Technical field(s) of expertise: Ecological economics; Valuation of ecosystem services; Indigenous values of natural systems; Indigenous knowledges and natural resource management

Technical field(s) of expertise: With more than 26 years of experience, Kakha Nadiradze has positioned himself in various management positions with the vision of promoting innovative and scientific development in Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation, he provides professional advisory/consulting/extension services to Government, Policy Makers, producers and agricultural companies around the world in the implementation of sustainable agricultural systems, comprehensive optimization of Agribusiness and evaluation of market opportunities. He is focused on promoting sustainable agriculture through soil conservation techniques, the creation and application of bioproducts, efficient Farm management, implementing regenerative agriculture methods, in-vitro and in-vivo plant tissue propagation, Gene Banking and Community Investment Programs, Strategies and Action plans design, scoping and Management and in general nature-based solutions, among others. He has published extensively in these areas, linking theory and practice to inform policymaking on food, agriculture, the environment, circularity and human well-being. Dr. Kakha Nadiradze is an editor and Member of the International Board of Journal - Entrepreneurship Research and Education Network of Central European Universities, ERENET. He is an author of a large number of analytical publications and has been a speaker of Local and International conferences and workshops. Involved in the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition Project (GODAN) in advocating for open data to bring about innovation to achieve food security (SDG2). Kakha Nadiradze is a Task Force Member of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network, GGBN, Smithsonian Institute (US). Dr. Nadiradze has provided effective expertise in different local and international projects in Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological Restoration, management and monitoring by providing science-based planning strategies to protect and enhance native species, habitats, and ecosystems at global, regional, and local scales. He has received different Scholarships from ESBB. He is a Member of the IUCN CEM (Commission on Ecosystem Management), Planta Europe, GODAN (Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition), BES-Net, (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network), MBON (Marine Biodiversity Observation Network), The Research Data Alliance (RDA), The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation — GFAR, GFRAS and Founder of EUFRAS. Member of the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) The Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative (GSBI), the European Soil Data Centre and GEO BON – The Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity). Member of the Think Tank organization Groupe de Bruges (Independent network and think tank on European agricultural and rural development policies, GdB). Kakha is well placed to develop conservation science that is aimed at international conservation policy targets, such as those agreed under the Convention on Biological Diversity, CITES and the UNFCCC, and the

Technical field(s) of expertise: Environmental policy; Conservation finance; Conservation economics; Ecosystem services; Business and biodiversity; Environmental decision making; Environmental and ecological economics

Technical field(s) of expertise: My previous research has focused on developing strategies to manage urban green infrastructure, considering the provision and demand of ecosystem services.

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

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

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.

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.

Technical field(s) of expertise: Agriculture Environment conservation Technology