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Silvina Marta GIUDICI
Mgtr. Desarrollo Sustentable
Fundación Villavicencio (Danone)
Hanneline SMIT-ROBINSON
BirdLife South Africa
Dr Hanneline Smit-Robinson serves as the Head of Conservation at BirdLife South Africa, where she oversees the organisation’s diverse Conservation Division. Hanneline holds a PhD in…
Mahra SAEED ABDULLA BRAIK ALAMERI
Mahra Alameri is an Analyst in Business and Organizations at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). She manages research partnerships and research initiatives, with a focus on closing the…
Ricarda STEINBRECHER
Science Advisor
ProNatura
Dr. Ricarda Steinbrecher is a biologist and molecular geneticist who has been examining genetically modified organisms (GMOs) since 1995, with a focus on their performance and risks, and impacts on…
Frank DAMSON
Business, Livelihoods and Value Chain Specialist
WWF
Frank Damson is a sustainability and biodiversity finance specialist with 10+ years’ experience designing and scaling nature-based and green economy solutions across East and Southern Africa. He has…
Clara L MATALLANA TOBON
Ecóloga
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
I am an Ecologist with a Master’s Degree in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. I currently work as a independent consultant on conservation and restoration projects. My work has focused on…
José Rafael FERRER-PARIS
Senior Lecturer
University of New South Wales, Sydney
I am a Research Fellow at the Centre for Ecosystem Science in the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. I am member of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management, in which I contribute…
Barbara GOETTSCH
Independent Consultant
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Barbara Goettsch is a Dr in Ecology graduated from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Through academic institutions, non-government organizations and the Mexican Federal Government, she has…
George SHILLINGER
Financial Contact
MIGRAMAR
Dr. George Shillinger is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Upwell Turtles. He previously served as Executive Director for The Leatherback Trust. George has worked in environmental conservation…
Carlos Manuel RODRIGUEZ
CEO and Chairperson
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Lawyer by profession, politician by choice, and conservationist at heart, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez was elected as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility by its governing body, the GEF…
Nour ELMIR
GM of Strategy Department
Morooj Foundation
Nour Elmir is currently serving as the head of the Strategy Department, with a career spanning the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. With deep expertise in environmental conservation and…
Olga BIEGUS
Project manager
IUCN
Olga Biegus is a conservation project manager and researcher with extensive international experience in programme design, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. She manages the IUCN WCPA…
Bethany KRAFT
Sr. Director, Coastal and Marine Resilience
National Audubon Society
Bethany Carl Kraft serves as The National Audubon Society's Senior Director of Coastal and Marine Resilience. In this role, Bethany directs coastal and marine conservation programs, setting…
Raed BANI HANI
Jordan National Committee of IUCN Members
Short Bio – Raed Bani HaniRaed Bani Hani is an environmental leader from Jordan with extensive experience in governance, conservation, and sustainable development. He has served in senior roles at…
Shuhel BOSHOR
Sustainable & Transition Finance Advisor
Barclays Plc
Shuhel Boshor is part of the Group Sustainability team at Barclays, working across Banking and Markets to deliver sustainable and transition finance advisory to clients. His work contributes to…
Saud ABDULAZIZ AL MUHAIDIB
Managing Director of the Board
Tilad Business Holding
Saud Al-Muhaideb is the Managing Director of the Board of Tilad Business Holding, a pioneering Saudi group headquartered in Riyadh that integrates environmental consultancy, veterinary sciences, and…
Katherine POE
Programme Associate
IUCN
I am currently a Programme Associate with the IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team based in Washington, DC. I hold a master's degree in Biology and Society (MS) and a Public Policy graduate certificate…
Eric TERENA
Indigenous artist and activist
Mídia Indígena
Eric Terena is an Indigenous artist and activist from the Pantanal (Mato Grosso do Sul) who uses music as a tool of resistance. In his project Origins, he combines ancestral chants with electronic…
Jianing GAO
Project Officer
Eco Foundation Global
Daxita RAJCOOMAR
With over 18 years of experience Daxita has established herself as a thought leader and an influencer in the sustainability sector. She is an advocate for environmental protection and climate change…
Hang NGUYEN BICH
Project manager
WWF-Viet Nam
Nguyen Bich Hang is a forestry and sustainability professional with over 22 years of experience in sustainable forest management, responsible timber trade, and project management. She currently…
Coralie PALMER
Marine Conservation Coordinator
Global Center for Species Survival, Indianapolis Zoological Society; IUCN
Coralie is the Marine Conservation Coordinator at the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Global Center for Species Survival, a partnership with the Indianapolis Zoological Society, supporting all…
Britta HACKENBERG
Senior Technical Associate
Namibia Nature Foundation
I am a passionate female conservationist with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Forestry and Land Use Management, an Engineer degree in Landscape Design and 18 years’ work experience in the field of…
Yunitha RATNADILLA
Project Manager
Konservasi Indonesia
Yunitha Ratnadilla is a professional with over a decade of experience driving impact across multinational corporations, start-ups, and development organizations in Indonesia. Trained as an engineer,…
Leigh Morris
Chief Executive Officer
The Wildlife Trusts
Leigh’s career began in horticulture, working and managing in plant nurseries, then teaching in land-based colleges, before 10 years at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where he managed education…
Catherine CUNNINGHAM
Writer, Producer, Media Entrepreneur
Natural Intelligence Media
Catherine Cunningham is a writer, producer, and media entrepreneur educated in ecology and anthropology -producing digital media, films, and interactive experiences for international clients aimed at…
Olga Tzec
Olga Tzec
Mariam ALRASHDI
Senior Officer Environment
Alainzoo