I am an experienced biologist with a Master of Science degree and 16 years of international experience in natural resource management, forest management and restoration, nature-based solutions, climate change, human rights, traceability and capacity building within the agriculture, forestry, cattle ranching, and conservation sectors. I am skilled in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), adaptive management, GIS, and remote sensing. I have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and successfully negotiating with various stakeholders, including the public and private sectors, decision-makers, and local communities. As a visionary individual, I am deeply passionate about implementing landscape-scale initiatives that strike a balance between environmental, social, financial, and productive strategies, fostering nature restoration and regeneration. Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jhon-Infante-Betancour-2  Quality panel member High Conservation Value Resource Network: https://www.hcvnetwork.org/quality-panel Licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) Assessor: https://www.hcvnetwork.org/people/jhon-alexander-infante-betancour High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) Practitioner: https://highcarbonstock.org/hcs-approach-quality-review-process/hcs-approach-registered-organisations/

Wildlife conservation professional based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  Primary topics of interest: conservation technology, protected area management, SMART, anti-poaching. 

I work on engagement on a green infrastructure project on the East Bristol fringe. We have over 80 sites, delivering biodiversity net gain through grassland habitat improvement.

Dr. Andrew Gichira, PhD, is a Botanist with extensive experience conducting ecological assessments and surveys in mountainous ecosystems (in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Uganda) and savannah landscapes (in Kenya Maasai Mara and different conservancies in northern Kenya). As a research manager at the Center for Ecosystem Restoration Kenya, Andrew leads field research and habitat assessments, contributing valuable insights into restoration strategies across diverse habitats and in the development of the Global Biodiversity Standard- the most scientifically rigorous biodiversity certification that recognises and promotes the protection, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. With a deep understanding of the unique biodiversity and restoration needs of these environments, Andrew is dedicated to advancing ecosystem restoration practices through scientific research and sustainable habitat management.

I am a lawyer specialized in biodiversity, environmental policy, and human rights, with more than 15 years of experience. I am passionate about contributing to the development of public policies that are fair, participatory, and grounded in human rights. I have been actively engaged in global negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 2010, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) since 2017, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2010, promoting more equitable, effective, and rights-based environmental governance. I am particularly interested in the strategic advocacy of civil society. I have led coordinated action among organizations in Argentina on a wide range of conservation issues and have been repeatedly elected by my peers from NGOs to represent the sector in institutional spaces, fostering collaborative and results-oriented work. Throughout my career, I have worked across multiple sectors -non-profit organizations, government institutions, global networks, and academia- driven by a strong belief in the power of alliances, dialogue, and cooperation to strengthen environmental justice and respond collectively to today’s socio-ecological challenges. I raise funds from international cooperation and philanthropic sources, and design and implement projects and campaigns on land-use planning, wetlands, native forests, terrestrial and marine protected and conserved areas, ecological corridors, restoration, and access to information, participation, and environmental justice. I lead multidisciplinary teams guided by strategic planning, active communication, and impact monitoring. Open to change and knowledge sharing, I am committed to integrating new technologies to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and impact. I drive digital transformation and organizational strengthening processes while promoting gender mainstreaming across institutional strategies and operations.