OMAN SUSTAINABILITY WEEK

Hany El Shaer

Regional Director - West Asia

Matchmaking Information

Company Name

IUCN

Job Title

Regional Director - West Asia

Attending

The business of biodiversity
ISRTC

The business of biodiversity

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12:05 PM - 12:40 PM | Asia/Muscat
Hall 1

Speaker's Sessions (1)

Session
ISRTC
The business of biodiversity
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12:05 PM - 12:40 PM | Asia/Muscat
Panel Discussion
Hall 1
English

The business of biodiversity

Biodiversity and ecosystems in the Middle East face unprecedented threats. These are driven by changes in land use, climate change, pollution, natural resource use and invasive species. This is also a major risk for businesses, threatening operations, supply chains and overall sustainability. Besides relying on ecosystems, every business also impacts natural capital. And taking action to address biodiversity loss can be a major business opportunity. According to the World Economic Forum, protecting nature worldwide could generate $10trn in business opportunities annually by 2030 and create nearly 400m new jobs. What dedicated strategies are businesses developing to protect and restore natural ecosystems and to create value and stay resilient in the long term?
Speakers (2)
Hany El Shaer
Regional Director - West Asia
Thuraya Said
Advisor of Nature Conservation to the president of Environment Authority and Assistant Director General of Natural Conservation
Moderator (1)
Pratibha Thaker
Regional Director, Middle East & Africa