesses technology and…
Gary MAIDMENT
Communications Manager
Huawei
Gary Maidment has been with Huawei since 2014 and currently works as Communications Manager for Huawei’s TECH4ALL Program Office. He is responsible for promoting TECH4ALL projects, including the…
Atanasio Gabriel HUENUN HUEITRA
Indigenous Expert
Koyagtun Koz Koz Mapu Mapuche Association
I am Atanasio Gabriel Huenun Hueitra, 46 years old, Mapuche, and I participate in the work of the Koyagtun Koz Koz Mapu Mapuche Association of Panguipulli and the ICI Futa Mawiza. I am a farmer and…
Aaron Laur
Manager, International Connectivity Program
Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Aaron operates the Center for Large Landscape Conservation’s global networks of expertsand institutions, engages in international policy fora like IUCN, CBD, and CMS, and collaborates…
Frédéric CASTELL
Senior Natural Resources Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Frédéric Castell is a Senior Natural Resources Officer at the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) within the Food and Agriculture Organization (…
Duan BIGGS
Professor
Northern Arizona University
Duan is the Olajos-Goslow Chair at Northern Arizona University in the USA. He is a conservation scientist with over 20 years experience globally in community-based conservation, sustainable tourism…
Rija Ranaivoarison
Executive Director
Fondation des Aires Protégées et de la Biodiversité de Madagascar
Rija Ranaivoarison is the Executive Director of the Fondation pour les Aires Protégées et la Biodiversité de Madagascar (FAPBM), the largest environmental trust fund in Africa dedicated to…
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…
Nisreen ELSAIM
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Youth Alliance for Local Adaptation and Peace (YALAP)
Nisreen Elsaim is an accomplished environmental and climate activist with a Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Khartoum, Sudan. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a…
Ryan PAIK
CEO
HaejooX
Ryan Paik, CEO of HaejooX LLC, is a global leader in ocean reef innovation and marine biodiversity. For over a decade in the region, he has overseen Oman’s sustainable artificial reef program, and he…
Ruth SPENCER
ANN WAHINYA
Director
Global Trauma Project
Ann WahinyaDirector, Global Trauma Project – KenyaAnn Wahinya, M.A., is the Kenya Director of Global Trauma Project (GTP) and a development practitioner with over 15 years’ experience in…
Jimmy GAUNAVOU
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Jimmy Clint Gaunavou is a seasoned expert in environmental science, health, safety, and sustainability, with a strong focus on multilateral environmental agreements, regulatory compliance, and…
Ryan LANCLOS
Director of Global National Government Solutions
Esri
Ryan Lanclos is a director of Esri’s global public sector strategy and solutions. He supports national governments, NGOs, and multi-national organizations working to maximize their impact for people…
Guillermo ORTUÑO CRESPO
Independent Research Consultant
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
Dr. Guillermo Ortuño Crespo pursued his interest in applied marine conservation through a B.A. in Marine Biology, an M.Sc. in Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Systems at the University of St.…
Bello DANMALLAM
Species Survival Coordinator
A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI)
Bello is an ecologist and conservation biologist with expertise in data management and species conservation. As Species Survival Coordinator for the IUCN SSC Centre for Species Survival Nigeria,…
Carlo ANGELES
Director of Impact
C Minds
Carlo Angeles is a professional with extensive experience in research, partnership development, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement for sustainable development. With over a decade of…
VIVEK SAXENA
IUCN Climate Crisis Commission 2022-2025
I am member of Indian Forest Service with about 30 years of experience in Natural Resource Management and Environmental issues including Conservation issues, Protected areas related policy and…
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…
Chelsea HUNTER
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
Chelsea Hunter (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Texas and an environmental anthropologist. Her research interests largely center around…
Luis Alberto CAMARGO
Founder & Director
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025
Nature Education for Sustainability Co-Chair & South America Regional Vice Chair
Luis Alberto Camargo is the founder and Director of the Organization for Environmental Education and…
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…
André Hoffmann
Vice-Chairman
Roche
André Hoffmann is a businessman, environmentalist, and a passionate advocate for business as a force for good. André is Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG, the family business and co-chair of the…
Marnus ROODBOL
Lion conservation project manager
Endangered Wildlife Trust
A conservationist dedicated towards protecting and saving wildlife for our future generation. I believe we have a big responsibility on our shoulders to leave this planet in a better state than what…
Dawn CARR
Director, Strategic Conservation
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Dawn Carr, Director of Strategic Conservation, accelerates conservation impact at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) by integrating and expanding conservation partnerships to create landscape…
Aissa TRAORE
IUCN Secretariat
Originally from Mali, Aissa has 10+ years experience managing multiple projects on development, humanitarian aid and partnership coordination. She holds a master's degree in communication and has…