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.

Dr. Edward Huang
Profession: Principal Researcher
Organization: California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM)
Languages: Chinese, English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Environmental planning, design & management, sustainable and resilient development
Dr. Ehsan Pashanejad
Profession: Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization: Concordia University
Languages: English, Other
Technical field(s) of expertise: 1. Broad scientific & academic expertise Ecosystem services and nature’s contributions to people (NCP) Biodiversity–climate–ecosystem interactions Landscape ecology and multifunctional landscapes Climate resilience and ecosystem-based adaptation Nature-based solutions and sustainability science 2. Science–policy & planning expertise Biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning Integration of ecosystem services into policy and land-use planning Science–policy–practice interfaces (IPBES-style assessments) Indigenous and local knowledge integration in planning Decision support for conservation, restoration, and climate adaptation 3. Technical & analytical expertise Ecosystem services and resilience modelling Spatial analysis and GIS-based modelling Statistical and non-linear modelling (e.g. GAMs) Multi-criteria and multi-objective decision analysis Scenario analysis, indicators, and uncertainty assessment
Mr. edward_perry
Profession: Global Climate Change Coordinator
Organization: BirdLife International
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Other
Technical field(s) of expertise: Ecosystem-based approaches for mitigation and adaptation; global climate change policy and governance; REDD+ and forest governance;  biodiversity finance
Dr. Ian Dodkins
Profession: Environmental Consultant
Organization: 1Mphamvu
Languages: English, Portuguese
Technical field(s) of expertise: Water Resources & Catchment Management; Water Quality; Macrophytes (Aquatic Plants) in rivers and lakes; Freshwater Ecology; Physical habitat restoration; Solar Energy; Statistics; Ecological survey; Physical habitat survey
Mr. Dickson Xavery
Profession: Researcher
Organization: TAFORI
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Natural resources management, Biodiversity, Ecosystem and IAS invasion ecology Conservation & restoration,
Mr. Dung Nguyen
Profession: Institution, Governance and Policy Analyst
Organization: TGV-Lab
Languages: English, Other
Dr. Therese Gneza
Profession: Clinical Psychiatrist
Organization: St John Hospital
Languages: English, French
Technical field(s) of expertise: Neurodevelopmental Disorders/ Sleep Disorders/ Mood Disorders/ Psychopharmacology/ Psychotherapy/ Mental Health Policy & Advocacy
Dr. driss_ezzine-de-blas
Profession: Principal Investigator
Organization: CIRAD
Languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Technical field(s) of expertise: Interdisciplinary evaluation of conservation and development policies
Ms. Dolly Wong
Profession: Independent Expert
Organization: IUCN CAC, CEESP, CEC
Languages: English
Ms. divya_narain
Profession: Senior Associate
Organization: Environmental Management Centre
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Biodiversity Finance, Business and Biodiversity, Biodiversity Conservation
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