Hugo Miguel COSTA

Biographie

Zoologist, conservation strategist, and biodiversity policy leader with 23+ years turning science into lasting impact across Africa and Europe. Proven expertise in biodiversity management, environmental impact assessment, policy advocacy, and leadership of international programs. Co-author of 1 book and 18 peer-reviewed scientific papers, with publications in Nature Communications, Conservation Biology, Biological Conservation, and Conservation Science and Practice.

Speaking at

The COMBO+ Adventure: Ten years of reconciling economic development with biodiversity conservation

oct 09 2025 (16:00 - 17:00)

Room: IUCN Business Pavilion
The COMBO+ Adventure: Ten years of reconciling economic development with biodiversity conservation
Nature Positive Landscapes

oct 10 2025 (14:00 - 15:00)

Room: Nature Positive Pavilion
Nature Positive Landscapes
Scaling Restoration Through the Mitigation Hierarchy: Science and Practice for a Nature Positive Future [Event ends at 1:30pm]

oct 11 2025 (12:00 - 13:00)

Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Scaling Restoration Through the Mitigation Hierarchy: Science and Practice for a Nature Positive Future [Event ends at 1:30pm]
Assessment and monitoring of KBAs in Africa with an example of Ifrane National Park

oct 13 2025 (16:00 - 16:45)

Room: IUCN Africa
Assessment and monitoring of KBAs in Africa with an example of Ifrane National Park