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Keynote Sessions Overview

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Government Officials & Policymakers

  • Governor of West Papua – Opening remarks & commitments to conservation and sustainable development.
  • Governors of Tanah Papua (Six Provinces) – Regional collaboration on biodiversity protection and climate action.
  • Minister of Forestry & Environment (Indonesia) – National strategies for nature-based solutions and climate resilience.
  • Minister of Home Affairs (Indonesia) – Governance and policy frameworks for sustainable development.
  • President’s Special Envoy for Energy & Environment (Indonesia) – Indonesia’s role in global climate action and COP 30 commitments.
  • Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia – International cooperation in conservation and climate financing.
  • German Ambassador to Indonesia – Sustainable economic models and biodiversity protection in Southeast Asia.

Scientific & Conservation Leaders

  • Prof. Dr. Charlie D. Heatubun (Head of West Papua Province Research & Development Bureau) – Development of the Papua Biodiversity Research Centre.
  • Chairperson of the Flora Malesiana Foundation – The significance of plant taxonomy in conservation and ecosystem resilience.
  • Representative from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (UK) – The Rarest Profession: The Need for Plant Taxonomists in Global Conservation.
  • Prof. Daniel Murdiyarso (Chairperson, AIPI – Indonesian Academy of Sciences) – Bridging scientific research with policy for sustainable development.

Private Sector, Carbon Market & Biodiversity Finance Experts

  • Verra Representative – The role of carbon markets in biodiversity conservation
  • Indonesia Carbon Exchange Leader – Financial mechanisms for carbon sequestration and ecosystem services.
  • Biodiversity Finance Expert (TBD) – Conservation financing and nature-based investment models.
  • Zack Goldsmith or Paul Polman (TBD) – Global perspectives on nature-positive economies and sustainable business practices.

Indigenous & Community Leaders

  • Representative from AMAN (Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago) – Indigenous-led conservation and sustainable resource management.
  • Representative from BRWA (Indigenous Forest Recognition & Registration Body) – Strengthening Indigenous land rights and biodiversity protection.
  • Local Conservation Practitioners from West Papua – Community-driven approaches to forest and marine conservation.

Special Panel Discussions

  • High-Level Panel: Commitments from the Six Governors of Tanah Papua – Unified strategies for biodiversity conservation, non-deforestation economic initiatives, and community-based forest management.
  • Special Session on Biodiversity Finance & Carbon Markets – Experts from private sector, financial institutions, and conservation NGOs discuss sustainable funding for nature-based solutions.

Additional Keynote Speakers (TBD)

  • International UNFCCC Climate Policy Experts .
  • Representatives from leading global conservation organizations (e.g., WWF, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy).
  • Indigenous and local knowledge experts contributing to biodiversity conservation in West Papua.

Notes

  • The final speaker list is subject to confirmation, with additional experts expected to be announced.
  • Sessions will include panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and interactive dialogues with participants.
  • Translation services will be provided for international and national participants.
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