Samir Kumar Sahu ,with utmost  academic qualification and professional expertise, practices over 25 years in the field of forest conservation, environmental issues of five “J”s, climate change, rehabilitation & resettlement, agriculture, sericulture, mulberry silk worms culture,  development research, agro-economy, food security & livelihood, community Health issue in forest and urban landscape disease.

I am Djornele MPIERE, a climate science specialist committed to advancing practical climate change strategies and sustainable development in Africa. My deep commitment is motivated by the socio-economic development of Africa. Author and speaker, I have published several scientific articles and attended international conferences, including the Convention of the Parties of the UNFCCC, the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, and the 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Its Impact in Algeria. My field of expertise includes the environment, sustainability, and public policy.

Nicole Myers is a climate technology product leader focused on building digital infrastructure that strengthens transparency, compliance, and accountability across global energy markets. As Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Denominator, she leads the development of AI-enabled measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems for green fuels, industrial decarbonization, and environmental attribute markets.

Recently started a new chapter of my career at Naraspace. My main roles are as follows: 1) Drive business development for Earth observation solutions supporting climate change and disaster management using satellite imagery, 2) Support global market expansion of satellite imaging services for environmental monitoring and risk assessment, 3) Build satellite imagery use cases across climate resilience, disaster response, and industry applications. 

Ahmed Owda is a Palestinian medical doctor and refugee advocate whose work bridges clinical medicine, multilateral diplomacy, and global health policy. His professional trajectory has been shaped by lived experience within displacement contexts and by direct engagement in international governance spaces.

I am a gender and climate specialist with over 15 years of experience integrating gender equality and social inclusion into climate policy, sustainable technology initiatives, and environmental governance processes. I hold an MSc in Management of Agro-ecological Knowledge and Social Change from Wageningen University and a BSc in Biology (Ecology), combining technical understanding with systems thinking and participatory change methodologies.

Carolina Hedman is a global innovation leader, technology entrepreneur, and sustainability strategist with more than two decades of international experience working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, climate innovation, and digital ecosystems. She is the CEO of Globalyx and is widely recognized for designing and scaling cross-border initiatives that connect climate intelligence, emerging technologies, and inclusive innovation.

I have 20+ years of research, relief, and developmental work experience in the field of market and economic development; green TVET; food security; and health and nutrition in Nepal, India, Yemen and Israel while working for private, civil society, and government agencies. I have designed and managed both MEAL and project implementation for the project financed by Happel/ Gates/ Cargill Foundation, BMZ, ECHO, EU, USAID, FCDO, BMGF, SIDA, DFAT and UNWFP; that also included designing and handling of “innovation challenge funds”.

Dr. Jaabir Hussein, is a climate resilience and analytics specialist (PhD), with expertise in climate risk assessment, climate modelling, and adaptation planning in data-poor environments. In his last role at GCA, he served Climate Analytics Specialsit, supporting standardized CRA methodologies and resilient investment design across Africa and Asia. He has worked on projects in Tanzania, Bangladesh, Chad, Morocco, and the DRC, combining scientific modelling with practical, community-focused adaptation solutions.

Dr Anand Sookun is a Mauritian climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability expert with extensive experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate technology, land management, ecosystem-based adaptation, and gender mainstreaming.