All Speakers
Arsène Alain SANON
Regional Head, Protected Areas & Biodiversity
IUCN
Arsene Alain Sanon holds a PhD in Environmental Geosciences, which he obtained in 2009 from Nancy 1 University (France). Prior to that, he obtained a DESS (postgraduate diploma) and then a DEA (…
Prajna PANDA
Programme Manager
IUCN SSC AsESG
Prajna Paramita Panda is a conservation professional currently serving as the Program Manager for the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG). Working earlier for…
Evgeniya LESHINA
Program Manager
Protected Areas Embassy
Leshina EvgeniiaDate of birth 19/07/1986Environmental education specialist. Certified interpreter of natural and cultural values. Eco-lessons creator. Ecotrails and visit-centers developer …
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…
John PEREIRA
Head of Operations - RER
APRIL
John Pereira has over 20 years of international experience in environmental management, ecology, and operational leadership within conservation. As acting Head of Operations for Restorasi Ekosistem…
Ivan PASPALDZHIEV
Senior Manager | Sustainability Services
EY denkstatt
Senior Manager at EY denkstatt with 10 years of experience in sustainability strategy, focusing on nature & climate strategy, environmental economics, and public policy consulting, advising…
CHUNGLA SHERPA
CHUNGLA SHERPA
Melissa ABDERRAHIM
IUCN Secretariat
Marine Programme Officer in the IUCN Ocean Team, based in Headquarters. Working on blue carbon and blue natural capital, sustainable finance, conservation and restoration of marine and coastal…
Andrew MOONEY
Senior Conservation and Science Officer
Dublin Zoo
Senior Conservation and Science Officer at Dublin Zoo, Ireland, and Coordinator for the IUCN Centre for Species Survival: Ireland.
Carlos Mario Gutiérrez Arrubla
Alcalde municipio de La Estrella
Alcaldía de La Estrella
Zootechnician and Lawyer graduated from the University of Antioquia, Specialist in Public Management, and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Management and Political Representation. With…
Lesley DICKIE
Executive Vice President for Conservation and the Regions
BirdLife International
Dr Lesley Dickie is the Executive Vice President of BirdLife International (BLI), the largest civil society partnership for nature and the global Red List authority for birds. At BLI she has…
Erik BERGLOF
Chief Economist
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Erik Berglof sets the vision and strategy for the Economics Department and leads the planning, implementation and supervision of its work plan in support of the Bank’s mandate as AIIB’s inaugural…
Joel REYNOLDS
Senior attorney and stratagist
NRDC
Since 1980, Mr. Reynolds has specialized in environmental litigation and advocacy in the United States, including, since 1990, as Senior Attorney, Western Director, and Senior Strategist with the…
Gregory MUELLER
Chief Scientist Emeritus
Chicago Botanic Garden
Gregory Mueller is Chief Scientist Emeritus at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He is also a Research Associate at Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago and an Adjunct Professor at Southern…
Hala MURAD
President
Dibeen For Environmental Development
Hala S. Murad – Environmental and climate policy expertWork on climate justice advocacy, She holds a master’s degree in socio-ecological science & her thesis on climate change and…
Tessa WORGAN
Senior Producer
BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Tessa is a Senior Producer in BBC Studio’s Natural History Unit development team. She has developed several landmark natural history and conservation series including Blue Planet III, Hidden Planet,…
Jacob MARTIN-MALUS
Assistant Deputy Minister
Gouverrnement du Québec
Assistant deputy minister for biodiversity, wildlife, and parks, Mr. Martin-Malus has been with the the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et…
Juan DU
Vice Edior-in-Chief
China Sustainability Tribune
She has over twenty years of experience in media and has long been dedicated to promoting the concepts and practices of sustainable development. She has conducted extensive research, high-level…
Erika HARMS
Grupo Iberostar
With over a decade of experience in the field of responsible tourism and sustainable ocean economy, Erika holds a combined master's degree in business administration and natural resource management…
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…
Emma MEDERIC
Senior Science and Projects Officer
Island Conservation Society
Emma Mederic is a Seychellois conservation professional and currently serves as Senior Science and Conservation Officer at the Island Conservation Society (ICS). In this role, she leads the design…
Johanna NILSSON
Program Director
The WILD Foundation
As a lifelong advocate for nature and cultural integrity, I work with fellow indigenous Sámi to defend our ecosystems, traditions, and ways of life. I am committed to translating decades of…
Kazuhiko KAMADA
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
Oji Holdings Corporation
Mr. Kazuhiko Kamada is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Oji Holdings Corporation, the leading pulp and paper manufacturing group in Japan with a global presence.After…
Ilana Victorya Seid
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Palau to the United Nations
The Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations, Ms. Ilana V. Seid, presented her credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 16 September 2021. She is serving concurrently as…
Binbin LI
Professor
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Dr. Binbin Li is the Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at the Environmental Research Center at Duke Kunshan University. She holds a secondary appointment with the Nicholas School of the…
Consuelo ESPINOZA
Regional Program Coordinator
IUCN SUR
An Ecuadorian environmental economist with 25 years of experience in project management in Latin America and globally, covering forestry, climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and human rights…
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Hijaba YKHANBAI
Mariam ALRASHDI
Senior Officer Environment
Alainzoo