Speakers
Keynote Speakers/ VIP Guests
Thank you to the following speakers and special guests:
Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) An Algerian national, Dr. Djoghlaf has pursued a distinguished diplomatic career that has included postings with the government of Algeria and UNEP.
Ms. Ulrika Nilsson , Biosafety- Associate Public Information Officer, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Ms. Jaime Webbe, Programme Officer, Dry and Sub-Humid Lands, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Honourable Donna Cansfield, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources
Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Revenue
Dr. Robert Anderson Entomologist, Canadian Museum of Nature
Paul “Little Ray” Goulet, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo
Helen Mertz, First Nations Representative, a member of Wikwemikong First Nation is currently a part time professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa.
Bonnie James (Manager, Policy and Outreach, Environment Canada/ Ecosystems and Biodiversity Priorities) Bonnie will be joining us at our opening event.
- "The Lorax", by Dr. SeussUnless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing's going to get better. It's not."
