All Speakers

Speaker Camille Julie DARBO
Camille Julie DARBO

Young Professional (Events, Communication and Programme implementation support)

IUCN

Camille Darbo is a young professional in the IUCN Food and Agricultural Systems Team, where she contributes to event coordination, communications, and programme implementation.  She holds a…
Speaker Abigael SUM
Abigael SUM

Communications & Outreach Specialist

IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025

Speaker Carlos del Ángel ESTRADA MARCOS
Carlos del Ángel ESTRADA MARCOS

Ciencias de la Tierra

IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025

Regional Vice President Mesoamerica of the Education and Communication Commission (CEC) I am a graduate of the University of Sciences and Arts of Chiapas with a degree in Earth Sciences, I…
Speaker Kate Brown
Kate Brown

Executive DIrector

Global Island Partnership

With over 25 years dedicated to building partnerships that advance resilience and sustainability, I work across sectors and regions to create practical solutions for island communities facing…
Speaker Francesco SINDICO
Francesco SINDICO

Professor

University of St

Francesco Sindico is a Professor of International Environmental Law at the University of Strathclyde Law School in Glasgow, Scotland. He is also the Founder and Director of the Climate Change Legal…
Speaker Mohammed Ali B.QURBAN
Mohammed Ali B.QURBAN

CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

National Center for Wildlife

Speaker Allen CEDRAS
Allen CEDRAS

Chief Executive Officer

Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, (SPGA)

Allen Vosrie Cedras serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a board director of the Seychelles Protected Areas Authority (SPGA). With over 15 years of experience at the Seychelles National Parks…
Speaker Xiaofan WANG
Xiaofan WANG

China Land Surveying and Planning Institute

Senior Natural Resources Engineer with 9+ years of experience in ecological protection line delineation and land ecosystem assessment. PhD-qualified expert leading national-level environmental…
Speaker Raphaël BILLÉ
Raphaël BILLÉ

Deputy Director General

Tour du Valat

Speaker Sean BREYER
Sean BREYER

Director, ArcGIS Living Atlas

Esri Inc.

Sean Breyer is the Director for ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World at Esri, where he leads the development of the world’s most comprehensive collection of global geographic information. With a degree…
Speaker Hiba ABI HUSSEIN
Hiba ABI HUSSEIN

Head of Biostatistics Department

Ekthar Wildlife Development Limited

Arwa DIAB
Arwa DIAB
Speaker Nelly Naserian NARUPA
Nelly Naserian NARUPA

Indigenous Information Network

I am Naserian Narupa, a psychologist and a young leader,passionate about empowering women and indigenous communities. I love reading, building connections, and using my work to create positive change.
Speaker Austin MAST
Austin MAST

Professor

Florida State University | Citizen Science Global Partnership

I am a Professor in the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University where I also serve as Director of the Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication and as…
Speaker David Millar
David Millar

Vice President, Real Property and Assests

Parks Canada

David Millar is Vice-President of Real Property and Assets at Parks Canada, where he oversees a $30 billion infrastructure portfolio that includes bridges, highways, heritage buildings, dams,…
Speaker Rajesh SHARMA
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…
Speaker Reine Metlej
Reine Metlej
Reine Metlej is a sustainability consultant and social entrepreneur from Lebanon, passionate about driving climate action, circular economy solutions, and youth empowerment. With a background in…
Speaker KARLA RAMIREZ
KARLA RAMIREZ

PhD Student - CONDJUST

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

I am a Peruvian PhD candidate in the ERC project Conservation Data Justice (CONDJUST) at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain…
Speaker Ryma AFFANI
Ryma AFFANI

Emirates Soil Museum Curator

International Center for Biosaline Agriculture - ICBA

Speaker Krista LYONS
Krista LYONS

Endangered species policy consultant and independent researcher

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

As a core member of the IUCN CEM Rewilding Thematic Group (RTG), I bring an interdisciplinary perspective to the group with a PhD in Public Policy Administration, Environmental and Natural Resources…
Yue FEI
Yue FEI

Ministry of Natural Resources of China

Speaker Marco CARIAS MEJIA
Marco CARIAS MEJIA

Áreas Protegidas y desarrollo ecorregional

UICN

Marco Antonio Carias Mejía is a Forestry professional with a solid track record in natural resource management, with experience in government institutions (such as the Honduran Forestry Development…
Speaker Harrison BENCH
Harrison BENCH

GCELS Staff Student Intern

Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies (GCELS) at Pace University

Harrison Bench is a third year student at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, New York, United States. He is passionate about environmental, climate, and energy law.…
Speaker Claudia Velarde Ponce de León
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…
Speaker Florence LAVISSIERE
Florence LAVISSIERE

Responsable Programme Ecosystèmes

Comité français UICN

Florence Lavissière holds a PhD in Biology of Animal Behaviour. After 9 years at the French National Health Security Agency (Anses), she became head of the Biodiversity Protection Unit at the General…
Speaker Craig Bruce
Craig Bruce

Director Conservation and Communities

Jamma International

Craig was born in Zimbabwe and spent most of his formative years sitting in the back of his uncle’s Toyota Landcruiser, always on some sort of a quest after wildlife. This led to a firmly entrenched…
Speaker Zoe JAFFLIN
Zoe JAFFLIN

Programme and Grants Associate

IUCN Secretariat