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Houria DJOUDI

EDWIN ARRIGUI TORRES

Biólogo - Coordinador de conservación

Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre

Originally from El Pital, Huila, he has dedicated his academic and professional life to building bridges between continents—America, Europe, Africa, and Asia—in the constant pursuit of knowledge and...

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Abdul Rahman MOHAMMED ALSHAYEB

Acting Director General

Environment Protection & Development Authority

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi Dr. Al Naqbi currently serves as the Director General for Ras Al Khaimah Economic Development Department, Acting as Director General for RAK...

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Lara Rall

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Jenny RAMAROLALA

Communication and Advocacy Officer

FAPBM

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María Belén MONCAYO

Abogada

IUCN ORMACC

María Belén Moncayo Benalcázar is Ecuadorian and has been living in Central America for seven years. She holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and a master's degree in...

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Paula CERDáN

Head of Conservation and Animal Welfare

WAZA | World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

As Head of Conservation and Animal Welfare at WAZA, Paula collaborates with a global network of leading zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organisations to strengthen collective impact on biodiversity...

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Melanie HEATH

SENIOR DIRECTOR – GLOBAL PROGRAMME OFFICE at TRAFFIC

TRAFFIC

Senior Director of Global Programmes at TRAFFIC. Leading role in the development, promotion and marketing of the work of the Global Programme Office, with specific attention to global and multi-...

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Mariam ALRASHDI

Senior Officer Environment

Alainzoo

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Tiffany MARCELLE

Project Coordinator

Caribbean Youth Environment Network

Tiffany Marcelle is the Latin America and Caribbean Focal Point for the UNCCD Youth Caucus, where she plays a key role in shaping youth engagement on issues of land degradation, desertification, and...

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Zoe JAFFLIN

Programme and Grants Associate

IUCN Secretariat

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Sukhyun PARK

International Coordinator

Sustainable Systems Research Institute

Sukhyun Park is the Director and Head Researcher at the Sustainable Systems Research Institute, with extensive expertise in environmental policy and sustainable development. Her career bridges both...

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Fiona SACH

Conservation Impact Manager

Zoological Society of London

Fiona Sach works for the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), driving recovery for Extinct in the Wild species, through the newly formed IUCN SSC Extinct in the Wild Action Partnership. Fiona has...

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Muhammad Ali Imron

Director of Forest and Wildlife Program

WWF

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Iain STEWART

Director, Membership and Commission Support Unit

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Iain Stewart joined IUCN in 2022 and is the Director of Membership, Commissions and Communications. This role sees Iain working closely with IUCN Commissions, Members and Secretariat to develop and...

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Jun HASHIMOTO

Landscape architect

Shimizu Corporation

I aspire to be a person who can articulate the inherent value of nature. I deeply believe in the power of landscape architecture—its potential not only to solve diverse problems related to human land...

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Ricardo WONG

Ingeniero Industrial / President

Fundación para la Protección del Mar PROMAR

I was born and raised in Panama City. I was a career civil servant at the Panama Canal Authority, where I initially worked as an automotive mechanic apprentice. I later rose to become the supervisor...

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Shanna CHALLENGER

Offshore Islands Conservation Programme Coordinator`

Environmental Awareness Group

Shanna Challenger is a wildlife conservationist from Antigua and Barbuda, known for leading endangered species recovery and island restoration in the Caribbean. With nearly a decade of experience,...

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Hanta Julie RAZAFIMANAHAKA

Executive Director

Madagasikara Voakajy

Julie Hanta Razafimanahaka is a Malagasy conservation ecologist and Director of Madagasikara Voakajy, an NGO dedicated to safeguarding Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Inspired as a teenager by the...

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Kundan Kumar BURNWAL

Deputy Project Director

GIZ India

Kundan Burnwal is a Senior Advisor and Deputy Project Director for the Indo-German bilateral cooperation project RECAP4NDC, which aims to restore, conserve, and protect forest and tree...

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Sebastian BUCKUP

Managing Director

World Economic Forum

Managing Director, leading the Centre for Nature and Climate and the Forum’s Foundations (Global Shapers, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Young Global Leaders); previously Member of...

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Mark DICKEY-COLLAS

Research scientist

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

Mark is an experienced marine scientist, operating independently as DickeyCollas Marine; with expertise in the provision of scientific advice to governments and intergovernmental organisations for...

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Nouf AlQadi

Nouf AlQadi is an environmental consultant and PhD researcher in Ecology and Environmental Science whose work bridges applied research and conservation practice. Her doctoral research focuses on...

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Alexandre DAH

Président of NGO-CEM

ONG Conservation des Espèces Marines

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Andrea CARMEN

Executive Director

International Indian Treaty Council

Andrea Carmen, Yaqui Nation, became a staff member of the International Indian Treaty Council in 1983 and its Executive Director in 1992. Andrea was IITC’s team leader for work on the UN Declaration...

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Hipolitus Januar POGO

Regional Engagement Officer

LTKL

Hipolitus Januar Pogo is a professional dedicated to sustainable development and the empowerment of indigenous communities. A Mathematics graduate, he serves as the Regional Coordinator for...

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Ksenia Chernaya Scanlon

Chief, Communications, External Relations and Partnerships

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Xenya Scanlon is the Chief of Communications, External Relations and Partnerships at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). She brings 20 years of experience on...

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Anouj MEHTA

Country Director ADB Thailand

ADB

Anouj Mehta Country Director, Thailand Resident Mission (TRM) , Asian Development BankAnouj leads ADB’s Thailand Resident Mission based in Bangkok, encompassing both public and private sector...

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