All Speakers

Speaker Sumin George THOMAS
Sumin George THOMAS

Senior Programme Coordinator

Keystone Foundation

Sumin George Thomas is Senior Programme Coordinator at Keystone Foundation, where he co-leads the Biodiversity Programme and guides organisation development, governance, and grants management. With…
Speaker Cameron CAMILLO
Cameron CAMILLO

Conseiller Développement Durable

LOJIQ

Cameron Camillo (1996) holds a degree in Biology from Université Laval (Canada) and two research master’s degrees in Sustainable Development and Environmental Sciences from Uppsala University and the…
Speaker EMILY MCKENZIE
EMILY MCKENZIE

Technical Director

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

Emily McKenzie is the Technical Director at the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). She has worked for 20 years integrating nature in policy, finance, economics and decision-…
Speaker Said GUTIERREZ
Said GUTIERREZ

Protected Areas Program Director

Yaaxche Conservation Trust

Said holds a BSc in Natural Resource Management from the University of Belize and an MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity from the University of Exeter in the UK. With 15 years of experience in…
Speaker MARK JONES
MARK JONES

Head of Policy

Born Free Foundation

Mark joined Born Free in October 2014 to work on international wildlife trade and wildlife management issues. A vet by training, Mark worked for many years on fish health and protection, before…
Speaker Stefanie LANG
Stefanie LANG

Executive Director

Legacy Landscapes Fund

Stefanie Lang, Executive Director of Legacy Landscapes FundStefanie has started as executive director for Legacy Landscapes Fund in April 2021. She has a M.A. degree in Social Anthropology and…
Speaker Fahd ALGUTHMY
Fahd ALGUTHMY

Senior Environmental Finance & Blue Economy Specialist

SHAMS

Dr Al-Guthmy is a multi-disciplined professional with over 15 years of experience spanning the private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations.He is currently a Senior Environmental…
Speaker Fred Loure PARMELO
Fred Loure PARMELO

Indigenous Expert

Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT)

Fred Loure Parmelo grew up in Simanjiro, Tanzania, in a pastoralist community, an upbringing that shaped his commitment to securing land and natural resource rights for Indigenous peoples. He holds a…
Speaker Tulshi Laxmi SUWAL
Tulshi Laxmi SUWAL

Founder and Program Coordinator

Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation

Dr. Tulshi Laxmi Suwal is one of the recipients of the prestigious "Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)" Award 2023, which is referred to as the "Green Oscar" for conservation. She is a member of the IUCN…
Speaker Jianing GAO
Jianing GAO

Project Officer

Eco Foundation Global

Speaker Suzi HEATON
Suzi HEATON

Branch Head

DCCEEW

Suzi is the Head of the International Environment Branch in the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In that role, she is responsible for…
Speaker Zoë ZÜRN
Zoë ZÜRN

Junior Conservation Officer

IUCN European Representative Office

Zoë Zürn  joined the IUCN European Regional Office in 2023 and now works as a junior conservation officer as part of the European natural resources unit, focussing on policy and programme within…
Speaker Yves Frederic Ndjoh
Yves Frederic Ndjoh

Project Officer

Kinetic Power Systems LTD

Yves Frederic Ndjoh is a Cameroonian social entrepreneur, innovator, and sustainability leader committed to advancing renewable energy, education access, and inclusive community development. He is…
Speaker Yoko Watanabe
Yoko Watanabe

Director (Environment)

Asian Development Bank

Yoko Watanabe is the Director of Environment at the Asian Development Bank. She heads the environment and nature initiatives, including biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, nature-…
Speaker Luis Alberto CAMARGO
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…
Speaker Ramón PEREZ-GIL
Ramón PEREZ-GIL

President

FAUNAM

RamonCVin360 A Mexican wildlife biologist graduated from the School of Sciences, UNAM, graduate studies in natural resources management, ecology, fisheries and wildlife from the University of…
Speaker Paola Elizabeth Cerón Quel
Paola Elizabeth Cerón Quel

Ingeniera Forestal

GAD de la Provincia del Carchi

PAOLA ELIZABETH CERÓN QUEL, Forest Engineer, holds an International Diploma in Project Development and a Diploma in Water Schools. She has experience in the design and implementation of local,…
Speaker Aisha AL MIDFA
Aisha AL MIDFA

Wasit Wetland Center Manager

ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTED AREAS AUTHORITY

Aisha Al Midfa :AN Environmental Reserve Manager with 10 years of experience in taking care of wetland caring and running out the educational Center, Her job includes conducting scientific surveys;…
Speaker Youssouph DIEDHIOU
Youssouph DIEDHIOU

Chef de Programme UICN-Sénégal

IUCN Secretariat

Je suis tiltulaire d'un doctorat en Médecin vétérinaire et d'un Master spécialisé en Gestion des Aires Protégées. J'ai 22 d'expérience professionnel dans le domaine de la conservation dont 14 ans…
Speaker Shannon AMES
Shannon AMES

Executive Director

Low Impact Hydropower Institute

Shannon Ames is Executive Director of the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI), a national non-profit working to recognize and support hydropower that prioritizes environmental, recreational,…
Speaker Maria Fernanda Treffner
Maria Fernanda Treffner

CEO

LINK RURAL Communication for Change

Manager working in international cooperation, with vast experience in using communication to promote learning and change in the development context. Expertise in rural development, environment and…
Speaker Steven Brumby
Steven Brumby

CEO and Co-Founder

Impact Observatory

Steve Brumby is the Co-Founder and CEO of Impact Observatory, a mission-driven technology company bringing geospatial AI for environmental, climate, and sustainability risk analysis. Impact…
Speaker Wouala NGNIADO
Wouala NGNIADO

Coordonnateur projet Biodev 2030

WWF Cameroon

My name is Ngniado Wouala, I'm  Working for WWF Cameroon, where I'm  coordinating  Biodev 2030 project .with  more than thirty  years of experience working with   …
Speaker Nadege NZOYEM
Nadege NZOYEM

Snr Director West and Central Africa

Rainforest Alliance

Sharing the vision of making responsible business the new normal, Nadège Nzoyem joined Rainforest Alliance in October 2014 to pursue her passion of protecting forests and biodiversity while improving…
Speaker Ana Marta TREMOCEIRO
Ana Marta TREMOCEIRO

Red List Programme Officer

IUCN

Red List professional at the IUCN Red List Unit, specializing in Portuguese and Spanish language assessments.
Speaker Caroline LEES
Caroline LEES

Chair

IUCN SSC CPSG

Caroline joined the CPSG staff in 2011 as a workshop facilitator and PVA modeller. Before CPSG she worked with zoos in the UK, Europe and later in Australasia where her work included evaluating field…
Speaker David FORMAN
David FORMAN
David M. Forman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Environmental Law Program, in addition to serving as Affiliated Faculty for both the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian…
Speaker Maria Juliana PEDRAZA
Maria Juliana PEDRAZA

Associate Attorney

Interamerican Institute on Justice and Sustainability

International lawyer specialized in business, government, contract, and environmental law. She currently serves as an Associate Attorney at the Inter-American Institute for Justice and Sustainability…