All Speakers

Speaker Maggie MCGRAW
Maggie MCGRAW

Intelligence Research and Policy Advisor

Earth League International

Maggie is the Lead Intelligence Research and Policy Advisor at Earth League International where she coordinates the synthesis of intelligence to share with the public, government officials, and other…
Speaker Ferdinando DIDONNA
Ferdinando DIDONNA

MSC

SOCIETA' SPELEOLOGICA ITALIANA ETS

Having graduated in forestry sciences in Bari in 1998, today I work in cooperation with Latin America countries as a consultant for a European technical assistance company in the fields of rural and…
Speaker Derek GLIDDON
Derek GLIDDON

Director Environmental Science Developement

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Derek Gliddon is an environmental informatics and research leader with over 30 years of international experience advancing biodiversity conservation, environmental governance, and sustainable…
Speaker Dorothy ABADE
Dorothy ABADE

African Natural Capital Alliance

Dorothy is the Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Secretariat and Africa Lead for Nature Finance & TNFD at FSD Africa, where she leads efforts to drive systemic change in nature…
Speaker Nathaniel NG
Nathaniel NG

Southeast Asia Programme Coordinator

SHOAL

Nathaniel is a conservation biologist by training, with research background in population and conservation genomics. While his doctoral work was conducted on avian diversification and evolution in…
Speaker Natalia BOULAD
Natalia BOULAD

Programme Manager - Biodiversity & Protected Areas

IUCN Secretariat

Natalia Boulad has 20  years of experience in Spatial Conservation Planning, GIS Modelling and Management of Conservation Projects. She is currently working as The Protected Areas, World…
Speaker Oliver DAUERT
Oliver DAUERT

Founder

Wildya

Biodiversity builder and founder of Wildya, Oliver Dauert is 34, born in Berlin and now based in Biarritz, France. He’s created +20M impressions for nature, built a community of 42,000+ on LinkedIn,…
Speaker Alexis GROSSKOPF
Alexis GROSSKOPF

Director and Founder

African Hub for Ocean Impact (t/a OceanHub Africa)

 Alexis Grosskopf is the Founder and CEO of African Hub for Ocean Impact (trading as OceanHub Africa), an ocean-impact entrepreneurship support organisation focusing on strengthening the…
Speaker Sheena KHAN
Sheena KHAN

Head of Environmental Progams

Terra, Expo City Dubai

Sheena Khan is Head of Environmental Programs at Terra, where she designs and leads nature-focused programs across themes of urban biodiversity, citizen science, fungi, nature therapy, and…
Speaker Nessrine ALZAHLAWI
Nessrine ALZAHLAWI

Expert Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi

Nessrine Alzahlawi is an aquatic ecologist and environmental policy professional , currently leading the set up and implementation of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative within the Environment Agency…
Speaker Fatima AHMED
Fatima AHMED

Scientific Researcher

EPAA

An Environmental Researcher and Analyst at the Environment & Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, UAE, with recognized expertise in sustainability, environmental policy, future foresight…
Speaker Ryan LANCLOS
Ryan LANCLOS

Director of Global National Government Solutions

Esri

Ryan Lanclos is a director of Esri’s global public sector strategy and solutions. He supports national governments, NGOs, and multi-national organizations working to maximize their impact for people…
Speaker Cloé TRéPANIER
Cloé TRéPANIER

Government and Community Relations manager

Ducks Unlimited Canada

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Université Laval and a Master’s degree in International Studies, specializing in Trade and Investment. As part of her graduate studies, she…
Speaker Natali Silveira
Natali Silveira

Forest and Restoration Coordinator

Speaker Anita MOSBY
Anita MOSBY

Biodiversity Supervisor

ExxonMobil PNG

Anita Mosby is a Biodiversity Supervisor based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with over 10 years of experience in conservation strategy, policy engagement and community-based biodiversity…
Speaker Lucile RICHOMME
Lucile RICHOMME

Head of Nature

SUEZ

As Nature Head at SUEZ Group's Sustainable Development team, my main responsibilities revolve around the following areas:Rolling out the Nature pillar, a central element of the Group's sustainable…
Speaker Yuanqing HOU
Yuanqing HOU

Deputy Secretary General

China Green Carbon Foundation

Hou Yuanqing has long been engaged in domestic and foreign cooperation projects in the fields of forestry carbon sequestration, forestry addressing climate change, and biodiversity conservation. He…
Speaker Patrick SAIDI HEMEDI
Patrick SAIDI HEMEDI

National Coordinator

Dynamique des Groupes des Peuples Autochtones

Détenteur d'un diplome de Master en sécurité environnementale et rechauffement climatique. Defenseur acharné des droits des peuples autochtones pygmées en République Démocratique du Congo.…
Speaker Jie FENG
Jie FENG

Shan Shui Conservation Center

Feng Jie is the project director and assistant researcher of the Shanshui Nature Conservation Center in Haidian District, Beijing. He is also a special researcher at the Sichuan Academy of Social…
Speaker Joao SOUSA
Joao SOUSA

Senior Programme Officer, Blue Natural Capital

IUCN Secretariat

Name : Joao Matos de Sousa Academic Background: Joao possesses a BA in Biotechnology, a MA in Biotechnology Engineering and a post graduation in Engineering Policy and Management of Technology.…
Speaker Pramod KUMAR SHARMA
Pramod KUMAR SHARMA

Senior Director of Education

Foundation for Environmental Education

Dr Pramod Kumar Sharma is the Senior Director of Education with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). An Education for Sustainable Development professional with over 27 years of…
Speaker Michael COOPERMAN
Michael COOPERMAN

Fish & Fisheries Ecologist

PlusFish Philanthropy

A fish and fisheries ecologist specializing in research and management of inland fisheries of the developing nations of the tropics. Founder and principal of PlusFish Philanthropy, from which grants…
Speaker Iben MUNCK
Iben MUNCK

Executive Operations Manager

Conservation International

Executive OfficerIben Munck is the Executive Officer for IUCN’s Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy, as well as Executive Operations Manager for Conservation International’s…
Azza AHMED ALRAISI
Azza AHMED ALRAISI
Speaker Clemens KüPPER
Clemens KüPPER

Programme Officer

IUCN Secretariat

Clemens Küpper is Evaluations and Operations Officer for World Heritage at IUCN and the IUCN World Heritage Panel’s Executive Officer. He is responsible for coordinating the technical evaluation of…
Speaker Melissa DE KOCK
Melissa DE KOCK

Deputy Director

UNEP

Melissa is Deputy Director of UNEP-WCMC, providing leadership support across programmatic and policy issues. She provides programmatic oversight to key areas of UNEP-WCMC’s work; develops and…
Speaker George SHILLINGER
George SHILLINGER

Financial Contact

MIGRAMAR

Dr. George Shillinger is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Upwell Turtles. He previously served as Executive Director for The Leatherback Trust. George has worked in environmental conservation…
Speaker Hambardzum Matevosyan
Hambardzum Matevosyan

Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia

The ministry of environment

Hambardzum Matevosyan was born on November 18, 1992, in Gyumri, Armenia.From 2009 to 2012, he studied at Grossmont College in California, USA, majoring in World Sciences. In 2012-2015, he continued…