All Speakers

Florence CURET

Senior Programme Manager

IUCN

Florence joined IUCN in 2018 after a 20-year career in the consumer goods sector. Since September 2023, she has been part of the Business & Nature team, working with global companies to…

Tunga RAI

Director of the Climate Change Program

Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN)

Tunga Bhadra RaiTunga Bhadra Rai is an Indigenous researcher and anthropologist from Nepal, belonging to the Rai Indigenous Nationality. He is Director of the Climate Change Program at the Nepal…

Helen CROWLEY

Global Advisor

Nature Positive Landscapes Initiative

Rachel MARTIN

Technical Manager

Nature Positive Initiative

Rachel is a passionate conservationist dedicated to tackling complex conservation challenges through in-depth research and technical analysis. Currently pursuing a DPhil at the University of Oxford,…

Piero GENOVESI

Head of Wildlife Service and Biodiversity Monitoring

Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale

Piero Genovesi, PhD, Head of wildlife service with the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Chair of the IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group and member of the Steering…

Dileri BERDEJA

Invasive Species Specialist

Freshwater Life

Dileri Berdeja is a Mexican conservation scientist specializing in wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and biodiversity protection. She is a conservation scientist who supports NGOs,…

Fatma ALMOOSAWI

Founder

Chai by Ygnd El Ras

Fatma Ahmad Almoosawi is an Emirati entrepreneur, environmental researcher, and the first certified Emirati Tea Master. She is the founder of Chai by Ygnd El Ras, the UAE’s first eco-friendly tea…

Rameez AL DAOUR

Educator/Food consultant

SEE Food

Rameez Al Daour is an educator, researcher, and active public speaker specializing in food security, safety, and community nutrition. She holds degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Food Safety…

Diogo VERÍSSIMO

Research Fellow

University of Oxford

Diogo Veríssimo is a conservation marketer, using marketing principles and theory to influence human behavior and mitigate the threats faced by biodiversity. Diogo’s current portfolio of projects…

Stephen WIDDICOMBE

Director

Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre

I am Director of the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC), at the University of Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates. This role allows me to further extend my leadership on the global…

Kitty TAM

Programme Lead

Civic Exchange

Kitty Tam is the Programme Lead of Hong Kong 2050 is Now. In her role, she aims to influence and encourage societies to adopt rapid, deep, and sustained climate actions, while promoting a nature-…

Vance Martin

Board member, director

Union of Nature

Vance G. Martin created and built-out the WILD Foundation over 40 years as its President and on its board. In that capacity he served as International Director of the World Wilderness Congress…

Bas VERSCHUUREN

Research and Conservation

IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy 2021-2025

I do research on conservation and rural development issues in protected areas, World Heritage sites and the wider land and seascape. I link practical conservation experience with applied scientific…

Martín ZORDAN

CEO

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

Dr  Martín Zordan is a veterinary‑trained conservationist who earned his degree in veterinary medicine before taking on leadership roles in wildlife care and advocacy. He served as Executive Director…

Eiman AHMED ALOBAIDLI

Sr. Manager -Environment

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

Eiman is a highly experienced Senior Manager in the Environment Department at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) – UAE Operations, where she leads the development and implementation of comprehensive…

John SIMAIKA

Senior Researcher - Aquatic Ecology

International Water Mangement Institute (IWMI)

John Simaika has expertise in both aquatic and landscape ecology and restoration. He has more than a decade of experience working in African rivers, lakes, wetlands and artificial ponds. Simaika is…

Angelique POUPONNEAU

Pascal AHOUANVOEGBE

PhD Candidate/ Tokyo City University; IUCN CEM Young Professional Focal Point fo

IUCN

For over seven years, Pascal has been on the front lines of conservation, leading complex initiatives that protect biodiversity and promote sustainable future. A skilled strategist and partnership…

Andrew PLUMPTRE

Head KBA Secretariat

KBA Secretariat

Andrew Plumptre, PhD, is head of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Secretariat, based at BirdLife International in Cambridge, UK. The KBA Secretariat supports the implementation of the KBA Programme…

Saran SELENGE

Coordinator

UNDP

Saran Selenge is a Project Coordinator for PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With expertise in knowledge management, climate policy…

Omagano SHOOYA

Deputy Director , Southern Africa Portfolio

Maliasili

Omagano is the Deputy Director of the Southern Africa portfolio at Maliasili, where she plays a crucial role in providing institutional and leadership support to African organizations engaged in…

Jordan STEWARD

Sr. Communications Manager

Ai2

Jordan Steward is a Senior Communications Lead, Conservation, at Ai2 (the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence). He oversees communications for EarthRanger, a platform supporting more than 800…

Gia PAOLA

National Policy Analyst

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Gia Paola is a dedicated and forward-thinking National Policy Analyst with specialized expertise in environmental sustainability, natural resource management, and human rights. With a strong…

Roko CINAVILAKEBA

Ilka HERBINGER

Deputy Director, Director Environmental and Social Safeguards

Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF)

Dr. Ilka Herbinger directs the environmental and social safeguarding at Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF) since the start of 2022. She was appointed to serve on the management board of LLF as Deputy…

STEPHEN CHEGE

DIRECTOR, CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE-KENYA

Dr. Stephen Chege is a distinguished wildlife veterinarian and a One Health advocate with over 15 years of experience advancing One Health approaches in Kenya. He currently serves as the Director of…

Basma BINT ALI

Founder

Royal Botanic Garden

Annette LANJOUW

Chief Executive Officer

Arcus Foundation

Behavioural ecologist, primatologist, conservationist and philanthropic officer. I have worked in ape conservation, primarily in the Congo Basin, since the early 80's, including the International…