All Speakers

Andréanne BLAIS

Directrice générale

Conseils régional de l'environnement du Centre-du-Québec

Andréanne Blais is a passionate biologist and an influential figure in the field of environmental protection in Quebec. She is the Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Council of Centre-...

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Violeta BARRIOS AQUINO

Chief Operating Officer

Sahara Conservation

Violeta Barrios is Chief Operating Officer at Sahara Conservation, based in France. In this role, she oversees the organization’s programs across countries, ensuring effective project delivery,...

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Noura AL-MANSOORI

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Cindy JULIANTY

EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

Working Group ICCAs Indonesia

I currently serve as the Executive Coordinator for WGII (Working Group ICCAs Indonesia) and Advocacy Coordinator for ICCA Consortium Southeast Asia, where I oversee and support local to global...

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Ruchi BADOLA

Dean, Wildlife Institute of India

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

I am currently working as Scientist G / Senior Professor and heading the Department of Eco-Development Planning and participatory management at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. I am looking...

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Jessica CAMPESE

Part-time consultant

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

Jessica is a practioner and researcher with over 15 years' experience working on environmental governance and human rights-based conservation. Her work includes collaboration, advocacy, and learning...

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Callie Broaddus

Founder & Executive Director

Reserva: The Youth Land Trust

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Ana Gabriela Díaz Banegas

Especialista en Gestión Ambiental

Asociación Sotz´il

Biologist with over 15 years of experience in environmental management and biodiversity conservation. Currently collaborating with Asociación Sotz’il in the implementation of environmental and social...

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Sidney JANG

Festival Programmer

Seoul International Eco Film Festival

More than 20 year career in film festivals and cultural events including environmental film festivals and Yeosu Expo. Now, programmer of Seoul Int'l Eco Film Festival and Blue Planet Future...

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Dinesh Kumar AGRAWALA

Scientist E

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Agrawala, Scientist E, Botanical Survey of India has been working on the systematics and conservation aspects of Indian Orchidaceae since past two decades. Apart from revising the...

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Liam DALL

Executive Director, US

African Parks

Liam T. Dall is the Executive Director of African Parks Foundation of America, responsible for all US based operations and activities in support of the advancement of safeguarding African protected...

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Mamadou DIALLO

Secrétaire Général

Association Sénégalaise des Amis de la Nature

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Yue FEI

Ministry of Natural Resources of China

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Annie HAQUE

PMO Manager

Posterity Institute

Annie Haque is a Project Manager at the International Advisory Group (IAG), where she supports the delivery of strategic projects focused on sustainability, leadership development, public sector...

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Steven Ross

Chief Development & External Relations Officer

Wilder Institute

Steven Ross is a dynamic executive leader and lifelong conservationist with nearly 20 years of experience advancing environmental and social impact through strategic fundraising, government relations...

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Jimmy GAUNAVOU

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

Jimmy Clint Gaunavou is a seasoned expert in environmental science, health, safety, and sustainability, with a strong focus on multilateral environmental agreements, regulatory compliance, and...

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Anurag MOHANTY

Senior Engineer

EGA

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with over 18 years of experience in maintenance planning, plant maintenance (preventive and reactive), and operation readiness. Expertise includes plant maintenance,...

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Santiago RUGERONI

Animal Care Supervisor - Birds

Al Ain Zoo

Santiago Rugeroni is the Animal Care Supervisor for the bird collection at Al Ain Zoo, overseeing avian welfare, enrichment, and habitat design. With over 14 years of zoo experience from Buenos Aires...

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Roman JASHENKO

President

Tethys Scientific Society

Director General of Institute of Zoology CS MSHE Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Kazakhstan National Committee for the UNESCO Program “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB), adviser of the UNESCO...

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Marianela ARAYA

Program Officer Biodiversity and Health/Invasive Alien Species

Convention on Biological Diversity

Marianela is a biotechnology engineer, with a MSc on Biosafety in plant biotechnology.Marianela started her career working for the private sector in industrial biotechnology and wastewater treatment...

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Yuuko IIZUKA

Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Corporate Division, Head of Sustainability

Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.

Yuuko Iizuka is executive officer, deputy head of Corporate Division of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. as of January 2025, where she oversees the Sustainability Department as general manager since 2015...

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Olga SHKABARDNYA

General Director

Energy for Development

General Director of the non-profit organization “Energy for Development”, Head of CSR and Internal Communications at the State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom". She graduated from the Faculty of...

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Augustin OROU MATILO TIMOTHEE BIO

Point Focal Convention sur la Diversité Biologique

Direction Générale des Eaux, Forêts et Chasse

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Neema Michael LEKULE

Indigenous Expert

Ujamaa Community Resource Team

Since working with Ujamaa Community Resource Team as Gender Field Officer and later promoted to Gender program coordinator, I have established and trained 97 Women's Rights and Leadership Forums in...

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SANJOG THAKALI

Master in Environment Science and management

Teen Gaule Thakali Community

My name is Sanjog Thakali, and I am an indigenous youth from Gharapjhong-5, Mustang, Nepal. I hold a Master of Science in Environmental Management. I have been actively engaged in conservation...

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Youssouph DIEDHIOU

Chef de Programme UICN-Sénégal

IUCN Secretariat

Je suis tiltulaire d'un doctorat en Médecin vétérinaire et d'un Master spécialisé en Gestion des Aires Protégées. J'ai 22 d'expérience professionnel dans le domaine de la conservation dont 14 ans...

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JIALI ZHANG

Senior Engineer

CREEI

ZHANG Jiali, Deputy Director of Department of New Energy, China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute. She is a senior engineer with over ten years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Her...

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Aysha AL HAMEDI

Unit Head Landscape

Al Ain Zoo

Academic Degree: • Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, August 2001-June 2007, United Arab Emirates University Training Courses: • Collecting Folk Tales in the Emirates, June 15-July 3, 2002, Zayed...

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