All Speakers
Willys Osore OJUOK
Warden
Kenya Wildlife Service
I am a dedicated and highly skilled professional with over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation, specializing in marine and coastal environments. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in…
Corrado TEOFILI
Secretary General Italian IUCN Committee
Federparchi Europarc Italia
Graduated in Natural Science and Conservation BiologyFor Federparchi: in charge of Biodiversity and Conservation departmentEuropean Charter of Sustainable Tourism national coordinatorIUCN Italian…
Abil Castañeda
Executive Director
Protected Areas Conservation Trust
Mr. Abil Castañeda is the Executive Director at the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), Belize’s national conservation trust. He is responsible for steering the Trust’s strategic direction,…
EDWIN ARRIGUI TORRES
Biólogo - Coordinador de conservación
Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre
Originally from El Pital, Huila, he has dedicated his academic and professional life to building bridges between continents—America, Europe, Africa, and Asia—in the constant pursuit of knowledge and…
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…
Marianne KETTUNEN
Marianne Kettunen is a senior policy expert and advisor, currently working as Biodiversity Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF). Marianne has 20 years of experience on the science-policy…
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…
Milica RADANOVIC
NbS Officer
IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Milica Radanovic is a biologist by training and a nature conservationist by practice. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s studies in biology (botany) at the Faculty of Sciences, University of…
Claudia Arce
KfW Development Bank
Claudia ArceDirector Latin America and the CaribbeanKfW Development Bank Claudia Arce became director within KfW Group in 2004. Since July 2020 Claudia is responsible for the Latin America…
Yasmin QUINTANA
Manager of the Center for Species Survival: Freshwater
Shedd Aquarium
Dr. Yasmin Quintana is a fisheries scientist, ecologist, and conservation biologist with over a decade of experience working across academic, governmental, non-governmental, and international…
Adeline PILON
General Delegate
ELYX Foundation
Adeline Pilon bridges culture, sustainability, and fintech to drive systemic change. With a background in finance and innovation, she pioneers high-integrity blue certified carbon credits in the…
Dorothe Nett
Planning Officer Biodiversity
GIZ
Biologist (PhD) with over 25 years of professional experience in international development cooperation, currently serving as Planning Officer for Biodiversity at GIZ in Germany. Extensive expertise…
Dr.Sultan ALKAABI
Manger of Veterinary services
Alain zoo
Dr Sultan Alkaabi :a dedicated veterinarian with over 11 years of experience across diverse fields in veterinary medicine. I graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2014 and…
thijs BIERSTEKER
Woven Foundation
As an ecological artist who works together with leading scientists, Thijs Biersteker creates data-driven artworks that transform complex environmental research into immersive installations and…
Francis Quique ALVAREZ
Vocal de monitoreo y vigilancia
Ejecutor del Contrato de Administración de la Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri
Francis Quique Álvarez is an Indigenous leader of the Harakbut people, originally from the Native Community of San José de Karene (Madre de Dios, Peru). Since 2024, he has served as Vice President of…
Roberto Andres BOSCH FIGUEREDO
President
Asociación para la Protección de los Recursos Naturales Renovables
Roberto has a degree in Wood Products Processing from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He has been a professor at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala for Wood Science…
MALU KISHORKUMAR
Research Assistant & PhD Scholar
Unite Arab Emirates University
Malu Kishorkumar is a Ph.D. scholar at the United Arab Emirates University, where she explores the fascinating world of desert fungi. Her passion lies in protecting native species such as desert…
Mark DAY
Head of Kazakh Steppe Programme
Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative
A biologist by training, my biodiversity conservation, strategic communications, and organisational development work since the 1990s have enabled me to lead the design and delivery of a range of…
Dodo MOKE
Senior social safeguards Officer
African Wildlife Foundation
Dodo Moke is an economist with a rich background in conservation and community development. His professional journey began as a consultant, where he managed a crucial boat project in the Maringa-…
Damien MITTEMPERGHER
Economist
IUCN
Damien Mittempergher is an economist passionate about building stronger links between nature and the economy. At IUCN, he supports various stakeholders to better account for natural capital, using…
Rachel CLAUSING
Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
Rachel Clausing is the Special Advisor to the Vice President and the Head of Initiatives at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. A marine scientist by training, she earned her doctorate from…
Mamadou DIOP
Green List Project Officer
IUCN Secretariat
Mamadou is a specialist in protected area management, having successfully completed several training courses and diplomas. He has benefited from IUCN scholarships on several occasions since the DU…
Melanie SCHWEIKART
Project Manager Biodiversity and Marine Conservation at the International Climat
Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH
Melanie Schweikart has been working for 3 years in the International Climate Initiative (IKI), a funding programme for climate action and biodiversity conservation projects by the German Federal…
Nafisa MAREI
Bow Seat
Nafisa collaborates with youth around the world through Bow Seat to tackle issues ranging from a lack of climate awareness to ocean pollution. She also creates artwork--from poems to paintings to…
Johannes SCHIELEIN
Co-Founder of NaLaMap
NaLaMap
Johannes is a geographer and economics graduate with expertise in applying geospatial data to inform and improve public policies in conservation and development.He holds a PhD in Agricultural…
Dolly PRIATNA
Lecturer
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025
Doctorate degree in wildlife spatial ecology obtained from the Department of Forest Resources Conservation, Bogor Agricultural University. Professional career began when he was a researcher at the…
James BARTRAM
Advisory Chair - NFEL
Toronto Zoo
I have a broad base of international experience in education, conservation and design, with particular interest in program start-ups, innovation, staff development and multi-agency partnerships. I’ve…
Samwel SHABA
CEO
Honeyguide
Sam Shaba is the CEO of Honeyguide Foundation since 2024, where he has risen through the organization since joining in 2014. He leads a team of over 50 professionals, proving that community-led…