All Speakers

Maria MANCERA

Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre

María Mancera is an environmental scientist specialized in biodiversity management and restoration. She worked as an environmental educator at the Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre, where she contributed...

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Nasrin SULEIMAN

Business Development & Campaign Senior Manager

GOUMBOOK FZCO

Nasrin Suleiman is an environmental sustainability professional with over a decade of experience driving initiatives in biodiversity conservation, climate action, and nature-based solutions. At...

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Michelle TAPIM

Assistant Director, Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA)

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Michelle Tapim, is a proud Aboriginal woman, descendant of the Djabugay peoples and Gudjal peoples from North Queensland, Australia. She has served with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority...

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Bas VERSCHUUREN

Research and Conservation

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

I do research on conservation and rural development issues in protected areas, World Heritage sites and the wider land and seascape. I link practical conservation experience with applied scientific...

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Rosa Elena LICUY VARGAS

Piatua Resiste

My name is Rosa Elena Licuy Vargas. I was born on August 1, 1996, in the community of Rey del Oriente. I am 29 years old and trained as a nursing technologist. I am currently studying for a degree in...

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Darlene UPTON

VP, Protected Areas Establishment and Conservation

Parks Canada / Government of Canada

Darlene joined Parks Canada in 1996 holding a number of positions in three national parks and at executive levels in the Agency’s National Office. She has a Bachelor of Science, an Honours Bachelor...

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Erin McCreless

Director, Science and Monitoring

Rainforest Trust

Dr. Erin McCreless is a conservation scientist with 20 years of experience working on the biological and socioeconomic aspects of biodiversity conservation. At Rainforest Trust she leads the Science...

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Januario NASCIMENTO

Président

ADAD

Januario Nascimento is PhD in Water Management Ressources. President of Environnement NGO ADAD

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Kelly DE BIE

Manager Management Effectiveness

Parks Victoria

I lead the Management Effectiveness team for Parks Victoria. I was previously a Research Fellow in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, University of Melbourne, with expertise in the...

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AMELIA ARREGUIN PRADO

Coordinator / Project officer

CBD Women's Caucus & Forest Peoples Programme

Amelia Arreguín Prado is the Regional Vice Chair for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean at IUCN CEESP. A specialist in gender justice, human rights, and environment, she has extensive...

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Eleonora De Falcis

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Andreas Obrecht

Lead Policy, Nature Action Agenda

World Economic Forum

Andreas Obrecht is Policy Lead, Nature Action Agenda Climate and Nature Economy team of the World Economic Forum. He brings 15 years of experience in international environmental policy and governance...

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Amrei VON HASE

Biodiversity and mitigation specialist

Wildlife Conservation Society

Amrei is an ecologist with a PhD from the University of Cape Town. Between 2009 and 2019 she was the Science Lead for the international multi-stakeholder Business and Biodiversity Offset Programme (...

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Nikolay LARIONOV

Conservation Action Project Officer

IUCN

Born and raised in the Nort-Western Russia, next to the polar circle where boreal forests turn into arctic desert (tundra) along the shores of the high latitude Barents Sea. I have graduated...

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Chloe HANS-BARRIENTOS

Senior Director

Conservation International

Chloe Hans-Barrientos is Senior Director at Conservation International and Project Director for the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). She leads a global partnership with Indigenous...

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FRITZGERALD WENUR

Marketing & Information Officer

CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat

Fritzgerald Wenur is a Project & Communications Specialist with a background in marine biology and extensive experience in marine conservation, regional cooperation, and youth engagement. Working...

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Abigael SUM

Communications & Outreach Specialist

IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025

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Babacar DIONE

Directeur des Eaux et Forêts, Chasses

DIRECTION DES EAUX ET FORETS, CHASSES ET DE LA CONSERVATION DES SOLS

I am a Water, Forestry and Hunting Engineer;- Director of Water, Forestry, Hunting and Soil Conservation in Senegal;- I have risen through all the ranks of the forestry...

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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...

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Roaa Al Mohaisen

Membership and Liaison Associate

IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature

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thijs BIERSTEKER

Woven Foundation

As an ecological artist who works together with leading scientists, Thijs Biersteker creates data-driven artworks that transform complex environmental research into immersive installations and...

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Cleofaz Quintori Soto

Unión Regional de los Pueblos Indígenas de la Amazonía de la Provincia de Atalaya

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Joydeep BOSE

Regional Coordinator-CA|TS

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Dr. Bose is Regional Coordinator-CA|TS & Associate Director, Wildlife & Habitats Division, WWF-India based at secretariat in New Delhi, India. For WWF-India, he leads the Protection and...

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William RIDGEON

Senior Producer / Director

BBC Studios, Natural History Unit

Will is an award-winning Senior producer and director, at the BBC’s Natural History Unit – producing a wide range of natural history series and specialising in creating landmark, blue-chip films. As...

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Baerbel VOGEL

Secretary

IUCN/WCPA GSG Caves and Karst Working Group

Over 30 years I am an engaged speleologist with a special focus on cave and karst protection and policy. I serve as president for the German Speleological Federation VdHK for almost 20 years now. In...

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Nikhil SEKHRAN

Chief Conservation Officer

WWF US

Nik Sekhran is the Chief Conservation Officer at the World Wildlife Fund- US, overseeing WWF’s global work on nature conservation and climate change. He earlier served at the United Nations...

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Heather KUHLKEN

Founder and Executive Director at Families in Nature

Families in Nature

As the Founder and Executive Director of the award-winning non-profit organization, Families in Nature, Heather Kuhlken combines her experience as a biologist and educator with her passion for nature...

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Antoinette VANDY

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