All Speakers
Mathieu Legrix
Head of Division - Agriculture, Rural development & Biodiversity - AFD
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
Matthieu Le Grix is an agronomist. He conducted agro-economic field studies in Chile and Mali before joining AFD. For about ten years, he held project manager positions within local AFD offices,…
Ella-Jo Mehta
Director
Stop Ecocide International
Jojo Mehta co-founded Stop Ecocide in 2017, alongside barrister and legal pioneer the late Polly Higgins, to support the establishment of ecocide as a crime at the International Criminal Court. As…
Abdulelah ALRASHOUDI
Coral Restoration Specialist
SHAMS
Simon DOWELL
Senior Advisor: Conservation Strategy
Chester Zoo
After a Doctorate at the University of Oxford on Galliforme reintroduction Simon held academic posts at two UK Universities and joined their faculty leadership teams. During this time he served on…
Nelly Naserian NARUPA
Indigenous Information Network
I am Naserian Narupa, a psychologist and a young leader,passionate about empowering women and indigenous communities. I love reading, building connections, and using my work to create positive change.
MATAURI NGATAMARIKI MIRIA
Karen SUDMEIER-RIEUX
Education and capacity-building expert
G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD
Dr. Karen Sudmeier-Rieux Environmental is an education outreach specialist with two decades of experience researching, teaching and publishing on ecosystem restoration for reducing climate risks,…
Wenjia JIN
Senior Programme Officer, IUCN China
IUCN Secretariat
With over ten years of professional experience in sustainable development and nature conservation, Wenjia has primarily focused on advancing the development and implementation of projects related to…
Vivian EJEZIE
Communications Assistant, MCSU
IUCN Secretariat
Vivian is an analytical communications professional with expertise in developing and designing initiatives tailored to diverse audiences. She holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from…
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…
Marcia LEDERMAN
Especialista Áreas Protegidas
Wildlife Conservation Society WCS
Biologist, specialist in the management of protected areas and master's in biodiversity management and conservation. With experience in planning and participatory management of both public and…
Nicolas MBENGUE
Coordonnateur des Opérations
Cegep de la Gaspésie et des Iles
Nicolas MBENGUE is Operations Coordinator at Cegep de la Gaspésie. His work spans all international cooperation projects coordinated by the Dakar Office. He has over seven years of professional…
Aissa TRAORE
IUCN Secretariat
Originally from Mali, Aissa has 10+ years experience managing multiple projects on development, humanitarian aid and partnership coordination. She holds a master's degree in communication and has…
Nigel DUDLEY
Consultant
Equilibrium Research
Nigel Dudley is a consultant ecologist. His work focuses particularly on ecosystem services, broad-scale approaches to conservation, planning and management of protected and conserved areas and…
Dorothea THEUNISSEN
Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Dorothea Theunissen is a marine and coastal conservation expert with over 10 years of experience at GIZ. She currently leads a bilateral project in Bangladesh aimed at strengthening the protection of…
Alister Scott
Executive Director
Global Rewilding Alliance
40 year career making big change happen with sustainability as the driving purpose. Doctorate in Science Policy from the University of SussexHonorary Professor of Practice at UCL Institute for…
Zein ALTAWIL
Founder / CEO
Yello Sustainable Clothing
Zein Altawil is the founder of Yello, the GCC’s first circular, zero-waste, and ethical abaya brand, which she launched in February 2023. Zein holds a master’s degree in Blockchain and Sustainable…
Silvia CARDELLINO
Senior Programme Officer - Food and Agricultural Systems
IUCN
Silvia Cardellino is Senior Programme Officer in the Food and Agricultural Systems Team at IUCN. She coordinates dialogue processes and policy influencing efforts to enhance coherent public policy…
Lucy APLIN
I currently hold joint positions as a SERI Professorial Fellow at the University of Zurich and an Associate Professor at the Australian National University. Previously, I held a Max Planck Research…
Graciela Coy Maas
Advocacy
Asociación Ak' Tenamit
Graciela is a Q'eqchi Mayan indigenous leader with extensive experience related to girls education, community based tourism and rural development
Jong Soo YOON
Chair, IUCN Korea
Council 2021-2025
Chair of Korean national committee of IUCN(current). Former Vice Minister of Environment of Korea. Former Deputy Minister of Environment. Former Head of UN Office for Sustainable Development.…
Axel BENEMANN
Policy Officer
BMUKN
Mr. Axel Benemann is Deputy Head of Division for International Environment Finance at the Federal Ministry for the Environment Climate Action, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear SafetyHe has…
Barbara GOETTSCH
Independent Consultant
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Barbara Goettsch is a Dr in Ecology graduated from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Through academic institutions, non-government organizations and the Mexican Federal Government, she has…
Patrick KIMANI
Director
Coastal and Marine Resource Development
Dr. Patrick Kimani (PhD) is a co-director at Coastal and Marine Resource Development (COMRED- https://comred.or.ke/ ). He serves as the Technical Advisor on Fisheries Governance, Livelihoods and…
Ying LI
Ministry of Natural Resources of China
Alex MCWILLIAM
Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats
IUCN
Alex McWilliam is the Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats, for the Science and Strategy Group at the IUCN Asia Regional Office. He plays a leading role in delivering IUCN’s species…
Margaux YSEBAERT
Communications Officer
IUCN
Margaux leads the communication efforts of the Protected and Conserved Areas Team, driving projects that connect EU policy with conservation priorities across all territories. Her work spans a wide…
Matrah ALMUTAIRI
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Dr. Matrah Al-Mutairi, a senior scientific researcher and environmental activist from Kuwait. Her experience as a researcher covers the fields of biodiversity, conservation, wildlife, land…