All Speakers
José COURRAU
Oficial Senior (Áreas Protegidas)
IUCN
His career has been dedicated to the planning, management, monitoring, teaching, and study of biodiversity conservation in the developing world. I believe that biodiversity can achieve its…
Martin VISBECK
CEO OceanQuest
OceanQuest
Prof. Dr. Martin Visbeck, CEO of OceanQuest. He spearheads the foundation's mission to accelerate ocean discovery, drive innovation in the field, support global cooperation, and excite the public. He…
Oluwasooto AJAYI
Africa Lead
Business for Nature
Oluwasooto Ajayi is the Africa Lead at Business for Nature, where she works with governments, businesses, and partner organizations to advance ambitious action on nature across the continent. Her…
Bibhab TALUKDAR
Secretary General and Executive Director
Aaranyak
Bibhab Talukdar is a conservation biologist and involved in field research and applied conservation measures to secure rhinos in Asia. He is one of the founders of Aaranyak in 1989, a NGO based in…
Polen Cisneros
Program Manager, Wildlife Crime
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Marco LAMBERTINI
Convener
Nature Positive Initiative
Marco Lambertini is the Convener of the Nature Positive Initiative.Marco was WWF International Director General (2014-2022) and Special Envoy (2023). Before joining WWF he was Global Director of…
Borja DE LA PEñA ESCARDó
Global Policy Officer
International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR)
Partnership Development Specialist with 10+ years of experience in developing and managing partnership and institutional engagements with bilateral and multilateral agencies. including the three…
Ubayd GULAMADSHOEV
Country Director, Fauna&Flora in Tajikistan
Fauna&Flora
My name is Ubayd Gulamadshoev, and I was born and raised in Tajikistan.In 2008, I received a Master’s degree in Developing Policy and Management from the University of Bradford in the UK. Since then…
Faye WEAVER
Biodiversity Standards and Indicators Assistant
IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
I am a global citizen and environmental scientist who is passionate about the research, assessment, protection and restoration of species and ecosystems. Currently based in the Biodiversity Standards…
Alex MCWILLIAM
Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats
IUCN
Alex McWilliam is the Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats, for the Science and Strategy Group at the IUCN Asia Regional Office. He plays a leading role in delivering IUCN’s species…
MONGHIEMO NGHAPO
Directeur de la recherche
MBOU-MON-TOUR
Mr.MONGHIEMO NGHAPO ,Born on May 8, 1967 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).A biologist by training, he completed his university studies at the University of Kinshasa, as well as several…
Prisca MUGABE
Associate Professor
PREZODE
Name: Prisca Hazvinei MUGABEPosition: Associate ProfessorInstitution: University of Zimbabwe , ZimbabweEducationDPhil: 1996, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas…
Andrew COX
Global invasive species lead
4nature
Andrew Cox is a strategic thinker, collaborator and problem solver. He has extensive experience leading in the environmental, invasive species and biosecurity disciplines, working with both…
Carolina MARQUES
Consultant
Consultant
Biologist, project manager, and content/publications coordinator with over 10 years of experience in socio-environmental initiatives, particularly with international and network-based organizations…
Suk-Kyung SHIM
Chair of Education and Communication Committee
IUCN National Committee of Korea
Dr. Suk-Kyung Shim is the Director of the Institute for Human and Nature. She has extensive experience in policy…
Wes SECHREST
CEO and Board Chair
Re:wild
Dr. Sechrest co-founded Re:wild, where he is CEO and Board Chair. He leads Re:wild’s efforts to use nature-based solutions to address the interconnected biodiversity, climate, and human wellbeing…
Grethel AGUILAR ROJAS
Director General
IUCN
Dr Grethel Aguilar, born in Costa Rica, assumed office as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in October 2023. Dr Aguilar brings with her thirty years of…
Anderson TANOTO
Managing Director
Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)
Anderson Tanoto is Managing Director at Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and a member of its Executive Management Board. Headquartered in Singapore, RGE is a global group of resource-based manufacturing…
Helen CROWLEY
Global Advisor
Nature Positive Landscapes Initiative
SAIFUDEEN KABEER
Senior Data and Ranking Specialist
United Arab Emirates University
Saifudeen A is a Senior Research Data and Ranking Specialist at the Office of the Associate Provost for Research, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from…
Mizuki MURAI
Senior Programme Coordinator World Heritage
IUCN
Mizuki joined IUCN in 2015 and oversees IUCN’s work on World Heritage. She is the deputy head of IUCN’s delegation at World Heritage Committee meetings, and is the contact point on World Heritage…
Wendy Yap
Director, International Biodiversity Conservation
National Parks Board, Singapore
Wendy Yap is the Director for International Biodiversity Conservation at the National Parks Board of Singapore. She oversees regional and global cooperation on nature conservation and biodiversity,…
Man Jing KONG
Co-founder
Just Keep Thinking
MJ is the co-founder of Just Keep Thinking, Singapore’s largest environmental education platform that merges education and entertainment to make science accessible and engaging for all. Reaching 3 to…
SHOBHANA GURUNG PRADHAN
COUNTRY DIRECTOR FOR NEPAL
BBC Media Action
I currently serve as the Country Director for BBC Media Action in Nepal and have recently assumed the additional role of Regional Director for Afghanistan, India and Nepal. With over twenty-five…
Eman SABBAGH
Senior Specialist in Marine and Coastal Conservation
Nationl Center for Wildlife (NCW)
Dr. Eman Sabbagh is a marine scientist with experience in marine ecology, conservation, and environmental management in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. She specializes in seagrass ecology, coral…
Soledad Rocio GARCIA SOLCA
Edna KAPTOYO
Grantmaking and Partnerships Officer
Pawanka Fund
Edna Kaptoyo is a social development professional with 15+ years of experience in Indigenous Peoples rights, policy advocacy, and sustainable development. Currently the Grantmaking and…
Milan Gazdić
Director
Environmental Protection Agency
Forestry PhD with over 12 years of international experience in forest ecology, sustainable forest management, and nature conservation. Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Montenegro (…