South and East Asia

Mahfuz Ullah

Mahfuz Ullah, Bangladesh

Mr. Mahfuz Ullah, a leading environmental activist, and media personality of Bangladesh, is the Secretary General, Centre for Sustainable Development (CFSD), an independent think-tank. CFSD is a Member of IUCN and is the focal point for the Earth Charter in Bangladesh. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Antonio Claparols

Antonio Claparols, Philippines

My name is Antonio Claparols from the Ecological Society of the Philippines. I was born on September 14, 1952 in Manila, Philippines. I received an MBA from Arthur D. Little MEI, Cambridge, MA in 1982. Apart from being a father and a businessman, I am a scuba diver, an underwater photographer and a farmer. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Arzu Rana Deuba

Arzu Rana Deuba, Nepal

Greetings from Nepal!
For the past two decades, advocacy for conservation and sustainable development has been my passion and cause in life. As a social scientist and Regional Councillor I have served to further this cause. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Meena Gupta

Meena Gupta, India

An important part of the work of IUCN is to persuade countries and governments to take action that is in the interest of the environment. Having worked with the intricacies of government policy making at a senior level in India, in sectors such as environment, forests and tribal affairs, I feel I would be able to contribute significantly to the way IUCN works with governments and influences policies. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Shinichi Kitajima

Shinichi Kitajima, Japan

Mr. Shinichi Kitajima has over forty years of diplomatic career, and has extensive knowledge on global economic and social issues including sustainable development, which are the areas of crucial importance for the fulfillment of the mission of the IUCN Council. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Keping Ma

Keping Ma, China

As the Secretary General of the Chinese National Committee of DIVERSITAS and a Professor of Ecology, I devote most of my time and energy to biodiversity research and conservation. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Dongwon Shin

Dongwon Shin, Republic of Korea

Dr. Shin is a seasoned professional and scientist with extensive experience in environmental policy and management at national, regional and global scales. With a background and PhD in Sustainability Policy, with key roles in UNEP and as an expert in international cooperation, Dr. Shin is in an exceptional position to help further the values of IUCN. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Youngbae Suh

Youngbae Suh, Republic of Korea

Dr. Youngbae Suh is a Professor of Plant Systematics at Seoul National University, which is the most prestigious university in Korea. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989 and worked as a research scientist at the Smithsonian Institution for three years until he joined the Faculty of Seoul National University in 1993. In addition to his academic career as a professor and scientist, he has served as a chair/member for various committees at national level in the field of environment. …   | French | Spanish

18 Apr 2012 | Article
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