All Speakers
Paul STEWART
Global Coffee Director
TechnoServe
Paul Stewart is TechnoServe’s Global Coffee Director, overseeing a portfolio of partnerships with the world’s leading coffee companies, foundations, and public sector agencies to increase the coffee...
Marwa ALAWADHI
Head of Awareness and Conservation Section
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Marwa Alawadhi is Head of the Awareness and Rationalization of consumption section within the Productivity and Demand Management Department at the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure. She is also...
David OBURA
Director
Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
David Obura is a Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa, chairs the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES, 2023-2026) and is on the Earth Commission (2019-2026)....
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...
Brigitta GUNAWAN
Founder
30x30 Indonesia & Diverseas
Brigitta Gunawan is an ocean-climate advocate who has engaged over 17,000 people through environmental education initiatives using immersive media, policy advocacy, and collaborations with diving...
Alessandra BLASI
Experienced programme management specialist in the development sector with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry, mostly in the Middle East. She worked with various...
Camille HOSTEINT
Coordinatrice programme
WWF France
Camille Hosteint is the coordinator of the BIODEV2030 program at WWF France. She oversees its implementation in seven pilot countries (Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Madagascar, Tunisia, Guyana &...
David FORMAN
David M. Forman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Environmental Law Program, in addition to serving as Affiliated Faculty for both the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian...
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...
JACOBO ARTEE
President of Conservation Projects
Sierra el Alamo / Alcampo Hunting Adventures
I was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, into a family of hunters, led by my father, a pioneer of organized hunting in the state. What began as tradition gradually evolved into conservation projects focused...
Manh Hiep NGUYEN
Biodiversity Coordinator
IUCN Secretariat
Helge Mahne
Director of Innovative Nature Finance
African Parks
Helge is the Director of Innovative Nature Finance for African Parks, leading the development of new income streams from nature-based solutions. Prior to African Parks, Helge was a Director and...
Razan SALMAN
Yacine AïT KACI
Art director | Futurist
ELYX Foundation | Future Culture
Yacine Aït Kaci is a visual artist and digital pioneer. Creator of ELYX, the UN’s first digital ambassador, he explores the fusion of art, innovation, and imagination through Archipel, an immersive...
Eric SCHOUMSKY
HEAD OF NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
SOCIETE GENERALE
Eric has over 25 years of experience in asset management and sustainable finance. He currently heads the Natural Capital Solutions team and leads the Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions Shift...
FELIPE REZENDE
Environment Analist
Icmbio
He holds a Law degree from the Faculdade de Direito de Curitiba (2001) and a Master’s degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (2003). He is currently a PhD candidate in...
Marcos VALDERRABANO HERRERO
Programme Manager – Red List of the Ecosystems
IUCN
Marcos Valderrábano is Programme Manager of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, based in Switzerland since 2020. He leads the Red List of Ecosystems programme implementation, fostering collaboration...
Martín ZORDAN
CEO
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
Dr Martín Zordan is a veterinary‑trained conservationist who earned his degree in veterinary medicine before taking on leadership roles in wildlife care and advocacy. He served as Executive Director...
Malak CHALBI
Project Management Officer
Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS)
Environmental professional passionate about wildlife, with a background in agronomy, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem and wildlife management, project management, and knowledge dissemination....
Jean-Christophe VIE
Directeur Général
Fondation Franklinia
Dr Jean-Christophe Vié is Director General of Fondation Franklinia, a Swiss foundation dedicated to the conservation of globally threatened tree species. He was recruited to develop the foundation in...
Alice REISFELD
Conservation Director
SAVE Brasil
Alice holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from the University of São Paulo (USP) and currently serves as the Conservation Director at SAVE Brasil – the BirdLife International...
Manal BAHMAN
Chief Operations Officer
Emirates Nature - WWF
Manal Bahman is the Chief Operations Officer of Emirates Nature–WWF, where she shapes strategy, governance, and operations to accelerate high-impact nature and climate action across the UAE and the...
Emmanuelle COHEN-SHACHAM
IUCN CEM Nature-based Solutions Thematic Group Lead
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management
Emmanuelle is an independent consultant, researcher, project and group lead, working in fields related to Nature-based Solutions (NbS), environmental sciences and policy. She has 23 years of...
Mohamed Imam BAKARR
Manager, Integration and Knowledge
GEF
Dr Mohamed Bakarr is Manager for Integration and Knowledge Management in the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat based in Washington DC. He oversees all major GEF programs designed to...
It SAV
Head of the O’Tung Community Protected Area (CPA)
O’Tung Community Protected Area (CPA)
Mr. Sav It is the Head of the O’Tung Community Protected Area (CPA) Committee in Virachey National Park (VNP), in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia. He has more than 15 years of experience in community-...
Erin BILLMAN
Executive Director
Science Based Targets Network
Erin Billman is the Executive Director of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), part of the Global Commons Alliance. She has over 20 years of experience in the private and non-profit sectors. She...
Callie Broaddus
Founder & Executive Director
Reserva: The Youth Land Trust
Prescilia KAPUPU
Indigenous Expert
ANAPAC – DRC
Role: Community Facilitator and Program Officer, ANAPAC – DRC andFacilitator, COSPAB SecretariatFields of experience: Nature conservation and biodiversityPrescillia is an Indigenous woman from...