All Speakers

Chetan KUMAR

Global Head

IUCN Secretariat

Chetan brings in a strong track record of conducting and managing interdisciplinary research programs on environment and development issues. His work has mainly focussed on better understanding and…

Anthony GIORDANO

Executive Director/Chief Conservation Scientist

S.P.E.C.I.E.S.

Only June 17th of 2025, Dr. Anthony J. Giordano, Executive Director of S.P.E.C.I.E.S. and affiliate faculty at the CSU’s Center for Human-Carnivore Coexistence and Center for Collaborative…

Ante MANDIĆ

Associate Professor

University of Split, Split, Croatia

Dr. Ante Mandić is Associate Professor of Sustainable Tourism at the University of Split, Croatia, and Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University, USA. An internationally recognized expert in…

Sunhwa CHUNG

IUCN-Republic of Korea Senior Government Manager

IUCN Secretariat

Myriam Patricia LOPEZ YANEZ

Founder

Specialized Lighting Advisors

Myriam Patricia Lopez Yanez is a Dubai based architect and lighting designer specializing in biodiversity-conscious, low impact lighting strategies. With over 20 years of experience across the Middle…

Andrea CROSTA

Founder and Executive Director

Earth League International (ELI)

He is the Founder and Executive Director of Earth League International (ELI), a Los Angeles–based NGO specializing in investigating environmental organized crime. For over 15 years, he has been…

Pianporn DEETES

Pianporn (Pai) Deetes is the Executive Director of the Rivers and Rights Foundation, a Thailand-based organization advancing environmental justice, community empowerment, and river protection across…

David CARRERA BONET

Head of Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Parks Net of the Barcelona Provincial

Diputació de Barcelona

A naturalist by vocation since childhood. He holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Early in his career, he worked in communication about protected…

Giovanni BROUSSARD

Global Acting Head / Africa Coordinator Environment Team

UNODC

Based in Nairobi (Kenya), Mr. Broussard is the acting head of the UNODC Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the environment. His work focuses on building capacity to tackle transnational organized…

Sandrine Enguehard

Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer

Societe Generale

Deputy CSO since March 2024, Sandrine is notably in charge of our Nature task force and Sustainable Business.Previously Sandrine Enguehard was Heading our Sustainable finance team for SG…

Basma BINT ALI

Founder

Royal Botanic Garden

Julia SIGWART

Professor

IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025

Marco LAMBERTINI

Convener

Nature Positive Initiative

Marco Lambertini is the Convener of the Nature Positive Initiative.Marco was WWF International Director General (2014-2022) and Special Envoy (2023). Before joining WWF he was Global Director of…

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…

Moreangels Mbizah

Executive Director

Wildlife Conservation Action

Dr Moreangels Mbizah is a conservation biologist working at the intersection of conservation and community development. Moreangels has a Doctoral Degree in Zoology from the University of…

Asri DWIYAHRENI

Senior Researcher

Research Center for Climate Change ISER FMIPA Universitas Indonesia

Asri A. Dwiyahreni (Diah) is a senior scientist and Head of Training and Education in the Research Center for Climate Change, Universitas Indonesia. Her research interests focus on mammal ecology,…

Jatna SUPRIATNA

Chairman

Research Center for Climate Change ISER FMIPA UI

Prof. Jatna Supriatna is one of Indonesia’s foremost conservation biologists, with a distinguished academic and professional career spanning decades. He earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in…

Michael Esgro

Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison

California Ocean Protection Council

Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison at the California Ocean Protection Council/California Natural Resources Agency

Hori Orlando Salanic Xec

Licenciado en Trabajo Social

Asociación SINERGIAS

Hori Orlando Salanic Xec, Guatemalan, K'iche Maya indigenous people. I have a degree in Social Work. For the past 15 years, I have worked for territorial development for Indigenous peoples and local…

Maher MAHJOUB

Director

IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation

Maher Mahjoub brings over 25 years of experience in the conservation sector. He is the Director of the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation in Málaga, Spain. Since joining IUCN in 2011 as North…

Vivek MENON

IUCN Councilor and Executive Director

Wildlife Trust of India

Vivek Menon is a leading Indian wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author, photographer and policy think tank with a passion for elephants. Founder of five environmental and nature…

Dung Xuan Nguyen

Head of Division of Ecology and Natural Landscape/NBCA/MAE

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Jean LEMIRE

Emissaire aux changements climatiques et aux enjeux nordiques et arctiques

Quebec

A biologist by training, Jean Lemire is an environmental specialist and renowned science communicator. He was appointed Special Envoy for Climate Change, Nordic and Arctic Affairs by the Government…

Abdelmenam MOHAMED

Head, Dugong MOU Secretariat

CMS Office Abu Dhabi

Dr. Abdelmenam Mohamed is the Coordinator of the CMS Dugong MoU Secretariat in Abu Dhabi, leading efforts to advance the conservation and sustainable management of dugongs and their…

Vian Sharif

Dr Vian Sharif brings two decades of experience in financial services, specialising in the intersection of nature, finance, and technology. She is the founder & President of NatureAlpha, an…

Heloise HEYER

Conflict Sensitivity Lead

PeaceNexus Foundation

Heloise Heyer brings over 15 years of experience at the intersection of peacebuilding, international cooperation, and organisational development. She works with civil society, governments, and…

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…

Tori BRYAN-CARTER

Technical Officer

IUCN

Tori Bryan‑Carter is a Technical Officer at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), supporting conservation initiatives across the Caribbean. With six years of experience, she has…