Experts

BES-Net brings together a network of experts in biodiversity and ecosystem services and offers a forum to network and learn about the latest research being undertaken in the space.

Our Experts

BES-Net counts with a pool of over 290 experts from around the world in the fields of biodiversity conservation, pollinator conservation, ecosystem-based adaptation, biodiversity finance, Indigenous and local knowledge and more. If you would like to get in touch with one of our experts, please email your request to info@besnet.world.

Mr. Juraj Svajda
Profession: University assistant
Organization: Matej Bel University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Ecology & Biology
Languages: English, Other
Mr. Josue ARUNA
Profession: Executive Director
Organization: Congo Basin Conservation Society CBCS
Languages: French
Technical field(s) of expertise: I have a master degree in environmental science in water and forest management with more experience on economic valuation of ecosystem services and practitioner of Eba approach
Mr. Joseph Delgove
Profession: Climate change and sustainability expert
Organization: Independent
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Technical field(s) of expertise: Climate change policy, science and project implementation (mitigation and adaptation) Ecological transition and energy Climate and security nexus International relations Project Management
Mr. Josemaria Kokonya
Profession: Agricultural Extension Officer
Organization: N/A
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: 1. Agricultural Extension & Education – Providing training, mentorship, and advisory services to farmers and communities. 2. Sustainable Agriculture & Conservation – Promoting environmentally friendly farming practices and conservation techniques. 3. Horticulture & Crop Management – Expertise in soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting. 4. Agronomy & Farm Management – Developing farm management plans, optimizing productivity, and ensuring compliance with agricultural standards. 5. Food Security & Rural Development – Implementing programs that enhance food production, accessibility, and community resilience. 6. Data Analysis & IT in Agriculture – Utilizing data analytics and digital tools for farm productivity monitoring and decision-making. 7. Agripreneurship & Market Research – Identifying profitable agricultural ventures and market trends. 8. Social Accountability & Civic Engagement – Encouraging participatory governance in agricultural projects.
Mr. josef_settele
Profession: Senior Scientist
Organization: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Biodiversity, Global change, Agro-Ecology, Science-Policy. Involved as an expert in IPBES assessment on pollination, pollinators and food production.
Mr. Josemaria Kokonya
Profession: EXTENSION OFFICER
Organization: N/A
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Agriculture Environment conservation Technology
Professor John Garvey
Profession: Associate Professor
Organization: University of Limerick
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Financial Markets and Market Design. I am coordinator of a EU Horizon project that is focused on unlocking private finance for biodiversity restoration and protection. The project is examining 1. new business models that protect and restore ecosystem services, 2. governance models for corporate finance and public finance (state owned entities) that protect nature and 3. market structures that create bottlenecks for the deployment of finance for biodiversity linked finance.
Dr. John Esitadimma Onyekuru
Profession: Independent Consultancy
Organization: Individual Practitioner
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
Dr. John Mauremootoo
Profession: Director
Organization: InSpiralPathways
Languages: English, French
Technical field(s) of expertise: Biodiversity conservation; Ecosystem restoration; Invasive species; Project management; Project planning; Monitoring and evaluation; Capacity building; Facilitation
Dr. J-Hude MOUDINGO
Profession: Post graduate Research Assistant
Organization: Njala University
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Forest and Wetland Ecology, Mangrove Restoration Project management Socioeconomic
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