All Speakers

Mehdi AJANA

HEAD OF STRATEGY AND PARTNERSHIPS

NABAT

After several years in strategy consulting and technology commercialization, I recently joined Nabat, driven by a mission to build meaningful tools that support the urgent work of protecting and…

Dalal Al-Abdulrazzak

VP, Programs

Ocean Wise

Dalal Al-Abdulrazzak is the VP of Conservation Programs at Ocean Wise, a global nonprofit whose vision is a world in which the ocean is healthy and thriving. She has extensive experience working on…

Blandine CAMUS

IUCN Secretariat

Blandine Camus serves as Food Systems Officer within the IUCN European Regional Office team. Based in Brussels, she has been actively engaged in advancing policy solutions for agriculture, climate…

María José AMOR

Elsburgh 'Tres' CLARKE

Director of Animal Health and Welfare

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center

Dr. Elsburgh “Tres” Octavius Clarke III is the Director of Animal Health and Welfare at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and a diplomat of the American College of Zoological Medicine. He…

Antonia Faustina Xuruc Barreno

Administrador Educativa

Asociación CDRO

Name: Antonia Faustina Xuruc BarrenoK'iche' Maya WomanGuatemalanCurrent Position: Director of the Community Environmental System of the CDRO AssociationAcademic Qualifications:Nursing…

Peter LEIMGRUBER

Director of Conservation and Science

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Peter Leimgruber is the Director for Conservation and Science of the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI).Previously, he served as the director of NZCBI's Conservation Ecology…

Sally HAWKINS

Lecturer, Sustainable Development

CQUniversity

I am an interdisciplinary researcher and educator in environmental sustainability. My career bridges research, practice and policy. I'm recognized as a leader in rewilding research and policymaking…

Naresh SUBEDI

Member Secretary

National Trust for Nature Conservation

Duska DIMOVIC

Consultant

KANA

Senior professional with 25 years of experience in nature conservation and management of natural resources, of which more than 10 years in leadership roles in an international setting. Key areas of…

RIA DAS

Lawyer

Supreme court of India

Ria Das is a human rights lawyer and early career researcher based in India. Her work areas are anti corruption, human rights, illegal detention, juvenile justice, and environmental crimes. She is…

Ana NIETO SERRADILLA

Global Head, Species Conservation Action

IUCN Secretariat

Ana Nieto is Global Head, Species Conservation Action at IUCN. She is responsible for the delivery of conservation action for threatened species through an approach centred on Indigenous Peoples and…

Duc Tuan NGUYEN

Governance and Policy Coordinator

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Joining IUCN since 2022 in Ha Noi, Dr. Tuan has nearly 30-year-working experience in the area of water resources management, environment and engineering, nature-based solutions. Dr Tuan is now…

Haya FAHMAWI

Project Coordinator

IFAW

Haya Fahmawi is a dedicated wildlife conservationist and environmental advocate born in Amman, Jordan. With a Master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management, Haya has spent the past five…

Maya SUMI

Expart

National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan

With a background in forest ecology, I first worked in the international division of a private company, managing overseas offices. After three years at the Japan Committee for IUCN, I joined my…

Iman EBRAHIMI

Conservationist

AvayeBoom Bird Conservation Society

Bird conservationist and environmental educator with 12 years of experience in bird rehabilitation, bird-watching field training, research related to human-bird connection, and management of 9…

OLOO MOLLY AKINYI

RADIO PRESENTER

NAMLOLWE FM

Oloo Molly Akinyi is a 30 year old trained journalist with over nine years of experience in the Kenyan Media industry, She is known for her professionalism, authenticity and determination…

Melanie ZURBA

CEESP Steering Committee Member/Associate Professor

IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (CEESP)/Dalhousie University

Chair, Theme on Governance, Equity and RightsProfessor Zurba’s work focuses on projects that are developed and implemented in collaboration with communities. Professor Zurba has worked…

Frédérique THOMAS

Directrice Sénégal

SOCODEVI

A graduate of HEC Montréal in finance and international economics, Frédérique Thomas obtained a master’s degree in management and international development from the Université de Sherbrooke, and a…

Zabrina WHITMAN

Parks Canada Agency - Agence Parcs Canada

Zabrina holds an honour bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of Ottawa in political science and Aboriginal studies, and a Master of Arts degree from Queen’s University…

Eesha RANGANI

Rakeshni LATA

Training and Capacity building Officer in Nature-based Solutions

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Programme, Pacific Community (SPC) Pacific Community (SPC)

I am a passionate advocate for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Pacific, currently working as a Training and Capacity Building Officer at the Pacific Community (SPC), based in Suva, Fiji. My work…

YUSUKE SAITO

Deputy Director

Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Deputy Director, Biodiversity Strategy Office, Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Jessica Judith GREFA HUATATOCA

Piatua Resiste

I am an indigenous Kichwa woman from the town of Santa Clara, Ecuador. I trained as a biologist at the Amazonian State University and currently hold a master's degree in Political Ecology and…

Emad ADLY

Chairperson

Arab Network for Environment and Development “RAED”

International Environmental Expert with extensive experience of over 40 years in dealing with international agencies, governments, civil society, grass root organizations and media. Professional…

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…

Sonja LUZ

CEO Mandai Nature

Mandai Nature Fund Ltd

Dr Sonja Luz is the CEO of Mandai Nature, a Singapore-based non-profit conservation organisation jointly set up by Temasek and Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) which manages the city-state’s zoological…

Ying LI

Ministry of Natural Resources of China