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 430 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. Eirini Gallou
Profession: Fellow
Organization: University of Strathclyde
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Other
Technical field(s) of expertise: Governance of natural and cultural resources and protected areas Interdisciplinarity Participatory management of biodiversity and protected areas Indigenous knowledge and ICH CES and wellbeing benefits from engaging with nature (and policy implications)
Dr. Edward Huang
Profession: Principal Researcher
Organization: California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM)
Country: United States
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
Country: Canada
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
Country: United Kingdom
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
Country: Malawi
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. Eatim Msiska
Profession: Lecturer
Organization: Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Country: Malawi
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Biodiversity, Climate change, environment
Mr. Dickson Xavery
Profession: Researcher
Organization: TAFORI
Country: Tanzania, United Republic of
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
Country: Viet Nam
Languages: English, Other
Dr. Dhanaraj Singh Thokchom
Profession: Executive Director, R&D and Innovation
Organization: The Green Foundation
Country: India
Languages: English
Technical field(s) of expertise: Genetics & Radiation Biology, MAPS, Product development
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
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