Jacob MARTIN-MALUS

Biography

Assistant deputy minister for biodiversity, wildlife, and parks, Mr. Martin-Malus has been with the the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs since 2017. He has a solid background in wildlife management, forestry and public administration. He has worked in economically oriented ministries, as well as government service organizations. Mr. Martin-Malus is currently in charge of coordinating government efforts to develop national parks network, wildlife management strategies and orientations, and promote the conservation of wildlife species, habitats and biodiversity, including protected areas, ecological knowledge, threatened plant species, invasive species, and natural ecosystems. 

He has several strategic cases on his plate, requiring a high level of agility in the political-administrative interface. This is when he's at his best! A kind-hearted man who's always ready to listen. He'll help you push your projects forward, but above all, find a way through. Finally, to quote his own words: "In every challenging situation, there are also opportunities. Let's seize them!"

 

Speaking at

The Frontlines of Conservation in the Americas: Models for Subnational Leadership to Advance Transformative Collaboration

Oct 11 2025 (13:00 - 14:00)

Room: IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
The Frontlines of Conservation in the Americas: Models for Subnational Leadership to Advance Transformative Collaboration
Strategy to help Subnational Actors Engage in Global Policy to Conserve Nature and Biodiversity

Oct 12 2025 (15:00 - 16:00)

Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Strategy to help Subnational Actors Engage in Global Policy to Conserve Nature and Biodiversity
Subnational leadership amid global uncertainty: innovative solutions for conservation

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

Room: IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Subnational leadership amid global uncertainty: innovative solutions for conservation